Swindon's Hard Water: How It Affects Your Boiler

Swindon's Hard Water: How It Affects Your Boiler and What You Can Do
Swindon, like many areas in the UK, has hard water. This means that the water contains high levels of minerals, such as calcium and magnesium. While hard water is generally safe to drink, it can have a negative impact on your plumbing and appliances, including your boiler.

​How Hard Water Affects Your Boiler
Hard water can cause a number of problems for your boiler, including:

• Limescale buildup: Limescale is a hard, white deposit that forms when hard water is heated. It can build up inside your boiler, reducing its efficiency and eventually leading to a breakdown.
• Reduced lifespan: Limescale buildup can also shorten the lifespan of your boiler.
• Increased energy bills: Limescale can make your boiler work harder to heat water, which can lead to increased energy bills.
• Reduced hot water flow: Limescale can also reduce the flow of hot water from your taps.

What You Can Do
There are a number of things you can do to protect your boiler from the effects of hard water:

• Install a water softener: A water softener removes the minerals from hard water, preventing limescale buildup.
• Regular boiler servicing: Regular boiler servicing by a qualified engineer will help to keep your boiler in good condition and identify any potential problems early on.
• Use a limescale remover: You can use a limescale remover to clean your boiler and remove any existing limescale buildup.

How MPS Heating Can Help
At MPS Heating, we are experts in boiler installation, repair, and servicing in Swindon. We can help you to protect your boiler from the effects of hard water by:

• Installing a water softener: We can supply and install a water softener to remove the minerals from your hard water.
• Regular boiler servicing: We offer a Comprehensive boiler servicing package to suit your needs.
• Limescale removal: We can clean your boiler and remove any existing limescale buildup.

Contact Us
If you are concerned about the effects of hard water on your boiler, please contact us today. We will be happy to answer any questions you have and provide you with a free quote.

Additional Tips

• Install a magnetic scale reducer: A magnetic scale reducer is a non-invasive device that can help to reduce limescale buildup in your pipes and appliances.
• Use a shower filter: A shower filter can remove some of the minerals from your water, helping to prevent limescale buildup in your showerhead.
• Clean your showerhead regularly: You can clean your showerhead with vinegar to remove any limescale buildup.

Conclusion
Hard water can have a negative impact on your boiler, but there are a number of things you can do to protect it. By following the tips in this blog post, you can help to keep your boiler in good condition and avoid costly repairs.