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Last update on February 27, 2026
Serving Encinitas, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 1977
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Extremely professional, great job and service. I highly recommend them to install water softeners."
+60
Serving Encinitas, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2023
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Element Pros did an awesome job for my whole family installing the most magnificent water purifier as well as an RO alkaline Purification system under the kitchen sink. Not only can we experience the wonderful purified water for the whole house including shower water, all the sinks, laundry all the appliances, and plumbing system being protected but I can also be assured that my whole house family drinking water is purified safe and healthy. Thank you once again element Pros you guys are great, and Lifesavers with wonderful water. I would highly recommend element Pros to my family, friends, and Neighbors. It's quality and customer service that you can trust."
+11
Serving Encinitas, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1984
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Robert expertly found the leak in the garage came from the air conditioner compressor, unit in back patio. The pipe ran all the way under the slab, I guess, through to the garage. We covered the area with a plastic tarp and stopped the water flow. What a relief!"
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Serving Encinitas, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2013
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"California Plumber is the best! The office staff was so helpful in coordinating my water softener installation. The technician was punctual and did a fantastic job. I couldn’t be happier with the service!"
+3
Serving Encinitas, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2000
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Your guys CJ & Andrew were awesome! They did such a nice clean looking job! Super professional and very informative. They walked me through setting up the app for the whole house water shut off valve they installed and now I get a reduced rate on my homeowners insurance. They also found that my water pressure reducing valve had failed and replaced that at the same time. Couldn’t be more happy with the job they did."
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Serving Encinitas, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2006
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Both the main and secondary condensate drains were clogged and the service technician cleared them. He also cleaned filters and verified proper operation of all equipment. We intend to use Carini for future annual checkups and needed service.
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+16
Serving Encinitas, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2016
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Repaired my leaking filtration system, gave it a tune-up, corrected the back-flush setting which was wasting water/money, and said I'd get another 7 years out of it. Very happy I didn't have to replace it."
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Serving Encinitas, CA and surrounding areas
Approved (Corporate)
In business since 1978
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
With more than four decades of industry experience, Anderson Plumbing, Heating & Air has become the leading choice for residential plumbing, heating, and AC services in San Diego County. Our team of San Diego plumbers and HVAC technicians is committed to your complete comfort, offering peace of mind and outstanding value with every service we provide. We are proudly woman-owned, family-operated, and a BBB A+ rated contractor.
Serving Encinitas, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2022
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Gus at Pro Bright went above and beyond on a Sunday to detect and repair our master bedroom ceiling leak. With water to the house turned off at the street we were desperate to find a contractor who could respond right away. Other contractors offered appointments Monday or Tuesday. Gus responded that he could be here in 2 hours to repair the leaking pipe, but could have Jeff, his water mitigation project manager here within 30 minutes to assess the water damage. These guys were both so professional. They shared the process, timeline and costs, and were prepared to start right away. They promptly moved my disabled husband and his adjustable bed to another room away from the work area assuring his comfort and safety. Gus repaired the overhead leak and turned the water back on. Jeff scheduled the water mitigation process to begin first thing Monday morning. We are especially grateful for the kindness these 2 professionals showed us in our time of need."
Serving Encinitas, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2007
Free estimates
Warranties offered
Built on over 86 years of electrical contracting expertise, San Diego-based Baker Home Energy has provided home energy solutions to over 30,000 customers throughout Southern California. Known for exemplary customer services and business ethics, Baker Home Energy designs, engineers, and installs solar, home battery, heating & air, roofing, and water solutions for residences in San Diego County, Western Riverside County, and Southern Orange County. Baker’s goal is to enable Southern California homeowners to generate, manage and use their power to save money, enhance their family’s lifestyle and protect the planet. Baker Home Energy is a BBB accredited business with an A+ rating and was the Pacific Southwest winner of the prestigious Better Business Bureau Torch Awards for Ethics in 2019 and 2021. And the proud winner or finalist of the BBB Torch Award in the 100-499 employee category.
The license requirements for water softener installation depend on your location. Some municipalities require that the installer hold a plumbing license, some require a permit and an inspection, but no license for the installer, and some require a permit and a license for the installer. Regardless of the local laws in your area, it’s always a good idea to hire a licensed plumber or installer. These pros will install your system properly and have the experience to size the system appropriately. Use Angi’s state licensing tool to check your installer’s license status.
Water softeners are worth the money if you live in an area with hard water. Hard water is safe to drink, but it poses serious threats to your plumbing system. The minerals in hard water will gradually build up on the inside walls of your pipes, reducing water flow to your fixtures. The minerals can also gradually corrode your plumbing system, reduce its lifespan, and increase the risk of leaks. Hard water also makes soap and detergent less effective. Water softener systems can solve all these issues, making them a great investment.
It’s possible to install a water softener yourself, but we don’t recommend it. Water softeners require working with copper pipes and electrical wiring, neither are suitable tasks for most DIYers. Plus, working with water and electricity together is dangerous and could pose a risk to your safety. Water softeners also need to be calibrated so that they don’t make your water too soft, as soft water poses just as many risks as hard water. Overall, it’s well worth hiring a local water softener installer to place your water softener system.
The cost to install a water softener system is $1,500 on average, ranging between $200 and $6,000. The labor for water softener work typically costs between $150 and $1,000, so you can add that to your equipment costs to get an accurate total. Your price will depend on many factors, including the following:
System capacity
Home size
Water hardness levels
Type of water softener
Presence of electricity in the installation area
Local permit costs
Your water softener size is based on your total household water consumption. In most cases, you can assume the average household member will use around 75 gallons per day. Multiply that by the number of people in your home, then multiply by 10 (for the typical grains per gallon). You’ll get a number in grains that should help roughly size your water softener. However, it’s best to hire a professional to install your system and use more exact numbers, like your exact average water consumption per day and starting water hardness.
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