{"id":1135,"date":"2017-09-11T17:42:26","date_gmt":"2017-09-11T17:42:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/?p=1135"},"modified":"2017-09-11T17:42:26","modified_gmt":"2017-09-11T17:42:26","slug":"how-do-i-know-if-i-have-a-hard-water-problem","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/how-do-i-know-if-i-have-a-hard-water-problem\/","title":{"rendered":"How Do I Know if I Have a Hard Water Problem?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><font color=\"slategray\">Are you concerned that your home\u2019s water is not as pure and soft as it could be? Perhaps your current water softener needs replaced, and you have not noticed the signs suggesting a hard water problem yet. If you are ready to evaluate your water, start by looking for hard water evidence around the home. Continue reading to learn the common signs of hard water and the best solutions to the problem.<\/font><\/h3>\n<p><div id=\"attachment_857\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Plumber-Indianapolis-Indiana-8-e1505151466534.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-857\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Plumber-Indianapolis-Indiana-8-e1505151466534-1024x550.jpg\" alt=\"Indianapolis Plumbers 317-784-1870\" width=\"640\" height=\"344\" class=\"size-large wp-image-857\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Plumber-Indianapolis-Indiana-8-e1505151466534-1024x550.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Plumber-Indianapolis-Indiana-8-e1505151466534-300x161.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Plumber-Indianapolis-Indiana-8-e1505151466534-768x413.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-857\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Indianapolis Plumbers 317-784-1870<\/p><\/div><br \/>\nHard water is water that contains high traces of hard mineral ions. The most common hard minerals include iron, calcium, and magnesium. But aside from hardness, there are several more contaminants found in hard water than just these three. These contaminants can alter the way your water looks, tastes, and feels. It is in your best interest to quickly identify a hard water problem and implement the proper strategies to correct the mineral imbalance.<\/p>\n<h1>Signs of Hard Water:<\/h1>\n<p>&#10022; <font color=\"slategray\">White Film on Surfaces or Dishes<\/font><br \/>\n&#10022; <font color=\"slategray\">Cloudy Glass<\/font><br \/>\n&#10022; <font color=\"slategray\">White Spots on Glass<\/font><br \/>\n&#10022; <font color=\"slategray\">Greasy, Dull Hair<\/font><br \/>\n&#10022; <font color=\"slategray\">Itchy, Dry Skin<\/font><br \/>\n&#10022; <font color=\"slategray\">Dingy\/Smelly Laundry<\/font><br \/>\n&#10022; <font color=\"slategray\">Stiff Laundry <\/font><br \/>\n&#10022; <font color=\"slategray\">Slowed or Lack of Hot Water<\/font><br \/>\n&#10022; <font color=\"slategray\">Lack of Soap Suds<\/font><br \/>\n&#10022; <font color=\"slategray\">Metallic Smell in Tap Water<\/font><br \/>\n&#10022; <font color=\"slategray\">White Crust around Plumbing Fixtures<\/font><br \/>\n&#10022; <font color=\"slategray\">Increase in Water Consumption<\/font><br \/>\n&#10022; <font color=\"slategray\">Increased Energy and Utility Bills<\/font><\/p>\n<h1>Effects of Hard Water<\/h1>\n<p>Hard water can also negatively affect your water-related appliances and systems, such as your water heater, boiler, washing machine, plumbing pipes, and more. The accumulation of sediment causes the internal workings of these systems to corrode overtime, leading to poor performance, safety issues, and costly repairs. For these reasons and more, it is vital to maintain a functioning water softener. Water softeners are the best method of removing hard mineral ions from a home\u2019s water. If you do not have one already, this is your answer to your hard water problem. Be sure to contact a licensed plumber for help with water softener advice, selection, installation, and service. <\/p>\n<h2>Indianapolis Water Softener Service<\/h2>\n<p><div id=\"attachment_1046\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Weilhammer-Plumbing-Company-Indianapolis-Indiana-e1492791295438.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1046\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Weilhammer-Plumbing-Company-Indianapolis-Indiana-e1492791295438-300x181.jpg\" alt=\"Weilhammer Plumbing Company 317-784-1870\" width=\"300\" height=\"181\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1046\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Weilhammer-Plumbing-Company-Indianapolis-Indiana-e1492791295438-300x181.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Weilhammer-Plumbing-Company-Indianapolis-Indiana-e1492791295438.jpg 417w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1046\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Weilhammer Plumbing Company 317-784-1870<\/p><\/div><strong>Call Weilhammer Plumbing Company at 317-784-1870<\/strong> when you need a reliable <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/water-softeners.php\" target=\"_blank\">Indianapolis water softener service<\/a> you can afford. Our licensed plumbers always show up on time and ready to work! Owner, <a href=\"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/+Weilhammerplumbing\/about?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\">Mark Weilhammer<\/a> and his team retain decades of experience in the plumbing industry. We offer a wide range of water softener and plumbing repair for both commercial and residential properties. <strong>Call 317-784-1870<\/strong> to request a free estimate, today!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you concerned that your home\u2019s water is not as pure and soft as it could be? Perhaps your current water softener needs replaced, and you have not noticed the signs suggesting a hard water problem yet. 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