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The Hazards of Hard Water

Monday, November 4th, 2024
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Not all water is the same. While of course the majority of what runs through your pipes will always be H2O, just hydrogen and oxygen, the amazing thing about water is that it is a miraculous solvent. It’s extremely good at dissolving little bits of everything it passes through, and then it carries those bits along with it as it enters your home and flows through your plumbing.

You might have heard something about this, but chances are, you don’t know the whole story. We’re talking about hard water. What are the hazards it poses? What can you do about it? Do you need a water softening system? Here are some facts.

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“Do I Need a Water Softener?”

Tuesday, March 9th, 2021

Winter is the time of year when problems in your home can no longer hide. You need your heater. If it’s not performing to the best of its ability, you’re definitely going to notice. The same goes for your home’s plumbing system. Pipe problems are more apparent than they’ve been before with a little chill to exacerbate them.

Sometimes you’re not sure what’s going on with your plumbing system. The problems can be a little more subtle. If you want to improve your plumbing system, there are a few things we can do to help. We suggest trying a water softener. If you’re looking for a water softener in Tucson, AZ, schedule an appointment with us.

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