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Water Softening & Hard Water Treatment

Many people expect that between their own home filtration system and the local municipal water treatment process, their water will be pure and uncontaminated. Usually, that it is the case and the water that comes out of your taps is clean and without hazards.

However, there are other impurities that could possibly be in your water that are generally not harmful to your health, but can still cause some problems in your plumbing system. Specifically, minerals like calcium, magnesium and lime can hide in your water, creating a condition commonly known as hard water. Water containing these minerals is almost always safe to drink, but those minerals can be left behind, creating potential problems in various areas of your plumbing.

Dial One Johnson Plumbing can solve all your hard water–related problems. For years, we have provided water softening products and services to customers throughout the Dallas area. If you have concerns about hard water, we’d be happy to put our expertise to work for you too.

Identifying Hard Water Issues

Hard water is actually relatively easy to diagnose, as long as you know what to look for. Water laden with minerals will leave deposits of those minerals behind when it evaporates, creating a white, chalky film that stands out particularly well on stainless steel. There are also telltale spots, often left on glass shower doors or drinking glasses after being run through the dishwasher.

The deposits themselves are easy enough to remove with cleaning products, but the larger concern arises when the deposits build up in your pipes, drains or water heater. This can restrict water flow, degrade pipes and shorten the life of your water heater and other appliances.

Softening Water

Correcting and preventing the problems that hard water can cause is a simple task. You just need a water softener installed in your plumbing system. Once installed, this device works at the molecular level to filter out calcium and magnesium, replacing them instead with sodium, which is not readily deposited on interior and exterior surfaces. The whole process takes place at the incoming water source for your home, so your whole water supply is softened before it ever reaches your faucet or washing machine.

The process is safe and involves no chemicals other than sodium, which is filtered out from your drinking water. Plus, you will never have to deal with scrubbing out those unsightly hard water stains in your shower or on your faucets.

Water Softening Systems

As with any purchase, the old phrase, “buyer beware” comes into play when shopping for a water softener. Some models are better quality than others. This can mean some will operate less efficiently and leave too much calcium or magnesium behind. It could also mean they do the opposite, adding too much sodium to the softened water, which can cause a different set of problems. Therefore, choosing the right water softener is as important as any other step in the water softening process. You want a quality unit that will work well for years to come.

The best way to ensure that you get a quality water softener is to consult with a professional during your search. If you’re experiencing hard water issues anywhere in the Dallas, Texas area, call Dial One Plumbing today. We not only assist customers in selecting a water softener that meets their needs, but we provide quality installation and maintenance services on the water softeners we sell, protecting your investment for years to come.

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