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my thoughts are to have the water tested before purchasing a water softener.
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First thought is the anode rod in the WH. Might be late for a replacement for that now; you are 10 years down the road on that WH, after all.
I second the water test suggestion. Ours cost less than $75 for a full workup. The only that didn't get checked was radon levels in the water.
There was a thread here in which one of the participants suggested the test. I think it was Snipehunter who convinced me to get that test. Now I know what's in the water, and I'm procrastinating again on getting anything to treat the water, but there's no real rush since I know the water's in pretty good shape.
Get a test, then decide.
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We have to have softeners here, I've lived with them for the last 30 years...adn i wish i didn't have too. I'd only put one in if needed; that';s a way of saying get the water tested.
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I’ll check on testing. The water authority deos send everyone an annual report so it’d be a good to compare. Our water is by no means bad. Just seems like more mineral issues. Spots and white stains when droplets dry on the sink.... and the water heater of course
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A water softener does not remove anything from the water. It converts some objectionable minerals to a slightly less objectionable mineral. Spots may or may not be eliminated. Get it tested, no other way to to determine a solution.
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Spots on the dishes? Are you out of rinse aid?
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