Because of issues with hard water, our household appliances don’t last all that long.
- Our water contains extremely high levels of calcium, lime and rust.
It creates mineral deposits on everything it touches. Hard water reduces the reliability and efficiency of our washing machine, faucets, drains and pipes. It corrodes the finishes on fixtures and stains our sinks, tubs, linens and clothing. Dry, frizzy hair and dry skin are direct results of hard water. One of our major concerns is the operation of our water heater. A hot water heater is a daily necessity. There was a time when water tanks were quite cheap. When the water heater became overrun with hard water deposits and ruptured, replacing it wasn’t that big of a deal. My husband would make a trip to a home improvement store, purchase a water tank for around a hundred dollars and have it installed within a couple of hours. A flooded basement was the biggest hassle. Now, even basic water heating units are several hundred dollars. We can’t afford to buy a new one every two years. We’ve tried water filtration systems with no success. We’ve tried being conscientious about water heater maintenance with very limited results. When we install a new water heater, the water from our faucets turns black within a few weeks. This is due to the anode rod, which is designed to attract mineral deposits. Our water is so exceptionally overrun with minerals, we need to remove the anode rod. However, this voids the warranty. We’ve found that hiring a licensed plumber that warranties their installations is our best solution.
