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Avatar for Carini Home Services
Carini Home Services
4.7(
381
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or ReplaceWater Treatment & Purification System - Repair or Service

Serving Lakeside, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The tech was professional and arrived on time.  The general routine cleaning went fine.  However, the troubleshooting did not resolve the issue. He did notice the unit leaning a bit and straightened it out, but a couple of months later during another hot spell the unit was leaking again.  I called them and they sent the field manager who cut and replaced a very crooked condensate line and it appeared all was resolved.  Fast forward 10 months of rare usage: after 3 days in a hot spell - the leak reappeared.  I shut off the a/c and waited for a good 5 months before calling a different plumber who blasted out the main condensate and the secondary line, and tested it by running a gallon of water through the line.  I don't believe the line was sufficiently cleared if at all, the first two visits with Carini. This seems like a pretty routine issue with condensate lines so I'm disappointed that it would have been either overlooked or insufficiently cleared out.
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Using the sewer camera to inspect the inside of a customer's drains
Camera inspection through a sewer vent on a customer's roof
Hydro jet uses water at 4,000psi to clean the inside of the mainline drain which connects all the home's drains to the city's sewer system.
Using a snake we can go through the cleanouts on the side of the house.
With the cleanouts snaked, and the blockage located, we can send the hydro jet through the sewer vent and flush out the blocked drain.

+16

Response time2 hrs
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Pro Bright Construction Inc
4.8(
21
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or ReplaceWater Treatment & Purification System - Repair or Service

Serving Lakeside, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Pro Bright Construction is the best and I would highly recommend them to any one. I.was satisfied with all the work done and Gus explained everything to me step by step. That was not an easy task btw. I felt like I was treated like family and that I made some new friends ."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate85%
70 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Gorilla Plumbing
Gorilla Plumbing
5.0(
13
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or ReplaceWater Treatment & Purification System - Repair or Service

Serving Lakeside, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Best experience replacing a water heater! Mickey was very professional and worked efficiently to replace our old water heater. He took the time to go over the estimate (priced fairly and competitively) and made sure that we had the equipment we needs for our household needs. He made sure that we also were brought up to code since our set up was fairly old. The experience was smooth and stress-free from start to finish. I would highly recommend Mickey and Gorilla Plumbing for future plumbing projects!"
Traditional Water Heater
Traditional Water Heater
Traditional Water Heater
Water Supply
New System

+12

Response time8 hrs
Response rate86%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Aztec H2O Services
5.0(
10
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or ReplaceWater Treatment & Purification System - Repair or Service

Serving Lakeside, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Aztec H2O provided a high quality water softener and the install was impressive. Stephen, the owner was very meticulous and took his time to explain the function of the Pentair unit. Best of all, he was a fraction of the cost of other water systems like EcoWater, Culligan, and Life Source! Please call Stephen first!"
Residential Installation
Reverse Osmosis System
Water Softener + Carbon Filter Combo
Hydra-Shield Water System
Company Service Truck

+1

Response time12 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Anderson Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning
Anderson Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning
4.4(
1,028
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or ReplaceWater Treatment & Purification System - Repair or Service

Serving Lakeside, 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.

219 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
Avatar for Point Loma Electric Plumbing Heating & Air
Point Loma Electric Plumbing Heating & Air
4.1(
154
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or ReplaceWater Treatment & Purification System - Repair or Service

Serving Lakeside, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The technician came out to give free estimate and was on time but after a fairly brief examination of the leaking faucet gave us an estimate of $600 to repair the leak. Since this was quite a bit above our budget I decided to pull the cartridge out myself and look for a replacement. The tech was kind enough to point out where the shutoff for the water was located so that I could safely do this . When I opened the faucet up and removed the cartridge I took it down to Home Depot which has a nice selection of these items. Unfortunately they didn't have one like mine but when I looked at it more closely I could see that it was really only the rubber seal at one end that had been worn down. This was the source of the leak. I found a little package of these rings that fit my cartridge and this cost me a little less than $4. I installed a new one and put everything back together. It has worked just fine wiith no dripping for about 10 days now. I doubt if I could have done this all myself so I have to give credit where it is due to both the tech from Point Loma Electric and the person at Home Depot who also gave me some advice."
Pipe Install
Pipe Install
Dual Sweep Cleanout
Pipe Install
Pipe Install

+25

Response time10 hrs
304 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Same Day Heating, Cooling, Plumbing
4.4(
31
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or ReplaceWater Treatment & Purification System - Repair or Service

Serving Lakeside, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The service was through, friendly, and professional. We just bought the house and the equipment hadn't been serviced in a long time. Mold was removed and a U/V light installed, in addition to the standard service. Everything seems clean and the air smells fresh again. Extra filters were provided for us to use before the next 6-month scheduled service."
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+7

Response time1 day
45 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Water Softeners questions, answered by experts

Installing a water softener could help reduce calcium buildup in your pool if your pool has high calcium hardness as a result of hard drinking water in your home. Pool softeners work by exchanging calcium and magnesium for sodium, so if you use softened water to top off your pool, it may help keep calcium hardness from rising over time. However, it won’t lower the calcium hardness of the water already in your pool and isn’t a practical way to control pool calcium levels. The average water softener installation cost is between $200 and $6,000.

The most accurate way to determine whether you have hard water is to purchase a water test kit from a hardware store or send a tap water sample to a lab. But there are some signs you can look out for without professional testing. For instance, if you're consistently dealing with mineral stains on your glassware, windows, and shower doors, you're likely to have hard water. Hard water can also make it harder to lather and rinse soap, so if you're struggling to work up a good lather in the shower, hard water might be the culprit.

Drinking hard water is not known to have any negative health impacts. Using hard water can lead to dry skin and hair, and the minerals in hard water can build up in pipes, faucets, and appliances. Hard water is more of a threat to your plumbing than it is to your health.

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. 

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.

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