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Q: Do you need a conditioner with a water softener?

• <div><p>You should not use a water conditioner with a water softener because a water conditioner changes the chemistry of the water and causes the ion exchange in a softener to be ineffective. Choose a water softener if you have hard water or well water, and use a water conditioner if you need to remove certain contaminants.</p></div>

Q: How far away does a tankless water heater need to be from a softener?

• <div><p>A tankless water heater should be at least 10 feet away from a water softener, although the pros you hire for water softener installation can help you determine the correct distance. These two units need to have some distance between them to prevent hot water from the tankless water heater from flowing backward into the water softener when it runs a regeneration cycle.</p></div>

Q: How do you get rid of heavy hard water deposits?

• <div><p>It depends on the type of surface. For instance, if you&rsquo;re trying to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-remove-hard-water-stains.htm">get rid of hard water deposits</a> on glass, you can spray vinegar onto the surface and wipe it off with a soft cloth or non-abrasive sponge. However, if the deposits are on granite or natural stone, it&rsquo;s better to use baking soda and water rather than vinegar or other acidic cleaners.</p></div>

Q: How much does it cost to install a water softener?

• <div><p>The average cost to install a water softener, including the system and labor, is approximately $1,500. However, the total price can range widely from $600 to $6,000. For some complete systems, the cost may be between $800 and $2,500. Labor for the installation typically costs between $150 and $1,000.</p><p>The final price is influenced by several factors, including:</p><ul><li><p>System type, capacity, and complexity</p></li><li><p>Home size and household water demands</p></li><li><p>Water hardness levels</p></li><li><p>Accessibility of the installation site and the extent of plumbing work required</p></li><li><p>Whether new electrical work is needed</p></li><li><p>The professional hired and any local permit costs</p></li></ul></div>

Q: What maintenance is required after installing a water softener?

• <div><p>Routine maintenance involves recharging the resin bed with salt or potassium, cleaning components, and periodic inspection.</p></div>

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Jose Herrera came immediately. He diagnosed the problem and had all the necessary items for my refrigerator including, new computer, water filter and even reattached the kick plate which a previous repairman left on its side. Jose is a find!!! I have his magnetic card on my washer so I never...
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Reviewed in September 2022
Family business who cares! They brought all hands on deck and stayed until midnight the first day to make sure water removal was effective and timely, to avoid further damages. They are lovely people on top of being skilled and hard workers! Thank you so much for helping out in this disaster.!
Good Hands Carpet Care, Inc.
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Reviewed in April 2020
Hired them for the restoration of residential water damage. They gave us a price quote immediately that how much cost I have to incur for the following prices. Very affordable and offered us the best customer service.
Restoration Logistics
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Reviewed in March 2020
Very good at their job. Attic water heaters are a bear to replace and they were very professional and finished in a timely fashion.
Heath Townsend Plumbing & Septic, Inc.
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Reviewed in December 2019
The staff at Floodpros was courteous and professional. They did a meticulous and thorough job on my client's homes, businesses and property. I will recommend them to all my clients with water mitigation or smoke mitigation needs in the future.
Flood Pros USA - Tampa
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Reviewed in August 2016
One day we came home from a trip to find that there was a massive pool of water on the floor in our kitchen. The source was a failure of a seal in the dishwasher. (The dishwasher had not been working, and we had not yet replaced it.) Upon further investigation, we found that the entire cabinet...
Key West Deco Tile Store
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Reviewed in December 2015
Getting Reef Tropical to respond has been an issue from day one. I guess that we are one of its smaller customers and are not important. With the first contact, I was supposed to get a return call from David, the pool manager. No response. After a few weeks I tried again, office staff promised a...
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Reviewed in October 2015
We will call Matt again for all our plumbing problems as he provided quick , satisfactory repiair of switch on pump ,had water flowing to tenant within a few hours. Review by Patricia Monticino ,Hawthorne area
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After partially finishing the project months behind schedule their are several problems and many unfinished items that they refuse to correct. The swimming pool has large holes in the finish which look horrible. The rear decks are improperly pitched and not flashed properly, creating water...
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Reviewed in March 2014
Very clean and professional. Crew was punctual and polite. Highly recommend this company if you are have water damage or mold problems.
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Crystal Clear Water Purification

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Serving Key Largo, FL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1999

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Emergency services offered

Crystal Clear Water specializes in water treatment solutions for both well and city water systems in Cape Coral and surrounding areas.\n\nWe install and service water softeners, whole-house reverse osmosis systems, sulfur filters, iron removal systems, UV purification, and well pumps.\n\nWith decades of experience, we understand Southwest Florida’s unique water challenges and design systems that actually solve the problem—not just mask it.

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Recommended by87%of homeowners

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Serving Key Largo, FL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

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Emergency services offered

"Juan was great at explaining what the process will be like and where all the costs come from. I am very happy with the service provided by Juan with Aqua Water Tech. Thanks"

Response time5 hrs

Response rate99%

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GGR quality construction llc

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Serving Key Largo, FL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

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"Maravilloso el trabajo realizado, son muy profesionales en su labor."

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Small jobs welcome

"Excellent service, very happy with the work done, I highly recommend it"

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Silver Palm Plumbing

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Serving Key Largo, FL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

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Silver Palm Plumbing is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 10 years of experience serving Homestead, FL and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!

Response time3 hrs

Response rate85%

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Heath Townsend Plumbing & Septic, Inc.

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Serving Key Largo, FL and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Prompt. Kept me up to speed on problems and tried to save me money. My existing tankless water heater was not very high quality and out of warranty after 1 year. They replaced with a better product and the price was as good as the price at Home Depot for the new heater."

Response time4 hrs

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Barrett's Plumbing & Septic LLC

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Serving Key Largo, FL and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

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Emergency services offered

"Above and beyond, get expectations. Came in with a cheerful smile worked hard and efficiently. Grateful for the great work."

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Recommended by96%of homeowners

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Fix A Leak Plumbing LLC

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Serving Key Largo, FL and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very professional also takes attention to detail. Alexander did a great job explaining to me what the real issues was with my water and gave me the advise I needed to make the right decision when it came to options of fixing the issues long term."

Response time20 mins

Response rate100%

Recommended by80%of homeowners

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Atlantis Water Services, Inc.

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Serving Key Largo, FL and surrounding areas

In business since 1946

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Emergency services offered

"They bend over backwards to get my water working and solve any problems. They are extremely helpful. We’ve only worked with Will and he is very honest."

Recommended by95%of homeowners

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Ak water treatment systems

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Serving Key Largo, FL and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

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"Alex was very experienced and helpful!"

right is a sediment filter with water softener and on right a disruptor filter that handles all the water contaminants including metals

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Water Softeners questions, answered by experts

You should not use a water conditioner with a water softener because a water conditioner changes the chemistry of the water and causes the ion exchange in a softener to be ineffective. Choose a water softener if you have hard water or well water, and use a water conditioner if you need to remove certain contaminants.

A tankless water heater should be at least 10 feet away from a water softener, although the pros you hire for water softener installation can help you determine the correct distance. These two units need to have some distance between them to prevent hot water from the tankless water heater from flowing backward into the water softener when it runs a regeneration cycle.

It depends on the type of surface. For instance, if you’re trying to get rid of hard water deposits on glass, you can spray vinegar onto the surface and wipe it off with a soft cloth or non-abrasive sponge. However, if the deposits are on granite or natural stone, it’s better to use baking soda and water rather than vinegar or other acidic cleaners.

The average cost to install a water softener, including the system and labor, is approximately $1,500. However, the total price can range widely from $600 to $6,000. For some complete systems, the cost may be between $800 and $2,500. Labor for the installation typically costs between $150 and $1,000.

The final price is influenced by several factors, including:

System type, capacity, and complexity
Home size and household water demands
Water hardness levels
Accessibility of the installation site and the extent of plumbing work required
Whether new electrical work is needed
The professional hired and any local permit costs

Routine maintenance involves recharging the resin bed with salt or potassium, cleaning components, and periodic inspection.

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