hard water

There is nothing quite like a weak, pathetic shower spray to ruin your morning. Or, a dishwasher that sounds like it’s struggling for hours just to fill up. Or a really slow faucet. These aren't just little daily nuisances. They’re the first real warning signs that the pipes inside your walls are starting to look like clogged arteries. Over the years, calcium and magnesium hitch a ride in your water. Eventually these minerals set up camp, slowly narrowing the path inside your copper or PEX pipes. As a result, your once-strong water pressure is a thing of the past. Regular pipe flushing and maintenance is the most effective way to remove these calcium deposits and restore the high-pressure flow modern appliances and luxury fixtures require to function properly. Understanding the Mechanics of Scale Accumulation Think of hard water as the villain in your plumbing, dragging along heavy loads of dissolved magnesium and calcium. When hard water sits in your pipes or heater, the … [Read more...] about Why Mineral Buildup in Household Pipes Can Reduce Water Pressure Over Time