Ocala: Living is Easy, but the Water is Hard
While Ocala’s rolling hills and world-renowned horse farms make it one of Florida’s most distinctive communities, we face a challenge that plagues much of Florida: exceptionally hard water. We draw our supply from a limestone aquifer which, while perfectly safe, imparts impurities that make cleaning a chore and wreak havoc on household appliances.
As our groundwater passes through the Floridan Aquifer’s limestone formations, it collects calcium and magnesium along the way. These minerals help create perfect soil and feedstock for champion thoroughbreds but not so much for our homes’ plumbing systems. They collect and coat components inside water heaters, dishwashers, and washing machines forcing them to work harder, consume more energy, and wear out faster.
Hard water hinders cleanliness efforts, as well. The dissolved minerals interfere with soap’s and detergent’s foaming properties and ability to break the water’s surface tension. You might notice:
- Hard-to-remove soap scum on shower doors and tubs
- Spots on glasses coming out of the dishwasher.
- Dry, itchy skin after taking a bath
- Dull, limp hair that’s difficult to style
- White scale buildup on faucets and showerheads
Handling Horse Country’s Hard-Water Hardships
Modern water softeners alleviate the inconveniences caused by Marion County’s hard water. These machines use advanced ion exchange technology to remove calcium and magnesium and replace them with sodium or potassium that play nice with soap and act gently toward skin, hair, and laundry. Upgrading or installing a new water softener delivers compelling benefits to Ocala homeowners:
- Extended appliance lifespans
- Lower water and electricity costs
- More effective cleaning — more suds, less soap
- Softer, more vibrant laundry
- Healthier skin and hair
- Crystal-clear glasses and spotless dishes
- Better-tasting drinking water
- Plumbing system efficiency
Today’s water softeners are remarkably efficient and user-friendly, with digital controls that optimize salt and water usage based on your household’s use patterns. When units are properly installed, maintenance for most consists of simply adding a bag of salt every few weeks.
Any plumbing company worth its salt can install a residential water heater. What sets Service Minds Benjamin Franklin apart is our comprehensive service and customer support throughout the process. Every situation is unique, so we don’t believe in one-size-fits-all recommendations. Instead, our experienced plumbers evaluate multiple factors to recommend the ideal system for your home:
- Current water hardness levels and chemistry
- Household size and water usage
- Existing plumbing architecture
- Available installation space
- Budget concerns
Softener Sophistication
Service Minds Benjamin Franklin Plumbing’s professional installation ensures you’ll enjoy all the benefits of soft water while maintaining your system’s optimal performance for years to come. Our licensed plumbers bring a deft touch to every aspect of installation with meticulous attention to detail:
- Precise Connections: We secure connections to both the water main and electrical systems for optimal functionality.
- Proper Drainage: We configure an efficient plan for disposing of wastewater produced during the water softener regeneration cycle.
- Thorough Calibration: We test the system extensively after installation to ensure seamless operation and achieve desired softness levels.
- Customization to Local Conditions: We tailor water softener settings to address the specific hardness levels in the municipal water supply.
- Automation: We set up the unit to always run regeneration cycles at the optimal times, use salt at the most efficient rate, and regulate water flow to maximize savings and availability.
- Owner Orientation: We demonstrate water softener workflow and provide you instructions on how to operate and maintain the unit.
- Post-Install Cleanup: Always respectful of your property, we remove any debris or materials leftover from the installation leaving the work area neat and tidy.
- 100% Satisfaction: We guarantee our workmanship because we aren’t happy unless you’re happy with the job we’ve done.
Ready to end your hard water heartache? Contact Service Minds Benjamin Franklin Plumbing today to schedule your water softener consultation and take advantage of our Punctual Plumber promise.
We know your time is valuable, so your appointment time is set in stone. We’ll be there as scheduled or we’ll pay you $5 for every minute we’re late, up to $300. If there’s any delay, it’s you we pay.