Top-rated water softener pros.

Get matched with top water softener pros in Atherton, CA

Enter your zip and get matched with up to 5 pros

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

Select your specific project to find the pro for you.

Find Water softener pros in Atherton

Avatar for In & Out Plumbing & Construction Inc
In & Out Plumbing & Construction Inc
4.2(
78
)
Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or ReplaceWater Treatment & Purification System - Repair or Service

Serving Atherton, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had water damage to the ceiling of my garage. Vicente provided evaluation and written estimate in one visit with attention to details and my customer satisfaction. He took the time to verify my plumbing problem by video taping my water leakage of my bathtub drain pipe with his phone through the broken spaces in the ceiling. He returned the next day with Eduardo, assistant, to complete repair with pipe replacement of old bathtub drain pipes. I was impressed with Vicente's respectful, honest, confident, and professional demeanor with attention to customer satisfaction and service. Vicente exceeded my expectations with exemplary work. Bonus: I discovered afterward that Vicente had fixed my slow flowing sink faucet next to bathtub without request or charge. I would request Vicente again for all my plumbing needs in future. Thank you Vicente. You are special!"
San Francisco Sewer Line
Floor Drain
San Francisco Sewer Line
Floor Drain
San Francisco Sewer Line

+27

Response time1 day
Response rate99%
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Maverick Water Heaters & Plumbing
Maverick Water Heaters & Plumbing
5.0(
15
)
Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or Replace

Serving Atherton, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Highly recommended. Steve spent time with me on the phone educating me about the pros and cons of tankless and heat pump water heaters. He followed up quickly with a competitive estimate after visiting my home. He is knowledgeable about rebates that can save a lot of the cost. He is a bayren approved contractor which is required if you want to take advantage of their rebates. He installed one water heater this week and everything went very smoothly. Next week I am having him back to put in a heat pump water heater."
Tankless Water Heaters
Tankless Water Heaters
Tankless Water Heaters
Tankless Water Heaters
Tankless Water Heaters

+33

Response time11 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Hydro Works Well & Pump
Hydro Works Well & Pump
5.0(
7
)
Well Pump - Repair or Service

Serving Atherton, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Josh diagnosed our seized water pump on a weekend. He did and acid descaling and replaced a corroded pitless adapter. How our well is back to top performance."
Completed Pump System
Flow Test
Pressure tank & controller
Panel Mounting
Pressure system

+3

Response time8 hrs
25 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Quality Pump Service
Quality Pump Service
4.5(
50
)
Well Pump - Repair or Service

Serving Atherton, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"This business operates with integrity and honesty which is difficult to find these days. I'd highly recommend them for any commercial or residential plumbing and water-well project or issues."
Response time5 hrs
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
Avatar for Mega Power Electric, Inc
Mega Power Electric, Inc
5.0(
191
)
Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or ReplaceWater Treatment & Purification System - Repair or Service

Serving Atherton, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Founded in 2000, for over 20 years Mega Power has been one of the premier solar companies in all of California, including many cities like Los Angeles, Riverside, Santa Clara, Granite Bay, Van Nuys, San Francisco, San Jose, Pasadena, Sacramento. Complete customer satisfaction, personalized approach and attention to details are our company’s intrinsic core values. We are providing the highest quality service as we enable our customers to save money, increase their property value and help improve the environment. Our team of certified professionals takes genuine pride in giving smooth, practical, Eco-friendly and positive solutions to our residential, commercial and industrial customers’ needs. All equipment and services meet both National Electrical Code requirements and local building codes. Mega Power offers a range of options toward green and energy-efficient solutions to all electrical power needs. We have extensive experience in building a complete solar panel system of all sizes on the roof or on the ground. Mega Power installs them with interconnection to the utility provider so that you could successfully sell excess electricity.

Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+32

Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Rayne Plumbing & Sewer Svc Inc
Rayne Plumbing & Sewer Svc Inc
4.4(
108
)
Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or ReplaceWater Treatment & Purification System - Repair or ServiceWell Pump - Repair or Service

Serving Atherton, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1964

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent company excellent plumbers. Out water heater ruptured in the middle of the night and we had a plumber contacting us with next steps almost immediately at 2am. Greg, our plumber went above and beyond trying to get our hot water back as soon as possible and as cost effectively as possible and we can’t thank him enough for that. Great communication and a quick install. Can’t see us using anyone else for our plumbing needs."
Custom Bathroom Sink
Sunnyvale Plumber
Value Repipe
Woodside Shower Valve
Recommended by84%of homeowners
...
Showing 1-10 of 60
Water Softeners questions, answered by experts

The most effective way to fix hard water in your shower is by installing a whole-home water softening system. This system treats water as it enters your home, removing the minerals that cause hardness before they can reach your shower or any other fixtures. While this is the most comprehensive solution, other methods are often temporary fixes. For a more affordable and shower-specific option, you can install a water-softening showerhead or a shower filter. However, these filters are generally less effective and may not remove all the contaminants that lead to limescale and hard water stains. By implementing a water softening solution, you can expect a reduction in mineral deposits and enjoy the benefits of cleaner-feeling hair and skin.

The primary difference between a water softener and a water filter lies in what they remove from the water. A water softener is designed to remove hard minerals like calcium and magnesium. In contrast, a water filter has a broader effect, removing various contaminants above a certain size, which can include bacteria and other impurities.

To decide which you need, consider your goal. If you want to eliminate hard minerals, choose a softener. If you want to remove a wide range of contaminants, a filter is the better option. Filters are also generally less expensive to install. Depending on your water supply, you may need to install both 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. 

Installing a water softener could help reduce calcium buildup in your pool if your pool has high calcium hardness as a result of hard drinking water in your home. Pool softeners work by exchanging calcium and magnesium for sodium, so if you use softened water to top off your pool, it may help keep calcium hardness from rising over time. However, it won’t lower the calcium hardness of the water already in your pool and isn’t a practical way to control pool calcium levels. The average water softener installation cost is between $200 and $6,000.

A good hardness level for drinking water can vary based on personal preferences, but an ideal level is 3.5 to 7 GPG. This means your water isn’t soft or hard. However, some people prefer the “fresh” taste from the minerals in hard water, while others like the smoother, “slippery” texture of soft water.

The Atherton, CA homeowners’ guide to water softener services

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