Is your home suffering from the hidden effects of hard water? Understanding your local water’s hardness is the first step to protecting your home, hair, skin and more. Optimal water hardness should be 7 grains per gallon (gpg) or less. See the charts below - contact Tureks & save on hard water help!
Hard water is a common and often overlooked issue for homeowners in the Fox Valley and surrounding areas. While it's perfectly safe to drink, the minerals that make water "hard" can cause a host of problems that are both inconvenient and costly. It's not a question of if hard water is affecting your home, but rather, how much.
The Hidden Dangers of Hard Water
Hard water contains a high concentration of dissolved minerals, primarily calcium and magnesium. When this water flows through your home's plumbing and appliances, these minerals can build up, creating a substance known as scale. This scale is the root cause of many of the problems associated with hard water:
Plumbing Damage: Scale can build up inside pipes, restricting water flow and increasing pressure. This can lead to clogs, leaks, and even pipe corrosion, potentially necessitating expensive repairs.
Appliance Failure: Appliances that use water, such as dishwashers, washing machines, and water heaters, are particularly vulnerable. Scale deposits can coat heating elements, making them less efficient and forcing them to work harder, which shortens their lifespan.
Ineffective Cleaning: Hard water makes it difficult to lather soap and detergents. This means you have to use more soap to get things clean, whether you're washing your hands, doing laundry, or running the dishwasher. You'll often find a stubborn film on dishes, clothes that feel stiff, and a residue on your skin and hair after showering.
Dry Skin and Hair: The minerals in hard water can leave a residue on your skin and hair, stripping away natural oils. This can lead to dryness, irritation, and even a dull, lifeless appearance for your hair.
Understanding Your Water's Hardness
The hardness of water is measured in grains per gallon (gpg). For optimal results in your home, water hardness should be 7 gpg or less. Anything above this can be considered hard or very hard, depending on the concentration.
Soft Water: $ < 1$ gpg
Slightly Hard Water: gpg
Moderately Hard Water: gpg
Hard Water: gpg
Very Hard Water: $ > 10.5$ gpg
Local Hard Water Grades
The Tureks Plumbing Services Solution
The most effective way to combat hard water is with a professionally installed water softener. A water softener works by removing the calcium and magnesium minerals from your water, leaving you with soft, luxurious water throughout your home.
At Tureks Plumbing Services, we specialize in providing high-quality water softener solutions tailored to your specific needs. When you choose us, you can expect:
Peace of Mind Service: Our technicians are fully licensed and insured, so you can rest easy knowing your home is in capable hands. We believe in doing the job right the first time, every time.
Exceptional Workmanship: All of our work is backed by a 2-year labor warranty, giving you confidence in the durability and quality of our installations.
A Reputation You Can Trust: For years, Tureks Plumbing Services has been known for its commitment to quality and high ethical standards. Our customers are our top priority, and we strive to exceed their expectations on every job.
Don't let hard water take a toll on your home. Get in touch with us today for a FREE Water Test!
FREE Water Testing
We'll take water samples from different parts of your home and send the samples to a lab. We’ll share the results with you and help you make choices about the next steps.
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You and your family deserve the finest, cleanest water to drink in your home. Our expert technicians make this happen with our high-quality water treatment services. We install, repair, and replace water softeners, water filtration systems, and reverse osmosis systems. Our experts can test your water to find the optimal solution to your concerns about your water quality.
We’ll work tirelessly to provide you with the finest service every time with a quick diagnosis, and efficient problem-solving. Get in touch with us today and experience “Terrific People, Terrific Service!”
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Like many successful and respected companies, Tureks Plumbing Services began small but with big plans. Ed Turek started the plumbing service and bath remodeling business out of his garage in 1987. This one-truck operation grew exponentially over the next 35 years, and we now operate out of an 11,000 square-foot facility that houses a fleet of fully stocked trucks and a training area to keep our staff up to date on the latest aspects of their craft and changing technologies.
We owe our success to our values as a family-owned business and our tireless commitment to providing 5-star service to anyone who asks for our help in the Fox Valley and the surrounding areas.
Terrific People, Terrific Service
For the past fifteen years, our slogan has been "Terrific People, Terrific Service." This is more than a catchy phrase—it’s a commitment and a statement of our values of transparency and availability. All of the staff embody, represent and live the values of the company. Any of our clients are invited to stop by personally say "hello", take a look around and get to know what Tureks Plumbing Services is all about. Our terrific people and terrific service have helped us solidify a large and loyal customer base.
Here at Tureks Plumbing Services, you’ll find we aren’t like other companies: we truly value our employees, customers, and the community. Our clients often become our friends, and this warm hometown feeling matters to us! We have staff members that have been with the company for over a decade, and we always look forward to celebrating our company’s milestones.
