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Q: Can hard water cause hair loss?

• <div><p>It&rsquo;s unlikely that hard water on its own could cause substantial hair loss or damage, though it&rsquo;s true that bathing in hard water can cause your scalp to feel itchy or flaky and might dull your hair&rsquo;s natural shine. Using high-quality shampoo and conditioner or buying a whole-home water softener can decrease these issues.</p></div>

Q: Do you need a conditioner with a water softener?

• <div><p>You should not use a water conditioner with a water softener because a water conditioner changes the chemistry of the water and causes the ion exchange in a softener to be ineffective. Choose a water softener if you have hard water or well water, and use a water conditioner if you need to remove certain contaminants.</p></div>

Q: Should I hire a professional or replace a water softener myself?

• <div><p>If your water softener repair is fairly straightforward, like a simple filter replacement, then you can probably do it yourself with little risk. However, anything beyond a simple fix should be addressed by someone with extensive plumbing expertise to avoid costly water softener problems, like leaks. </p><p>That said, even simple problems can be complicated to diagnose, particularly if your water softener is attached to a whole-house treatment system. So, unless you feel absolutely certain that the problem is an easy fix that you can take on yourself, it's probably best to hire a plumber to diagnose and fix the problem.</p></div>

Q: Is soft water better for your hair?

• <div><p>Soft water is better for your hair. The minerals in hard water can dry out hair, make it brittle, and leave a film on the hair and scalp that may cause irritation. Hard water also doesn't rinse out shampoo and conditioner effectively, which can lead to product buildup that makes hair look dull and limp. You may also find you need to use more shampoo to get a good lather in hard water.</p></div>

Q: How many bags of potassium chloride are needed for a water softener?

• <div><p>Experts recommend that you put two to four bags of potassium chloride in your water softener every month. This amount depends on how much is in the bag (40 pounds is most common) and what your water softener manufacturer recommends. For more specific advice, talk to a water softener pro in your area and read the manual that came with your system. </p></div>

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Last update on January 08, 2026

Reviewed in January 2026
He did a great job replacing my water softener smoothly and efficiently. They were very friendly and quite affordable. Thanks a bunch
HandsOnPanda - Unlicensed Contractor
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Reviewed in November 2024
Mike did a real good job repairing the front yard sprinkler system water leak.
Robbins Landscaping and Handyman Services
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Reviewed in January 2024
Our shower faucet broke so we had to turn off the main water, Thursday evening and they were able to send someone to fix it by noon the next day. We greatly appreciated that because on that Saturday we were having our family Christmas party and needed our water back on.
Discount Plumbing, Heating & Air
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Reviewed in April 2023
It went very well. My toilet over flowed, they came out super fast and extracted the water. I would definitely recommend them with any water damage. And I will be calling them for any damage.
American Restoration Water, Fire and Mold Damage LLC
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Reviewed in July 2022
We were having problems with our water softener. After calling them for service and the reviewing the work they did, I am completely confident in the work and service they provided. They are knowledgeable and experienced and they are an excellent choice if you are in need of service.
A-1 Water Quality
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Reviewed in August 2021
The repairman went out of his way to try to please us and even offered to come back free-of-charge to expand our water system if we need it.
Humble Servant Landscape Maintenance
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Reviewed in August 2021
Richie and George fixed my entire house today. New faucets in the guest bath, new faucet in the kitchen, fixed a leaking commode, replaced the master bath commode, and repaired the powder room commode. When Al arrived he got the water softener up and running. This is the best plumbing company...
CC & Son's Plumbing Solutions, Inc.
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Reviewed in May 2021
Great experience with Living Water. I will be recommending them to anyone who is looking for a water softener system. Their crew was very professional and knowledgeable about the equipment. The system was affordable, and has greatly improved the quality of water in my house. I shopped around at...
Living Water Company
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AAA Water Systems

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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or ReplaceWater Treatment & Purification System - Repair or Service

Serving Empire, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Damian F. Did a fantastic job at presenting us the benefits of living in a household with filtered water. He was very professional yet personable and explained in great detail of what Kinetico is all about. I would recommend him for every house owner interested in purchasing or even learning what water softener systems do and what they provide."

Whole Home Softener / Filter & Reverse Osmosis System

Compact Kinetico Drinking Water System. NSF 58 Certified to provide high quality drinking water!

Desktop style Kinetico Drinking Water System providing high quality water with NSF 58 certification.

+18

Response time1 day

38 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by97%of homeowners

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Serving Empire, CA and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"I really enjoyed having Cameron with CAL Plumbing take care of my new Tankless water heater install. The amount of care and precision that went into to his work was nothing short of amazing. If you or anybody you know needs work done by a True Craftsman give this company a call!"

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Mainline Plumbing Inc.

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Serving Empire, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Mainline Plumbing arrived within one day of being contacted. They fixed the leak and advised my grandson on replacing the water line to the refrigerator. Definitely would call them back for any other plumbing work."

Response time7 hrs

Response rate100%

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Living Water Well Drilling

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Well Pump - Repair or Service

Serving Empire, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Final project turned out great!""

Response time1 day

27 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by100%of homeowners

Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or ReplaceWater Treatment & Purification System - Repair or Service

Serving Empire, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very pleased with the new water softener & installation"

+24

Response time11 hrs

Response rate96%

Recommended by97%of homeowners

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Puronics Service, Inc.

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Serving Empire, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1991

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"He was on time, very professional and knowledgeable. Finished on time cleaned up nicely. Excellent price great tasting water"

Response time1 day

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Mainline Plumbing, Inc.

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Serving Empire, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Mainline was the only business that replied although there were several listed from Home Advisor. They came the same day I asked about getting it done and completed removing the old water heater and installed the new one within hours! I could have waited to see if the parts I needed could be sourced but since the heater was 14 years old I opted to install a new one. Could not see possibly paying half the cost of a new one for service and parts and then maybe waiting for it to be completed only to have it need service or replacement a couple years down the road."

+17

Response time4 hrs

Recommended by93%of homeowners

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E&G Plumbing and Drain Cleaning

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Serving Empire, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Alain was able to get over right away and got our water heater running the same day. So thankful since I have kids with special needs in the house."

Response time2 hrs

Response rate89%

Recommended by83%of homeowners

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I.Q Plumbing & Rooter, Inc

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Serving Empire, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"This company came to replace my tank water heater with a tankless and they did a amazing job, I will recommend them for any plumbing repair."

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Herman Landscaping and Sprinkler Services

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Well Pump - Repair or Service

Serving Empire, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Herman came out to do a very thorough evaluation and assessment. He did all the work as planned. He worked continuously for 3 days installing a drain for irrigation as well as handled all the sprinkler repair needs. He is very experienced and knowledgeable. I was very happy with his work."

Landscaping installation, bark,rocks, grass and irrigation system

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Response rate100%

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Water Softeners questions, answered by experts

It’s unlikely that hard water on its own could cause substantial hair loss or damage, though it’s true that bathing in hard water can cause your scalp to feel itchy or flaky and might dull your hair’s natural shine. Using high-quality shampoo and conditioner or buying a whole-home water softener can decrease these issues.

You should not use a water conditioner with a water softener because a water conditioner changes the chemistry of the water and causes the ion exchange in a softener to be ineffective. Choose a water softener if you have hard water or well water, and use a water conditioner if you need to remove certain contaminants.

If your water softener repair is fairly straightforward, like a simple filter replacement, then you can probably do it yourself with little risk. However, anything beyond a simple fix should be addressed by someone with extensive plumbing expertise to avoid costly water softener problems, like leaks.

That said, even simple problems can be complicated to diagnose, particularly if your water softener is attached to a whole-house treatment system. So, unless you feel absolutely certain that the problem is an easy fix that you can take on yourself, it's probably best to hire a plumber to diagnose and fix the problem.

Soft water is better for your hair. The minerals in hard water can dry out hair, make it brittle, and leave a film on the hair and scalp that may cause irritation. Hard water also doesn't rinse out shampoo and conditioner effectively, which can lead to product buildup that makes hair look dull and limp. You may also find you need to use more shampoo to get a good lather in hard water.

Experts recommend that you put two to four bags of potassium chloride in your water softener every month. This amount depends on how much is in the bag (40 pounds is most common) and what your water softener manufacturer recommends. For more specific advice, talk to a water softener pro in your area and read the manual that came with your system.

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