Hard Water in Southwest Denver: 5 Signs Your Home May Need a Water Softener
If mineral-related problems are becoming noticeable throughout your home, a water softener may be worth considering.
Lakewood’s Hot Water Systems Experts
Whether your water heater is making noise, running out of hot water, or has stopped working all together, Z PLUMBERZ of Southwest Denver handles water heater repairs and replacements for homeowners throughout Lakewood. We work on all types of units, and we give you a straight answer on whether repair or replacement makes more sense before any work starts.
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From a water heater that’s leaking or underperforming to one that’s stopped producing hot water, we diagnose the problem and repair or replace it on the same visit when possible.
Instant & On-Demand Hot Water
Thinking about switching to tankless, or already have one that needs service? We install and repair on-demand hot water systems and help you find the right fit for your home.
Lakewood’s Hard Water Problem and How It’s Affecting Your Water Heater
Water supplies in Lakewood tend to have a high concentration of dissolved minerals, primarily calcium and magnesium, causing hardness issues. These minerals are a particular problem for water heaters because they build up inside tank reservoirs and on heating elements and gas burners. Over time, that layer of scale gets thicker, forcing the water heater to work harder to heat water.
The result is a heater that takes longer to reach temperature, uses more energy doing it, and develops the rumbling or popping noise a lot of Lakewood homeowners learn to ignore until something fails. Sediment buildup is one of the leading causes of premature water heater failure, and in Lakewood, hard water is almost always the reason it builds up as fast as it does.
Water Heater Flushing and Descaling
Z PLUMBERZ of Southwest Denver provides flushing and descaling services that target the buildup hard water leaves behind. Whether you have a tank or tankless system, our plumbers are equipped to handle the cleaning process quickly and effectively.
Because Lakewood has hard water, we typically recommend this maintenance once a year. During the service, we’ll also assess the condition of your water heater and let you know whether continued maintenance makes sense or whether the unit is nearing the end of its useful life.
What to Know Before Upgrading to Tankless
Tankless water heaters are a great fit for many homes, but Lakewood’s hard water is an important part of your decision. High mineral content can cause scale to build up more quickly inside the heat exchanger, but that’s not a reason to not upgrade to tankless.
If hard water is a concern in your home, you can pair your new tankless water heater with a water softener. The softener will reduce mineral buildup and help protect your tankless unit. The addition of a water softener can also reduce the frequency that your tankless system needs descaling, making upkeep that much simpler. Z PLUMBERZ of Southwest Denver can walk you through what that combination would look like for your home, what maintenance to expect, and whether it fits your budget before you make a decision.
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