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Advanced Water Pump Services
5.0(
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Well Pump - Repair or Service

Serving Chico, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I have hired Jesse at Advanced water pump services to help on several properties. I will use his services again and would recommend him over anyone else in this field. He is polite and knowledgeable"
Well Casing Hole Repair
Well Casing Hole Repair
Well Casing Hole Repair
Casing Weld Before
Customers Bad Plumbing Job

+9

Response time11 hrs
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Scotty's Plumbing
5.0(
20
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or ReplaceWater Treatment & Purification System - Repair or Service

Serving Chico, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Scotty provided a clear and detailed explanation of all my options, promptly restored my hot water heater to working condition, and informed me that the unit was out of warranty and may soon require a complete replacement. I found him to be highly knowledgeable, honest, and transparent throughout the process. Moving forward, he will be my primary plumber, and I will rely on him for all future plumbing projects."
vanity
Response time4 hrs
Response rate90%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Earl's Performance Plumbing
4.1(
79
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Well Pump - Repair or ServiceWater Treatment & Purification System - Install or ReplaceWater Treatment & Purification System - Repair or Service

Serving Chico, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We hired them to install piping for propane to be used as heat, cook stove and water heater. They provided the water heater, installed it. Did all the trenching for piping across driveway, under the home and to the roof for a new heating/cooling system. Ryan was informative, friendly and efficient. Work was done as outlined and completed on time. We would hire them again. Thank you, Ryan, and everyone who helped on this job."
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Whole House Carbon Filter
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Attaboy Plumbing
3.5(
26
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or ReplaceWater Treatment & Purification System - Repair or Service

Serving Chico, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Michael was great for this job, replacing our water heater. He gave me good clear estimates for time and money, showed up on time, has excellent skills (plumbing & gas) took care of disposal, and got it all buttoned up in just a few hours. Great job!"
Bathroom remodel
Kitchen remodel
Garbage disposal installation
Kitchen remodel
Home water purification system

+9

Response time5 hrs
Recommended by71%of homeowners
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Mega Power Electric, Inc
5.0(
191
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or ReplaceWater Treatment & Purification System - Repair or Service

Serving Chico, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Finally an honest Solar company!! I went through several companies trying to get quotes for one of my properties, either they were ridiculously expensive or they didn't return my calls. A friend of mine referred me to Mega Sun and I have to say I am very pleased. Within a couple days from the initial phone call I already had an estimate and once i decided to go with them the installation was completed in one week. Its been a little over a month since they completed the install and everything is working smoothly.

I was amazed at just how great the customer service was. I just want to say thank you to the whole team who helped out, I really appreciate all your hard work. Now I know you guys are the ones to call for all future jobs."
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+32

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Keller Drilling and Pump
5.0(
15
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Well Pump - Repair or Service

Serving Chico, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Adam did such a great job, I couldn't have asked for better service. He got my water running again, and then came back to install a new bladder tank, pressure switch and capacitor. He is professional, trustworthy and hardworking. Highly recommended!"
Response time6 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Pipeline Plumbing
5.0(
6
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or ReplaceWater Treatment & Purification System - Repair or Service

Serving Chico, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Dude- call this place! I have an older house and my shut-off valve for my bathroom was leaking, they came over quickly so my home didn’t flood! Then I got addicted, since then I’ve needed my toilet switched out, my kitchen was being remodeled so I needed a new plumbing, waterline to my fridge, pot-hole filler etc they did everything perfectly! Pipeline even fixed a leak at my well pump- I’m thrilled & will never call another company. My bad luck, had me find the best company in town for the solution! Five-stars for sure ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"
Response time9 hrs
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Water Softeners questions, answered by experts

While it depends on how complicated the unit and installation is, it takes two to four hours to install a water softener unit, on average. It might take longer if pipes need to be replaced. You should make sure the installation area is clear of any objects that might get in the way before you begin.

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.

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.

Whether you need a permit or license for a water softener installation depends on your location, as requirements vary significantly. Some municipalities require the installer to hold a plumbing license, some mandate a permit and an inspection, and others require both. In some areas, no special permit or license is needed at all.

To determine the rules in your area, you can contact your local building department or consult a local water softener installer or plumber. Often, only certified professionals are authorized to pull the necessary permits, and they will typically handle the entire permitting process 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 Angi’s state licensing tool to check an installer’s license status.

Most experts agree there’s not much difference health-wise between hard water versus soft water. That said, hard water is more likely to cause skin dryness and issues that go along with it, like an itchy or flaky scalp. Hard water can also decrease the life span of your household appliances and make it more difficult for soap to do its job.

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