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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: Is hard water bad for you?

• <div><p>Hard water isn&rsquo;t necessarily bad for you. In some ways, it&rsquo;s good for you. If you&rsquo;re deficient in magnesium or calcium, hard water can give you a mineral boost that you wouldn&rsquo;t get with soft water. However, this is where the benefits of hard water pretty much stop. Hard water can cause many minor inconveniences and lead to costly, premature replacements of your water-using appliances.</p></div>

Q: What maintenance is required after installing a water softener?

• <div><p>Routine maintenance involves recharging the resin bed with salt or potassium, cleaning components, and periodic inspection.</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: How far away does a tankless water heater need to be from a softener?

• <div><p>A tankless water heater should be at least 10 feet away from a water softener, although the pros you hire for water softener installation can help you determine the correct distance. These two units need to have some distance between them to prevent hot water from the tankless water heater from flowing backward into the water softener when it runs a regeneration cycle.</p></div>

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Last update on May 01, 2026

Reviewed in May 2026
JR was able to clear our shower tub effectively. He also gave me advise on what would help to avoid future blockages.
Stedman's Plumbing LLC
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Reviewed in July 2025
Jessica and Mark are my go-to plumbing service no matter the scale of my project. I hired them to replace my water heater and install a new one as well as unclog a drain. In both jobs, they were professional, communicative, punctual, and so easy to work with. I appreciate how they were able to...
Sierra Line Plumbing
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Reviewed in May 2023
I had this company do my bathroom and kitchen. The owner has a keen eye for style and is knowledgeable about products and services which helped me so much, and I couldnâ t have asked for better results. She listened to me to understand what I wanted to ensure my dreams came true for my...
1720 Design Studio, Inc.
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Reviewed in November 2022
Jim and Mike are awesome. They have helped me sooo much with my "new" old house. Highly recommended!!!
Jim Allen Plumbing
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Reviewed in August 2022
Newest Highest Lowest ThatGuy Local Guide·28 reviews·4 photos 23 minutes ago NEW Horrible experience. Was visited by a gentleman named Jim Bell. Very odd individual who had what appeared to be a new trainee with him. They didn't seem to really understand what was going on they just came in and...
Culligan Water Conditioning of Fresno CA
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Reviewed in June 2019
Found out late at night we ran out of water in our water tank and saw the water pump was not working. So the next morning I was not sure who to call so I went onto home advisor and saw all the high ratings for Sierra Nevada Drilling and requested a quote. They contacted me within two minutes and...
Sierra Nevada Drilling, Inc.
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Reviewed in July 2015
H & B made time for us even though he was very busy. Many people in the area are having well/water problems.
Huggins Pump, Inc.
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Reviewed in March 2013
By far this was the best carpet cleaning service I have used. Prompt, thorough, polite, helpful, the list goes on and on. I consider myself a picky person when it comes to cleaning and I must say I was VERY pleasantly surprised by this company. The technician was on time and very professional....
Aaron's Quality Cleaners
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AAA Water Systems

4.7(

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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or ReplaceWater Treatment & Purification System - Repair or Service

Serving Coarsegold, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Damian F. Did a fantastic job at presenting us the benefits of living in a household with filtered water. He was very professional yet personable and explained in great detail of what Kinetico is all about. I would recommend him for every house owner interested in purchasing or even learning what water softener systems do and what they provide."

Whole Home Softener / Filter & Reverse Osmosis System

Compact Kinetico Drinking Water System. NSF 58 Certified to provide high quality drinking water!

Desktop style Kinetico Drinking Water System providing high quality water with NSF 58 certification.

+18

Response time1 day

26 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by95%of homeowners

Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or ReplaceWater Treatment & Purification System - Repair or Service

Serving Coarsegold, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Very easy to work with and did a very professional job. My wife and I are very happy with the new Water Softener."

Response time2 hrs

Response rate96%

19 neighbors recently requested a quote

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Lee's Air, Plumbing & Heating

4.5(

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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or ReplaceWater Treatment & Purification System - Repair or Service

Serving Coarsegold, CA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1981

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"They did a great job replacing my water heater."

Our HVAC pro performing an ac and heating repair

+36

Response time40 mins

Response rate100%

11 neighbors recently requested a quote

Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or ReplaceWater Treatment & Purification System - Repair or Service

Serving Coarsegold, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Offers commercial services

Here at United Water, we have 35+ years of experience on our staff. We pride ourselves on our diligence and our attention to detail. There is no job too big or too small we can't handle in a timely manner. Please don't hesitate to call today, we look forward to earning your business.

3 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by83%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 Coarsegold, 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

Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or Replace

Serving Coarsegold, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Fixed my water heater same day. Still have to wait and see if it sticks, but Gabriel was polite, patient, and informative. Didn’t try to rip me off. Would recommend."

+44

Response time3 hrs

Response rate99%

1 neighbors recently requested a quote

Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or Replace

Serving Coarsegold, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Completed a repipe on hot and cold water supply and installed new water heater. Good communication, scheduled quickly, thorough work, thorough cleanup."

+121

Response time1 day

Response rate85%

Recommended by97%of homeowners

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Vortex Filtration Inc

5.0(

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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or ReplaceWater Treatment & Purification System - Repair or ServiceWell Pump - Repair or Service

Serving Coarsegold, 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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Sierra Nevada Drilling, Inc.

4.6(

)

Well Pump - Repair or Service

Serving Coarsegold, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

"The person that arrived was very pleasant and what issues we had with our water. he repaired our main problem of water to our home and did a checkup on the system and found that our filter was very dirty even though pressure was correct water wasn't reaching our house. Replaced our filter and the pressure and water at house was flowing again."

+11

Response time8 hrs

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Hague Quality Water Central California, Inc.

4.5(

)

Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or ReplaceWater Treatment & Purification System - Repair or Service

Serving Coarsegold, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Mark called within one hour of my contacting you on a Saturday afternoon. He set up an appointment for Monday morning between 9 and 9:30 and arrived just after nine. Very nice man. Got the job done quickly without any mess and was on his way. I will most definitely be contacting his again for my water softener needs. Thank you for referring me to such a great guy!"

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Water Softeners questions, answered by experts

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

Hard water isn’t necessarily bad for you. In some ways, it’s good for you. If you’re deficient in magnesium or calcium, hard water can give you a mineral boost that you wouldn’t get with soft water. However, this is where the benefits of hard water pretty much stop. Hard water can cause many minor inconveniences and lead to costly, premature replacements of your water-using appliances.

Routine maintenance involves recharging the resin bed with salt or potassium, cleaning components, and periodic inspection.

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.

A tankless water heater should be at least 10 feet away from a water softener, although the pros you hire for water softener installation can help you determine the correct distance. These two units need to have some distance between them to prevent hot water from the tankless water heater from flowing backward into the water softener when it runs a regeneration cycle.

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