Most homeowners assume their water expenses stop at the monthly utility bill. But if you have hard water running through your home, the real cost is significantly higher.
Hard water is loaded with mineral sediments that build up inside your pipes, fixtures, and appliances. Over time, that buildup quietly drags down efficiency and leads to costly repairs.
Keep reading below to learn the three ways hard water is secretly draining your bank account.
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Did you know that hard water is hard on your appliances?
It’s true.
Hard water can reduce the efficiency of your appliances by up to 48%, according to a study by the Water Quality Association (WQA). And that decrease in efficiency can lead to a 29% increase in your energy bills–costing you $1,500 or more over a 10-year period.
(And that’s just for your water heater. The same efficiency loss would affect your dishwasher and your washing machine.)
When you have hard water, you have to use more soap, detergent, and other cleaning products. Over time, this can become a significant expense.
Think about how much money you spend on dishwashing detergent, laundry detergent, bath & kitchen soap, lotions, and other household cleaners. Probably several hundred dollars a year, depending on the size of your family…and if you have hard water.
(That cost could be reduced by 75% or more with soft water.)
Hard water also causes a buildup of scale that can shorten the lifespan of your appliances by 30-50%!
In another WQA study, the heating elements inside water heaters using hard water failed after just 19 months. The water heaters using non-hard water lasted much longer—up to 15 years.
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