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Ok out of left field. For those of you in Omaha, specifically west, or have water service though MUD, do you have a water softener in your home?

I've been in my home for a little over 17 years. I'm about to be on dishwasher and washing machine #4, and the ice maker in my fridge doesn't work, and I know hard water can effect those appliances. Water deposits are visible on the fridge water dispenser shelf, kitchen sink sprayer, and always having to clean the shower.

I've always heard that the water in Omaha isn't all that 'hard'. I don't know too many people with water softeners that I can think of, so I'm just wondering if I'm unlucky, or do I need to get a softener?

Does anyone have one that is serviced by MUD? Did it make a difference on the appliances? Any recommendations from experts before I call a plumber?
 
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stringcheese

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We live in west omaha and put in a water softener due to hard water when we bought our house a few years ago. Our house was built in the early 2000s and you could tell there was built up in various places. I tested our water when e first moved in and it was very hard water coming straight from the tap. A water softener is a no brainer in this area and will save you tons of money in the long run by saving your appliances. It also has many other advantages.
 
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Oh and you can get your water tested for less than $10. Or just call culligan and they will do it for free, you would just have to sit through a selling pitch.
 
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Sounds like hard water. Our water in Lincoln is very hard. Dish/clothes washers will work wayyyyy better with soft water. If you are replacing those appliances that much, I can pretty much tell you what a water test will come back as. It is so much better with a water softener. My wife loves ours, especially the difference you notice when you take a shower. Hard water is rough on your skin, and she loves the difference.
 
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I have always wanted to get a water softener, and the water in Omaha is very hard, but I haven't had issues with the appliances, but they aren't used as frequently either I suppose.

My dad had one for a number of years, and didn't keep up with the salt, but when it was functioning, it was cool. Very little soap is needed and it feels like you still have soap on your hands when rinsing due to the slick feel of the water.

I do know, they have new ones that are salt free. I wasn't too keen on buying bulk salt before, but apparently that isn't an issue now?
 
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In NW Omaha and same issues. Water is very hard. Glassware is damn near white. Highly considering a softener.
 
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NikkiSixx said:
I have always wanted to get a water softener, and the water in Omaha is very hard, but I haven't had issues with the appliances, but they aren't used as frequently either I suppose.

My dad had one for a number of years, and didn't keep up with the salt, but when it was functioning, it was cool. Very little soap is needed and it feels like you still have soap on your hands when rinsing due to the slick feel of the water.

I do know, they have new ones that are salt free. I wasn't too keen on buying bulk salt before, but apparently that isn't an issue now?
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Yup. Salt not needed. Pretty neat technology.
 
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NikkiSixx said:
I have always wanted to get a water softener, and the water in Omaha is very hard, but I haven't had issues with the appliances, but they aren't used as frequently either I suppose.

My dad had one for a number of years, and didn't keep up with the salt, but when it was functioning, it was cool. Very little soap is needed and it feels like you still have soap on your hands when rinsing due to the slick feel of the water.

I do know, they have new ones that are salt free. I wasn't too keen on buying bulk salt before, but apparently that isn't an issue now?
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You just brought back memories from my childhood of picking up huge salt blocks for the water softener.
 
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If you are going to test your water for hardness, you might also have it tested for chlorine. I have heard that MUD puts a lot of chlorine in the water to kill the bacteria especially from the Missouri river. And I am told that chlorine is a carcinogen. I think you can buy a chlorine filter to add to your water softener.
 
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For those who have one, what type? I've read that an "automatic" is the most popular? Still researching and trying to understand all the differences.
 
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