What you can safely check first
A simple at-home check gives you a rough idea.
- Fill a clear bottle partway with tap water, add a few drops of liquid soap and shake it.
- Lots of suds and clear water suggests softer water. Few suds and cloudy water suggest hard water.
- A water test gives the real number before you decide on anything.
What might be behind it
More than one thing can cause this, which is why the plumber finds the cause first.
Hardness minerals in the water. Calcium and magnesium react with soap, so it lathers less and leaves a film.
How hard your water is. Hardness varies by supply, and the test result decides whether softening is worth it.
How we fix it
We test the water's hardness and look at household demand before recommending a softener. We explain the results and what a softener would change.
Depending on the cause, the relevant services are water softener installation or water quality test.
Where we fix it
Our plumbing shop is at 910 Cable St in Conroe. We also serve the surrounding towns. Check our plumbing service area and ZIP codesbefore requesting a visit.