The major appliances in your home are a large investment. You want to do everything you can to ensure they last as long as possible. There are several of them that use water to operate, and because of that, you need to consider what kind of water is running through them. Does it really matter if you have hard or soft water? Southwest Appliance Repair of San Antonio is here to shed some light on the matter, and tell you the effects of hard or soft water on your appliances.
Hard Water Mineral Effects on Appliances
When it comes to your appliances, you may be wondering if all the hype about soft water is a real thing. Does hard water really harm your appliances like they say it does? The answer is yes. Hard water is full of minerals. These minerals tend to build up in the plumbing of your home and your water using appliances like dishwashers and washing machines. When you use soft water in your appliances, you can avoid the harmful buildup of hard water.
Soft Water Boosts Appliance Efficiency
If your appliances don’t have to fight against the damaging buildup brought on by hard water, they are able to run more efficiently. Because they don’t have to work so hard to run efficiently, they are less likely to need repairs. The working parts inside them won’t get worn out as quickly as when they are working overtime to do their job.
Prevent Hard Water Stains in Your Dishwasher
Hard water doesn’t just effect the dishwasher you use to clean your dishes; it also effects the dishes themselves. If you have ever had hard water, you know what we are talking about. When you pull out your dishes after being washed to find the glasses splattered in spots. These spots make your glasses look like they didn’t get cleaned at all. Soft water will leave your dishes sparkling when you are finished running your dishwasher through a cleaning cycle.
Soft Water Requires Less Detergent in Dishwasher & Washing Machine
In your dishwasher as well as your washing machine, you have to use special detergent to get the items you place in them clean. If you have hard water, you will use literally twice as much soap as those that have soft water. It takes more detergent to get the cleaning results when you are constantly fighting a battle with the minerals found in hard water. You will find that your clothes appear to be cleaner without all the mineral deposit in their fibers.
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Whether you use hard water or soft water, you want your appliances to last. Sometimes, no matter what water you use, they will break and be in need of repairs. Southwest Appliance Repair of San Antonio has a team of licensed and trained technicians to keep the appliances that run your house running flawlessly. Call us for any of your appliance repair needs.
