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  • <h4 class="dechead">On One Hand: Yes, It Improves Water Quality

    Soft water makes detergents work better with your dishwasher and washing machine. You, your clothes and your dishes get cleaner because the soap rinses off better using softened water. You will have a better water flow in your pipes, and your appliances may last longer.

    On the Other: It Tastes Salty and Feels Slimy

    Because water softening involves using salt pellets, the water will taste saltier than hard water. Most people might want to install water filters for drinking softened water. In addition, you will feel a slimy or slippery feeling after bathing or showering.

    Bottom Line

    Hard water can cause problems, according to galttech.com. Hard water does not interact well with soap. When used for bathing, it is harder to get a lather going; when used in the dishwasher, there is some mineral residue. In addition, clothes don't get as clean in the washing machine using hard water. Soft water solves these problems. As of 2009, it costs $800 to $1,500 to buy and $300 to $500 to install a water softening system. After that, costs include electricity to run the system plus the salt, totaling about $10 a month on average.

    Source:

    Galt Home Buying Guides; Hard Water and Water Softeners

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