Water Conditioners in Thousand Oaks

The Problems with Hard Water

According to the U.S. Geologic Survey, 85 percent of the U.S. has hard water. Hard water is caused by excessive levels of calcium and/or magnesium. Earlier generations coined the phrase “hard water” because it made cleaning difficult.

While hard water is not unhealthy, it does cause other problems:

1. Laundering - Studies indicate that fabrics washing in hard water wear out up to 15% quicker. Colors also fade and whites darken more quickly. In addition, laundry washed in hard water is more easily re-soiled.
2. Hard Water Scale - Minerals in hard water settle, forming a hard scale surface that will eventually clog pipes and decrease the life of toilet flushing units and water faucets. Hardness scale also shortens the life of washing equipment, including dishwashers and clothes washers, by as much as 30%.
3. Water Heater Efficiency - Hard water scale can reduce a gas heater's efficiency by as much as 29%, and an electric water heater's efficiency by as much as 21%. A study conducted by The Office of Saline Water found that a water heater's useful life can be reduced by as much as 50% through hard water scale build-up.
4. Cleaning Tasks - A comparison of hard and softened water sources for household use conducted by Ohio State University indicated that the time required for typical cleaning tasks was increased by almost 50% with hard water. Soap curd makes cleaning and washing less effective and efficient. Greater physical effort and more cleaning agents are needed for surfaces such as floors, sinks and bathtubs.
5. Bathing - Soap curd film on the body can leave skin dry and hair dull and limp.
6. Streaks and Spotting - Soap curd formation can result in streaks, spots and film on glass and dishware.

The negative effects of hard water can be reversed through the use of conditioned water. At Advanced Water Solutions, our experienced staff will help you select the water conditioner/water softener for your needs, install it, and provide top-quality service.

What are the Benefits of Conditioned Water?

If you live in Thousand Oaks, our experience shows that you most likely have hard water in your home. That includes homes both on city water or a well. As a homeowner, it seems like there is always something to do to keep our house clean and presentable. However, with hard water we never realized how much time and money we were wasting each week.

The Benefits:

1. Having soft water saves you money. According to a study by the Battelle Institute, you use up to 75% less soap and fewer cleaning products with soft water. Considering the soap and detergent aisle is the most expensive aisle in the grocery store, your budget will immediately reflect the savings!
2. Your plumbing will last longer. Hard water can cause a build up of scale from mineral deposits. Over time, pipes and fixtures can clog, water flow can diminish, and water pressure can be reduced. This doesn't happen with conditioned water. Soft water is low in mineral content and therefore doesn't leave deposits in the pipes.
3. Your hot water heater will last longer. Scale and lime build-up created by minerals will not take place if your water is soft. This adds life to your hot water heater. Also, if you have deposits in your hot water heater, the University of New Mexico found it will cost up to 29.6% more to heat the water that your family does use.
4. Diminished razor burn and less dry, cracked skin: Soft water causes the razor to glide more easily across the face. This, in turn, causes your razor blades to last longer. Hard water minerals can also build up on your skin. You know that “squeaky” clean feeling after a shower? Well that's not the feel of your natural skin. Often it's the result of minerals bonding with your soap to stick to your skin.
5. Water-using appliances will last longer. Whether it's your coffee pot, humidifier, or hot tub, your hard water is causing a build-up of minerals and reducing the life of these products.

Thousand Oaks is a city in southeastern Ventura County, California, United States. It is in the northwestern part of the Greater Los Angeles Area, approximately 35 miles from Downtown Los Angeles and is less than 15 mi from the Los Angeles city neighborhood of Woodland Hills. It was named after the many oak trees that grow in the area, and the city seal is adorned with an oak.

How Do I get Conditioned Water in my Home?

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Advanced Water Solutions has been serving the central coast since 1997. Our continued growth and expansion is due to our commitment to delivering the highest quality products backed with the best customer service. We have a team of highly qualified installers and service technicians. We service and maintain all brands and models of water treatment equipment. Serving both residential and commercial markets in Ventura, Santa Barbara and Los Angeles counties.