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Facilities Plumbing & Drain
4.8(
52
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Repair or Service

Serving Oakland, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Robert came from an Oakland job to check our sump pump which was not working. We needed a new one as water was building under our house and rains were coming. He replaced it and all the water went out. He was very professional, wore a mask. Would hire him again."
Starbucks 100-Gal Waterheater
Sediments inside supply line
3M 100,000-Gal
dual 3m filter install
3M 100,000-Gal

+44

Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
72 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Oak Plumbing Inc
4.6(
101
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or ReplaceWater Treatment & Purification System - Repair or Service

Serving Oakland, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Oak called 2nd but came next day/ UN-prepared to do either repair or water test (requested on phone) or even replace with ready new ADA toilet that the lying receptionist booker said they have “some in stock and if not he will show a catalog of choices”. Guy came punctually with Nzo tools or appliances Or knowledge of what I asked for as an “URGENT repair/replace”. See ABC review same call. Not quite as bad as them doing same since we also still have broken HVAC too, both said they would fix ( I bought gasket already, they could have put in) or replace if they brought new toilet. Problem is not in water pipes except they need testing for lead - both said they would do this too - when I asked oak re taking a sample, how long sitting in pipes? He wiped off his soda water bottle and asked “which pipes?” !!"
Response time2 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Beastbay Plumbing
4.5(
226
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or Replace

Serving Oakland, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ms.Dee is amazing and Brandon is a great plumber! They were able to take care of my leaking water heater same day! Saved my items in the garage and a headache! On a Friday!!!!! I will recommend them to everyone"
Tankless Water Heater
Tankless water heater
Tankless and Water Filtration
Noritz Tankless
tub/shower enclosure

+22

Response time6 hrs
Response rate91%
275 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Hydro Works Well & Pump
5.0(
7
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Well Pump - Repair or Service

Serving Oakland, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Josh diagnosed our seized water pump on a weekend. He did and acid descaling and replaced a corroded pitless adapter. How our well is back to top performance."
Completed Pump System
Flow Test
Pressure tank & controller
Panel Mounting
Pressure system

+3

Response time8 hrs
26 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Quality Pump Service
4.5(
50
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Well Pump - Repair or Service

Serving Oakland, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"This business operates with integrity and honesty which is difficult to find these days. I'd highly recommend them for any commercial or residential plumbing and water-well project or issues."
Response time5 hrs
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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AAA Water Systems
4.7(
57
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or ReplaceWater Treatment & Purification System - Repair or Service

Serving Oakland, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Damian F. Did a fantastic job at presenting us the benefits of living in a household with filtered water. He was very professional yet personable and explained in great detail of what Kinetico is all about. I would recommend him for every house owner interested in purchasing or even learning what water softener systems do and what they provide."
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
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Water Softeners questions, answered by experts

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.

Softened water prevents scale deposits, reducing appliance wear, leading to energy savings and longer-lasting household fixtures.

Generally, it is safe to bathe in yellow water, as the color is often caused by iron, tannins, or rust, which won't harm your skin. Soap will still clean you effectively, though the water might leave stains. However, if the water has an unusual smell or you suspect contamination, avoid bathing and contact a plumber for an inspection. A professional can also help if you find bathing in yellow water problematic and want to determine how to get your water clear again.

While it depends on how complicated the unit and installation is, it takes two to four hours to install a water softener unit, on average. It might take longer if pipes need to be replaced. You should make sure the installation area is clear of any objects that might get in the way before you begin.

It’s not a good idea to oversize your water softener. Doing so will mean the tank doesn’t get full, which can lead to channeling. This leads to a large portion of the resin beads not being utilized and the beads at the bottom of the tank being overused. Over time, this will reduce the efficiency of your system, not to mention that the upfront cost of an oversized softener is unnecessarily high. If you have a timed regeneration cycle rather than a demand-based one, you’ll also spend far more on replacing salt than you need to.

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