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Q: Is soft water better for your hair?

• <div><p>Soft water is better for your hair. The minerals in hard water can dry out hair, make it brittle, and leave a film on the hair and scalp that may cause irritation. Hard water also doesn't rinse out shampoo and conditioner effectively, which can lead to product buildup that makes hair look dull and limp. You may also find you need to use more shampoo to get a good lather in hard water.</p></div>

Q: Do you need a license or permit to install a water softener?

• <div><p>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&rsquo;s state licensing tool to verify an installer's license status.</p></div>

Q: Will a water descaler descale pipes?

• <div><p>No, a water descaler won't descale pipes. The charged water running through the pipes may very slowly dissolve mineral deposits and hold them inside the water, but it's a very gradual process. If your pipes do need descaling, it's much better to get a local plumber to descale your pipes. </p></div>

Q: Is it okay to bathe in yellow water?

• <div><p>Generally, it is safe to bathe in yellow water, as the color is often caused by iron, tannins, or rust, which won't harm your skin. Soap will still clean you effectively, though the water might leave stains. However, if the water has an unusual smell or you suspect contamination, avoid bathing and contact a plumber for an inspection. A professional can also help if you find bathing in yellow water problematic and want to determine how to get your water clear again.</p></div>

Q: What are some benefits of a water softener?

• <div><p><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/water-softener-benefits.htm">Water softeners have many benefits</a>. The most important one is converting previously hard water&mdash;water with too many minerals&mdash;to more usable, easier water. When we say easier water, we mean water that&rsquo;s easier to digest, less harsh on skin and clothes, and builds up less in the water system. Softer water may lead to lower energy costs and will extend the lifespan of all appliances that use water. </p></div>

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Completed painting project faster than expected and was very thorough. Will recommend and refer to friends and family
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Zuck and his team were wonderful to work with for my roof replacement. He was very helpful throughout all steps of the process, with good and thorough communication.
Anytime Roofing, Inc.
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We have owed a cottage in Avalon, Santa Catalina Island for many years. We were in the process of replacing the awnings on the cottage and sought a referral from you. You gave us several from which we selected Mauro Quintero to provide and install new awnings. The awnings are now installed and...
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Great work. Professional people. Very happy with heir work.
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Very courteous and provided some great advice on what had to be done. Will be using them again and again when the time comes.
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He is a licensed contractor and does a really good job. There is lot of experience behind him. He has rebuilt our steps in our rental here. I know that he has rebuilt a really lovely house for parents of a friend of mine. He is very professional. He did a good job. He came and did the job...
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One Water Systems

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Serving Avalon, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

""One Water" employees are professional and courteous. System was installed in a few hours. It's been 2 weeks since we got the unit installed and we are happy with the quality of water that we are now able to get from every faucet in the house."

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Recommended by89%of homeowners

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Serving Avalon, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Emergency services offered

"The job was done very well and quickly. Cleaned my sink from yesrs of hard water buildup. Left the place clean. They were quick and did a great job. Would definitely hire them again."

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California Sewer & Rooter

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Serving Avalon, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

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It went well The man gave us a cd explaining how our plumbing works and if there was any work that will need to be completed in the future.

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Bob & Marc Plumbing Heating & Air

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Serving Avalon, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1989

"I called and setup an appointment for the afternoon. The dispatcher called back in an hour saying the plumber was free earlier and came immediately. He was there within an hour and gave me an estimate for the replacement and upgrade that I wanted. I agreed to the price and within 3 hours I had a new water heater. I can?t imagine where they could have done any better.
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Serving Avalon, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1994

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"arrived on time. drained the water heater. while water heater was draining, cleaned out bathroom drain. pointed out potential problems that may need to be addressed.
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Vortex Filtration Inc

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Serving Avalon, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent!! Best water filtration system available!!"

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Edrooter Sewer & Drain

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Serving Avalon, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

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"It was very good. I was very happy that he came out the same day the hot water went out."

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Recommended by64%of homeowners

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Serving Avalon, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

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"Mike R. did an excellent job at clearing our shower drain! Did so in a timely manner. Highly recommend you ask for mike when you go!"

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Response time6 hrs

Recommended by85%of homeowners

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Maria Elena Precopio precopio

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Serving Avalon, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"OUR EXPERIENCE WITH AQUA SOLUTIONS WITH SOMEWHAT PLEASANT. THE COMPANY EXPLAINED VERY WELL ALL PRODUCTS, CARE AND USAGE OF WATER SOFTENER. WE WERE VERY CONTENT WITH SERVICE AND HIGHLY RECOMMEND."

Recommended by80%of homeowners

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Monkey Wrench Plumbing

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Serving Avalon, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Our 4 year old tankless water heater began acting up. The water in the
shower would go stone cold with increasing regularity. Not a pleasant experience with a headful of sudsy shampoo! My old plumber
tried to fix it twice but nothing worked. We checked out the water heater
manufacturer's site out of desperation and found Monkey Wrench Plumbing
listed there. They came out quickly, were on time and fixed the
problem by changing the filter and performing routine maintenance. They
were professional and courteous and got the job done. We will be using
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Water Softeners questions, answered by experts

Soft water is better for your hair. The minerals in hard water can dry out hair, make it brittle, and leave a film on the hair and scalp that may cause irritation. Hard water also doesn't rinse out shampoo and conditioner effectively, which can lead to product buildup that makes hair look dull and limp. You may also find you need to use more shampoo to get a good lather in hard water.

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.

No, a water descaler won't descale pipes. The charged water running through the pipes may very slowly dissolve mineral deposits and hold them inside the water, but it's a very gradual process. If your pipes do need descaling, it's much better to get a local plumber to descale your pipes.

Generally, it is safe to bathe in yellow water, as the color is often caused by iron, tannins, or rust, which won't harm your skin. Soap will still clean you effectively, though the water might leave stains. However, if the water has an unusual smell or you suspect contamination, avoid bathing and contact a plumber for an inspection. A professional can also help if you find bathing in yellow water problematic and want to determine how to get your water clear again.

Water softeners have many benefits. The most important one is converting previously hard water—water with too many minerals—to more usable, easier water. When we say easier water, we mean water that’s easier to digest, less harsh on skin and clothes, and builds up less in the water system. Softer water may lead to lower energy costs and will extend the lifespan of all appliances that use water.

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