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COMFORT
Symptoms
The laundry is rough.
The skin and eyes are irritated.
Soaps, shampoos and dishwashing liquids lose their degreasing power.
Consequences
Increased softener doses.
More frequent use of cosmetics.
Increased doses.
AESTHETIC
Symptoms
A whitish, encrusting deposit buids up on faucets and sinks.
Consequences
Increased use of local chemical anti-limescale products (strong acids).
MAINTENANCE
Symptoms
Taps, household appliances, sanitary installations and water heaters are invaded by limescale.
Pipes, especially hot water pipes, gradually become clogged with limescale.
Consequences
Loss of efficiency. Shorter equipment lifespan.
Loss of pressure. Leakage and rupture of pipes.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Symptoms
Limescale builds up on the electrical heating elements of appliances.
Consequences
Increased energy consumption. The appliance must first heat the hardened limescale before heating the water.