If you have hard water in your home and your pipes, body, and appliances are beginning to suffer the consequences of that hard water, then the obvious solution would be to have a water softener installed. Most people, in this case, simply buy a water softener and have it connected to their plumbing system. Sometimes, though, you might be better off renting a water softener rather than buying one outright. Here are some situations in which renting a water softener may be a wise choice.

You Don't Have the Money to Buy a Water Softener Outright

Water softeners can be costly. If you really need one ASAP, but you don't have the money on-hand to buy one outright, renting gives you a chance to install a water softener sooner. You generally just have to pay the first month's rent, plus an initiation fee or safety deposit. This allows you to get a water softener into your home sooner, which means less mineral accumulation will occur in your pipes and your appliances. If you were instead to wait a year while you saved money to buy a water softener, mineral deposits would be building in the meantime.

You Plan on Moving Soon

Maybe you are planning to sell your home and move in the next few months, or even in a year's time. You want softer water in the meantime, but you're hesitant to spend a lot of money on a water softener that you'll only use for a short time. Renting a water softener can be a good solution in this case. You'll pay each month for as long as you need the water softener, and then when you're ready to move, you can have the plumber come uninstall the rented softener and take it elsewhere.

You're Going to Replace Your Pipes Soon

If you are going to replace the pipes in your home soon, you may not want to pay for a water softener, only to then have to buy a new one that works better with your new pipes. You may instead wish to rent a water softener for a few months, and then buy a better-fitting one once your new pipes are in place.

Buying a water softener is not always the best way to obtain one. If you find yourself in any of the situations above, you may instead want to consider water softener rental. Contact a local provider today for more information. 

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