Scale is the chalk-like substance that usually forms where hard water collects or where the hard water is dispensed: washing machines, dishwashers, water heaters, pipes, and fixtures.
How Is Scale Formed?
Water can collect magnesium and calcium as it moves through the earth. These minerals make the water “hard.” When hard water evaporates in your appliances or fixtures, it can leave behind minerals. The chalk-like scale is all the evidence you need to know that the water coming into your house is hard, and it might eventually cause problems.
Some Problems Caused by Scale
Scale can be quite damaging. For instance, scale on your water heater’s heating elements will gradually make it more difficult for the water heater to heat water, making it inefficient. Scale can also cause the condition of water-using appliances, such as coffee makers, washing machines, and dishwashers, to deteriorate more rapidly. If nothing is done to correct the situation, these appliances might wear out sooner than expected.
How You Can Eliminate Scale
The best way to prevent scale from forming is to install a water softener where water enters your home. Water softeners use ion exchange to remove the minerals that contribute to water hardness. Preventing hard water from getting into your plumbing system will protect your pipes and extend the lifespan of your water-using appliances.
The Bottom Line
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