Enjoy serious long-term savings with soft water

Installing a water softener not only cuts your cleaning time, but it can also reduce your energy and shopping bills, prolong the life of your appliances and help prevent expensive boiler breakdowns.

Protect your appliances and save money

We spend hundreds, sometimes thousands of pounds, on appliances, so it makes sense to protect that investment. Soft water prevents limescale buildup in your washing machine and dishwasher, helping them run more efficiently and use less energy. Without limescale, heating elements warm up water faster, delivering quicker results and lowering energy bills.

Avoid costly repairs and replacements

Limescale forces appliances to work harder, leading to faster wear and more frequent repairs or replacements, especially in hard water areas. While limescale removal tablets may offer temporary relief, they don’t address the root cause. A water softener provides a long-term solution that keeps your appliances running longer and more effectively.

Hard water damages more than just appliances

Limescale doesn’t stop at your dishwasher or washing machine, it builds up in your heating system too. Over time, it clogs pipes, restricts water flow, and reduces efficiency. It can also block key components in your boiler, leading to breakdowns and costly repairs.

Avoid expensive repairs

A typical boiler repair costs over £230, while a full replacement can range from £1,800 to £3,500. That’s a costly risk when a water softener can prevent limescale damage entirely, protecting both your heating system and your wallet.

How hard is the water in your area?

If you want to know exactly how hard the water is in your home, and whether you would benefit from a water softener, enter your postcode into our hard water checker below.

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Benefits of water softeners

The advantages of a soft water system go far beyond simply removing limescale – from protecting your home’s plumbing to improving your skin and hair, explore the key benefits.