Plumbing services in Reno can install a water softener for homeowners who dislike the mineral content of their tap water. The water has a relatively high level of minerals, such as calcium and magnesium, which can have some unwanted effects. Outside of the city limits, well water can contain noticeable iron levels. Iron in tap water can stain sinks and fixtures, as well as fabric during laundering. A company such as Paschall Plumbing Heating Cooling installs various types of plumbing equipment, including softeners. Visit paschallplus.com to find a phone number and email address for this organization.
Many people like the taste of the tap water, but are annoyed when it interferes with the effectiveness of soap, shampoo, and laundry detergent. Soap doesn’t lather well in hard water, and people tend to use more of it. Lime scale can easily build up around faucets and taps, as well as around sink and tub edges. Hard water also is associated with soap scum and dirty rings left around bathtubs after water drains away. Chemical testing can be done on the water to precisely determine its hardness, but it doesn’t take a scientist to know when water is high in mineral content.
Soft water does not cause these problems. Plumbing Services in Reno can install a softener that includes two tanks. One tank holds sodium chloride or potassium chloride tablets while the other contains the resin beads that attract and hold minerals. Tap water comes from the tank, and the resin snags the minerals like a magnet. When the resin reaches a saturation point, it needs to be flushed with sodium or potassium to recharge. The equipment does this automatically according to a set schedule, after a certain amount or water usage, or when it detects the need for recharging.
Plumbers can modify the system in virtually any way the homeowner prefers. If the family only wants soft water in the showers, bathtubs and laundry room, for instance, the system can be set up that way. The softener can bypass exterior taps, so soft water isn’t wasted for watering grass or gardens, or for other exterior uses.
