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Keith The Plumber LLC
4.6(
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Well Pump - Repair or Service

Serving Clay, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"When my kitchen sink had water running it would back up into my guest bathtub. They assessed the problem and quoted me a price before they got started! We’re finished in about 15 ish minutes! Very kind and professional! My two year old is very talkative and was very interested in all they were doing and they were very kind to her!"
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Response time8 hrs
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Elite Drain Cleaning & Septic Services
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Well Pump - Repair or Service

Serving Clay, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It went great!! They responded very quickly came out the same day !! Had my tank installed the next day ! The cover up looked wonderful couldn't ask for a better Septic Company than Elite Drain and Septic!!"
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Septic Tank Project
Header line repair
Septic Tank Project
Header line repair

+24

Response time8 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Mr. Rooter Plumbing of South Birmingham
5.0(
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or ReplaceWater Treatment & Purification System - Repair or ServiceWell Pump - Repair or Service

Serving Clay, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1976

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

Welcome to Mr. Rooter Plumbing of South Birmingham\nFinding a good plumber is about more than getting a quick fix—it's about finding someone who can help keep your plumbing working for years to come. At Mr. Rooter Plumbing, our plumbers are all licensed, bonded, and insured, so homeowners can feel confident about entrusting their plumbing repairs to us. More importantly, our plumbers are as courteous as they are highly trained, making our service the most stress-free experience you'll ever have with a plumber.

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Exterior Waterproofing
4.8(
133
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Well Pump - Repair or Service

Serving Clay, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Credit card accepted

"Phillip gave me a helpful overview of all aspects related to drainage inside and outside the house.  Very professional.  Suggested specific things I could do, or they could do.  No high pressure sales.
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Water Softeners questions, answered by experts

Whether you need a license or permit for water softener installation depends on your location. Some municipalities require the installer to hold a plumbing license, while others may only require a permit and an inspection. In some cases, both a permit and a licensed installer are necessary, and some areas have no requirements at all. Often, only certified plumbers and electricians are allowed to pull the necessary permits. To find out the specific regulations in your area, you can contact your local building department. Alternatively, a local water softener installer or plumber will be familiar with the requirements and can typically pull the permits for you. Regardless of local laws, it is always recommended to hire a licensed professional to ensure the system is sized and installed correctly. You can use tools like Angi’s state licensing tool to verify an installer's license status.

You can install a water softener system by turning off the water supply, draining the water, and then connecting your device to the waterline. Next, you’ll fill your tank with the recommended amount of salt or brine (whichever your unit calls for; be sure to read the instructions). Turn the water supply on and check for leaks. You can opt to let your water run for a few minutes, then test it using strips. 

The process of inspecting your water softener system is similar.

The main difference between a water softener and a water filter is what they remove from the water. A water softener is specifically designed to remove hard minerals, while a filter removes a wider range of contaminants above a certain size, such as bacteria and other impurities. If your primary goal is to remove minerals, a softener is the best choice. If you want to remove various contaminants for safety or taste, a filter is more suitable. Filters are also typically less expensive to install. Depending on your water supply's specific issues, you may need to install both systems for comprehensive treatment.

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. 

It depends on the type of surface. For instance, if you’re trying to get rid of hard water deposits on glass, you can spray vinegar onto the surface and wipe it off with a soft cloth or non-abrasive sponge. However, if the deposits are on granite or natural stone, it’s better to use baking soda and water rather than vinegar or other acidic cleaners.

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