Plumber Warns Against Renting Water Softeners
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A veteran plumber says renting may end up costing you more than buying.
Some consumers have made the decision to rent a water softener instead of making that initial investment to purchase one. If you are one of these people, take a look at your monthly bills and calculate how much you’ve paid in rental fees. You may have already spent more money than necessary if you’d purchased the water softener.
A fallacy that exists is that a water softener becomes part of the house once it is installed. That is not the case. A licensed, professional plumber can disconnect and reinstall a water softener for customers when they move. The investment that you make now in a water softener can travel with you to the next home to continue to give you return on your investment.
David Heffner is a licensed plumbing contractor in the state of Indiana and is bonded and insured. Heffner Plumbing is a highly rated company with Angie’s List and has received the Super Service Award every year since 2004. Heffner received the 2009 Contractor of the Year Award by the Greater Indianapolis Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors (GIPHCC).
As of Dec. 23, 2011, this service provider was highly rated on Angie’s List. Ratings are subject to change based on consumer feedback, so check AngiesList.com for the most up-to-date reviews. The views expressed by this author do not necessarily reflect those of Angie’s List.
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Editor's note: This is an updated version of an article originally posted on Dec. 7, 2011.