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: 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: 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 hard water healthier than soft water?

• <div><p>Most experts agree there&rsquo;s not much difference health-wise between <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/hard-vs-soft-water.htm">hard water versus soft water</a>. That said, hard water is more likely to cause skin dryness and issues that go along with it, like an itchy or flaky scalp. Hard water can also decrease the life span of your household appliances and make it more difficult for soap to do its job.</p></div>

Q: How do I choose the right water treatment system for my needs?

• <div><p>Selecting the right system depends on testing your water to understand the contaminants present and considering your household's water usage and specific needs, such as removing specific contaminants.</p></div>

Q: How many hours does it take to install a water softener?

• <div><p>While it depends on how complicated the unit and installation is, it takes two to four hours to install a water softener unit, on average. It might take longer if pipes need to be replaced. You should make sure the installation area is clear of any objects that might get in the way before you begin.</p></div>

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We installed the water softener and reverse osmosis over a month ago. The quality of water is fantastic! Friends and guests commented on how good the water taste. It’s also noticeable on skin, hair, and fabrics: so soft!! We had a small problem with water pressure in the reverse osmosis spout....
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Reviewed in February 2023
Installed a cartridge backwards then forgot to turn our water back on that controlled our sprinkler system in the middle of the summer ..not good results
Infinite Plumbing Services
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Reviewed in September 2017
1) I THOUGHT we needed our sewer lines scoped (both neighbors either side had needed to have their back yards dug up and lines replaced) - but after talking with Philip (20 years with Cody&Sons), I learned that since we hadn't had any issues to date (5yrs), we likely had many years to go before...
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Reviewed in June 2017
Watermark came out and recommended replumbing the 4 year old lines to shut down this booster tank and to only use the tankless system. They told me that we don't need a booster. Then they accidentally broke a valve on the tankless and charged $500 to repair. But still no hot water. They came...
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Reviewed in October 2016
Ernie's Plumbing were very courteous on the phone when I called to schedule the appointment and were able to send someone out that day. Fred and Quinton arrived promptly. They were very friendly, professional and knowledgeable. They were able to find and repair the leak, and even took time to...
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Reviewed in April 2015
We had a very high water bill which the city said was due a leak in our house. BF plumbing verified that was incorrect.
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Reviewed in April 2014
I am very pleased with the work. The technician gave me some good hints to improve my use of water with the sprinkler system and even set the controller to implement those improvements. He adjusted several sprinkler heads so they water the yard and not concrete. He replaced two heads that were...
Village Green
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Reviewed in July 2013
When it rained, one side of my gutters would pour water. I knew the corner down spout was clogged, but it was really bad. They unclogged my down spout and cleaned out one side of the gutters. When it rains, I'm not having any problems. The flow of water is seamless.
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Reviewed in September 2012
The person who did the work arrived on time and had no problems with either of the first two repairs. When it came time to the third item, after looking at the valve, he said it probably didn't need to be replaced. Instead he tightened it and said to check if that stopped the drip. It did,...
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Water Softeners questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

Most experts agree there’s not much difference health-wise between hard water versus soft water. That said, hard water is more likely to cause skin dryness and issues that go along with it, like an itchy or flaky scalp. Hard water can also decrease the life span of your household appliances and make it more difficult for soap to do its job.

Selecting the right system depends on testing your water to understand the contaminants present and considering your household's water usage and specific needs, such as removing specific contaminants.

While it depends on how complicated the unit and installation is, it takes two to four hours to install a water softener unit, on average. It might take longer if pipes need to be replaced. You should make sure the installation area is clear of any objects that might get in the way before you begin.

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