The quality of water and your heating system in your home seem to have nothing in the way. Still, they do collide within your water heater and any other water-based heaters you include, such as geothermal systems. If your water is hard or acidic, it could ruin the pipes that supply water and heater parts and make your water heater less efficient and expensive.
Here are two ways you can ensure that your water gets conditioned correctly and that your home is heating effectively:
Eliminate Hard Water
Treating the water to eliminate certain minerals will significantly reduce this issue, allowing appliances to operate more efficiently. The minerals in water that are too hard could cause an abundance of scaly deposits within your water heater and inside the pipes, leading to water heating systems. The result is that less water can move through pipes, which will take longer water to warm up effectively. It will be necessary to run the water in your bathroom or shower for a more extended period to allow it to warm up. In the meantime, it’s time to turn up your heater because the water isn’t producing enough heat to the level you’d like.
Control Your Water’s PH
Natural water usually ranges between 6.5 to 7.5 pH. However, it gets generally recommended to ensure that your boiler’s water is at 8.5 pH. Acidic water, which has low pH, is very corrosive. It’s a problem that’s exacerbated when well water comes into touch with acid rain or rotting vegetation. The rusted pipes could leak, allowing water to get sucked out before reaching your home. You’ll again have to crank up the heating to provide sufficient heat, and the water may cause the water heater to fail.
One method to manage PH is to get rid of water impurities using a water treatment system adapted to your needs at home. Treating your water even if you live in a city with municipal water lines is essential if you want efficient heating without high bills.
Through Ottawa Plumbing Service, you can save money with a fast installation. We will professionally install water treatment and filtration systems. Contact us today. Ottawa Plumbing Service on (613) 317-1682 or drop us an email at info@ottawaplumbingservice.com to work with friendly and competent plumbers.
