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How To Solve Hard Water Issues

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When hard water comes into contact with your home's pipes, it can lead to a host of problems. These issues include scale buildup on the lines and in-home plumbing, rusting fixtures, clogged drains, high water bills, and difficulty cleaning. The solution is as simple as making sure you're using the right tools for the job.

Here's every tip and trick you need to solve your hard water issues fast:

Determine Whether or Not You Have Hard Water

First, determine if you have hard water by looking at your fixtures and plumbing equipment for limescale buildup or residue from calcium, magnesium, or iron in your pipes. If you are experiencing severe staining in sinks and tubs due to minerals leaking from pipes, it's time to take action and start fixing your water.  

Get Professional Advice

Make sure you know what type of hardness your water has by getting it tested. If your home is hooked up to a municipal system, call them and ask for their recommendations on treating the problem. They will likely have an expert that can give you some helpful advice. If you are using well water, check with a professional team to see what they can provide to help. 

Install a Filter

Once you've had a chance to chat with a professional, they will have a few options for you, including installing a new whole home water filter! Depending on the severity of the problem, you may need a reverse osmosis system or just a basic filtration system. 

Install a Water Softener

This is one of the most common and useful solutions to all your hard water problems. Installing a softener on your incoming water supply line that removes hardness minerals with an ion exchange process before entering the home is beneficial, so they don't accumulate in appliances like your dishwasher or sinks. Our expert water softener services can help you or learn how to solve hard water issues on your own.

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- Daniela D.
Water Dr replaced my well pump and drop piping this week, Their prices were competitive and our service tech Josh was friendly, professional and very knowledgeable. He noticed that our well cap was a driller's cap and not a sealed well cap required by code. He also noticed that there was no check valve anywhere along the 280 feet of drop pipe. Our previous well company replaced our well pump back in 2002 and never mentioned any of this. Josh also gave me other great tips on the type of filter to use for my water system and how many times to change it during the year to help prevent the rings in our toilet bowls caused by excess iron. Water Dr just gained a new customer for life Thank you Matt (owner) and Josh for doing such a great job!!!!!!!!!!!
- Darren P.
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- Gerald T.
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- George D.
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- Nakea R.
Amazing service! I would highly recommend this company. Our water suddenly stopped working around 6 pm. We called Water Dr and Joey came out within 15 minutes. He was nice, professional, and very knowledgeable. He worked hard in the dark to make sure we got our pump fixed so that we could get water back ASAP. 5 Stars!
- Kelly M.
Joey from the Water Doctor was very knowledgeable. He fixed the issue that the builder did not take care of! He was professional , helpful and I’m grateful to have clean water!!! Thank you so much!!!!
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Omg Bill was the technician and he was wonderful. I've had water doctor service my well for 6 years and have always been satisfied with the service. Thankfully they have only had to come out for 1 emergency and they were right there.i would recommend
- Td M.
These guys are a pleasure to deal with and will not leave you “dry” …worked till after 9pm to ensure we we’re up and running..and the techs are well versed in their trade! A professional outfit!! They found we had a deep well, and went back to get their “new rig” (at 6pm) and had the pump pulled and changed, system pressure tested, and a new pressure tank fitted In basement and water running by 9:30. Now that’s service!!!!
- Alexander M.
Woke up to no water. Called Water Dr. at 7:35. Someone was at my house before 9 AM. Workers were friendly and efficient and clearly explained everything. Everything was completed by 10:30 and I was giving clear instructions on what should be done over the next 24 hours. I will definitely be calling them again for any future water needs/issues.
- Mike G.
Josh was awesome. Visited Saturday morning for a service, we needed a system change. Back out Monday, work was clean fast and he explained everything. Highly recommend.
- Malcolm C.
This company was amazing. We are selling our home and the inspection showed well contamination and radon in the basement. They came out on the appointment day and addressed both problems the same day even though it was later in the evening. They were very knowledgeable and explained everything in detail so we understood the process. I would highly recommend them.
- Pamela F.
They are very responsive. I had them install my filter system and now they come to clean. Friendly, honest and organized. THANK YOU
- John B.
Josh and the other technicians at Water Doctor are real experts and extremely knowledgeable. Even better, for the one obscure piece of equipment I had they had little experience with, they admitted they would have to check with someone else in the company before rending an opinion. These guys are honest, smart, ethical and have fair pricing. They won’t sell you in stuff you don’t need, but are honest and will demonstrate why some things need to be replaced. I highly recommend them without reservation.
- Chip T.
Every time someone comes out and helps us with our maintenance they are always so professional, prompt, informative & helpful. We will never use another service to assist with our well system.
- Daniela D.
Water Dr replaced my well pump and drop piping this week, Their prices were competitive and our service tech Josh was friendly, professional and very knowledgeable. He noticed that our well cap was a driller's cap and not a sealed well cap required by code. He also noticed that there was no check valve anywhere along the 280 feet of drop pipe. Our previous well company replaced our well pump back in 2002 and never mentioned any of this. Josh also gave me other great tips on the type of filter to use for my water system and how many times to change it during the year to help prevent the rings in our toilet bowls caused by excess iron. Water Dr just gained a new customer for life Thank you Matt (owner) and Josh for doing such a great job!!!!!!!!!!!
- Darren P.