Hard water is a persistent problem throughout Florida. It can have detrimental effects on your plumbing, health, and well-being. However, you don’t have to put up with it. Instead, turn to Snowbird Heating & Cooling for a water softener installation in Davenport, FL.
A water softener system removes excess minerals from the water entering your home. It also allows you to choose a softness level to match your preferences. Contact our Davenport service team today to learn more!
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The term hard water refers to water with high levels of dissolved minerals. Here in Davenport, the water supply typically ranges from 150 to 250 mg/L of mineral content. That’s relatively high and has some apparent effects you’re likely familiar with. One of the most visible effects of hard water is scale buildup.
Scale is a chalky white substance that builds up on your faucets and sinks. Worse still, it happens inside your pipes, although you can’t see it. Scale buildup in your pipes causes them to narrow, leading to water pressure problems. It can also lead to your water heater, dishwasher, and washing machine wearing out early.
Hard water will also have some adverse effects on your body. It may cause persistently dry and itchy skin. It also interferes with soap’s ability to lather and rinse properly. That can cause additional skin problems and even lead to limp and damaged hair. A water softener installation solves the problem by bringing your water’s mineral content down to acceptable levels.
Look for the following signs that your home needs a water softener system:
Spots on dishes and glassware
Staining in sinks, tubs, and showers
Soap scum buildup
Frequent water heater problems
Clothes looking dingy after washing
A water softener is a water treatment system that removes minerals from water using some clever scientific principles. Essentially, it relies on an ion exchange process. Water softeners contain two tanks. One holds a user-replenished supply of salt. The other holds thousands of small resin beads. The system uses salt to create a brine solution that soaks the beads, coating their surface with a layer of weakly positively charged sodium ions.
Next, the system purges the brine and allows fresh water to flow through the beads. As that happens, the beads shed sodium ions into the water, exchanging them with mineral ions. That’s possible because the mineral ions have a stronger positive charge than the sodium ions. The result is a steady stream of softer water with a negligible quantity of sodium ions. A water softener system can repeat the process over and over, so long as its owner supplies more salt.
Quality Water Softener System Specialists
Snowbird Heating & Cooling is the top provider of water softener installation services in Davenport. We’ve served local residents with pride since 1991. Our team of plumbers has extensive training and decades of combined experience. You can count on us to provide exemplary service at fair prices. And, we only carry quality water softeners from well-known manufacturers. We encourage you to read some of our customer reviews to learn more about the quality of our work.
If you need a water softener installation in Davenport, contact us at Snowbird Heating & Cooling today.