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Leaf Home Water Solutions- Iowa
4.1(
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or Replace

Serving Colo, IA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2020

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

Leaf Home Water Solutions provides best-in-class water filtration and softener products for healthy, purified water that protects both the home and family. With state-of-the-art water testing materials, dedication to White Glove installation and service, best-in-class products, and the support of the nation's largest home solutions company, homeowners can feel confident choosing Leaf Home Water Solutions. Since all installations are tailored to specific water needs, custom solutions may include enhanced impact on hair and skin, energy savings on bills, increased appliance longevity, and elimination of hard water contaminants like calcium and magnesium, while also combatting taste and odor issues by filtering out chlorine and other organic compounds. The team of professionals at Leaf Home Water Solutions takes great pride in knowing that families are provided with the cleanest, crispest, and heathiest water possible.

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Recommended by73%of homeowners
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Better Basement Technologies LLC
4.6(
54
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Well Pump - Repair or Service

Serving Colo, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Two basement (cement block) walls had cracks that ran horizontally and about two feet below ground level.  During wet conditions these cracks tended to open wider as the walls slightly bowed inwards.  During dry conditions these cracks closed as the walls returned to (almost) normal vertical position.  There was no water problems but the cracks were aggravating.  Better Basements recommended the power braces in order to prevent the condition from getting any worse and to keep the walls from seasonal bowing.
The cost was less than estimates involving "earth anchors". 
The work was done according to estimate and without any delays or rescheduling.  The entire process took about five hours.  The crew was friendly and explained the process as they went along."
Egress Window with Well & Lid
Replacemet Basement Wall
Water Trek & Sump Pump
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Jason's Showers
5.0(
6
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Well Pump - Repair or Service

Serving Colo, 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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Golden Rule Plumbing Heating & Cooling Inc
3.9(
112
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Well Pump - Repair or Service

Serving Colo, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They cleared my drain and gave me solution to use in my drain. They are so pleasant and thorough. I will continue to use them on every future plumbing problem I may have. I would recommend them to anyone needing good plumbing service."
Recommended by72%of homeowners
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American Home Shield – Home Warranty
3.5(
5,688
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Well Pump - Repair or Service

Serving Colo, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1971

Credit card accepted

"The yearly service works out to be $50 a month. We've had two water heaters replaced through them because of a fault in them. They're usually very responsive. I like that I can request the service online. The only thing is, I wish that there was a better avenue for emergency services. If something doesn't work right away usually it takes a couple of days to get someone out and sometimes you can't wait two days without water."
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Recommended by65%of homeowners
Anderson Plumbing
4.4(
9
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Well Pump - Repair or Service

Serving Colo, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

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Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Water Softeners questions, answered by experts

You can install a water softener system by turning off the water supply, draining the water, and then connecting your device to the waterline. Next, you’ll fill your tank with the recommended amount of salt or brine (whichever your unit calls for; be sure to read the instructions). Turn the water supply on and check for leaks. You can opt to let your water run for a few minutes, then test it using strips. 

The process of inspecting your water softener system is similar.

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.

There are several things that can shorten the life of a water softener. Homes with very hard water may have to replace the unit sooner because the water softener works harder to filter out the hard minerals. High water usage and infrequent maintenance can also put more strain on a water softener.

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.

While not everyone can detect taste differences in high-calcium water, water that has a slightly metallic taste probably has too much calcium.

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