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Hard water is a homeowners in and around Des Moines. Unfortunately, it can if left untreated.

the difference between hard water vs. soft water is the first step in protecting your , the at Web Connect Demo will what hard water is, the warning signs you have hard water and how hard water affects your plumbing. protect your home.

What's the ?

hard water? It's water that of minerals like calcium and magnesium. These minerals are but can your plumbing.

has those minerals . Unlike hard water, soft water is .

Signs Hard Water in Your Home

:

  • fixtures
  • water pressure
  • Dry skin or brittle hair
  • Stiff or faded laundry
  • Shampoo doesn't lather
  • Spots on after washing in dishwasher

If you , call Web Connect Demo for . will test your water hardness levels (grains per gallon/PPM), so we and how to fix it.

Hard Water Effects on Plumbing

if you hard water in your home? Hard water causes minerals to to the inside of your pipes, which something called limescale.

Limescale narrows the of your pipes, which can and even cause clogs or .

of the can cause :

Hard water scale buildup can create surfaces. This corrosion and of small leaks. This is in older metal plumbing.

Mineral limescale buildup in your can . It forces these appliances to by coating heating elements and parts with limescale, causing them to .

Water Pressure

As limescale inside pipes, it water flow. You may notice signs of , such as or tubs to fill with water.

Soap Scum and Hard Water Stains

Another effect of hard water in your plumbing is soap scum and hard water :

  • Soap scum:  when soap reacts with calcium and magnesium in hard water to insoluble salts. This doesn't .
  • Hard water stains:  when water evaporates and . It can appear as , as well as in sinks, showers and bathtubs. It can even glassware in the dishwasher. Sometimes hard water stains have if your water iron.

Protect Your Home from Hard Water with Web Connect Demo

hard water? From testing to prevention, Web Connect Demo provides hard water solutions in Des Moines. We hard water damage, offering solutions such as descaling pipes and fixtures to remove and flushing appliances to restore .

Our plumbing services also . We also can the best filtration system to remove hard water your home. , providing .

Stop hard water damage ! Contact a local plumber from Web Connect Demo by calling 123-123-1234 today!