Are your home’s water quality problems haunting your life? Hard water may be the invisible trickster lurking in your pipes, leaving behind cloudy spots, crusty faucets and less-than-lustrous hair. With Halloween just around the corner, we’re having a little fun while helping you unmask and ban this sneaky intruder from your home.
Spot the spooky signs
- Tap water smells like a swamp. If your tap water gives off a rotten egg stench, hydrogen sulfide gas or sulfur bacteria may be haunting your water supply.
- Dry, frizzy hair that looks ready for a costume party. Hard water can leave a mineral residue on your hair and scalp, giving you that wild look.
- Soap scum and spots that refuse to vanish. No matter how much you scrub, that eerie white film returns, thanks to hard water leaving behind its chalky calling card.
- Rust-colored stains mysteriously show up in your sinks and tubs. Iron in your water may be leaving those suspicious reddish-brown marks.
- Stubborn streaks reappear after cleaning your mirrors. Hard water minerals may be playing tricks on your reflection.
- Laundry feels stiff and looks faded. That could be the result of hard water’s ghoulish grip on your washing machine.
- Bone-chilling cold showers. Hard water can slow water heating, leading to longer waits for warm water. Not to mention hot water shortages as your water heater fills with sediment.
- Red, itchy skin that looks thirstier than a mummy. Minerals in hard water can zap the natural oils from your skin, leaving it dry and irritated.
- Coffee makers that meet untimely ends. Mineral buildup can clog your appliances, causing them to fail before their time. RIP, beloved brewers.
- Energy bills are creeping up like a shadow in the night. When appliances work harder against mineral buildup, energy usage climbs higher and so does your monthly bill.
Are you paying attention to your water?
Having an air purifier and being cognizant of air quality has become a standard. Same with making sure your home is free of bugs or other pests. But what about the contaminants in your water?
Home and small business owners too often overlook what could be hiding in their water. The Environmental Working Group (EWG) maintains a tap water database. To get a glimpse and enough reason to spook anyone, just search your water quality by your zip code.
So, what should you do when your home’s water isn’t as worry-free as you’d like? There are ways to fix it. When you’re ready to scare away hard water for good, Haferman can help.
No matter the water problem, the Haferman Water Conditioning experts have the solution. We offer a variety of Kinetico® water systems including drinking water systems, water softeners and whole house water filters to effectively address your spooky water issues.
