Much of Northern Virginia, especially homes on private wells, deals with hard, mineral-rich water that builds up inside appliances.
Where scale strikes
Dishwasher heating elements and spray arms, refrigerator water lines and ice makers, and washer valves are hit hardest.
What helps
Regular descaling and genuine replacement parts extend appliance life. When we repair a water-using appliance in a hard-water home, we descale as part of the job so the fix lasts.