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Leaf Home Water Solutions
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Serving Baxter, IA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The sales rep took several water testsâ ¦ The sales rep took several water tests and showed me the results. She told me that I needed more than just a water softener. I also needed a system to address the rust and iron in my well water. I did not want to spend a fortune but the sales lady was pretty convincing. The price was good and the workmanship was excellent. My water is clean again ! Now I can tackle the original problem. My toilet has bad rust stains. I will either get it clean, or replace it. I could not do this until the water was fixed."
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1119 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by73%of homeowners
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Schaal Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling
4.9(
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Serving Baxter, IA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1946

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"These guys were awesome, everyone from sales to the installers were laid back and professional. There weren't any gimmicks and they had the best quotes and install timelines. Hands down the best experience we had. We had a new A/C, Furnace and water heater all done in 7 hours."
99 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Better Basement Technologies LLC
4.6(
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Serving Baxter, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"These guys are great. They came out and performed the job so well. I've never had a better experience. They provide a lifetime warranty that stays with the home. The previous home owners had water damage and mold was under my stairs to my basement and these guys cut it out and did a great job."
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Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Jason's Showers
5.0(
6
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Serving Baxter, IA and surrounding areas

Needing to replace your old shower or tub or need something more accessible? Need your bathroom remodeled? Give us a call. We are based out of Waterloo but gladly service most of eastern Iowa.\n\nWe have installed over 100 showers. We take pride in our work so you can take pride in your home.

Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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American Home Shield – Home Warranty
3.5(
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Serving Baxter, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1971

Credit card accepted

"Well, the first time the replacement was ordered it was the wrong one, which of course, delayed the installation a week. When it was finally installed I had to pay an additional $850 for code upgrades. This I was not informed of by Home Shield. Then we noticed that there was water on the garage floor and found that the pipe coming in from the wall was leaking at the wall so had to call the plumbing company back out to fix it. They first tried to say it was not their fault but since there wasn't a leak before they installed they did fix it. I have used Home Shield a few times before and never had a problem. Some of the companies they use are not the best so you have to research them before you commit. I have found HS service to be good if you do your homework. At the end of the day I was without hot water for almost 3 weeks but it was do to the plumbing company they sent out."
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Recommended by65%of homeowners
Goering Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Remodeling
3.9(
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Serving Baxter, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1932

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"They took a couple of weeks to do it, but they did a good job at that.  Then I have hired them if I needed regular plumbing, when I needed all the toilets raised and needed the bathroom redone.  They remodeled the kitchen.  I liked their work and I like their workmen.  They were good to have around and they were creative.  They have some older people who have been working with them for years so I like that.  I like them a lot.  I had to buy a new refrigerator.  They sent a guy to install it.  Later they came to repair it and did not charge me anything.  They clean up everything after they are done."
Recommended by80%of homeowners
Water Softeners questions, answered by experts

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.

A good hardness level for drinking water can vary based on personal preferences, but an ideal level is 3.5 to 7 GPG. This means your water isn’t soft or hard. However, some people prefer the “fresh” taste from the minerals in hard water, while others like the smoother, “slippery” texture of soft water.

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

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

Some shower water softeners are effective, but this isn’t always the case. Most shower filters only filter out chlorine, not hard minerals like calcium. Other shower filters can't handle the demand in homes with very hard water. It's also important to change the filters on your shower filters. Failure to regularly swap out old filters will make the filter ineffective over time. 

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