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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 Richmond, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They responded very quickly to our request for service, arrived on time and did a great job of taking care of the water continuing to run in all 3 toilets in our bathrooms. The tech was very knowledgeable about what was wrong, explained it thoroughly before starting the repair, he was finished in about an hour and now no more leaking water. I would hire them back for any future plumbing issues we may have."
Response time2 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Americana Plumbing Solutions, Inc.
5.0(
24
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or ReplaceWater Treatment & Purification System - Repair or Service

Serving Richmond, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Eduardo responded to my inquiry promptly through the Home Advisor platform and within 30 minutes of us talking he was onsite. Eduardo was not only professional he was also personable. He quoted a reasonable price (much lower than I expected) and finished the work in less than an hour. I would 100% recommend using Eduardo for your plumbing needs!"
Response time3 hrs
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Hydro Works Well & Pump
5.0(
7
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Well Pump - Repair or Service

Serving Richmond, 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
22 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Quality Pump Service
Quality Pump Service
4.5(
50
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Well Pump - Repair or Service

Serving Richmond, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Wow! After a few "no-show" plumbers, I found a gem amidst the storm - literally! My sewer ejection pump stopped working and Ramiro was my hero! We were able to coordinate over the phone with me describing my situation and sending a few pictures. Ruben showed up this morning and was probably one of the nicest, kindest, more competent people I have had work on my house ever. He was able to restore my pump to working order and replace the parts needed. Ruben was very communicative and precise in his diagnosis and repair. He left after a few hours with my pump back up and running - the pump was cleaned out and the alarm float replaced. I am so relieved and more importantly, happy to know whom to call if one of my 4 pumps is in need of some TLC at any time. You would be lucky if you needed help with your pumps to have Quality Pump Service be able to help you!"
Response time5 hrs
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
Avatar for AAA Water Systems
AAA Water Systems
4.7(
57
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or ReplaceWater Treatment & Purification System - Repair or Service

Serving Richmond, CA and surrounding areas

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
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Avatar for Clearwater Plumbing
Clearwater Plumbing
4.9(
225
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or ReplaceWater Treatment & Purification System - Repair or ServiceWell Pump - Repair or Service

Serving Richmond, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Tyler was awesome and originally we thought we'd just need a faucet water hose to be looked at, but he discovered the real source of the issue and was able to fix that. He then discovered a few other things that had been/were leaking and took care of all of that in the time he was at the house. A very honest person, had high integrity, was polite and very professional. He was able to answer a lot of questions we had and made us feel confident in his abilities to get he job done right. I'd definitely hire again for any plumbing needs."
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+18

Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Water Softeners FAQs, answered by experts

No. You should never directly drain a water softener into a sewer cleanout. This practice is illegal in many areas because it could allow raw sewage to get into your drinking water and make you seriously ill. Many places have codes requiring a specific seal, pipe, and a large air gap between a water softener and a sewage cleanout. Check out Florida's Plumbing Building Code as an example of what these restrictions might look like.

You can decide whether you need a water softener or water filter based on how your bathing or laundry experience is. If you notice issues like limescale buildup, dry skin, or stains on dishes—all telltale signs of hard water—you'd likely benefit from a water softener. However, if your main concern is over chemicals or bacteria in your tap water filter, and not just comfort, a filter is a better option.

If your water softener repair is fairly straightforward, like a simple filter replacement, then you can probably do it yourself with little risk. However, anything beyond a simple fix should be addressed by someone with extensive plumbing expertise to avoid costly water softener problems, like leaks. 

That said, even simple problems can be complicated to diagnose, particularly if your water softener is attached to a whole-house treatment system. So, unless you feel absolutely certain that the problem is an easy fix that you can take on yourself, it's probably best to hire a plumber to diagnose and fix the problem.

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. 

The main difference between a water softener and a water filter is what they remove from the water. A water softener is specifically designed to remove hard minerals, while a filter removes a wider range of contaminants above a certain size, such as bacteria and other impurities. If your primary goal is to remove minerals, a softener is the best choice. If you want to remove various contaminants for safety or taste, a filter is more suitable. Filters are also typically less expensive to install. Depending on your water supply's specific issues, you may need to install both systems for comprehensive treatment.

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