Do water softeners remove scale?

• <div><p>Yes, a water softener can remove scale deposits. According to the <a href="https://www.energy.gov/energysaver/articles/reasons-every-home-should-have-water-softener">U.S. Department of Energy</a>, after you add a water softener to your home, “gradually the softer water will dissolve limescale scale deposits and remove the problem entirely.” Installing a water softener—or water descaler—will also help prevent new scale deposits from forming.</p></div>

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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>

Q: What is the difference between a water softener and a water filter?

• <div><p>The main <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/water-softener-vs-water-filter.htm">difference between water softeners and water filters</a> is that softeners remove hard minerals from the water, while filters have more of a blanket effect, removing all contaminants above a certain size. Filters are also much less expensive to install and protect against bacteria and other impurities. Depending on your water supply, you may need both. </p></div>

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: Are hard water stains permanent?

• <div><p>Hard water stains can be a headache because they will reoccur as long as hard water flows through. Thankfully, hard water stains are not permanent. With the right tools and an appropriate cleaning routine, you can prevent hard water stains from ever building up. However, you might feel like you are stuck in a constant cleaning cycle. In that case, you may consider hiring a contractor to perform routine cleaning.</p></div>

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West Texas Exteriors is the BEST! I have had my siding for 10 years and it looks as good today as it did the day it was installed. Weather and water affected some of the siding on a porch post, but they fixed it when I reported the damage. They do what they say they will. I highly recommend...
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I am a farmer that does business with many different companies. This was one of the best experiences I have had to date. Water quality is a very underrated thing in everyday life, and Tadlock Water Solutions is the best of the best. It is a family owned and operated business, with extremely...
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They did really good work. They are not cheap but they are really good. It was a big project. They did a really good job. They were professional and they did some extras that we weren't expecting. They just took real good care of us. We had hot water heater and water softener installed...
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I set up my appointment on the internet and got a quote of appx. what the cost would be. The guys showed up on time and did a walk through of the house. It was at this time, they advised us what they thought should or didn't need to be treated. They got to work and did not stop until the job was...
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The plumber noticed that the water pipe in the house brick appeared much wider than is customary for water pipes; then he realized it was also much thinner. As it turned out, the pipe had been expanded during one of the freezes we had (we were out of town during the worst weather here). After...
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