If you live in an area with hard water, then you probably have already been advised at one point to have a water softener installed in your home. If so, you have surely familiarized yourself with the term hard water, but you may not be familiar with what hard water exactly is, how it forms, or just how damaging it can be to your plumbing system at home. This article will go into detail and explain the science behind hard water, how it forms, and exactly how damaging it is to a home’s plumbing system.  If you haven’t had a water softener installed in your home, and you are considering it, give Mr. Drain Plumbing a call for professional plumbing in Sanjose, CA.

Hard water begins with rainwater, which is naturally weakly acidic as it contains carbonic acid. Carbonic acid forms with the reaction that occurs between water and the carbon dioxide that is found in the atmosphere. Whenever it rains, it will flow over rocks or soak into the ground, seeping through other layers of rock. As the acidic moisture passes through these rocks, minerals from them, usually calcium and / or magnesium will dissolve into the water, thus forming hard water. The degree of hard water will vary in different regions, and it is determined by the types of rocks that are present in those different areas.

The Effects of Hard Water

Hard water has many negative effects on our homes. One of which is that it reduces the ability of soap to lather. This makes it to where you will need to use more detergent for example when washing clothes to get them clean. Furthermore, the dissolved calcium and magnesium that is within hard water reacts to the soap to form soap scum, this in turn requires even more soap to have to be used and this is what is to blame if you see film on your shower walls and doors or on your kitchen plates and glasses after washing.

Another serious problem with hard water is how it reacts in your hot water heater. When hard water is heated it will produce lime scale. This lime scale will form at the bottom of the hot water heater tank. In order for your water to be heated, it must first heat the lime scale, thus increasing the costs to operate the hot water heater, reducing performance and most of all reducing the lifespan of the hot water heater.  If you would like water softener installation for your home’s plumbing, then give Mr Drain Plumbing a call today.

The Benefits of a Water Softener

• A water softener will stop the spotting of dishes caused by hard water.
• Improves the efficiency of laundry detergent, and provides softer, brighter clothing, linen, and towels that last longer.
• Provides shinier hair and healthier skin, and reduces the amount of soap and shampoo required.
• Water softening extends the lifespan of appliances by reducing the problems associated with them that is due to hard water. This is especially true for water heaters, which requires routine maintenance.
• A water softener reduces the blockages that hard water causes in your home’s plumbing .
• Hard water deposits minerals and causes soap scum to stick to tubs, and showers. Furthermore, the stains that collect under the toilet rim are due to hard water.
• A water softener will improve house cleaning chores by increasing the efficiency of products you use to clean your home.

About Mr. Drain Plumbing

Mr. Drain plumbing in SanJose, CA provides professional plumbing. Our experienced, courteous and friendly plumbers provide on time plumbing related services to not only SanJose but surrounding areas also. If you are in need of a professional plumber that you can count on for plumbing repairs, maintenance and / or installation then you can count on us at Mr. Drain Plumbing in SanJose, CA.

Mr. Drain Plumbing is a leader in the field for plumbing related repairs. We are also one of the most trusted plumbing service brands in the industry with high standards of service that you can rely on. When you contact us you can rest assured knowing that you are receiving the best plumbing in SanJose, CA. Our commitment to service and excellence is reflected in our stone solid A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau. If you have a plumbing related problem in your home or business and you need help, do not hesitate to contact us today. Our professional, courteous and friendly plumbers provide expert plumbing in SanJose, CA and will be more than happy to assist you and answer any of your questions and schedule an appointment with you to assess the plumbing related problem and resolve it at your earliest convenience. Give Mr. Drain Plumbing in SanJose, CA a call today if you are looking for professional plumbing in SanJose, CA. If there’s any delay, it’s you we pay®

Besides Water Softener we deal with Faucet Replacement, Sump Pump Installation, Water Heater Installation, Tank or Tankless Water Heater Installation or Repair, Sewer Inspection, Emergency Plumbing, Drain Cleaning, Drain Repair, Sewer Line Repair, and Replacement etc.