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4.5(
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Well Pump - Repair or Service

Serving Niantic, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"Todd surprised me when he knew who initially installed our water softener. He did his apprentice ship under him. He explained and showed me the problem and what it would take to solve it. I told him to go ahead and do the fix. He had it all completed within 2.5 hours. Job well Done. We will be using him as our plumber from now on."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Diamond Plumbing & Heating, LLC
3.7(
86
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Well Pump - Repair or Service

Serving Niantic, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2003

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Prompt, friendly and efficient service (on a Saturday morning no less) when my water heater failed. I would definitely call Diamond Plumbing and Heating in the future should I need plumbing service!"
4 High Efficiency Combi Install
Sewer main replacement
Surrey Ln
Clay sewer main replacement
Clay sewer main replacement

+13

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Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Aerus Electrolux
4.0(
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or Replace

Serving Niantic, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They were very responsive and flexible when I needed a new central vac system. Stephen worked around my availability when doing the install. Was extremely knowledgable of the system and products. Stephen was also very repectful and clean with the install."
Response time1 day
Response rate92%
54 neighbors recently requested a quote
Befitting Plumbing & Heating LLC
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or ReplaceWell Pump - Repair or Service

Serving Niantic, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Matthew was very quick to get back to me and get the job done right. I had a leaking toilet that was not seated correctly so it ruined the floor beneath. I had this issue fixed 3 times before. Matthew came out and replaced the flooring underneath it and now it sits correctly on the floor and no longer leaks. I would definitely have them come back if I had any other plumbing problems"
Response time2 days
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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M&M Plumbing
5.0(
2
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Well Pump - Repair or Service

Serving Niantic, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My boiler stop working come to find out it was the gas valve and it need to be clean out. I love the experience I had with the company that was very transparent and open with the task step by step"
Kitchen faucet
Kitchen faucet
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Water Softeners FAQs, answered by experts

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.

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.

Yes. To get soft water, you can install a water softening system, which will replace the calcium and magnesium ions in the water with sodium or potassium ions. Water softeners cost anywhere from $200 to $6,000, depending on the size and complexity of the system. You can either install a water softener for the whole house or just at your shower heads. If you’re sensitive to sodium or potassium, you can install a salt-free water conditioner.

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.

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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