How do I know if I have hard water in my hair?

• <div><p>If your ‘do isn’t doing what you want it to do despite using good hair care products, hard water might be to blame. Since hard water can’t rinse soap off as well as soft water can, your hair might grow limp because of the shampoo and conditioner residue that’s left behind. If you color your hair, you might see it fade more quickly or even turn a different shade as the dye reacts with the minerals in the water. You might also experience an itchy scalp, thanks to the dryness that comes from bathing in the hard water.</p></div>

Get matched with top water softener pros in Lake Arthur, NM

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>

Q: Is it OK to oversize a water softener?

• <div><p>It&rsquo;s not a good idea to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-size-water-softener-do-i-need.htm">oversize your water softener</a>. Doing so will mean the tank doesn&rsquo;t get full, which can lead to channeling. This leads to a large portion of the resin beads not being utilized and the beads at the bottom of the tank being overused. Over time, this will reduce the efficiency of your system, not to mention that the upfront cost of an oversized softener is unnecessarily high. If you have a timed regeneration cycle rather than a demand-based one, you&rsquo;ll also spend far more on replacing salt than you need to.</p></div>

Q: What is the downside of a water softener?

• <div><p>It does cost money to have a water softener, both for installation and ongoing maintenance. Additionally, the taste of your water will be altered, especially if sodium is the ingredient you use to run the water softening system. Look up exactly what your chosen water softener will remove and what will remain because not all systems provide the same results. </p></div>

Q: How do I know if I have hard water in my hair?

• <div><p>If your &lsquo;do isn&rsquo;t doing what you want it to do despite using good hair care products, hard water might be to blame. Since hard water can&rsquo;t rinse soap off as well as soft water can, your hair might grow limp because of the shampoo and conditioner residue that&rsquo;s left behind. If you color your hair, you might see it fade more quickly or even turn a different shade as the dye reacts with the minerals in the water. You might also experience an itchy scalp, thanks to the dryness that comes from bathing in the hard water.</p></div>

Q: Can you drain a water softener into a cleanout?

• <div><p>No. You should never directly drain a water softener into a sewer cleanout. This practice is illegal in many areas because it could allow raw sewage to get into your drinking water and make you seriously ill. Many places have codes requiring a specific seal, pipe, and a large air gap between a water softener and a sewage cleanout. Check out <a href="https://codes.iccsafe.org/content/FLPC2023P1/chapter-6-water-supply-and-distribution#FLPC2023P1_Ch06_Sec608.14.1">Florida's Plumbing Building Code</a> as an example of what these restrictions might look like. </p></div>

Enter your ZIP and get matched with up to 5 pros

Need a pro for your water softener service project in Lake Arthur, NM?

Select your specific project to find the pro for you.

Verified Reviews for Water Softener Service pros in Lake Arthur, NM

*The Angi rating for Water Softener Service companies in Lake Arthur, NM is a rating based on verified reviews from our community of homeowners who have used these pros to meet their Water Softener Service needs.

*The HomeAdvisor rating for Water Softener Service companies in Lake Arthur, NM is a rating based on verified reviews from our community of homeowners who have used these pros to meet their Water Softener Service needs.

Last update on November 29, 2025

Reviewed in November 2025
Cody is helping us determine if we have a water leak in the foundation piping. Were getting moisture under our laminate flooring that is causing it to buckle. Cody was honest in recommending a technical diagnosis from another plumbing company before beginning work. He wanted to make sure a leak...
2CB Technical Services, LLC
Request a quote
Reviewed in June 2018
Mohammed was quick to respond and call me. Came within the hour to give a quote. He showed us what was wrong explained everything. He had a new water heater with him and installed it in a couple of hours. His price was very affordable. Very professional and respectful. I will be using him again...
Emergency water heater and plumbing
Request a quote
Reviewed in January 2015
The exceptional aspect was the company readily adding needed service on the water heater less than 24 hours prior to our appointment AND DID NOT CHARGE EXTRA, either for the late addition or the extra work. WOW. The comments above should not take away from the superior service of Mark. He was...
Anderson Air Corps
Request a quote
Reviewed in November 2014
I had no water from my well; called this provider after calling my Home Warranty Service (Complete Appliance Protection), they called me back immediately and came on time. They spent several hours diagnosing the problem and ended up saying a plumber was needed to fix it. There was NO ...
Johnson Service Electric
Request a quote
Reviewed in August 2014
Everything went very smoothly and we are happy with our water system.
Micropure Water Conditioning
Request a quote
Reviewed in June 2014
I was referred to Five J's by Baca Auto Repair who told me Five J's had the used Jeep 4.0 engine I needed "sitting on-hand". I was instructed to get there "ASAP because they have a really good motor" and I needed to get it before it was gone. I went and immediately purchase the motor. It took ...
Five J'S Auto Parts
Request a quote
Reviewed in October 2013
I trust this service shop. They are very reasonably price, quick, and complete great work. The owner actually works on my car, not others. It only took him 1 hour and 15 minutes to replace the water pump, which impressed me. I have used him in the past and highly recommend him to others.
Lamb Radiator SVC
Request a quote
Reviewed in August 2013
Developed new leaks in a year. Rains cause water to come in through the vent above the stove. Not happy with results at all.
ABSTRACT CONSTRUCTION
Request a quote
Reviewed in November 2012
It went as smoothly as possible. They went the extra mile in every way. They built a new stand for our furnace in order to correct air leaks that had existed since our house was first built (something that was not at all addressed when we had our furnace replaced three or four years ago). They...
Axiom Home Services, Inc.
Request a quote
Reviewed in June 2012
I made an appointment for service because a water pipe broke to my outside faucet where my swamp cooler water line was hooked up to, so we could get water to the cooler pads. The water pipe broke so my brother did quick fix and just capped the pipe so water wouldn't leak or run out. I explained...
Priority Plumbing & Heating Inc.
Request a quote

Find Water softener pros in Lake Arthur

Winsupply of Albuquerque

1.00(

)

Winsupply of Albuquerque

1.00(

)

57 years of experience

Winsupply of Albuquerque is a Commercial and Residential Plumbing Wholesaler with a brand new kitchen and bath showroom attached. We supply everything from plumbing fixtures and water heaters to lighting and appliances. Visit our website or call to schedule a consultation today!

"When we found Winsupply, my pregnant wife and I were extremely excited. Showroom looked great and they had large selection of amazing product to choose from. Our sales person, Valentina, was amazing. An extreme pleasure to work with. Or so we thought. We received our order, which was everything for the kitchen and two bathrooms, complete renovation, and the only thing that was correct was the kitchen faucet and the bathtub. My wife and I were extremely adamant about the bathroom fixtures being matte black and the sales woman ordered all stainless steel. The kitchen sink was suppose to be center drain but we received right drain. We asked for 2 bathroom sinks and she ordered one. Almost the whole order was not entered correctly. Serves me right for trusting a charismatic, what we thought was a very diligent and caring sales person and not going over all the product codes with a fine tooth comb when we made the purchase. On the order form, there is only the product code with no description of the product. I just assumed she entered them correctly. So needless to say it was all our fault for not entering every product code from the manufacturer on the internet when we got home to make sure everything was correct. At no point was it the sales persons fault according to them. Then they tell me it will be an extra $600 if we want the stuff we thought we were ordering in matte black. I’m returning everything minus the tub and the rough in stuff because all that has already been installed and taking my business elsewhere and I strongly suggest you do the same. We are no longer able to move into our new home before my wife has our second child due to this negligence. I would give them zero stars if that was an option."

Todd B on January 2022

"When we found Winsupply, my pregnant wife and I were extremely excited. Showroom looked great and they had large selection of amazing product to choose from. Our sales person, Valentina, was amazing. An extreme pleasure to work with. Or so we thought. We received our order, which was everything for the kitchen and two bathrooms, complete renovation, and the only thing that was correct was the kitchen faucet and the bathtub. My wife and I were extremely adamant about the bathroom fixtures being matte black and the sales woman ordered all stainless steel. The kitchen sink was suppose to be center drain but we received right drain. We asked for 2 bathroom sinks and she ordered one. Almost the whole order was not entered correctly. Serves me right for trusting a charismatic, what we thought was a very diligent and caring sales person and not going over all the product codes with a fine tooth comb when we made the purchase. On the order form, there is only the product code with no description of the product. I just assumed she entered them correctly. So needless to say it was all our fault for not entering every product code from the manufacturer on the internet when we got home to make sure everything was correct. At no point was it the sales persons fault according to them. Then they tell me it will be an extra $600 if we want the stuff we thought we were ordering in matte black. I’m returning everything minus the tub and the rough in stuff because all that has already been installed and taking my business elsewhere and I strongly suggest you do the same. We are no longer able to move into our new home before my wife has our second child due to this negligence. I would give them zero stars if that was an option."

Todd B on January 2022

Get matched with top water softener pros in Lake Arthur, NM

Enter your ZIP and get matched with up to 5 pros

Need a pro for your water softener service project in Lake Arthur, NM?

Faucets, Fixtures and Pipes Repair or Replace

Handyman for Multiple Small Project Service

Water Treatment & Purification System Installation and Replacement

Verified Reviews for Water Softener Service pros in Lake Arthur, NM

Find Water softener pros in Lake Arthur

Winsupply of Albuquerque

Winsupply of Albuquerque

American Pride Construction

American Pride Construction

Vicky Schram

Vicky Schram

High Desert Water Inc

High Desert Water Inc

Coats Plumbing

Coats Plumbing

ALLWATER SYSTEMS

ALLWATER SYSTEMS

Summit Environmental Technologies Inc

Summit Environmental Technologies Inc

Extreme Plumbing LLC

Extreme Plumbing LLC

Artesia Soft Water

Artesia Soft Water

AC Heating Plumbing

AC Heating Plumbing

The Lake Arthur, NM homeowners’ guide to water softener services

How Much Does Well Water Treatment Systems Cost? [2025 Data]

How Much Does a Water Softener Repair Cost? [2025 Data]

How Much Does a Water Treatment System Cost? [2025 Data]

Do Electronic Water Descalers Work?

Water Softener Rental vs. Buying: What You Should Know to Help You Decide

How Often Should a Water Softener Regenerate?

Find Water softener service Pros in other cities near youNot finding what you are looking for in Lake Arthur? Check surrounding areas for Water softener pros.

Which Water softener service task are you tackling?Find Lake Arthur Water softener services on Angi who specialize in any of these tasks

Find Pros for other jobs in Lake ArthurIf your Water softener services job is complete, use Angi to find quality Pros in Lake Arthur for any number of jobs.