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Apex Plumbing & Heating

19087 E Jessica Ann Street
4.97(
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Apex Plumbing & Heating

19087 E Jessica Ann Street
4.97(
30
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are dedicated to providing professional, quality work with an attitude of "NEVER PROBLEMS, JUST SOLUTIONS." Our reputation in the plumbing & heating field is exemplary. Apex Plumbing & Heating is devoted to maintaining that standard in today's plumbing & heating industry. We are now C.A.P.S. certified - "Certified Aging in Place Specialist."

"Great work"

Desiree T on April 2018

We are dedicated to providing professional, quality work with an attitude of "NEVER PROBLEMS, JUST SOLUTIONS." Our reputation in the plumbing & heating field is exemplary. Apex Plumbing & Heating is devoted to maintaining that standard in today's plumbing & heating industry. We are now C.A.P.S. certified - "Certified Aging in Place Specialist."

"Great work"

Desiree T on April 2018


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Lorenzo Enterprises

3351 Arctic Blvd
4.95(
59
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Lorenzo Enterprises

3351 Arctic Blvd
4.95(
59
)
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

A family owned and operated business in Anchorage, Alaska with over 25 years experience, bringing quality and dependability to each and every project that we take. We are Licensed Plumbers certified to install and connect all gas appliances. We stand behind our work 100%. Call for Quotes on any heating and plumbing repairs.

"Excellent."

William J on May 2019

A family owned and operated business in Anchorage, Alaska with over 25 years experience, bringing quality and dependability to each and every project that we take. We are Licensed Plumbers certified to install and connect all gas appliances. We stand behind our work 100%. Call for Quotes on any heating and plumbing repairs.

"Excellent."

William J on May 2019

Water Softeners questions, answered by experts

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.

Whether or not your water softener installation requires a permit depends on where you live; some municipalities only let certified plumbers and electricians pull the necessary permits and complete the work, others only require a professional to sign off on the work, and some don’t mandate permits at all. You can contact your local building department to find out, but you can also ask a local water softener installer or plumber to see if a permit is necessary. They will usually pull the permits for you and can help close them out after the work is complete.

Some shower water softeners are effective, but this isn’t always the case. Most shower filters only filter out chlorine, not hard minerals like calcium. Other shower filters can't handle the demand in homes with very hard water. It's also important to change the filters on your shower filters. Failure to regularly swap out old filters will make the filter ineffective over time. 

Hard water doesn’t pose a risk to your physical health when you drink it. In fact, drinking hard water can help ensure you get enough of essential minerals like calcium in your daily diet. However, extremely hard water can contribute to dry skin and make your scalp itchy if you wash your hair in it too often.

Water softener life spans range from 10 to 25 years, with most lasting around 15 years on average. After the 10-year mark, you may see your softener’s performance diminish as it progresses in age. Proper water softener maintenance can impact how long your water softener lasts. Likewise, a home with very hard water or a high demand will put more demand on your softener, which in turn shortens its life span.

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