Signs You May Need a Water Filtration System in Your Home

Water is the most essential element of life and a daily part of everyone’s existence. This vital liquid is also one of the most central components of your home, providing you and your family with a way to wash, drink, and do an array of important tasks every day. Everyone wants clean, potable water for their homes but many homeowners may not even realize that their home water supply may need filtration. Here are some of the top signs that your home may need a water filtration system.

Drains seem to clog too easily – You make sure that the obvious culprits such as excess hair stay out of the drains with the hopes that you can avoid annoying clogs down the line,  and yet, your house seems constantly plagued by surprise clogs. This may be due to too much mineral build-up resulting from excess minerals in your water supply.

Appliances seem to breakdown often – Your major home appliances can also suffer from excess minerals in your water supply. Deposits and sediment can cause leaks and damage to the sensitive parts of these complex machines, leaving you footing a repair bill far too often. If your appliances seem to have trouble more often than you think is common, you may have a water problem.

Your shampoo doesn’t lather – Hard water causes soap to not lather, leaving you feeling unclean even after a long shower. Moreover, if your shampoo and soap are not lathering in the shower, your washing detergent may not be getting the job done in your clothes washer either. This sign is one of the most obvious hard water signs to spot and can definitely signal a need for a water filter.

Your shower curtain and door are always filmy – No matter how often you clean them, your shower curtain or door seem to get filmy and grimy again and again. This can be the result of mineral deposits left on the surface of these items from the water of your shower.

If you’re experiencing any of these signs in your home, you should look into the possibility of getting a water filtration system for your home’s water supply. An experienced plumber can consult with you to determine if a problem is present and consult with you on the size and type of filtration system which can best fit your home’s needs.  With the right system, you’ll be quickly on your way to cleaner, fresher water for your home.