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Protecting Washing Machines and Dishwashers from Scale

8/2/2025

Scale shortens appliance life. Salt, cleaning products and supply-side protection all help.

Hard water can shorten the life of appliances by causing scale build-up inside heating elements, valves and pipework.

Using the correct salt and cleaning products helps, but adding scale protection to the incoming water supply can give extra protection, especially in hard water areas like Kent.

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