Elgin Water Care

Water Filtration and Softening, Plumbing, Rentals - Equipment,

About us

Family owned and operated since 1946. The Hull family has owned the business for the last 78 years and provides residential and commercial water softening, filtration, drinking water, salt delivery, bottled water and service to most makes and models of water softeners.

Business highlights

78 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Water softeners, bottled water & delivery, salt delivery, rental plans, iron filters, odor filters, drinking water systems. Commercial & industrial systems.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
Financing Available
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

4.8226 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
91%
4
4%
3
3%
2
1%
1
1%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.7
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9

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Showing 26-50 of 226 reviews

ROBERT J.
09/2016
5.0
water softeners
  + -1 more
Great. They were on time and the job took a little over an hour.
Description of Work: Needed a new water softner

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,289

William L.
09/2016
5.0
water softeners
  + -1 more
Repaired the existing water softener rather than replace. Entire service call was less than an hour. Clean, fast and the system is working. Will use them to replace the softener when the time comes.
Description of Work: Check water softener - not softening. Gregg arrived as committed, quickly diagnosed the issue, explained what needed to be fixed.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$275

SUSAN H.
01/2016
5.0
water softeners
  + -1 more
I called to have someone come out and quote the replacement water softener and new drinking water system. Greg Adams came out very quickly and discussed our options. He was very knowledgeable and able to answer all of our questions. As a result of his expertise we ordered both the water softener and the reverse osmosis system. He and Chris installed our items within 48 hours. Very professional and efficient. We would recommend Elgin Water and these 2 service/installers. Good job! We love our water now.
Description of Work: Installed / replaced water softener & installed new reverse osmosis drinking system

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000

Kevin F.
10/2015
5.0
water softeners
  + -1 more
David at Elgin was courteous and professional in solving and giving me an estimate, alternatives and cautions of rebuilding a used water softener. I left the softener with Elgin for work. I had forgotten to bring a piece of the softener with me and said I would go get it and be back.He said he was going to be in my neighborhood in the afternoon and he would come be and get it; no charge. After the unit had been rebuilt, I said I would pick it up. He volunteered to deliver it to my home since he was coming by the area again anyway; no charge. I think it is exceptional when people like David try to make the appliance repair a little less bothersome.
Description of Work: performed maintenance on a water softener.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$350

Bethany W.
08/2015
5.0
water softeners
  + -1 more
They came out to assess issue next morning after my call and then came back the next day to install a new tank. Technician was polite, punctial, and quick.
Description of Work: Installed new water softener tank.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Nanci C.
03/2015
5.0
water softeners
  + -1 more
They came out and gave me a quote. About 5 days later they came and put it in. It took about 2 hours. They explained the softener. They were great. He was punctual.
Description of Work: I had a soft water heater put in.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,100

JOANN T.
12/2014
5.0
water softeners
  + -1 more
We have used the company in the past at an old home. The service went well. One technician came out and completed the job in about 3 hours. He was knowledgeable and knew exactly what to do to make the installation go smoothly. He used a special pipe so he did not have to do any welding. The place we had the water softener installed was small but he was able to manage the installation well. They gave us 3 bags of salt as a bonus and were available for any questions when we needed. They explained how to maintain the water softener very well.
Description of Work: We purchased a new water softener from the company.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000

Nicole S.
11/2014
5.0
water softeners
  + -1 more
Elgin came to install a new water softener. Nice people to deal with. They said they would come back to change out the salt container as soon as our old one was low since we had just filled it up before our old system quit. A few months later once our salt was low, I called and they came the next day to finish the job. Very impressed at how easy they made the process.
Description of Work: Great service

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

JENNIFER W.
10/2014
5.0
water softeners
  + -1 more
Super fast service. The repair man was professional and friendly. They could have charged me more, however, were sweet by charging me minimally. That never happens these days. I am going to be getting a water softener from them soon.
Description of Work: Fixed RO system

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$250

S Richard J.
09/2014
5.0
water softeners
  + -1 more
The service went fine. It was my first time using the company. One technician came out and completed the job in about an hour. They left no mess after the service and I had no difficulties scheduling the service. They have even come back out to deliver salt.
Description of Work: I hired the company to install a new water softener.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

STEVEN F S.
07/2014
5.0
water softeners
  + -1 more
Elgin sent out the very best! Chris and Jesse are very professional, diligent, knowledgable and efficient! As expected, we didn't have a "run of the mill" situation when it came to running the R/O water lines to the refrigerator from under our sink. Our basement is finished and that presents many challenges. We were open to the demo of the dry wall if necessary, but the crew was determined not to make a mess, if it wasn't absolutely necessary. These two were creative when presented different challenges and were optimistic in their thinking. Fishing lines is not for the faint at heart in the small spaces they were forced to work in and around. They did have to come back a few days later to complete this portion of the install, but when they did they were prepared and did a wonderful job. Our family loves our new soft water and we love our R/O system even more. Crystal clear, great tasting ice is a luxury that should be had by all. Thanks to the wonderful team at Elgin for a job well done!
Description of Work: Water softener and Reverse Osmosis water filtration system installed.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,800

Carole H.
06/2014
5.0
water softeners
  + -1 more
Our old water softener lining had broken and all the beads went throughout our house's water system. We called Elgin from whom we had bought our water softener and who had always maintained it. They even moved it from our old house to our new house. They told us as soon as the plumber had finished draining the system they would call to arrange a time to install a new water softener. They called Monday morning first thing and scheduled to install the new water softener on Tuesday morning. The two competent men who came on Tuesday morning did an excellent job of installing the new softener. They had to rearrange some of the plumbing system to have it work in a more convenient space. We are so grateful for their competence and concern in getting our job complete.
Description of Work: Replaced water softener

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000

Jennifer P.
06/2014
5.0
water softeners
  + -1 more
I really liked Elgin because they attempted to save of money and a service call by trying to solve the problem over the phone. When it was decided that a service tech would need to come out, the gentleman (wish I could remember his name) was prompt and called beforehand. The work was great and he tried to save me money :) I plan on using Elgin anytime I have issues with my water softener.
Description of Work: Elgin came to service our water softener which had stopped working properly.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$195

KELLY F.
05/2014
5.0
water softeners
  + -1 more
Excellent - very happy with the product and service. We have a fairly large home, so we did purchase a larger unit.
Description of Work: Installed a new water softener.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500

JOHN & MAUREEN M.
05/2014
5.0
water softeners
  + -1 more
The service was done very well. I didn't shop around for the price too much.
Description of Work: We bought a new water softener from Elgin Water Care. They installed it as well.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Kristy B.
04/2014
5.0
water softeners
  + -1 more
The initial installation was the previous week. Several days later I took my husband downstairs to show him the new water softener. I found water all over the floor. I called Eglin and a rep came out the next day and determined there was a hole in the tank. We sent up a time to replace it. A different representative came out today to replace it. His name was Tom. He was very friendly. He put on "booties" so he wouldn't track in any mud. He replaced the unit and showed me how to use it (This was not done on the initial visit). He also tested the water (this was not done on the initial visit). When I contacted Megan about the leak, I inquired about some type of compensation and she gave me a month free. When Tom came out he gave me 320 lbs of free salt for the unit to compensate for the inconvenience of the leak. Talk about great customer service. I will write another review once I have had the unit for awhile. While it was a bit of a rocky start, great customer service. I will request Tom to come out with an concerns, repairs, etc.
Description of Work: Eglin installed a new water softener for us

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$99

Carol S.
03/2014
5.0
water softeners
  + -1 more
Everyrthing went very well. We are pleased with the new water softener .
Description of Work: Replaced our water softener.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Megan R.
02/2014
3.0
water softeners
  + -1 more
The technician recommended purchasing a whole new system from his company.
Description of Work: Rather than looking for the problem, (which turned out to be a simple salt bridge) ...

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0


Response from Elgin Water Care
Our goal is always to repair a water softener first, not just sell equipment. I looked into this matter and cannot find where we were ever at this home. Our calls are all logged into the computer and there is no record of us ever going on this service call. Unfortunately, we cannot find a phone # for [removed member name].

AARON B.
11/2013
5.0
water softeners
  + -1 more
We had recently purchased an expensive Kinetico water softener, so when we decided to move into a new house, we elected to keep our water softener and move it with us. We hired Elgin to move it for us. Everything went very smoothly. Not sure what else to say. They didn't make a mess, aside from the water that you'd expect to have hit the floor on a job like this. They were done in practically no time and did a fine job.
Description of Work: Moved a water softener from our old house to our new house, about 35 miles away.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$315

Nelson C.
10/2013
5.0
water softeners
  + -1 more
The water in my dishwasher was leaving a lot of spots so I decided to call up Elgin Water Care to take a look at my water situation. I also noticed that the salt wasn't being used at all. Dave came out today and explained every little part of the softener. He explained what each knob meant and how to turn on the bypass. This was very useful information. I will use them for all of my future softener needs.
Description of Work: Water Softener Maintenance

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$100

ILYSE H.
10/2013
4.0
water softeners
  + -1 more
He informed us about water softeners. He discussed the pros and cons about renting or purchasing. The representative was friendly, informative, and not pushy.
Description of Work: We were in the market for a water softener.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$24

Ron S.
08/2013
5.0
plumbing, water softeners
  + 0 more
Arrived on time. Quickly found the reason our water softener was not doing it's job (2 obstructions in the valve assembly). Fixed the problem and charged us a reasonable 1-hour rate. It's been almost 3 weeks now and the water softener is working great. I was especially impressed that he didn't try to get me to rent or buy one of Elgin's own water softeners.
Description of Work: Diagnosed and fixed our water softener.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$85

Linda J.
07/2013
5.0
water softeners
  + -1 more
Very pleasant interaction - very happy with outcome
Description of Work: Excellent customer service over tx and in person

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$800

Jim P.
06/2013
5.0
water softeners
  + -1 more
They were very professional, did the job right and I was very pleased.
Description of Work: They installed a new water softener.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000

pamela V.
06/2013
5.0
water softeners
  + -1 more
They are very professional and knowledgeable and installed it right away.
Description of Work: They provided a water softener.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,100

Contact information

1009 Broadripple Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46220

http://www.elginwater.com

Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

No License Required for Trade

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
State Contractor License Requirements

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Service Categories

Water Filtration and Softening,
Plumbing,
Rentals - Equipment,
Water Heaters,
Water Coolers

FAQ

Elgin Water Care is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Elgin Water Care accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,Financing Available,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Elgin Water Care offers free project estimates.
Yes, Elgin Water Care offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Elgin Water Care does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Elgin Water Care offers emergency services.
Yes, Elgin Water Care offers warranties.
Elgin Water Care offers the following services: Water softeners, bottled water & delivery, salt delivery, rental plans, iron filters, odor filters, drinking water systems. Commercial & industrial systems.

Contact information

1009 Broadripple Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46220

http://www.elginwater.com

Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM