Hard water is a constant issue for many homeowners, impacting skin, dishes, and cooking. Fortunately, water softener installation helps remove the majority—if not all—of these elements before they can enter your home. Here's how that process will benefit your family. 

3 Benefits of Installing a Water Softener

1. Improve Taste

The type of minerals present in groundwater varies by the sediment it comes in contact with. Most hard water is identified by large concentrations of calcium and magnesium, but it can also contain high levels of iron and aluminum. Unfortunately, they all cause water to taste earthy or metallic.

For that reason, hard water impacts the taste of both drinking water and any food you cook with it. The final result is unpredictable, as the levels of the elements are inconsistent. Thankfully, when a plumbing contractor installs the softener, it pulls out the minerals by using magnetic force to attract their metallic properties as the water passes through. As a result, the solution not only tastes better, but you also have more control over your food and drink creations. 

2. Save Money

These minerals also tend to cling together and stick to fixtures, appliances, and the inside of piping. Over time, the buildup can narrow pathways and damage equipment, resulting in corroded and clogged pipes that will lead to additional costs for repairs and replacements. Water softener installation prevents these problems, which cuts costs in the long-run. 

3. Eliminate Film

Minerals also stick to dishes, creating a cloudy film that's virtually impossible to wipe clean. The buildup also causes clothing to feel dirty and smell while leaving skin and hair dry and itchy. Adding a softener into the mix blocks the minerals from ever reaching the dishes, clothing, or residents of the home, putting a stop to the frustrating film. 

If you're dealing with hard water that's ruining your drinking water and clothes, turn to Plumb Magic in Jefferson City, MO, for dependable and affordable water softener installation. The trusted plumbers provide top-quality work to residents across the Boone, Callaway, and Cole counties. Learn more about their services online, and request an estimate today at (573) 761-0551.