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Nuvia Water Technologies, Inc.
4.7(
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or Replace

Serving Descanso, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I was so impressed with the professionalism, integrity and customer service from Nuvia team. The entire process from the first consultation/presentation, install and the edoc such a positive and easy experience. James did a great job replacing my existing whole house water softener system and installing a new RO system. He explained all the steps in testings our water system and said it was within standard. He displayed an excellent example as the face of the company. I appreciate the installer was on time for the install. He was fast, efficient, knowledgeable. He made sure the replacement of the unit looks nice and organized. I highly recommend Nuvia."
Nuvia Summit Alkaline
Nuvia Clarity 2100
Nuvia Clarity 2100 W/ Nuvia Alkaline
Nuvia Clarity 2100 W/ Nuvia Alkaline
Custom Chrome Nuvia Clarity Faucet

+20

Response time2 days
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Mega Power Electric, Inc
5.0(
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or ReplaceWater Treatment & Purification System - Repair or Service

Serving Descanso, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mega Power Electric is an excellent company to work with. Gary and his team are knowledgeable, honest, and will go out of their way to get the job done right. We installed panels and solar battery storage unit in our home and we're reaping the benefits of being clean and green."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Apollotek International, Inc.
4.2(
13
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or Replace

Serving Descanso, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Apollotek International is among the largest Alkaline Water Softening Purification companies in the world! We are in 60 countries, and 57 cities in the United States. Our international Headquarters is in Irvine California. WE MANUFACTURE PRODUCTS THAT ARE NOT FOUND ANYWHERE OTHER THAN WITH US! WE ARE THE ONLY COMPANY IN AMERICA WITH NATIONAL SAFETY FOUNDATION CERTIFICATION IN AMERICA FOR ALKALINE WATER!\n Apollotek is the only Alkaline Soft Water Company that will put alkaline water thruout your home from every single faucet. We are also alone in eliminating LEAD, ARSENIC, RADIOACTIVE METALS, AND MANY OTHER TOXIC METALS! NO OTHER COMPANY CAN MAKE THAT CLAIM! Many of our products carry a unique long as you live lifetime warranty!\nCALL US TOLL FREE (866-967-9993) OR DIRECT 714-458-5321

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Response time3 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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San Diego Pure Water
4.8(
18
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or Replace

Serving Descanso, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"My first contact was with Bob. He responded very quickly. Quoted me a price way lower than my current water company. Then Joe came to install. Very nice and efficient! Would definitely recommend!!!"
Undersink RO System, with leak detector
Undersink RO System, with leak detector
Undersink RO custom faucet, chrome polished
Undersink RO custom faucet, chrome polished
Undersink RO System, with leak detector

+14

Response time1 day
Response rate92%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Water Softeners questions, answered by experts

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.

Softener systems extend appliance life spans, improve skin and hair health, and reduce pipe buildup by removing minerals like calcium and magnesium.

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.

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.

If your water softener repair is fairly straightforward, like a simple filter replacement, then you can probably do it yourself with little risk. However, anything beyond a simple fix should be addressed by someone with extensive plumbing expertise to avoid costly water softener problems, like leaks. 

That said, even simple problems can be complicated to diagnose, particularly if your water softener is attached to a whole-house treatment system. So, unless you feel absolutely certain that the problem is an easy fix that you can take on yourself, it's probably best to hire a plumber to diagnose and fix the problem.

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