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Q: Is rainwater hard or soft?

• <div><p>Because it&rsquo;s been through the water cycle, evaporating and becoming slightly acidic thanks to dissolved carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, rainwater tends to be naturally soft compared to groundwater, which has just been in contact with limestone. However, the natural hardness level of water always depends on where you are and other factors.</p></div>

Q: What does hard water feel like?

• <div><p>Hard water doesn&rsquo;t hurt, but it might feel more abrasive, especially if you have sensitive skin. It&rsquo;s also about how your skin feels <i>after</i> bathing. You might feel as though you have a sticky film over your body because you do&mdash;it&rsquo;s all that soapy residue left behind because the hard water can&rsquo;t rinse it off completely.</p></div>

Q: Is it okay to bathe in yellow water?

• <div><p>Generally, it is safe to bathe in yellow water, as the color is often caused by iron, tannins, or rust, which won't harm your skin. Soap will still clean you effectively, though the water might leave stains. However, if the water has an unusual smell or you suspect contamination, avoid bathing and contact a plumber for an inspection. A professional can also help if you find bathing in yellow water problematic and want to determine how to get your water clear again.</p></div>

Q: Can I soften hard water?

• <div><p>Yes. To get soft water, you can install a water softening system, which will replace the calcium and magnesium ions in the water with sodium or potassium ions. <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-water-softener-installation-cost.htm">Water softeners cost</a> anywhere from $200 to $6,000, depending on the size and complexity of the system. You can either install a water softener for the whole house or just at your shower heads. If you&rsquo;re sensitive to sodium or potassium, you can install a salt-free water conditioner.</p></div>

Q: How do I know if I have hard water?

• <div><p>The most accurate way to determine whether you have hard water is to purchase a <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-test-your-water-quality.htm">water test kit</a> from a hardware store or send a tap water sample to a lab. But there are some signs you can look out for without professional testing. For instance, if you're consistently dealing with mineral stains on your glassware, windows, and shower doors, you're likely to have hard water. Hard water can also make it harder to lather and rinse soap, so if you're struggling to work up a good lather in the shower, hard water might be the culprit. </p></div>

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Last update on September 05, 2024

Reviewed in September 2024
The salesman Timber Shelton was very professional, friendly and organized. The crew didn’t waste any time and went right to work. After it rained they found water under the house. After getting my approval they went right to work putting in a system for the water.
Foundation Recovery Systems
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Reviewed in June 2020
Theo and his crew did a good job installing the gutters 5/22. A few days later an issue arose after light rain in that a 20 ft section of gutter has water getting between the gutter and the eave. This water is dripping right across the front door entry. I spoke to Theo about this and he told me...
Johnson Gutter Company
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Reviewed in December 2019
Nothing is worse than walking down to your basement and realizing that the entire floor has about 4 inches of water covering it. I called Pride because they were referred to me and I couldn't have been happier. They extracted the water and dried it out and cut out some of the walls. They also...
Pride Cleaning & Restoration
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Reviewed in September 2019
b dry was set to give bid on what I needed done BUT they failed to say up front that a crawl space must be 24 inchs are they will not work on it. mine is 18=22 inchs , out of luck? woods basements would and could work on it and gave a bid. what is a person to do with a low crawl space , Answer...
BDry Solutions
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Reviewed in August 2018
It has been 4 years since I had my bathroom remodeled, and my kitchen partially remodeled. I recently found out that I have apparently had a water leak for some time. This leak is from the bathroom shower which the plumber told me was not installed correctly. My subfloor under the bathroom and...
Heartland Services, Inc.
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Reviewed in June 2018
My house is very tall, over 105 yrs old and had not been power washed for over 10 yrs. These guys didnt give up, even scrubbed by hand! They would come and find me and show me certain spots, explain what was going on and what they had tried to remove stains. I was concerned about my original...
Mr. B's Elite Lawn and Home Care Makeover
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Reviewed in March 2017
Excellent company!!! Originally contacted as basement ceiling was leaking. Larry came out (same day), found the issue, fixed the cracked pipe and hooked me up with restoration guys to take care of the demo. Recommended some other plumbing fixes and had him back yesterday for a new Water...
AA Plumbing & Drain Team, Inc.
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Reviewed in March 2014
<p>No spiders or webs in the basement. No gnats in my kitchen. No water bugs in my tubs. No ants outside our polebarn. And the ladybugs were all DEAD outside the house!</p> <br />
Pro Pest Control Inc
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Reviewed in March 2014
My water bill was gradually increasing from month to month and suspected a leak between the city owned meter and my house. I called A&W in the early afternoon and Josh was able to fit me in that same day. After investigating, Josh determined the problem was a leaky toilet...not just one, but...
A & W Plumbing & Heating, Inc.
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Reviewed in August 2013
We have used their services for years. Every time we have needed something, they have had them in stock. They are a warehouse for a number of companies around the area. They keep the water heaters in stock. We received a bill a week later after the purchase. We were pleased with the cost and it...
BENOIST BROS SUPPLY CO
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Pure Water Solutions

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

Serving Dix, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship, and complete customer satisfaction, from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large, or small the job. Call us today!

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Crawlspace / Basement Waterproofing Solution

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Well Pump - Repair or Service

Serving Dix, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Terrific experience. Very responsive and professional.
Took care of our foundation crack when they said they would, no drama.
More water came following their work and it all held up to the rain and floods.
So, we were pleased.
We'd have them back....hopefully no more water in the basement though.
They care about their reputation and it shows.
Thanks for your help!

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Recommended by90%of homeowners

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McDonagh & Sons Plumbing & Sewer Inc

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Serving Dix, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I own a two flat in the city. Today i got a call from one of my tenants telling me that there was a leak. i called mcDonoagh and Sons and within two hours, they ha a Technician come out on st Patrick's day diagnose the problem, get the appropriate parts and fix it. I was very impressed with the responsiveness and the speed of service. He also made helpful recommendations for how to maintain my water heaters.
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Recommended by96%of homeowners

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

Serving Dix, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"They are replacing my water heater."

Recommended by82%of homeowners

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American Home Shield – Home Warranty

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Well Pump - Repair or Service

Serving Dix, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1971

Credit card accepted

"Well, the first time the replacement was ordered it was the wrong one, which of course, delayed the installation a week. When it was finally installed I had to pay an additional $850 for code upgrades. This I was not informed of by Home Shield. Then we noticed that there was water on the garage floor and found that the pipe coming in from the wall was leaking at the wall so had to call the plumbing company back out to fix it. They first tried to say it was not their fault but since there wasn't a leak before they installed they did fix it. I have used Home Shield a few times before and never had a problem. Some of the companies they use are not the best so you have to research them before you commit. I have found HS service to be good if you do your homework. At the end of the day I was without hot water for almost 3 weeks but it was do to the plumbing company they sent out."

Recommended by65%of homeowners

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Basement Seepage Solution Inc

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Well Pump - Repair or Service

Serving Dix, IL and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Some water after 1st repair, they came back and fixed it. Now no water!"

Recommended by70%of homeowners

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DelVon Hardaway

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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or Replace

Serving Dix, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

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DelVon Hardaway is the professional you are looking for when a home or business energy analysis is required. More and more this is becoming a valuable tool across the country. Everyone needs a current energy audit, so do not hesitate to call DelVon Hardaway for your energy savings analysis.

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Rod Franklin Well Services, Inc.

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

Serving Dix, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

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We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We are experts in our water treatment systems and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to working with you.

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Water Softeners questions, answered by experts

Because it’s been through the water cycle, evaporating and becoming slightly acidic thanks to dissolved carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, rainwater tends to be naturally soft compared to groundwater, which has just been in contact with limestone. However, the natural hardness level of water always depends on where you are and other factors.

Hard water doesn’t hurt, but it might feel more abrasive, especially if you have sensitive skin. It’s also about how your skin feels after bathing. You might feel as though you have a sticky film over your body because you do—it’s all that soapy residue left behind because the hard water can’t rinse it off completely.

Generally, it is safe to bathe in yellow water, as the color is often caused by iron, tannins, or rust, which won't harm your skin. Soap will still clean you effectively, though the water might leave stains. However, if the water has an unusual smell or you suspect contamination, avoid bathing and contact a plumber for an inspection. A professional can also help if you find bathing in yellow water problematic and want to determine how to get your water clear again.

Yes. To get soft water, you can install a water softening system, which will replace the calcium and magnesium ions in the water with sodium or potassium ions. Water softeners cost anywhere from $200 to $6,000, depending on the size and complexity of the system. You can either install a water softener for the whole house or just at your shower heads. If you’re sensitive to sodium or potassium, you can install a salt-free water conditioner.

The most accurate way to determine whether you have hard water is to purchase a water test kit from a hardware store or send a tap water sample to a lab. But there are some signs you can look out for without professional testing. For instance, if you're consistently dealing with mineral stains on your glassware, windows, and shower doors, you're likely to have hard water. Hard water can also make it harder to lather and rinse soap, so if you're struggling to work up a good lather in the shower, hard water might be the culprit.

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