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Last update on April 10, 2025
Owner-operated small business with 20 years of experience specializing in residential remodeling and handyman services including but not limited to: kitchen and bathroom remodeling, water softeners, water heaters, well tanks, drywall, and painting.
Owner-operated small business with 20 years of experience specializing in residential remodeling and handyman services including but not limited to: kitchen and bathroom remodeling, water softeners, water heaters, well tanks, drywall, and painting.
Whether you need water filtration supplies, bottled water, filters, purification, whole house treatment or custom designed commercial water systems – Kinetico CGC Water offers the widest selections anywhere – THE BEST WARRANTIES and THE BEST VALUE. Save with Kinetico CGC Water.
Whether you need water filtration supplies, bottled water, filters, purification, whole house treatment or custom designed commercial water systems – Kinetico CGC Water offers the widest selections anywhere – THE BEST WARRANTIES and THE BEST VALUE. Save with Kinetico CGC Water.
Serving Central Michigan since 1968 - Semi Annual Truck Load Salt Sales- Professional Service in Home or our Shop In Home water testing to diagnose most water problems. Financing Available, Accept most Credit Cards
Serving Central Michigan since 1968 - Semi Annual Truck Load Salt Sales- Professional Service in Home or our Shop In Home water testing to diagnose most water problems. Financing Available, Accept most Credit Cards
We are your Trusted installer of all Appliances, Television, Home Audio, Home Automation, Lighting, and plumbing fixtures. Very professional Service and top notch Craftsmanship. Payment due at time of Service via cash or local check .
We are your Trusted installer of all Appliances, Television, Home Audio, Home Automation, Lighting, and plumbing fixtures. Very professional Service and top notch Craftsmanship. Payment due at time of Service via cash or local check .
Over 17 years experience in the plumbing business. We can handle all of your plumbing needs.
Over 17 years experience in the plumbing business. We can handle all of your plumbing needs.
We install and monitor fire systems, access control systems, video surveillance systems and commercial security alarms.
We install and monitor fire systems, access control systems, video surveillance systems and commercial security alarms.
Mechanical & Electrical Contractor specializing in design build projects. Expertise and experience include comprehensive HVAC & Electrical Systems, Plumbing, Process Systems, Green Technologies & Engineering. Support Services include emergency, maintenance & engineering. Specialties: Design Build, Green Technologies (BioMass, Geothermal & Solar), Extensive Energy Savings Project Experience
Mechanical & Electrical Contractor specializing in design build projects. Expertise and experience include comprehensive HVAC & Electrical Systems, Plumbing, Process Systems, Green Technologies & Engineering. Support Services include emergency, maintenance & engineering. Specialties: Design Build, Green Technologies (BioMass, Geothermal & Solar), Extensive Energy Savings Project Experience
We are a small 1-3 person full service plumbing/mechanical contracting & repair company located in Flint, Mi. and offer senior discounts, financing, utility rebates, all at competitive prices.
We are a small 1-3 person full service plumbing/mechanical contracting & repair company located in Flint, Mi. and offer senior discounts, financing, utility rebates, all at competitive prices.
The license requirements for water softener installation depend on your location. Some municipalities require that the installer hold a plumbing license, some require a permit and an inspection, but no license for the installer, and some require a permit and a license for the installer. Regardless of the local laws in your area, it’s always a good idea to hire a licensed plumber or installer. These pros will install your system properly and have the experience to size the system appropriately. Use Angi’s state licensing tool to check your installer’s license status.
The cost to install a water softener system is $1,500 on average, ranging between $200 and $6,000. The labor for water softener work typically costs between $150 and $1,000, so you can add that to your equipment costs to get an accurate total. Your price will depend on many factors, including the following:
System capacity
Home size
Water hardness levels
Type of water softener
Presence of electricity in the installation area
Local permit costs
Water softeners are worth the money if you live in an area with hard water. Hard water is safe to drink, but it poses serious threats to your plumbing system. The minerals in hard water will gradually build up on the inside walls of your pipes, reducing water flow to your fixtures. The minerals can also gradually corrode your plumbing system, reduce its lifespan, and increase the risk of leaks. Hard water also makes soap and detergent less effective. Water softener systems can solve all these issues, making them a great investment.
It’s possible to install a water softener yourself, but we don’t recommend it. Water softeners require working with copper pipes and electrical wiring, neither are suitable tasks for most DIYers. Plus, working with water and electricity together is dangerous and could pose a risk to your safety. Water softeners also need to be calibrated so that they don’t make your water too soft, as soft water poses just as many risks as hard water. Overall, it’s well worth hiring a local water softener installer to place your water softener system.
Your water softener size is based on your total household water consumption. In most cases, you can assume the average household member will use around 75 gallons per day. Multiply that by the number of people in your home, then multiply by 10 (for the typical grains per gallon). You’ll get a number in grains that should help roughly size your water softener. However, it’s best to hire a professional to install your system and use more exact numbers, like your exact average water consumption per day and starting water hardness.