Top-rated water softener pros.

Get matched with top water softener pros in Albany, CA

Enter your zip and get matched with up to 5 pros

Need a pro for your water softener service project in Albany, CA?

Select your specific project to find the pro for you.

Verified Reviews for Water Softener Service pros in Albany, CA

*The Angi rating for Water Softener Service companies in Albany, CA is a rating based on verified reviews from our community of homeowners who have used these pros to meet their Water Softener Service needs.

*The HomeAdvisor rating for Water Softener Service companies in Albany, CA is a rating based on verified reviews from our community of homeowners who have used these pros to meet their Water Softener Service needs.

Last update on January 07, 2026

Find Water softener pros in Albany

Avatar for Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories, Inc

Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories, Inc

4.85(
347
)

Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories, Inc

4.85(
347
)
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers

ETR Laboratories in an analytic laboratory with a broad range of commercial, industrial and individual clients. We provide analytic services using a wide variety of scientific methods including GC/MS, IC/MS, GIR, NMR and SEM equipment. We can do particle analysis, organic and inorganic chemical analysis and micro analysis on biological and other materials. Private water analysis is our specialty. Award winning. Additional DBA - Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories Inc, ETR Labs, ETR Laboratories.

"as advertised"

Nancy C on July 2018

ETR Laboratories in an analytic laboratory with a broad range of commercial, industrial and individual clients. We provide analytic services using a wide variety of scientific methods including GC/MS, IC/MS, GIR, NMR and SEM equipment. We can do particle analysis, organic and inorganic chemical analysis and micro analysis on biological and other materials. Private water analysis is our specialty. Award winning. Additional DBA - Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories Inc, ETR Labs, ETR Laboratories.

"as advertised"

Nancy C on July 2018

Avatar for Stanton Plumbing

Stanton Plumbing

4.94(
54
)

Stanton Plumbing

4.94(
54
)
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers

Stanton Plumbing is a licensed and insured 24 hour emergency residential and commercial plumbing company. Family owned and operated, we provide world class customer service, free estimates and inspections, upfront and competitive pricing, discounts, and a 100% satisfaction guarantee.

"Patrick showed up immediately, diagnosed the problems in a no-nonsense way, and fixed them at a price that was FAIR and, frankly, much less than our former plumber who kept coming back to "fix" the symptoms without ever addressing the cause. He is honest, responsive, fair, smart, skilled and friendly. I can't overemphasize- this is your guy!"

LISA R on February 2021

Stanton Plumbing is a licensed and insured 24 hour emergency residential and commercial plumbing company. Family owned and operated, we provide world class customer service, free estimates and inspections, upfront and competitive pricing, discounts, and a 100% satisfaction guarantee.

"Patrick showed up immediately, diagnosed the problems in a no-nonsense way, and fixed them at a price that was FAIR and, frankly, much less than our former plumber who kept coming back to "fix" the symptoms without ever addressing the cause. He is honest, responsive, fair, smart, skilled and friendly. I can't overemphasize- this is your guy!"

LISA R on February 2021

Avatar for Fast Water Heater Company

Fast Water Heater Company

4.73(
764
)

Fast Water Heater Company

4.73(
764
)
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers

We offer same day installations for gas and electric tank water heaters. We also install tankless and hybrid/heat-pump water heaters. We've been in business since 1986. Serving Western Washington including Seattle, Tacoma, Everett and Olympia areas. We are licensed, bonded and insured. A rating through BBB and awards from Puget Sound Energy for helping consumers save energy.

"From the first phone call to the final installation and closure on the hybrid water heater purchase, every step was done clearly, smoothly, and timely. From providing the top-line product and its installation at the best competitive price to the quality and completeness of the work on installation, we were impressed and pleased."

Tom H on September 2024

We offer same day installations for gas and electric tank water heaters. We also install tankless and hybrid/heat-pump water heaters. We've been in business since 1986. Serving Western Washington including Seattle, Tacoma, Everett and Olympia areas. We are licensed, bonded and insured. A rating through BBB and awards from Puget Sound Energy for helping consumers save energy.

"From the first phone call to the final installation and closure on the hybrid water heater purchase, every step was done clearly, smoothly, and timely. From providing the top-line product and its installation at the best competitive price to the quality and completeness of the work on installation, we were impressed and pleased."

Tom H on September 2024

Avatar for Fast Water Heater Company

Fast Water Heater Company

4.70(
299
)

Fast Water Heater Company

4.70(
299
)
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers

Local, trusted, and FAST! Fast Water Heater Company has been serving the local community since 1986. We repair and install all types of water heaters including standard tank water heaters, tankless water heaters, and super-energy-efficient heat pump water heaters. Call us at 800-454-8955 today!

"Service was amazing thank you earl and fast water heater my family and I appreciate it"

David M on April 2023

Local, trusted, and FAST! Fast Water Heater Company has been serving the local community since 1986. We repair and install all types of water heaters including standard tank water heaters, tankless water heaters, and super-energy-efficient heat pump water heaters. Call us at 800-454-8955 today!

"Service was amazing thank you earl and fast water heater my family and I appreciate it"

David M on April 2023

Avatar for SAVIOR PLUMBING

SAVIOR PLUMBING

4.96(
26
)

SAVIOR PLUMBING

4.96(
26
)
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

For 20 years, Savior Plumbing has been helping customers with drain cleaning, water heater installation, repairs on toilets and faucets, sewer repairs and more! We look forward to talking with you!

"Savior always does great work. They replied right away, showed up to the appointment, and were professional and COVID-safe."

Angela R on July 2020

For 20 years, Savior Plumbing has been helping customers with drain cleaning, water heater installation, repairs on toilets and faucets, sewer repairs and more! We look forward to talking with you!

"Savior always does great work. They replied right away, showed up to the appointment, and were professional and COVID-safe."

Angela R on July 2020

Avatar for LeapFrog Plumbing Inc

LeapFrog Plumbing Inc

4.72(
184
)

LeapFrog Plumbing Inc

4.72(
184
)
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers

For more than 20 years LeapFrog Plumbing has served Contra Costa and Alameda Counties. We’re a family-owned business that provides top-quality plumbing services to residential and commercial customers.

For more than 20 years LeapFrog Plumbing has served Contra Costa and Alameda Counties. We’re a family-owned business that provides top-quality plumbing services to residential and commercial customers.

Avatar for Callaway Plumbing Inc.

Callaway Plumbing Inc.

5.00(
19
)

Callaway Plumbing Inc.

5.00(
19
)
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Providing excellent service and leaving our customers problem free is our #1 priority. We achieve this goal by applying top quality plumbing with affordable pricing. There is no job too big or too small for Callaway Plumbing Inc. With our 20 years of experience, we can resolve any of your plumbing needs. Serving the whole bay area and surrounding area. We specialize in new construction, commercial, residential, remodels and service and repairs.

"Opened up exterior stucco wall, immediately found the drain leak. Matched the stucco wall perfectly, you cant even tell there was work done."

Kevin M on January 2021

Providing excellent service and leaving our customers problem free is our #1 priority. We achieve this goal by applying top quality plumbing with affordable pricing. There is no job too big or too small for Callaway Plumbing Inc. With our 20 years of experience, we can resolve any of your plumbing needs. Serving the whole bay area and surrounding area. We specialize in new construction, commercial, residential, remodels and service and repairs.

"Opened up exterior stucco wall, immediately found the drain leak. Matched the stucco wall perfectly, you cant even tell there was work done."

Kevin M on January 2021

Avatar for Cabrillo Plumbing

Cabrillo Plumbing

4.52(
195
)

Cabrillo Plumbing

4.52(
195
)
Customers say: Super punctual
65 years of experience

Serving the San Francisco Bay Area since 1961 - Toll Free (800) 908-3888.

"Erick and Javier from Cabrillo Plumbing and Heating recently completed the installation of a new heat pump to replace my 30-year-old furnace. They were able to figure out how to install all of the new wiring and tubing in my 1902 Victorian home. Only 2 small holes were required to be made in the drywall . All of the wiring and tubes were neatly tacked down. Their work was impeccable and they were so courteous, respectful and pleasant. They were always on time and they cleaned up the area where the work was so done such that it was cleaner than when they started! The heat pump is such an improvement over my gas heater and incredibly quiet. I highly recommend Cabrillo Plumbing, Heat & Air!"

Karen P on June 2025

Serving the San Francisco Bay Area since 1961 - Toll Free (800) 908-3888.

"Erick and Javier from Cabrillo Plumbing and Heating recently completed the installation of a new heat pump to replace my 30-year-old furnace. They were able to figure out how to install all of the new wiring and tubing in my 1902 Victorian home. Only 2 small holes were required to be made in the drywall . All of the wiring and tubes were neatly tacked down. Their work was impeccable and they were so courteous, respectful and pleasant. They were always on time and they cleaned up the area where the work was so done such that it was cleaner than when they started! The heat pump is such an improvement over my gas heater and incredibly quiet. I highly recommend Cabrillo Plumbing, Heat & Air!"

Karen P on June 2025

...
Showing 1-10 of 108
Water Softeners questions, answered by experts

It does cost money to have a water softener, both for installation and ongoing maintenance. Additionally, the taste of your water will be altered, especially if sodium is the ingredient you use to run the water softening system. Look up exactly what your chosen water softener will remove and what will remain because not all systems provide the same results.

It’s not a good idea to oversize your water softener. Doing so will mean the tank doesn’t get full, which can lead to channeling. This leads to a large portion of the resin beads not being utilized and the beads at the bottom of the tank being overused. Over time, this will reduce the efficiency of your system, not to mention that the upfront cost of an oversized softener is unnecessarily high. If you have a timed regeneration cycle rather than a demand-based one, you’ll also spend far more on replacing salt than you need to.

The best way to soften hard water in the shower is with a water softening system. These whole-home softeners help remove minerals from the water as it enters your home. If you’re looking for a more affordable, shower-specific solution, install a water-softening showerhead to filter water as it’s coming out. With a water softening solution in place, you may find a reduction in mineral deposits as well as cleaner-feeling hair and skin.

Replacing a water softener costs $200 to $6,000, depending on the capacity of the water softener, the type of water softener, and the amount of people living in your home. An ion exchange water softener is the most common type and costs $500 to $3,000. Water distillers, which cost $1,200 to $4,000, and dual-tank models, which cost $1,000 to $5,000, are definitely pricey, but they offer more filtration or capacity, respectively.

A lower-end water softener would cost around $900, not including installation. Each home has different requirements, water hardness, and number of inhabitants, so there’s a huge range in pricing—$600 to over $6,000. The average water softener repair bill is around $500, meaning it’s a much better option to repair any issues and only replace your softener if absolutely necessary. 

The Albany, CA homeowners’ guide to water softener services

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.

See all articles

What do you need done? We’ll find top pros.
  • 🌱 "Mow a small front yard"
  • 🛠 "Fix a leaking pipe under the sink"
  • 🏠 "Repair shingles on an asphalt roof"