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How Hard Water Is Damaging Your Appliances

Every month, you receive a bill from the water company for your water usage. But did you realize that the true cost of your water could be much, much greater?

In fact, depending on your water quality,the water running through your home could be costing you a fortune.

We’re referring to water that contains a high amount of mineral sediment, also known as “hard water.” Few people realize it, but hard water can be so EXPENSIVE.

So if you have hard water, here are 3 ways that it’s costing you money: 

What our clients say

There’s a reason Culligan Water Filtration of New England is the best water treatment company in New England with over 15 3.7-Stars Google Reviews.

My Partner and I recently purchased a water filtration system to neutralize and soften our water as well as eliminate the PFAS/Forever Chemicals that were found in our well water on Martha's Vineyard. The system they put in serves both the main house and a cottage, and happily could be placed in and connected into our well at the same time..The two service technicians who came out, JD and Reed, were great!!!.They were professional, informative, efficient, personable, considerate and very positive in all they did.We could not have had better technicians or a better experience.Thank you so much to Culligan in Sanwhich, MA!!!.And warm regards to JD, Reed, and George!
Truly a great experience working with George and our local Culligan team over the past two years.We purchased a home with an existing filtration system - but still struggled with discolored water - we live on a pond, with well water. George was patient enough to walk us through the testing process, and proposed a water softening system to resolve our issues.Even since the softener has been installed, we've had perfect water and zero troubles. Very pleased with our experience and grateful for the entire team - George, Andrew, JD, and Kacey.
Zac did a great job!!Culligan is the best
George Moore came o our home and did a great job testing town and well water supply. He is extremely knowledgeable and was very receptive to answering questions.
From start to finish, timely communication, thorough, job done (from water testing to installing the softener) in less than two weeks!
After a town meeting in Plymouth, Ma, we quickly realized my daughter and her family needed a water filtration system. My daughter had a water test quickly done by Culligan and had her installation on Halloween. Her service installerPatrick Colebourn was quick and speedy with the complete installation. Everything is so neat and tidy, the whole appearance has a nice clean look. Couldn’t be happier with the process and the professionalism at Culligan’s.What an amazing transformation from the appearance of the water, and let’s not forget to mention how crisp the taste of the water is now!Many thanks!
George Moore was totally dedicated to customer service. From the initial meeting to quoting our new filtration system he was timely, clear and available to answer questions or to address concerns.The installer, Patrick, was professional, courteous, and a good mechanic. He explained the steps and process and accommodated our wishes in placement of the filter and its orientation in the basement.I would not hesitate to recommend Culligan and in particular George Moore who was ready to go the extra mile to make sure our install was flawless. The water tastes great !
I just wanted to thank you for sending Andrew to help resolve a problem we were experiencing. He is always so knowledgeable, helping to find the source of the problem right away, and also immaculately clean, leaving our basement perfectly clean upon completion. Thank you Andrew!!!!
From the beginning Culligan was super professional and timely with install and first meeting. Came out to do a water test and install of filtration system was done a few days later. Couldnt be happier with our system. Can clearly taste the difference in the water. Worth every penny
Process from sales to install was simple and easy. The sales guy had the water tested, answered our questions, and wasn’t pushy at all. Install was a breeze and looks like a piece of artwoek in the mechanical room. For whole house filtration, it was well worth the price and piece of mind. I have been referring my friends.
A shout out to Brad in Customer Service. When our faucet mounted filter stopped working, he patiently walked us through ways to check it out then when nothing worked, he sent us a replacement. It came quickly and we're back in action! The best case scenario when a problem arises, is to have a good support system in place and Brad certainly was it for us! I so appreciate a company standing by their product. Thank you Brad!
Having a water treatment system from culligan has been great!! It stopped my copper pipes from having pin hole leaks and saved me tons of plumbing costs and aggravation. The franchise in Sandwich ma has always been very accommodating with service appointments. I would highly recommend
Just wanted to share that Max continues to be a pleasure to work with. Timely, thorough and pleasant. Keep up the good work!
I can’t say enough about the customer service I got from Chris. When you get a Culligan system the value goes way beyond your water. Chris was there day and night making sure everything was running perfectly. I would highly recommend Chris and his team.
We couldn't be happier with our new Culligan system. The customer service, install and follow up is outstanding. Our rep Chris Rendigs is a complete professional, and has been awesome throughout the whole process. His knowledge of water and water filtration is very impressive. I highly recommend this team !!
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#1 Hard Water Makes Your Appliances Less Efficient

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.)

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#2 Hard Water Forces You To Waste More Soap & Detergent

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.)

#3 Hard Water Reduces the Lifespan of Your Appliances

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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Appliance Type
Lifespan with Soft Water
Lifespan with Hard Water
Dishwasher
10
10
Washing machine
11
7.7
Faucets
9
5.4
Toilets
6.5
2
Electric water heater
13
6.5
Gas water heater
11
5.5

How Can You Tell if You Have Hard Water?

If you suspect you have hard water, here are some of the telltale signs to watch out for:
  • Mineral buildup in sinks, bathtumbs, and on your water fixtures
  • Spots on your dishes, glasses, and silverware that don’t come out in the dishwasher
  • Water heaters that fail sooner than they should
  • Soap scum in your bathtub or on your shower curtain/shower door
  • Faded clothing (especially clothes that used to be vibrant & colorful)
  • Dry, itchy skin and limp-looking hair
Or you can always contact Culligan to schedule a free water test. One of our technicians will come to your house and test your water for hardness and other contaminants.