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Are water softeners worth it?

Updated: Oct 15


If you experience any of the following situations, having a water softener installed in your home will not only be valuable to you, but will also go a long way towards saving you money.


1. You Have Hard Water

  • Signs: Soap scum, dry skin, scale buildup on faucets, cloudy dishes, poor lather from soap/shampoo.

  • Measured by: Grains per gallon (GPG) or mg/L. If your water hardness is over 7 GPG (120 mg/L), a softener is likely worth it.


2. You Want to Extend Appliance Lifespan

  • Hard water damages water heaters, dishwashers, and washing machines over time by causing scale buildup.

  • A softener helps appliances last longer and work more efficiently. Reducing your monthly energy bills by allowing the internal components to pump, heat or spray more efficiently.


  • Heating Hard water is costly and more difficult
    Heating highly mineralized hard water is like trying to boil water through bricks.

3. You're Spending More on household products; Soap, Shampoo, or Detergent

  • Soft water uses less soap and improves cleaning efficiency. This can lead to long-term cost savings. Soft water not only needs less soap to create suds but the reduced mineral content of the water allows clothing and towels remain softer and last longer without looking dull and worn out.



comparison of sop in soft water and soap in hard water
Soap in soft water quickly creates suds, where hard water requires sometimes 10x the amount of soap for the same amount of bubbles.


towels and clothing washed with soft water are vibrant and soft.
Towels and Clothing washed with soft water are not only cleaner but softer and last longer.
towels washed with hard water are dull in color and hard.
Towels and Clothing washed with hard water have their colors dull more quickly and are rough to the touch.












  • Items like razor blades also last longer while using soft water, where hard water contributes to pre-maturely dulling the edge and making your face rough.


4. You're Tired of Cleaning Limescale

  • Soft water prevents white mineral deposits in sinks, tubs, and on showerheads.

  • Carwashes can leave water spots on the finish, making it difficult to get that desired shiny surface.


5. You Have Sensitive Skin or Hair

  • Hard water can make skin dry and hair dull or brittle. Soft water often feels better on the skin.


Have one of our Water Quality Experts show you the benefits of soft water today, by signing up for a free in-home water analysis.



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