Appliances wear out quickly most often because of hard water scale buildup, high water pressure (above 80 PSI), aggressive water chemistry (low pH or iron), or inadequate filtration. Hard water alone can cut water-heater life by 5+ years and damage washing machines, dishwashers, ice makers, and coffee equipment.
Top culprits
- Hard water scale (calcium and magnesium)
- Water pressure above 80 PSI
- Low pH or acidic water
- High iron content
- No sediment pre-filtration
- Aggressive chlorine treatment
A whole-home water treatment system protects every appliance. See water quality treatment, and check pressure with PRV service.
