If you have hard water, you should have a water softener. A water softener will be good both for your own well-being and your pipes, appliances, and fixtures. Your personal cleaning products will work better, and your fixtures will be protected from hard water build-up.
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Someone is going to have to maintain the system, however. While some less-expensive models require frequent service and maintenance, automatic systems do much of their own cleaning. The brine tank must be inspected for salt build up. Salt level must be checked and refreshed. For ultimate convenience and guaranteed efficient functioning of your water softener system, consider having a water treatment system professional
install and maintain a system that is ideal for your home.