How Much is Hard Water Costing?
A 2mm build up of lime scale causes a 20% inefficiency in your heating system so, an average heating bill of €1500 per year could save up to €300 by installing a water softener. The copper cylinder scales up making it work harder and it becomes less efficient. Shower head scales up, sending water in all directions and then reduces flow to a trickle. Shower door & drainer becomes covered in lime mineral deposits. Lime scale deposits forms on taps & sanitary ware. Scum is left on surfaces after water is drained away. This quickly forms a scum around the edge of the bath and sink. You use twice as much soap, shampoo and washing powders, etc. Descalers are needed...
