Not all homes have water softeners, this is because the water in one town may be different in another. Some water has high iron, while another may have really high calcium, while others may be just right. If you have issues with your water, you may have some telltale signs that you need a water softener from a place like Better Soft Water in your home. Read on for signs that you may need a water softener.

Hard Water Deposits

If you have hard water deposits on everything your water touches such as your faucet heads, sink or tub drains, refrigerator water or ice dispenser, or even around your toilet bowl. These hard water deposits can be difficult to clean and may make these areas appear unsightly. A water softener can help prevent these hard water deposits around your home and can actually save you money in the long run. Those hard water deposits on your faucets may cause a blockage in your faucet heads and cause them to not flow properly, which may lead to you needing to replace these faucet heads more often.

Soap Residue Buildup

Hard water may lead to soapy buildup, as the hard water may not rinse soap from clothing or from surfaces as thoroughly. You may have a soapy buildup on your clothing that may cause your clothing to appear faded or even discolored. Your clothing may feel itchy due to this soapy buildup. You may also notice an excessive amount of soapy buildup in your shower as well.

Dry Skin Or Limp Hair

You may have dry skin, a dry scalp or dry hair caused by hard water. If you notice an excessive dryness or a change in dryness on your body, it may be due to your water. Adding a water softener can improve your skin and your hair. Your hair may become more manageable and not lay as flat as it did with the hard water, and it may become shinier and even thicker.

Appliance Problems

You may have issues with your appliances such as your washing machine, dishwasher or the water heater. These are all appliances that use water, so if your water is hard, it could cause blockages in drains or spray heads, and it could also cause a mineral buildup in the water heater. These can cause your appliances to break down prematurely.

If you have noticed any of these signs, it may be time to have a water softener installed in your home. Call a professional appliance service company to have a water softener installed in your home today.