Interesting but icky fact: most of us are carrying around scum without knowing it. Why? Up to 85% to 90% of American homes have hard water running through their pipes.
Hard water, as innocent as it seems, has an excess of mineral deposits that can cause a variety of issues, including water spots on your dishes, soap scum on your skin and hair, to more serious scale damage to your home appliances.
The reality is that many homeowners don’t consider installing a water softener a priority, perhaps because it’s seen as a costly service that’s more of a luxury than a need. And with so many other important home services to consider, from electrical to mechanical to plumbing work, water softeners often fall to the want list.
However, installing an up-to-date water softener is a vital home service with many hidden benefits that can work hand in hand with your other household equipment, especially your water heater.
Benefits of Installing a Water Softener
According to the DOE, here are a few benefits to replacing your water softener:
- Prevents Clogged Pipes: If you notice crusty build-up on your faucets, shower glass, and appliances. This is a sign your water is too hard and potentially calcifying in your pipes. A new water softener will prevent film from forming and backing up your fixtures.
- Appliance protection: Water softeners reduce mineral buildup and premature failure of water heaters, dishwashers, and washing machines by extending use as much as 15 years.
- Cleaning efficiency: A water softener diminishes the need to use excess detergent through increased suds production. Conserving detergent reduces negative impact on the environment and your wallet.
- Improved Skin and Hair: With a new water softener you’ll immediately notice smoother skin and healthier hair. Similar to a detergent lather, soft water increases the production of soap suds and creates a better shampoo and body soap lather, which prevents soap scum build-up in hair and skin.
- Long-term savings: With these combined benefits, you can save hundreds that may have been spent replacing appliances impacted by hard water buildup. Soft water also reduces energy bills as it heats more efficiently than hard water.
The Water Heater and Water Softener Connection
A new water softener not only stands on its own, it can also help your water heater and other household appliances stay strong and last longer.
Scale buildup from calcium and magnesium can reduce your water heater’s lifespan by several years. With the help of a water softener, the harmful minerals are swapped out for sodium through ion exchange. The hard water goes through several steps during the softening process:
- Hard water enters the water softener.
- The water passes through resin beds which attract the hardening minerals and release sodium in their place.
- Over time, the beads will become saturated with the hard minerals. A salt brine solution removes the minerals through a process called regeneration.
This process helps stop scale from forming in your water heaters, prevents corrosion, which can cause leaks, and improves performance and efficiency by as much 15-25 years.
$300 Off + Free Financing Go a Long Way
Clearly, your new water heater and water softener can make a very dynamic duo.
But still, the costs of new system installations may prevent homeowners from taking the plunge and scheduling their service.
Beyer Plumbing is here to help! With $300 off any water heater or water softener system, plus free 0% financing for 18 months,* purchasing your new equipment and setting up with an installation is quick, easy, and affordable.
You can trust our family-owned and operated business to do the job right. Beyer Plumbing provides professional water softener installation throughout South Texas, including San Antonio, New Braunfels, San Marcos, Helotes, and surrounding communities. Our licensed plumbers ensure your water heaters and softeners are installed safely, up to code, and built to last.
Find a Water Heater or Water Softener with an Instant Estimate
Ready to seal the deal and try out a new water heater or water softener with our special offer?
Getting a quote with Beyer Plumbing is quick and easy. Our instant estimates feature provides upfront service quotes to help you stay on budget and make the best system purchase for your home needs, in just a few clicks.
Just fill out a few quick questions such as the location of your appliance, the type of replacement, and other information that helps our plumbers quickly identify the right service for your needs.
Estimates are available for a variety of services, including water heaters, water softener, sewer repairs, water mains, and whole house water filters.
From there, scheduling your home service is just as simple. Call us at (210) 809-6355 or schedule online today.
*Discount available for conventional and tankless water heaters purchased through Beyer. New systems only. Financing approval for well-qualified buyers. Offer not valid with any other promotion.
