Tired of water spots on your dishes? Don’t want to keep scrubbing away the white mineral build-up on your faucets? Ready to have a shower door that doesn’t constantly look dirty? Did you know installing a water softener can help alleviate these detrimental effects of the hard water that San Antonio residents face. Water softeners remove the hard minerals in water that cause these problems and more.
San Antonio, TX residents can rest easy knowing the Jilly Plumbing 24 hour plumbers will be available when they’re needed. We serve both commercial and residential customers.
Homeowners may not realize that some of the cosmetic issues with their plumbing are because of the high mineral content of the water in San Antonio, TX. However, the water in Texas, and specifically in the Texas Hill Country, is some of the hardest water in the country. So, how do you know if your water is hard? Take a look at these common signs of hard water.
Did you know that installing a water softener in your home can actually save you money? The minerals in water, like calcium and magnesium, cause deterioration in your plumbing fixtures and your entire plumbing system.
When homes or businesses don’t utilize a water softener to combat hard water, plumbing fixtures become damaged and need to be repaired or replaced prematurely. Appliances can also clog or be damaged by hard water. In fact, copper pipes used for water lines in many homes can become clogged with mineral build-up resulting in reduced water flow. In addition, the pipes can develop pin-hole leaks from these chemical reactions and need to be replaced.
Water softeners work through a process called ion-exchange. This process exchanges the hard minerals in the water for other non-damaging minerals. As water enter the water softener resin chamber, the water flows over charged resin beads. The calcium, magnesium and other hard minerals in the water are attracted to the charged beads. As they are pulled out of the water, these minerals are replaced with other minerals like sodium or potassium from the resin beads. The “soft” water then flows out of the resin chamber and into the plumbing of the home. During a recharge cycle, the resin beads release the hard mineral directly into the drainage system and are recharged with “soft” minerals (salts) from a connected brine tank.
Installing and using a water softener in your home provides many benefits. These benefits include
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While water softeners offer huge benefits for Texas Hill Country residents, other water quality products may be necessary for an optimal home water experience.
Reverse Osmosis systems allow homeowners and companies to have fresh drinking water on tap with the push of a button.
A whole house water filtration system allows sediment, iron and other matter to be removed from the water supply before it enters the water softener or the home’s plumbing. If your home has its own water well, this may be particularly important for your plumbing system.
If you’re ready to experience the benefits of softer water, give our experienced plumbers a call to schedule your water softener installation. We’ll help analyze your water, evaluate your water softening needs, and recommend the best product for your home or business. We also provide repair services for water softeners already installed in your home.
Give us a call to schedule your service or free estimate today.
Our family has lived in the Hill Country for years, so we serve the community with the highest standard of quality work and professionalism. Our goal is always to meet your plumbing needs on time, within your budget, and with transparency. Contact us online today. Our local office is always just an email or a phone call away.
