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Advanced Water Pump Services
5.0(
28
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Well Pump - Repair or Service

Serving Durham, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent! All of a sudden I had no water. I panicked and called Advanced Water Pump to come help. It was discovered that my pump died. That day he stayed till 8pm making sure we had water that same day. And it’s been perfect ever since. Excellent service, excellent work, excellent business"
Well Casing Hole Repair
Well Casing Hole Repair
Well Casing Hole Repair
Casing Weld Before
Customers Bad Plumbing Job

+9

Response time11 hrs
14 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 Durham, 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 Durham, 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
3.6(
28
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or ReplaceWater Treatment & Purification System - Repair or Service

Serving Durham, 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 by65%of homeowners
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Keller Drilling and Pump
5.0(
15
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Well Pump - Repair or Service

Serving Durham, 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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Water Softeners questions, answered by experts

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.

The chemicals in a water softener can wear down the anode rod in the heater and shorten its life span. However, for most people, the benefits of the softener outweigh this potential drawback.

Have a plumber inspect the anode rod annually for damage, as replacing the anode rod is far less expensive than replacing the entire water heater.

A lower-end water softener would cost around $900, not including installation. Each home has different requirements, water hardness, and number of inhabitants, so there’s a huge range in pricing—$600 to over $6,000. The average water softener repair bill is around $500, meaning it’s a much better option to repair any issues and only replace your softener if absolutely necessary. 

Hard water stains can be a headache because they will reoccur as long as hard water flows through. Thankfully, hard water stains are not permanent. With the right tools and an appropriate cleaning routine, you can prevent hard water stains from ever building up. However, you might feel like you are stuck in a constant cleaning cycle. In that case, you may consider hiring a contractor to perform routine cleaning.

The average cost to install a water softener, including the system and labor, is approximately $1,500. However, the total price can range widely from $600 to $6,000. For some complete systems, the cost may be between $800 and $2,500. Labor for the installation typically costs between $150 and $1,000.

The final price is influenced by several factors, including:

  • System type, capacity, and complexity

  • Home size and household water demands

  • Water hardness levels

  • Accessibility of the installation site and the extent of plumbing work required

  • Whether new electrical work is needed

  • The professional hired and any local permit costs

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