A warm and welcoming shower is one of life’s little pleasures, but choosing the wrong showerhead can make a shower anything but enjoyable and welcoming.  Just about everyone has had the unpleasant experience of using a substandard showerhead, and it is important for homeowners to choose this important appliance with care.

One of the most important factors to consider is the flow rate of the showerhead, and it can be difficult to determine which type of showerhead provides the best flow rate with the greatest energy efficiency.  Many homeowners enjoy the energy savings provided by low flow showerheads, and these energy saving appliances can save a great deal of water and save homeowners a lot of money as well.

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Q: I have a bit of calcium buildup at the usual spots, washing machine, faucets, etc.

A: First step would be to install a water softener. Installing a basic water filter won’t help much with dissolved solids (like calcium). A properly sized and set softener will effectively eliminate your hard water problems.

You can also try to flush the water heater out, and then turn off the water and open up the hot water valve of the shower valve and flush out the supply line.
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