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AAA Water Systems
4.8(
56
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Serving Modesto, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Damian Fernandez came out to our home for a consultation and presentation of the Kinetico water softener system. He was very thorough, patient, and friendly, and answered our very many questions with expertise and professionalism. Great customer service."
Whole Home Softener / Filter & Reverse Osmosis System
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.
Compact Kinetico Drinking Water System. NSF 58 Certified to provide high quality drinking water!

+18

Response time1 day
35 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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St. Clair Plumbing
5.0(
48
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Serving Modesto, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1995

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"Bryan is awesome! He is incredibly professional. He knows what he is doing without a shadow of a doubt! Bryan even followed up with me after the install on top of stopping by shortly after just to triple check everything. Not only this but he even went out of his way after hours to answer any of my questions over the phone. If I had to summarize this review for you, I would tell you that if you want a professional that is incredibly passionate about what he does and genuinely cares about his clientele, then you need to hire St. Clair Plumbing immediately. Thank you, Byran. I toast this glass of purified drinking water to you, good sir!"
Reverse osmosis faucet
Reverse osmosis system
Water softener with weather protection
Water softener installation
Faucet install

+25

Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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CAL Plumbing LLC
5.0(
9
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Serving Modesto, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"I really enjoyed having Cameron with CAL Plumbing take care of my new Tankless water heater install. The amount of care and precision that went into to his work was nothing short of amazing. If you or anybody you know needs work done by a True Craftsman give this company a call!"
Springwell softener
Navien Tankless
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Mainline Plumbing Inc.
4.5(
210
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Serving Modesto, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Miguel did a great job - he was experienced, knowledgeable, trouble-shooted accurately and knew what had to be done and did it. Will have them replace my water heater when that time comes. Thanks Miguel!!!"
Drain Clearing
Garbage Disposals
Plumbing Repairs
Tankless Heaters
Leak Detection

+2

Response time8 hrs
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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I.Q Plumbing & Rooter, Inc
5.0(
7
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Serving Modesto, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Isaac was very professional when we hired him to come fix some of our plumbing issues. And I will continue to hire him for any other concerns I have. He seems genuine and kept everything straight forward which I appreciated. His work was excellent."
Slab leak
Slab leak
Slab leak
Slab leak
Slab leak

+9

6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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A-1 Water Quality
4.8(
86
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Serving Modesto, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent communication when planning the job and after the install to make sure we understood how to use our new water softener system. Their team is professional and knowledgable and we would use them again for future projects."
Whole House Treatment
Purified Drinking water
Water Reclam System
Salt free system
Commercial grade unit

+24

Response time11 hrs
Response rate96%
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Mega Power Electric, Inc
5.0(
191
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Serving Modesto, 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."
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Water Softeners questions, answered by experts

Whether you need a permit or license for a water softener installation depends on your location, as requirements vary significantly. Some municipalities require the installer to hold a plumbing license, some mandate a permit and an inspection, and others require both. In some areas, no special permit or license is needed at all.

To determine the rules in your area, you can contact your local building department or consult a local water softener installer or plumber. Often, only certified professionals are authorized to pull the necessary permits, and they will typically handle the entire permitting process 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 Angi’s state licensing tool to check an installer’s license status.

The primary difference between a water softener and a water filter lies in what they remove from the water. A water softener is designed to remove hard minerals like calcium and magnesium. In contrast, a water filter has a broader effect, removing various contaminants above a certain size, which can include bacteria and other impurities.

To decide which you need, consider your goal. If you want to eliminate hard minerals, choose a softener. If you want to remove a wide range of contaminants, a filter is the better option. Filters are also generally less expensive to install. Depending on your water supply, you may need to install both for comprehensive treatment.

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

Replacing a water softener costs $200 to $6,000, depending on the capacity of the water softener, the type of water softener, and the amount of people living in your home. An ion exchange water softener is the most common type and costs $500 to $3,000. Water distillers, which cost $1,200 to $4,000, and dual-tank models, which cost $1,000 to $5,000, are definitely pricey, but they offer more filtration or capacity, respectively.

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.

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