Water Softeners

One of the questions we are often asked is what exactly is hard water and why is it a problem?

The answer is that in Lansing, Michigan we have water full of minerals such as lime, calcium, and magnesium. Hard water can be a nuisance as it leaves scales on your kitchen utensils, and spots on your glasses. You’ve probably noticed the hard limescale buildup around your kitchen and bathroom fixtures, faucets, and waterspouts? That mineral build up isn’t just an eyesore and difficult to clean, it actually shortens the life span of your fixtures and some homeowners find that the hard water/lime scale build up reduces water flow in their homes and causes damage to the pipes in their home. It is common for other small appliances, such as coffee pots, ice makers and water lines to be damaged by hard water.

Damage to pipes and appliances isn’t the only reason to consider having a topwater soft water installed into one’s home. Dry frizzy hair and itchy dry skin are uncomfortable for the families that are living with hard water. This impacts children a significant amount because many kids enjoy a warm bath in the cold Lansing, MI winters.

Homes with a water softener use less soap, clothes come out of the laundry cleaner, and there is less damage to small appliances.

Call Hedlund Plumbing Services (800) 433-5863 to discuss having a topwater softener installed. We work with our customers to determine which is the right unit for their family, and generally, a water softener can be scheduled and installed in just a few days.