Unsure How A Water Softener Could Save You Money? Here Are The Facts!

You may or may not have heard that having a water softener installed could save you money as a homeowner, but why exactly is that?

Read on to discover the pros of water softeners, and how they could result in a more affordable water supply – as well as improving its quality and taste too!

How could a water softener save you money?

In most homes, you’ll find that electricity is the highest of all the utility bills. When you factor in heating and cooling the home, combined with a typical water heater, this shouldn’t come as much for a surprise. Water heaters, in particular, may take up around 25 percent of your household’s total energy consumption!

Many homeowners try to combat this expense by purchasing a new, efficient water heater. However, they don’t realise that this alone won’t make much of a difference. No matter how efficient a heater is, it will not function as well as you’d like it to if the conditions aren’t right. So what is the condition that reduces water heater efficiency, you ask? It’s simple – hard water.

Hard water can reduce the efficiency of your heater by around 48 percent! As your heater functions, it will begin to accumulate calcium carbonate – in other words, limescale. As this limescale builds up, it will begin to cause clogged water lines, blocked plumbing and damage to internal components of your heater, not only reducing its efficiency but also risking permanent damage.

As a result, you will find yourself paying higher utility bills, as well as potentially having to fork out for repairs or replacements of parts – or even a full new heating system!

So, what can you do about this hard water?

Firstly, you’ll need to determine whether or not you actually have hard water, so that you can ensure hard water is the cause of the problem.

Take a look at your taps and shower heads. Do they have any spots or limescale build up on them? If so, hard water is more than likely the culprit.

The next step is getting rid of it, and it’s easier than you might think to switch your supply over to soft water. All you need is a water softener!

What can a water softener do?

A water softener will not only help with the issues detailed above, but will also:

  • Result in cleaner kitchenware and fixtures.
  • Be kinder to your hair and skin.
  • Use less soap to get a good lather.
  • Keep your clothes soft, clean and longer lasting.
  • Protect your appliances from damage.
  • Taste better – although this one is down to opinion, most people prefer the taste of softer water!
  • And far more!

If you’ve been convinced that a water softener could be the best choice for you and your home, why not get in touch with EWT Water Specialists? We’ll be able to advise on the best water softener for your needs, as well as install it ready to improve your supply.

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