Bayonet Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Blog: Posts Tagged ‘water softener’

Does My Home Need a Water Softener?

Monday, February 19th, 2024
Hand holding a glass of water poured from the kitchen faucet

Hard water wreaks havoc on homes across the US. In Florida, our water is known to be particularly problematic due to the high concentrations of minerals. Although some homeowners try to combat its effects with portable water filters, they should be more concerned with the detrimental effects of hard water on their plumbing systems and appliances.

A whole house water softener system takes a targeted approach to tackling the issue of hard water. For residential properties and vacation homes, Airbnb rentals and condos, a water softener can save a lot of headaches down the road. Learn more about hard water and whether your home would benefit from a water softener.

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How to Tell You Have Hard Water

Monday, November 16th, 2020

water-sampleWhat’s in your water? Don’t worry, we aren’t about to tell you that your water supply is contaminated. We do want to draw your attention to the fact that there may be extra salts and minerals in your water though. This is known as hard water and can cause plenty of problems for your home’s plumbing over time.

Many areas around the country have to deal with hard water. That is what water softeners in Orlando, FL are made to help with. Water softeners can help to reduce the impact that hard water can have on your home’s plumbing. If you aren’t sure whether you have hard water or are unsure if you need a water softener, we can answer your questions.

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Do I Have Hard Water and Is It a Problem?

Monday, June 4th, 2018

water-softenerA) You might and B) it is. Hard water is actually a very common problem here in Florida, and in many areas of the US.  It is also a fairly serious problem. No, it’s not going to make you sick the way that water contaminated with biological pollutants will. However, because so few homeowners seem to realize how problematic hard water is, it is often given the time necessary to cause issues.

When you need an Orlando, FL plumber to help you out of your hard water fix, we’re the professionals to call. Today, we’ve put together a brief primer on what hard water is, and what types of problems it can cause. Look out for such issue in your home, and contact us with any concerns that you may have.

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