Find top-rated Pros in your area

Enter a zip code and get matched to businesses near you.

Taplin Soft Water

Water Filtration and Softening, Water Coolers

About us

Taplin Soft Water is dedicated to providing all your clean and soft water needs. We serve many home builders as well as individual homeowners with one simple philosophy: provide outstanding service and only use top quality products. Additional email - taplinsoftwater@charter.net. Family owned & operated. Cost is determined by the job.

Business highlights

37 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Water Softener, Water Purifier, & Iron & Sulfur Filter Installation & Repair.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

4.39 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
67%
4
11%
3
11%
2
11%
1
0%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
5.0
professionalism
4.4
responsiveness
4.4
punctuality
4.4
Showing 1-9 of 9 reviews

Hiep P.
08/2020
2.0
water softeners
  + -1 more
Water softener was timely installed and works fine. The issue is that the water softener installed had a plastic dial that was not in English. My home was a new construction in 2017 I contacted them in late 2018 asking for them to replace the dial that was not in English. They said they would put me on the schedule for the next week to replace it. They never showed up and I forgot about it. I recently reached out to them again to replace it, and they noted that service was completed in 2017 and asked why I didn't reach out before. I said that I did and they didn't come out. They asked me to send them a picture, which I did, and they proceeded to tell me how to operate the unit. I noted that I didn't need help operating the unit, I wanted a unit that would be in English, and directed them to the picture where the plastic dial had setting in a foreign language. There was some confusion as they thought I was talking about the display, and they proceeded to explain to me how to operate the display, and I continued to try to explain the display was not the issue, but rather the plastic dial. The conversation became tense, and there was shouting from both of us. The conversation ended with the owner saying "I don't have time to deal with this bull***" and the call ended with him asking me if I "forgot to take my medicine this morning." Professionalism aside, at the end of the day my personal expectation as a customer is to have something installed in my home in a language I can understand, and a company that will stand behind their product and make things right. The owner's response was "they make these in 17 different languages." When I tried to press whether I can get one in English, he again started talking about the portions of the product that had English on it without addressing the actual problem. Overall a frustrating experience. No complaints about the initial service or the product itself, only the lack of professionalism, not following through, and not standing behind the product.
Description of Work: Install water softener

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


Elizabeth M.
04/2020
3.0
water softeners
  + -1 more
It went fine for about a year and a half. Five months ago a plumber told me it was leaking. It wasn't really evident at the time, but i called Taplin about it. He took my phone number and told me he would call me the next day. He never did. Now it is clearly leaking having caused some water damage on the lower part of a wall. I called him again tonight. I will see if he calls me back tomorrow. He apparently does not offer a warranty, nor does he stand by his product. I have also contacted a plumber, in case he again does not get back to me.
Description of Work: A water softener was installed. It was a replacement of the water softener he installed in all the units of my association in 1992.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5

Luke A.
02/2017
4.0
water softeners
  + -1 more
Fast and on time. Would like to know more about what he was doing and the setting om my softerner. Didnt show how to us it. Other then that good work best price in town
Description of Work: Put. In a water softerner

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$850

Margaret C.
03/2016
5.0
water softeners
  + -1 more
.
Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Margaret C.
09/2015
5.0
water softeners
  + -1 more
Contacted Ron Taplin about purchasing a replacement water softener. He came out within an hour, determined which unit I needed, and had it installed within 4 hours from the initial contact. I heartily recommend Taplin.
Description of Work: Supply and install 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
$980

Response from Taplin Soft Water
Thank you. Enjoy your soft water!!

Eric T.
07/2015
5.0
water softeners
  + -1 more
I called on a Tuesday and the gentleman came out on the following Sunday to install a new water softener. He was very friendly and knowledgeable about the product. He was able to install it within an hour and then provided a good explanation on how it works. We bought "165 Series Water Softener." The quality of the product is very good. I highly recommend this product and service for anyone who is looking to buy/install a water softener.
Description of Work: Water Softener Install

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
$905

Richard & Mary D.
09/2014
5.0
water delivery
  + -1 more
Arrived on time, went to work immediately, explained about the softener, cleaned tank & was very competent & friendly.
Description of Work: Install new water softener.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$800

Shaun V.
01/2014
5.0
water softeners
  + -1 more
Lives in Woodbury so knew exactly what we needed. Didn't try to over sell, fast service and a very friendly guy. Can't really comment on quality of product because we just got it, but it was the same one we had before. Told us it should last 15/20 years which is much longer then any online info I read. So we're happy.
Description of Work: Replaced water softener.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$825

THERESA G.
01/2011
5.0
water softeners
  + -1 more
Our water softener wasn't functioning well and was making a lot of noise so we called Ron to take a look at it. It needed replacement and he was able to install a new one the following day. There was no mess left behind and he worked efficiently. I couldn't believe how little time it took him to replace everything! Everything works great now. I'm very pleased with his service.
Description of Work: Replaced dying water softener with a new softening 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
$905

    Contact information

    8122 Enclave Road, Saint Paul, MN 55125

    http://www.taplinsoftwater.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
    Monday:
    6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
    Thursday:
    6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
    Friday:
    6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
    Saturday:
    6:00 AM - 10:00 PM

    Licensing

    Bonded

    Insured

    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

    All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our State Contractor License Requirements page.

    *Contact business to see additional licenses.


    Service Categories

    Water Filtration and Softening,
    Water Coolers

    FAQ

    Taplin Soft Water is currently rated 4.3 overall out of 5.

    Sunday: 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM

    Monday: 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM

    Tuesday: 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM

    Wednesday: 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM

    Thursday: 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM

    Friday: 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM

    Saturday: 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM

    Taplin Soft Water accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
    Yes, Taplin Soft Water offers free project estimates.
    Yes, Taplin Soft Water offers eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, Taplin Soft Water does not offer a senior discount.
    Yes, Taplin Soft Water offers emergency services.
    No, Taplin Soft Water does not offer warranties.
    Taplin Soft Water offers the following services: Water Softener, Water Purifier, & Iron & Sulfur Filter Installation & Repair.

    Contact information

    8122 Enclave Road, Saint Paul, MN 55125

    http://www.taplinsoftwater.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
    Monday:
    6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
    Thursday:
    6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
    Friday:
    6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
    Saturday:
    6:00 AM - 10:00 PM