What does hard water feel like?

• <div><p>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 <i>after</i> 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.</p></div>

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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: Will installing a water softener in my house reduce calcium hardness in my pool?

• <div><p>Installing a water softener could help reduce calcium buildup in your pool if your pool has high calcium hardness as a result of hard drinking water in your home. Pool softeners work by exchanging calcium and magnesium for sodium, so if you use softened water to top off your pool, it may help keep calcium hardness from rising over time. However, it won&rsquo;t lower the calcium hardness of the water already in your pool and isn&rsquo;t a practical way to control pool calcium levels. The average<a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-water-softener-installation-cost.htm"> water softener installation cost</a> is between <b>$200 and $6,000</b>.</p></div>

Q: How much does it cost to replace a water softener?

• <div><p>Replacing a water softener costs $200 to $6,000, depending on the capacity of the water softener, the type of water softener, and the amount of people living in your home. An ion exchange water softener is the most common type and costs $500 to $3,000. Water distillers, which cost $1,200 to $4,000, and dual-tank models, which cost $1,000 to $5,000, are definitely pricey, but they offer more filtration or capacity, respectively.</p></div>

Q: Will a whole-house filter help with hard water?

• <div><p>Yes. Hard water is what causes scale buildup, and a whole-house filter provides numerous benefits beyond water softening. Any water that enters your home will go through the filter, which cleans up all water that you will use for cooking, bathing, and drinking. A whole-house water filter also blocks harmful particles like heavy metals.</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>

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Watervheater was replaced in a timely manner and Tommy was very informative and friendly. He was also instrumental in getting an electrician to replace the power line for the water heater.
EaZy Electrical & Plumbing, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2024
Irrigation lines installed to redirect water from gutters. He also installed drainage away from our gas tank that we were not aware of, but needed to be done due to standing water. Austin was very helpful and I would recommend to anyone that needs these services.
GAC Services, LLC
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Reviewed in June 2022
The technician did a great job replacing our outside spigot. It was leaking inside the wall causing a high water bill. We’re very pleased
Hiller Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, & Electrical
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Reviewed in February 2021
John the salesman was very informative, completed a number of test showing status of existing well water condition. The installer, Brandon worked very hard installing the complete new system, including a UV light, water softener and reverse osmosis system. When completed there were no leaks and...
Advanced Water Systems
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Reviewed in October 2019
Original diagnosis was that it was a broken valve. However it turned out to be a frozen water line. We were only charged for the service call.
Ultimate Service
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Reviewed in May 2015
It went okay for the most part but their truck sprayed out a huge puddle of oil or grease on to my driveway. I asked the operator about it and he said it was just water and nothing to worry about. It took several months for the spot to completely go away even after being cleaned with detergent...
Metro Sewer and Plumbing
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Reviewed in January 2015
All went well. my expectations were far exceeded. We now have hot water in the house thanks to Michael & Mike. I have been a customer of Battlefield Plumbing for over 25 years and always call on them for service when needed.
Battlefield Plumbing Co
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Reviewed in December 2014
Installer was very knowledgeable about problems we were having with our well water (too much iron and not enough water pressure inside house). He discussed all our options and helped us choose what would correct all our problems. He was always very professional, courteous and prompt to explain...
Culligan Water Conditioning of Chattanooga TN
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Reviewed in June 2014
Luke replaced my water pressure regulator. Was easy to schedule, fast, and got it done right.
LUKE'S PLUMBING
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Reviewed in October 2013
The guy spent 1 hr not really knowing what to do because he could not find the smell. At the time he had arrived there was no smell so he did not know what to do about the problem. I had ran water in my tub drain before he got there so I think, well I know now that running water and keeping...
Keefe Plumbing & Heating Company Inc
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