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Q: What are the side effects of drinking hard water?

• <div><p>Drinking hard water is not known to have any negative health impacts. Using hard water can lead to dry skin and hair, and the minerals in hard water can build up in pipes, faucets, and appliances. Hard water is more of a threat to your plumbing than it is to your health.</p></div>

Q: What is the difference between a water softener and a water filter, and which one should I get?

• <div><p>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.</p></div>

Q: How do I choose the right water softener for my home?

• <div><p>Choosing involves understanding water hardness levels, household size, desired features, and consulting professionals experienced in suitable system types.</p></div>

Q: How can I cut down my water bill?

• <div><p>A single shower consumes an average of over 17 gallons, while brushing your teeth with the water running uses up to four unnecessary gallons. Watering the lawn spreads hundreds of gallons of water across the yard each time. Limiting water usage in these areas can significantly cut down your water bill. </p></div>

Q: What shortens the life of a water softener?

• <div><p>There are several things that can shorten the life of a water softener. Homes with very hard water may have to replace the unit sooner because the water softener works harder to filter out the hard minerals. High water usage and infrequent maintenance can also put more strain on a water softener.</p></div>

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Last update on July 29, 2025

Reviewed in July 2025
Gilbert was easy to deal with, drove some distance to help me THE SAME AFTERNOON, replacied a messy 20 year old water heater and greatly upgraded my hot water system. He did everything to make it codeworthy, came in to deal with the vent in my attic. All this at a lower price than a number of...
ER PLUMBING & ROOTER SOLUTIONS
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Reviewed in July 2025
Prompt service and great work. I had water getting into my house coming down the wall through my back door and they came out accessed the situation and we decided to add a gutter. Haven’t had any water get in since. Would recommend to anyone!
Humphrey's Rain Gutters
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Reviewed in April 2025
Lopez Plumbing did a great job installing my tankless water heater. They were professional, efficient, and explained everything clearly. I?m really happy with their service and would definitely recommend them.
Lopez Plumbing Systems, Inc.
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Reviewed in April 2025
Ace Plumbing “Ben” did an excellent job of replacing my under the house hot water heater. It was a challenging job but Ben worked through all the obstacles and got the job done in a professional and expeditious manner. I would highly recommend Ben for any hot water installation.
Ace Plumbing
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Reviewed in March 2024
The service was terrific. Mitchell came on Sunday to replace my water heater and then came back the next day, his day off, to install a new water treatment system. He did a great job and left everything clean and neat.
THE Water Heater Company
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Reviewed in June 2023
Jose was awesome!!! He did a thorough review of my current setup. He gave great suggestions on how to keep my plants happy without wasting any water. He got so much done in a super short time. Would highly recommend and will definitely be calling him for all future lawn irrigation needs.
Lopez Landscaping
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Reviewed in December 2022
The installer manage to blow out the waterheater pilot. Did not notice and leaf my elderly tenants with cold water. My tenant hired a handy man to relight it. Otherwise the installation was good. Price excellent.
SoCal Climate Control - LA
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Reviewed in June 2021
They replaced a water heater and provided great service , and were priced fair to retain a happy customer versus just collecting money!
Drain Right Services, Inc.
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Reviewed in April 2021
Holly and her technician Kyle were an absolute joy. He came out at 8pm and stayed until 1 am helping clean up the water from an overflowing toilet accident. Super communicators and just lovely. Will certainly recommend them but sure hope we don’t have to use them again!
Ventura Water Damage
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Reviewed in November 2020
Excellent. Best service in a long time. He came over our house when he said he'd be there. He was very pleasant to talk to. His knowledge of water softener and installation were impressive. His work was beautifully done. Work was done in a very timely mater. Priced competitively. Overall a great...
Fluid Mechanics
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Advanced Water Solutions, Inc.

4.8(

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Serving Carpinteria, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"AWS was amazing! From the start, the initial consultation was prompt and informative and well detailed. To scheduling our service earlier than expected, they truly work with our urgency for the installation. Our service man Tim was on time and explained the work he was going to complete. Although there were a few hiccups along the way, he made it all work. We are completely excited for our new water softener, reverse osmosis system, and faucet they installed in our brand new home."

+30

Response time1 day

Response rate86%

28 neighbors recently requested a quote

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The Water Heater Wizard LLC

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Serving Carpinteria, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Great job with water heater install everything up to code."

4 neighbors recently requested a quote

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Coast Plumbing Solutions, Inc.

4.8(

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Serving Carpinteria, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Same day replacement of my failed water heater with quality product. Experienced, competent service technician arrived when scheduled. Job done right the first time! Definitely recommend this firm to others Bob M. Santa Barbara"

Response time12 hrs

2 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by100%of homeowners

Serving Carpinteria, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"These guys are very knowledgeable and work as a team. I highly recommend them to anyone that has a plumbing issue."

+10

Response time5 hrs

Response rate96%

135 neighbors recently requested a quote

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Pure Water Filtration

New to Angi

Serving Carpinteria, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

With 50 years of combined experience, we at Pure Water Filtration pride ourselves on being the best in the industry. Our ability to design and install complex projects separates us from our competitors. We do everything from simple installs such as residential reverse osmosis to more complex commercial multi-unit apartment buildings or well water treatment. For pure, healthy water, we have a solution for any budget. We use American-made products, allowing us to offer the best warranties in the industry. All of our products meet NSF and ANSI standards. Pure Water Filtration has a close relationship with the California State Drinking Water Program and local testing laboratories. We guarantee you will be satisfied when choosing Pure Water Filtration as your go-to water treatment specialist.

Commercial Water Softener and Carbon system

Unidyne Water Softener and Carbon Combo system

Water Softener and Backwashing Carbon system

50 neighbors recently requested a quote

Serving Carpinteria, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Installation went smoothly. I've had the system for about 5 years and I recommend it highly. The water tastes great. We don't buy water anymore. Our pipes are protected from mineral buildup. Very pleased with our purchase."

+11

Recommended by89%of homeowners

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Mega Power Electric, Inc

5.0(

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Serving Carpinteria, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent Service from planning through Execution and installation to final fine tuning. The folks communicated well and explained every detail of the step. Got permit and inspection done. It was seamless. Thanks. R."

+32

Recommended by100%of homeowners

Serving Carpinteria, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1988

"Fluid Mechanics arrived at my home shortly after we spoke ( I had a failure in my water softener system) . I appreciate that he was able to come out quite quickly to take a look at my system. He ended up recommending a far superior system at a reasonable price, and installed it promptly. Very knowledgeable, super nice guy and I can heartily recommend for any plumbing needs."

Recommended by100%of homeowners

Serving Carpinteria, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"On July 19, 2019 Richco repaired a corroded water inlet pipe where it enters through a stucco wall. This included replacing pipe in the wall and shut-off valves for a nearby sink. New supply hoses were included. The technician, Fernando, produced excellent results to my complete satisfaction."

Recommended by88%of homeowners

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Vortex Filtration Inc

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Serving Carpinteria, 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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Water Softeners questions, answered by experts

Drinking hard water is not known to have any negative health impacts. Using hard water can lead to dry skin and hair, and the minerals in hard water can build up in pipes, faucets, and appliances. Hard water is more of a threat to your plumbing than it is to your health.

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.

Choosing involves understanding water hardness levels, household size, desired features, and consulting professionals experienced in suitable system types.

A single shower consumes an average of over 17 gallons, while brushing your teeth with the water running uses up to four unnecessary gallons. Watering the lawn spreads hundreds of gallons of water across the yard each time. Limiting water usage in these areas can significantly cut down your water bill.

There are several things that can shorten the life of a water softener. Homes with very hard water may have to replace the unit sooner because the water softener works harder to filter out the hard minerals. High water usage and infrequent maintenance can also put more strain on a water softener.

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