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Brothers Plumbing Co.
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Brothers Plumbing Co.
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Hello! My name is Eric Schlee-Owner of Brothers Plumbing Co. I am born and raised in Rochester MN, have been a plumber for 8+ years. I enjoy meeting new clients and building trust with new customers.

Hello! My name is Eric Schlee-Owner of Brothers Plumbing Co. I am born and raised in Rochester MN, have been a plumber for 8+ years. I enjoy meeting new clients and building trust with new customers.


Hamilton Plumbing and Heating
7919 Valley High Road NW
4.00(
1
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Hamilton Plumbing and Heating
7919 Valley High Road NW
4.00(
1
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

I am a L.L.C. business specializing in plumbing and water based heating. I have 14 years of plumbing experience and a Master's licensce in Plumbing. I have experience on a wide variety of projects including 60 unit apartment buildings, restaurants, new homes, etc.

I am a L.L.C. business specializing in plumbing and water based heating. I have 14 years of plumbing experience and a Master's licensce in Plumbing. I have experience on a wide variety of projects including 60 unit apartment buildings, restaurants, new homes, etc.



I have been in business for 18 years. I am a one man operation.


KC Star
5309 80th Ave, SW
3.70(
23
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KC Star
5309 80th Ave, SW
3.70(
23
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Customers say: Quality work
29 years of experience

KC Star is a small family oriented company owned and operated by Ken Carman. I am hands on and involved in every project. I have a very broad spectrum of experience with over 18 years in comercial and residential construction, Large and small project management and coordination, repair and maintenance there is very little that I have not handled. I take pride that my company only exists on referrals. I offer creative project planning and the utilize most current technology for efficent functional upgrades,repair and maintenance. I also offer the most proper disposal and environmentally responsible recycling for our project demolition and debris. I am happy to offer ideas and estimates for large or small projects. I offer top quality craftsmanship along with midwestern work ethic that won't prevent me from getting my hands dirty and provide a finish that you can be proud of. My pricing is competive and our workmanship and attention to customers requirements is one of our highest priorities. You may be surprised by the spectrum of services that I, cover so please ask. I excel and specialize in unique and creative finishing and remodeling of basements, kitchens and bathrooms but really there is no part of any work or living space that I am unfamiliar with so please ask. Thanks for your consideration in selecting me as your service company. Ken, KC

"1. Did not bring anything to cover shozes or old/wet water heater. Requested the customer to provide towels or something to cover the bottom of old water heater, mentioning the carpet will be dirty without it. 2. Had difficuties to ignite the starter/new water heater. Broke a gas nozzle part of the ignite by drilling. Even broken, put the part into the water heater. Somehow, the starter worked. 3. Paid $1,000 for installation of water heater. Requested the receipt but they said it will be avaiable after 3 weeks (will be updated). 4. Broken part will be replaced by other service provider,"

Jeong-Heon L on January 2022

KC Star is a small family oriented company owned and operated by Ken Carman. I am hands on and involved in every project. I have a very broad spectrum of experience with over 18 years in comercial and residential construction, Large and small project management and coordination, repair and maintenance there is very little that I have not handled. I take pride that my company only exists on referrals. I offer creative project planning and the utilize most current technology for efficent functional upgrades,repair and maintenance. I also offer the most proper disposal and environmentally responsible recycling for our project demolition and debris. I am happy to offer ideas and estimates for large or small projects. I offer top quality craftsmanship along with midwestern work ethic that won't prevent me from getting my hands dirty and provide a finish that you can be proud of. My pricing is competive and our workmanship and attention to customers requirements is one of our highest priorities. You may be surprised by the spectrum of services that I, cover so please ask. I excel and specialize in unique and creative finishing and remodeling of basements, kitchens and bathrooms but really there is no part of any work or living space that I am unfamiliar with so please ask. Thanks for your consideration in selecting me as your service company. Ken, KC

"1. Did not bring anything to cover shozes or old/wet water heater. Requested the customer to provide towels or something to cover the bottom of old water heater, mentioning the carpet will be dirty without it. 2. Had difficuties to ignite the starter/new water heater. Broke a gas nozzle part of the ignite by drilling. Even broken, put the part into the water heater. Somehow, the starter worked. 3. Paid $1,000 for installation of water heater. Requested the receipt but they said it will be avaiable after 3 weeks (will be updated). 4. Broken part will be replaced by other service provider,"

Jeong-Heon L on January 2022


Chem Free Pure Water Systems
338 Mountain Dr N
4.64(
11
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Chem Free Pure Water Systems
338 Mountain Dr N
4.64(
11
)
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers

Residential and business water treatment systems. Water softeners, UV lights. We will analyze your water for contaminants such as chlorine, low pH, iron, bacteria, and devise a system to suit your needs. Treat your water from the source, as it enters your home, so whether you are drinking it, cooking with it or bathing in it, your water is pure.

"The process was quick and easy. I just provided a water sample. It was determined that I had high levels of chlorine in our drinking water. I was able to solve my water problems with only one filter. Why did I wait years to have this done? Now I can be confident that our water is safe. Highly recommended."

Tony R on February 2021

Residential and business water treatment systems. Water softeners, UV lights. We will analyze your water for contaminants such as chlorine, low pH, iron, bacteria, and devise a system to suit your needs. Treat your water from the source, as it enters your home, so whether you are drinking it, cooking with it or bathing in it, your water is pure.

"The process was quick and easy. I just provided a water sample. It was determined that I had high levels of chlorine in our drinking water. I was able to solve my water problems with only one filter. Why did I wait years to have this done? Now I can be confident that our water is safe. Highly recommended."

Tony R on February 2021


Water Quality Options
1027 11th Ave. NE
5.00(
5
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Water Quality Options
1027 11th Ave. NE
5.00(
5
)
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Although Water Quality Options has been in business since 2009 installing, troubleshooting and fixing water softeners, I've been in the water treatment industry for over 30 years. My goal is to offer clear and unbiased options for a customer's water treatment needs. Whether you have purchased elsewhere or from me, my services are available to you. Call or email to discuss your needs.

Although Water Quality Options has been in business since 2009 installing, troubleshooting and fixing water softeners, I've been in the water treatment industry for over 30 years. My goal is to offer clear and unbiased options for a customer's water treatment needs. Whether you have purchased elsewhere or from me, my services are available to you. Call or email to discuss your needs.


Berkey Water Hawaii
68-1158 Mamalahoa Hwy
No reviews
Berkey Water Hawaii
68-1158 Mamalahoa Hwy
No reviews
Free onsite estimate

Best home water filter or water purifier on earth. Period. Fast, Free shipping to anywhere in the US and the only Berkey dealer to offer frequent flier miles an hotel points for each purchase. See these short videos. Why choose Berkey Filters http://www.berkeywaterhawaii.com/videos/why-choose-berkey-filter What makes a Berkey Better? http://www.berkeywaterhawaii.com/videos/what-makes-berkey-better Which Berkey is for you? http://www.berkeywaterhawaii.com/videos/which-berkey-is-for-you Berkey filters are the gold standard in water purification. They remove bacteria, viruses, pathogens, chlorine, fluoride, heavy metals and other contaminants from our drinking water. They are so powerful they can even take out red food coloring when added to water. Berkey filters are stand-alone systems that require no electrical outlet or water line. You can put them anywhere in an office or your home, and gravity does all the work. You just pour in a pitcher of water from the tap or catchment water. They last 5-10 years or 6,000 gallons for a pair of filters, which come with each Berkey.

Best home water filter or water purifier on earth. Period. Fast, Free shipping to anywhere in the US and the only Berkey dealer to offer frequent flier miles an hotel points for each purchase. See these short videos. Why choose Berkey Filters http://www.berkeywaterhawaii.com/videos/why-choose-berkey-filter What makes a Berkey Better? http://www.berkeywaterhawaii.com/videos/what-makes-berkey-better Which Berkey is for you? http://www.berkeywaterhawaii.com/videos/which-berkey-is-for-you Berkey filters are the gold standard in water purification. They remove bacteria, viruses, pathogens, chlorine, fluoride, heavy metals and other contaminants from our drinking water. They are so powerful they can even take out red food coloring when added to water. Berkey filters are stand-alone systems that require no electrical outlet or water line. You can put them anywhere in an office or your home, and gravity does all the work. You just pour in a pitcher of water from the tap or catchment water. They last 5-10 years or 6,000 gallons for a pair of filters, which come with each Berkey.


Boomer's Quality Plumbing
901 East Sanborn St
4.33(
6
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Boomer's Quality Plumbing
901 East Sanborn St
4.33(
6
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Customers say: Quality work
46 years of experience

BOOMER'S QUALITY PLUMBING IS A FULL SERVICE LICENSED PLUMBING CONTRACTOR. WE HAVE FIVE EMPLOYEES ALL WITH OVER 15 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN THE FIELD. WE HAVE ALL BEEN LICENSED FROM THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY AND HAVE 2 MASTER PLUMBERS AND THREE JOURNEYMAN PLUMBERS. WE OFFER FREE ESTIMATES AND NO TRIP CHARGE FOR CUSTOMERS IN THE WINONA AREA. WE OFFER DISCOUNTS ON TANKLESS WATER HEATERS AND WATER SERVICE REPLACEMENT. YOU CAN CHECK OUT THE COUPON PAGE ON OUR WEBSITE, www.boomersplumbing.com. XCEL ENERGY IS ALSO OFFERING A $400.00 REBATE ON TANKLESS HEATERS IN 2010. WE CURRENTLY SERVICE THE WINONA AND SURROUNDING AREAS.

BOOMER'S QUALITY PLUMBING IS A FULL SERVICE LICENSED PLUMBING CONTRACTOR. WE HAVE FIVE EMPLOYEES ALL WITH OVER 15 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN THE FIELD. WE HAVE ALL BEEN LICENSED FROM THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY AND HAVE 2 MASTER PLUMBERS AND THREE JOURNEYMAN PLUMBERS. WE OFFER FREE ESTIMATES AND NO TRIP CHARGE FOR CUSTOMERS IN THE WINONA AREA. WE OFFER DISCOUNTS ON TANKLESS WATER HEATERS AND WATER SERVICE REPLACEMENT. YOU CAN CHECK OUT THE COUPON PAGE ON OUR WEBSITE, www.boomersplumbing.com. XCEL ENERGY IS ALSO OFFERING A $400.00 REBATE ON TANKLESS HEATERS IN 2010. WE CURRENTLY SERVICE THE WINONA AND SURROUNDING AREAS.


K & S Heating and Air Conditioning
4205 Hwy 14 W
4.57(
56
)
K & S Heating and Air Conditioning
4205 Hwy 14 W
4.57(
56
)
Customers say: Super punctual
37 years of experience

K&S Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing and Electrical has served south central and south eastern Minnesota and Twin Cities suburbs since 1988. As the largest volume Lennox dealer in the state and one of Carrier’s longest operating dealers, K&S has the quality products and expertise to design and install a system for every residential and commercial project. We would be happy to provide you with a free, no obligation, on site estimate for your home comfort or business needs. K&S looks forward to serving you. Additional contact name - Chris Ramsey.

"The only reason we needed the new HVAC system was due to our AC needing some expensive parts and the new AC units wouldn't pair up to our old furnace. Since we care for my sick mother in-law who has Stage 4 COPD and needs the AC on from spring to Fall. She is a patient at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester MN and has many raspatory issues. We started by filing out a form at Costco that we were interested in a quote. I ended up getting a Sales guy named Richard McCain. He was very cocky and sure put on a good show over promising and made everything seem like a Sweet deal. Keep in mind I also worked with Mason at Tonna Mechanical who was outstanding and never over promised and was great to work with. I made a fatal error choosing K&S Heating and Cooling based on the Lennox system being the 2nd best option based on all my research (Carrier was my #1 choice which was offered through Tonna Mechanical). I selected K&S Heating and Cooling in Rochester MN due to the relationship with Costco. Costco offers their members discounts and extra warranties and stand behind the overall customer experience. The quoting process went smoothly and after tons of questions before agreeing to make the $15,000 purchase of the Lennox Elite Series 110,000 BTU Variable (98% eff.) furnace and a 4ton (19 seer) Air Conditioning unit to heat and cool our 5300 sq ft home. Richard McCain even came a second time to ensure his quote was exact and there wouldn't be anything else we needed for the new HVAC system to run. Out of all the information/options Richard McCain from K&S gave us, everything thing we had been promised was the purchase was going through Costco. After many emails and phone calls we selected the to finance the HVAC system the way Richard at K&S suggested as our best option and ensured the sale was through Costco. Installation day came and K&S Heating and Air in Rochester MN did show up on time. I gave the specific instructions to leave all the old HVAC systems parts and components including Thermostats on a tarp I spread out for them. Instead of K&S just throwing the old away we had a family from our church that was down on their luck have a need for an HVAC system. So we gave them all the parts and components (Furnace still worked great but the AC needed some parts to run). Of Course the old thermostats the install guys pocketed and failed to leave them behind as instructed. Keep in mind these thermostats were not even two months old and were $70 each. Our HVAC system was installed and wasn't running right to find out Richard forgot to include a air intake that costed us another $500 that wasn't in the original and final numbers. After the HVAC system was installed my mother in-law wanted to have our ducts cleaned to insure her raspatory health a fighting chance. My mother in-law who has a CDCS grant as she qualifies for due to her health. My mother in-law used some of the grant money to pay for the duct cleaning at our house since we care for her there. K&S Heating and Air showed up with a broken machine (had duct tape holding it together) then the K&S duct cleaning guy insisted that my father in-law help him lift his machine around our house and up and down our stairs. My father in-law has bad knees (has knee surgery next month) so regardless of his knee pain continued to help lug this machine around so his wife can breath better. Of course in the process of duct cleaning the machine breaks open blowing dust everywhere in our house. They submitted the invoice to be paid and received funds from the grant for their services. A few days later my father in-law said they didn't clean at least 15 vents due to wires in the way. So I looked at the invoice and of course they charged for every vent in the house including the ones they couldn't clean. So out of the 60 vents they couldn't clean 15 vents at $15 each vent. They fraudulently knowingly charged and took advantage of my mother in-laws grant and a vulnerable adult. Committing Fraud and theft of State funds that has been reported. Richard had asked me several times to make sure to review my experiences "because big ticket customers like you is the ones we want" that is Richards exact words. So I reviewed in honesty on Google as I have here and I will on other review sites. In the end I raised these concerns to Richard McCain the sales rep from K&S Heating and Cooling in Rochester MN and the concern our HVAC system never was ran through Costco like Richard McCain had promised costing us money and warranties. Richard McCain from K&S fired us as customers and admitting to having our old thermostats (had them for 3-4 months) denied to Costco their install crew had even taken them (they tried to steal them and thought no one would miss them). Here is his terrible response to the issue, Matt,I wanted to touch base with you after dropping off the thermostats. I take full responsibility for the thermostats not being delivered to you. For that I am extremely sorry. The inconvenience this caused you is unforgivable. For the rest of your complaints and issues- I’ve attached a screenshot of one of the final emails to you, from me. This shows that I informed you via phone and confirmed by email that the financing would negate Costco and it’s rebates. Now, Costco will not give you anything because you chose not to run the job through Costco. Also, K&S won’t give you anymore money off because I already gave you a killer deal. Did you not understand? Because it is very clear in this email. I could not have been more clear. And yet, you decided to drag my name through the dirt for a couple hundred dollars and call me a liar. Maybe you didn’t understand, I can see that happening. I know I asked you to reach out to me if you need anything in the future. However, please don’t. If you feel the need to contact the office, go ahead, but refrain from asking for my assistance. If you feel the need to remove your heinous google review—please do. If not, that’s fine too. I really appreciate your feedback and will certainly adjust my “cocky” attitude and hopefully learn about furnaces and ac’s so that I can provide a meal or two for my 3 children. Richard McCain Project Manager I called spoke to the Head shop Manager at K&S to try to resolve these issues as well I was swore at several times. They kept repeating "what do you want from us" over and over. I stated I just want this made right. I am not seeking money. I want what your sales man promised to be delivered. I want our HVAC purchase ran through Costco as it was supposed to be. I asked about the customer satisfaction and the manager laughed at me stating "You bought the system and own it. We don't owe you **** nor do we have to service it or stand behind it". To find out the K&S rep who works the booth at Costco got screwed out of his commission and K&S is ok with screwing their own employees and wont back their own employees. So the main reason for my review is to express our dissatisfaction with K&S Heating and Air and make sure other consumers avoid K&S Heating and Air at all costs. This review is based on actual events and my statements, words and comments are of my own opinion. I was advised by several people to not use K&S Heating and Cooling but I selected to do so because Costco was supposed to be involved. If you are a residential or commercial customer please think twice on using K&S as if they are willing to screw over a customer paying $15,000 think of what you have at stake! If you are looking to hire Richard McCain to work and represent your company I would think twice as he clearly doesn't know how to handle customers or do his current job. Again solely based on my experiences and opinions and the facts."

Matthew F on December 2018

K&S Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing and Electrical has served south central and south eastern Minnesota and Twin Cities suburbs since 1988. As the largest volume Lennox dealer in the state and one of Carrier’s longest operating dealers, K&S has the quality products and expertise to design and install a system for every residential and commercial project. We would be happy to provide you with a free, no obligation, on site estimate for your home comfort or business needs. K&S looks forward to serving you. Additional contact name - Chris Ramsey.

"The only reason we needed the new HVAC system was due to our AC needing some expensive parts and the new AC units wouldn't pair up to our old furnace. Since we care for my sick mother in-law who has Stage 4 COPD and needs the AC on from spring to Fall. She is a patient at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester MN and has many raspatory issues. We started by filing out a form at Costco that we were interested in a quote. I ended up getting a Sales guy named Richard McCain. He was very cocky and sure put on a good show over promising and made everything seem like a Sweet deal. Keep in mind I also worked with Mason at Tonna Mechanical who was outstanding and never over promised and was great to work with. I made a fatal error choosing K&S Heating and Cooling based on the Lennox system being the 2nd best option based on all my research (Carrier was my #1 choice which was offered through Tonna Mechanical). I selected K&S Heating and Cooling in Rochester MN due to the relationship with Costco. Costco offers their members discounts and extra warranties and stand behind the overall customer experience. The quoting process went smoothly and after tons of questions before agreeing to make the $15,000 purchase of the Lennox Elite Series 110,000 BTU Variable (98% eff.) furnace and a 4ton (19 seer) Air Conditioning unit to heat and cool our 5300 sq ft home. Richard McCain even came a second time to ensure his quote was exact and there wouldn't be anything else we needed for the new HVAC system to run. Out of all the information/options Richard McCain from K&S gave us, everything thing we had been promised was the purchase was going through Costco. After many emails and phone calls we selected the to finance the HVAC system the way Richard at K&S suggested as our best option and ensured the sale was through Costco. Installation day came and K&S Heating and Air in Rochester MN did show up on time. I gave the specific instructions to leave all the old HVAC systems parts and components including Thermostats on a tarp I spread out for them. Instead of K&S just throwing the old away we had a family from our church that was down on their luck have a need for an HVAC system. So we gave them all the parts and components (Furnace still worked great but the AC needed some parts to run). Of Course the old thermostats the install guys pocketed and failed to leave them behind as instructed. Keep in mind these thermostats were not even two months old and were $70 each. Our HVAC system was installed and wasn't running right to find out Richard forgot to include a air intake that costed us another $500 that wasn't in the original and final numbers. After the HVAC system was installed my mother in-law wanted to have our ducts cleaned to insure her raspatory health a fighting chance. My mother in-law who has a CDCS grant as she qualifies for due to her health. My mother in-law used some of the grant money to pay for the duct cleaning at our house since we care for her there. K&S Heating and Air showed up with a broken machine (had duct tape holding it together) then the K&S duct cleaning guy insisted that my father in-law help him lift his machine around our house and up and down our stairs. My father in-law has bad knees (has knee surgery next month) so regardless of his knee pain continued to help lug this machine around so his wife can breath better. Of course in the process of duct cleaning the machine breaks open blowing dust everywhere in our house. They submitted the invoice to be paid and received funds from the grant for their services. A few days later my father in-law said they didn't clean at least 15 vents due to wires in the way. So I looked at the invoice and of course they charged for every vent in the house including the ones they couldn't clean. So out of the 60 vents they couldn't clean 15 vents at $15 each vent. They fraudulently knowingly charged and took advantage of my mother in-laws grant and a vulnerable adult. Committing Fraud and theft of State funds that has been reported. Richard had asked me several times to make sure to review my experiences "because big ticket customers like you is the ones we want" that is Richards exact words. So I reviewed in honesty on Google as I have here and I will on other review sites. In the end I raised these concerns to Richard McCain the sales rep from K&S Heating and Cooling in Rochester MN and the concern our HVAC system never was ran through Costco like Richard McCain had promised costing us money and warranties. Richard McCain from K&S fired us as customers and admitting to having our old thermostats (had them for 3-4 months) denied to Costco their install crew had even taken them (they tried to steal them and thought no one would miss them). Here is his terrible response to the issue, Matt,I wanted to touch base with you after dropping off the thermostats. I take full responsibility for the thermostats not being delivered to you. For that I am extremely sorry. The inconvenience this caused you is unforgivable. For the rest of your complaints and issues- I’ve attached a screenshot of one of the final emails to you, from me. This shows that I informed you via phone and confirmed by email that the financing would negate Costco and it’s rebates. Now, Costco will not give you anything because you chose not to run the job through Costco. Also, K&S won’t give you anymore money off because I already gave you a killer deal. Did you not understand? Because it is very clear in this email. I could not have been more clear. And yet, you decided to drag my name through the dirt for a couple hundred dollars and call me a liar. Maybe you didn’t understand, I can see that happening. I know I asked you to reach out to me if you need anything in the future. However, please don’t. If you feel the need to contact the office, go ahead, but refrain from asking for my assistance. If you feel the need to remove your heinous google review—please do. If not, that’s fine too. I really appreciate your feedback and will certainly adjust my “cocky” attitude and hopefully learn about furnaces and ac’s so that I can provide a meal or two for my 3 children. Richard McCain Project Manager I called spoke to the Head shop Manager at K&S to try to resolve these issues as well I was swore at several times. They kept repeating "what do you want from us" over and over. I stated I just want this made right. I am not seeking money. I want what your sales man promised to be delivered. I want our HVAC purchase ran through Costco as it was supposed to be. I asked about the customer satisfaction and the manager laughed at me stating "You bought the system and own it. We don't owe you **** nor do we have to service it or stand behind it". To find out the K&S rep who works the booth at Costco got screwed out of his commission and K&S is ok with screwing their own employees and wont back their own employees. So the main reason for my review is to express our dissatisfaction with K&S Heating and Air and make sure other consumers avoid K&S Heating and Air at all costs. This review is based on actual events and my statements, words and comments are of my own opinion. I was advised by several people to not use K&S Heating and Cooling but I selected to do so because Costco was supposed to be involved. If you are a residential or commercial customer please think twice on using K&S as if they are willing to screw over a customer paying $15,000 think of what you have at stake! If you are looking to hire Richard McCain to work and represent your company I would think twice as he clearly doesn't know how to handle customers or do his current job. Again solely based on my experiences and opinions and the facts."

Matthew F on December 2018

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Water softener services FAQs

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.

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