Water hardness in Missouri
Kansas City and St. Louis treat river water that is moderately hard, and Ozark groundwater is often hard.
- Overall: generally hard
- Hard water and basement laundry.
What wears appliances in Missouri
St. Louis and Kansas City swing from humid summers above 90 °F to winter cold snaps, so the same garage refrigerator faces both extremes in one year. Older brick homes in both cities usually keep the washer and dryer in an unfinished basement.
A practical tip for Missouri
In Ozark homes on hard well water, a softener protects dishwashers and ice makers. Basement laundry benefits from a dehumidifier in summer.
Missouri sources
Sources behind the Missouri notes above.
Missouri FAQ
Missouri water: hard or soft?
Missouri water is generally hard. St.
Which repairs are most common in Missouri?
Hard water and basement laundry. In Missouri that puts washer repair first, then dishwasher repair and refrigerator repair.
Next steps in Missouri
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