Signs That You Need a Water Softener

6 Signs You Need a New Water Softener or Filter

Are you struggling with stubborn soap scum, dingy laundry, or dry skin and hair? If so, your home might be suffering from hard water. It can be a nightmare to deal with, but luckily, by installing a water softener, you’re one step closer to solving your problems. 

Here are some signs from our Summer Rain Wells & Filtration experts that indicate you might need a water softener:

1. Soap Scum Buildup

If you notice a white, filmy residue on your sinks, faucets and shower doors, it’s likely due to hard water. Hard water makes it difficult for soap to lather, leading to soap scum accumulation.

2. Spotty Dishes and Glassware

Hard water leaves behind mineral deposits on dishes and glassware, causing them to look cloudy or spotty even after washing. This can be frustrating, especially if you take pride in a sparkling clean kitchen!

3. Stiff and Dingy Laundry

Clothes washed in hard water tend to feel stiff and scratchy. The minerals in hard water can also cause colors to fade quickly, leading to dingy-looking laundry over time.

4. Dry, Itchy Skin and Hair

Hard water can strip your skin and hair of natural oils, leaving them dry and itchy. If you reach for moisturizers more often than usual, poor water quality could be the culprit.

5. Low Water Pressure

Mineral buildup in pipes due to hard water can restrict water flow, lowering water pressure in your faucets and showerheads. If you’ve been experiencing decreased water pressure, a water softener might help.

6. Shortened Appliance Lifespan

Hard water can cause scaling and buildup in appliances like water heaters, dishwashers and washing machines. This buildup can reduce the efficiency and lifespan of these appliances, potentially costing you more in repairs and replacements.

Wells and Filtration in Greenwich, CT

Our Wells and Filtration Division ensures our clients have safe water for drinking, cooking, cleaning and playing. Keep your system operating at its peak. Call on Summer Rain to test your water and check your well’s flow rate and operation, and to recommend improvements.