WARNING SIGNS
If you’ve been considering getting a water filtration system for your home, but are unsure if it’s a good time to install one, never fear! Hero Home Services will be ready to install a water filtration system whenever you decide it’s time. In the meanwhile, keep an eye out for the following signs that indicate that it’s time to install a water filtration system in your home:
Toxins or hard water minerals can be found in unfiltered water, which can result in it having a bad taste. If your home’s water starts tasting like chlorine, dirt, metal, or just starts tasting off, you need to call the professionals at Hero Home Services immediately to assess your water’s condition. Stop drinking that water, and switch to bottled water until you’ve had a water filtration system installed in your home by Hero Home Services.
If your home’s water begins to smell strangely, it’s a good indicator that you need to install a water filtration system in your home. A rotten-egg smell indicates high levels of sulfur in the water, which can irritate your eyes, nose, throat, and respiratory system. Additionally, chlorine, algae, lead, and even rotting animal matter can be behind odd-smelling water. If your water starts to smell, contact Hero Home Services right away to address the issue and to prevent future incidents by installing a water filtration system.
If you find that your utensils, dishes, sinks, surfaces, or other objects in your home still appear dirty after rigorous cleaning, it might be due to your water. Hard or contaminated water will leave residue behind, and it’s a great indicator that it’s time to have Hero Home Services install a water filtration system in your home. You’ll enjoy clean dishes again in no time!
The last thing you want after a shower or bath is irritated, dry skin. High chlorine levels, or other contaminants in your home’s water can make your skin dry after bathing. Unfiltered water can also make it difficult for soap to dissolve properly, which will leave soap residue on your skin after washing, and may cause itchy skin. If you’re finding your skin dry after you bathe, you can contact Hero Home Services to install a water filtration system that will purify your entire home’s water supply.
If at any time you notice that your home’s tap water appears to be tinted brown or red, or has bits floating in it, stop drinking that water immediately. Murky or discolored water indicates that your water has been contaminated to some degree, and it may no longer be safe to drink. You can contact the local plumbing professionals at Hero Home Services to conduct a water test, and to install the correct water filtration system based on the test results.
When you take your clothing out of the washing machine, the last thing you’d expect is to see your clothing faded. Hard water and minerals in your home’s water can cause your clothes to become gray and faded after going through the washing process.
WHY HIRE A PROFESSIONAL
FAQ
RELATED SERVICES
A major water leak is the obvious sign of a burst pipe — but a few more subtle clues can tip you off before things get that far.
Your gas line quietly supports both your heating and plumbing systems, so when it breaks down, the ripple effects can reach much further than you’d expect.
Kitchen and bathroom plumbing rarely gets the glamour of a renovation project, but it’s doing essential work behind the scenes every single day.
Your home only runs smoothly when its plumbing does, too. The moment something’s off, getting a professional to look at it is worth doing sooner rather than later.
When a home’s hot and cold water pipes need to be fully removed and replaced, that’s a repiping job — and Hero Home Services’ technicians have the expertise to do it safely.
A working water line can still be a struggling one. Catching the telltale signs early — before a full break — can save you from a disaster that’s both messy and expensive.
Sump pumps work quietly below your home’s lowest level, collecting water and pushing it back outside — a simple system that keeps many homes safe from flooding.
A sump pump that suddenly stops working has a way of causing instant panic — and for good reason, since it’s a key line of defense against home damage.
A tankless water heater is engineered to last 15 to 20 years, and that lifespan comes down to one thing: a clean heat exchanger.
Tankless water heaters need repairs less often than traditional models, but they’re not immune. When something’s off, it’s best to address it the moment you notice a sign.
Your water heater does more work than most homeowners realize, which is exactly why regular maintenance matters for keeping your whole plumbing system running smoothly.
Hot water touches nearly everything you do at home, which is exactly why a water heater breakdown is never convenient — and rarely something to wait on.
Nearly every function in your home relies on one thing: the water main line bringing in clean, fresh water. It’s arguably the most vital piece of your plumbing system.
A water softener’s job is simple: strip out the calcium and magnesium that create hard water. Without it, hard water can cause all kinds of issues throughout your plumbing system.
Thinking about a water filtration system but not sure it’s the right time? There’s no wrong time — Hero Home Services is ready to install one whenever you decide to make the move.
One of the main benefits of a tankless water heater is that they do have a longer lifespan than most other models of water heaters. However, eventually the time does come to replace your tankless water heater.
The water softener for your home provides a vital function to the functionality of your home and the comfort it provides to its occupants. Without your water softener operating in tip-top condition, your home will feel the effects of hard water.