Hard water is widespread in Switzerland - and with it numerous problems that are often underestimated.
Limescale builds up in household appliances, shortening their service life and leading to significantly higher energy consumption. Taps lose their shine, shower walls show residue, pipes become blocked. The result: more maintenance, more repairs, more effort in everyday life - and higher costs.
A modern Descaling system in Switzerland provides a lasting remedy here. It reliably removes limescale-forming minerals from the water and protects your home - from the kitchen to the bathroom. The result: soft water that is gentle on your appliances, makes your skin more pleasant to care for and significantly reduces cleaning effort.
Whether single-family home, apartment building or commercial enterprise - With the right descaling solution, you not only improve the water quality, but also invest in long-term value retention, living comfort and environmental friendliness.
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Whether Zurich, Aargau or Basel: in many areas, the water hardness is over 30 °fH - which means: limescale problems guaranteed. With a centrally installed descaling system in Switzerland, you can protect your home, reduce your costs in the long term and enjoy a better quality of life.
A descaling or softening system works according to the proven principle of ion exchange.
Important: The salt is used exclusively for the regeneration of the resin and is not into drinking water. A clean and sustainable solution.
Attention: In contrast to the promises of so-called "magnetic water softeners", the ion exchange process is a technically sound and scientifically recognized method for the effective reduction of limescale in water. While magnetic systems often advertise with dubious promises of effectiveness, ion exchange is based on clearly traceable chemical processes - verifiable, tested and reliable.
If you want to install a descaling system in Switzerland, you should first check the regional water hardness - as this varies greatly from place to place. This is due to geological differences and the type of local water treatment. Especially in many regions with hard water, a Descaling system in Switzerland not only makes sense, but is also economical in the long term.
Typical examples:
Overall, the Water hardness in Switzerland from 5 to 55 °fH. Two units of measurement are common:
French hardness (°fH)
German hardness (°dH)
Conversion: 1 °fH = 0.56 °dH
Our Tip: From a hardness of 20 °fH is the installation of a Decalcification system is particularly recommended in Swiss households - especially in single-family homes. Check the water hardness of your municipality now with the official SVGW card (left) and protect your appliances, pipes and budget in the long term.
Is your water too hard? Find out now.
Hard water is widespread throughout Switzerland - especially in regions such as Zurich, Basel and Aargau. The consequences are not only visible on shower walls and fittings, but often only when Heating elements calcify, washing machines go on strike or energy consumption increases. Skin problems, dry hair and dull dishes can also be the result.
Our tip: Don't wait for the damage - test your water hardness now. With our free test strips you get clarity in just a few minutes directly at your home.
If the value is above 20 °fH, we recommend the use of a Descaling system Switzerland - for more protection, less effort and noticeable comfort in everyday life.
We offer various Descaling systems for Swiss households - individually tailored to your needs:
| Model | Field of application | Features |
|---|---|---|
| Fawa® Soft | Detached house | Compact & efficient |
| Fawa® Top | Apartment building | For high water load |
| Fawa® Pendulum | Trade | Continuous operation with redundancy |
| Fawa® Parallel | Industry | Maximum flow rate |
| Fawa® Triplex | Special applications | Highest capacity & safety |
Our experienced sales consultant are happy to assist you - personally, competently and with regional roots. Together we will find the best descaling solution for your home.
A descaling system is not only an investment in clean water, but also in maintaining the value of your property. The costs for this are manageable - especially compared to the damage that hard water causes in the long term.
Installation incl. device: CHF 2'500-5'000
Maintenanceminimal (refill salt) Maintenance recommended once a year
Regenerationfully automatic & hygienic
A descaling system is not only an investment in clean water, but also in maintaining the value of your property. The costs for this are manageable - especially compared to the damage that hard water causes in the long term.
Installation incl. device: CHF 2'500-5'000
Maintenanceminimal (refill salt) Maintenance recommended once a year
Regenerationfully automatic & hygienic
Not all devices deliver what they promise. Low-priced online offers in particular often lack certificates and meaningful test results.
You can recognize reputable investments:
Proof of the Reduction of water hardness (measured according to SVGW/DVGW standard)
Independent audit reports and certificates
Positive customer reviews and Specialist advice on site
Installation: by plumber directly after the water meter
Costs: CHF 2,500-5,000 (incl. device, installation, commissioning and instruction)
Maintenance: Refill salt, maintenance recommended once a year
Regeneration: is automatic, hygienic and efficient
Tip: Many manufacturers offer Maintenance contracts for worry-free operation.
Is a descaling system really necessary?
Yes - from a water hardness of 20 °fH, the investment quickly pays off.
How long does a system last?
With regular maintenance for many years - often over several decades.
Who installs the descaling system?
Installation is usually carried out by the plumber. Commissioning and instructions are then provided by our experienced service technician.
Yes - if your municipality has hard water (from 20 °fH), you will benefit several times over:
1. less limescale, less hassle
2. longer service life of your devices
3. less cleaning and detergent consumption
4. more comfort in everyday life
Our tip: Check the water hardness in your home. Is it in the upper range? Then investing in a descaling system will quickly pay off - for your health, your home and your budget.
