Where I live, the hard water is so bad that it destroys appliances. My condo was not built with a copper coil installed, so I am not able to install a water softener without spending thousands of dollars (and my crazy neighbor’s approval to dig under her garage, which is one of those garages full of crap mentioned in these comments.) so …
Where I live, the hard water is so bad that it destroys appliances. My condo was not built with a copper coil installed, so I am not able to install a water softener without spending thousands of dollars (and my crazy neighbor’s approval to dig under her garage, which is one of those garages full of crap mentioned in these comments.) so I’ve had to replace dishwasher and washing machine, and the ice maker in my fridge crusted over a while ago, so I just use ice trays.
Coffee makers only last a year with this water, so I have water delivered and only use the filtered water for coffee… my Nespresso machine has so far lasted 6 years, and I occasionally run the cleaner fluid through it. Much cheaper than Starbucks and I can make my own caramel macchiato at home.
The only thing I can do is add a filter to the output, like a shower head. I’ve had two different water filtration guys out to look at it. During construction, they needed to add a copper coil next to the water heater, and the original buyer did not add that option. (The same buyer selected granite countertops that look exactly like a chocolate chip protein bar. 😆) So they would need to run a pipe to the water source, which would require digging up concrete and going under the garage next door. That’s the only way I could add a filtration system to the overall water line that would run to washing machine upstairs, dishwasher downstairs, and all throughout the house.
I added the filtered water delivery, so I use that for drinking, cooking, coffee, etc., but that’s the only (affordable) option. It’s a real problem, as the hard water corrodes everything—I’ve had to completely replace the parts in the toilets, and all the other appliances have had to be replaced. I throw a half cup of Borax in the washer with each load, which helps a little bit (clothes washed in this water come out stiff and scratchy, even with fabric softener added.)
I was talking to a restaurant owner in my neighborhood and he invested thousands in a water filtration system in his restaurant to protect his investment in appliances.
Where I live, the hard water is so bad that it destroys appliances. My condo was not built with a copper coil installed, so I am not able to install a water softener without spending thousands of dollars (and my crazy neighbor’s approval to dig under her garage, which is one of those garages full of crap mentioned in these comments.) so I’ve had to replace dishwasher and washing machine, and the ice maker in my fridge crusted over a while ago, so I just use ice trays.
Coffee makers only last a year with this water, so I have water delivered and only use the filtered water for coffee… my Nespresso machine has so far lasted 6 years, and I occasionally run the cleaner fluid through it. Much cheaper than Starbucks and I can make my own caramel macchiato at home.
@Starsky- you can't plumb a filter into the line? We have hard water, too.
The only thing I can do is add a filter to the output, like a shower head. I’ve had two different water filtration guys out to look at it. During construction, they needed to add a copper coil next to the water heater, and the original buyer did not add that option. (The same buyer selected granite countertops that look exactly like a chocolate chip protein bar. 😆) So they would need to run a pipe to the water source, which would require digging up concrete and going under the garage next door. That’s the only way I could add a filtration system to the overall water line that would run to washing machine upstairs, dishwasher downstairs, and all throughout the house.
I added the filtered water delivery, so I use that for drinking, cooking, coffee, etc., but that’s the only (affordable) option. It’s a real problem, as the hard water corrodes everything—I’ve had to completely replace the parts in the toilets, and all the other appliances have had to be replaced. I throw a half cup of Borax in the washer with each load, which helps a little bit (clothes washed in this water come out stiff and scratchy, even with fabric softener added.)
I was talking to a restaurant owner in my neighborhood and he invested thousands in a water filtration system in his restaurant to protect his investment in appliances.
@Starskey- oh, I get the hard water stuff. Try baking soda in the wash. It'll soften the water, kill bacteria, and get things nice and clean.