Who needs a water softener? You do, if you’re tired of cloudy glasses and water spots on your dishes, even after running them through the dishwasher. These issues could be signs that you live in a hard water area.

How to Check Your Water Hardness

Contact Your Local Water Company: They can provide specific information about the water hardness in your area based on your postcode.

Use a Hard Water Postcode Checker: Many water suppliers offer online tools to check water hardness by entering your postcode. Alternatively, you can visit water.org.uk to see if your postcode falls within a hard water region.

Understanding Hard Water

Hard water contains high levels of minerals, primarily calcium and magnesium. When heated, these minerals can precipitate out of the water, forming limescale. This scale can cause various problems, including:

Reduced appliance efficiency: Limescale build-up can hinder the performance of your dishwasher, kettle, and other appliances.

Increased energy consumption: Limescale can reduce the efficiency of heating elements, leading to higher energy bills.

Shorter appliance lifespan: Over time, limescale can damage appliances and shorten their lifespan.

Longer cleaning times: Limescale can make it more difficult to clean surfaces and appliances.

The Solution: Water Softeners

If you live in a hard water area, installing a water softener can significantly improve the performance of your appliances, reduce energy costs, and make cleaning easier.

Water Softener Options

Built-in Water Softeners: Some commercial dishwashers come with integrated water softeners.

External Water Softeners: These are compact units that can be installed to treat the water supply to your entire building.

Expert Advice

At Anglia Catering Equipment, we offer a wide range of warewashing machines and accessories to suit various needs and budgets. Our experts can help you determine the best solution for your specific situation, whether it’s a dishwasher with a built-in softener or an external unit.

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