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Leaf Home Water Solutions- Iowa
4.1(
197
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or Replace

Serving Earlham, 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.

34 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by73%of homeowners
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Dierks Plumbing and Remodel
5.0(
22
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or ReplaceWater Treatment & Purification System - Repair or Service

Serving Earlham, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Paul did a great job. I had a more complicated water softener I purchased online that Paul had not installed before, but he installed it successfully along with a sediment filter. He took away my older softener and salt tank. Paul was friendly and quick to respond to my request for a quote. He completed the work in just a few hours, and charged me what he quoted me. I am please with the work and would recommend him others."
Tub replacement
Tub replacement
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Response time9 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by72%of homeowners
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Golden Rule Plumbing, Heating & Cooling
4.0(
137
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or Replace

Serving Earlham, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"I called on a Friday and they were able to send somebody on Monday morning. I'm not sure if it was because they contacted me through Homeadvisor or because I was hesitant to have them come out without even a ballpark price, but they waived the trip charge. I told them that I had a leaking shower faucet and expected that the cartridge just needed to be replaced. I received a phone call and text 40 minutes before the tech's arrival as promised. Jake showed up on time and offered to wear the booties everybody brings these days, but between the time he spent sitting in his van and then writing up a quote after glancing at the faucet, it was at least half an hour before I even had the quote. My choices were $412 for the cartridge or $700+ to replace at least the valve and maybe more and then repair drywall. I assume the quote was written this way to trigger the upsale, but I will be selling my home soon and the drywall that didn't even need to be removed for this repair is already being replaced as part of a separate repair project. I was surprised that he didn't bring shower cartridges on the van since it seems like a common repair, and I'd specifically told them that's what I needed. He was gone for over an hour to get one from the supply center. Once he returned, he turned off the water, then went back to the van for a bit. Once he started on the faucet, it took maybe half an hour to swap out the cartridge. When he was done, Jake had me sign a few times, then emailed me an invoice with no text describing the service performed, just the total. I told him I needed some explanation of what was done, and he re-sent it with a blurb explaining a Moen cartridge was replaced and has a one year warranty. About an hour after Jake left, I received a follow up phone call to confirm everything was completed to my satisfaction. I have no complaints about the work, everybody was pleasant enough to deal with, and I know they create their quotes straight from a pricebook, but 3 hours and $412 to complete a 30 minute repair that requires a part costing no more than $50 just seems excessive."
Water Treatment Installation
Faucet Replacment
Water Heater Install and Replacement
23 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by59%of homeowners
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Culligan Water Conditioning, Inc.
New to Angi
Water Treatment & Purification System - Repair or Service

Serving Earlham, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1951

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Culligan Water Conditioning, Inc. has been family owned and operated for over 40 years. We have operated in the Des Moines market for more than 50 years. We provide solutions for all your in home or commercial water conditioning needs. Whether it's drinking water, water softening, bottled water or whole house filtration systems Culligan will match the correct systems for your preferences and needs. We are not a one size fits all operation, and we will work with you to find what fits in your home.

Response time5 hrs
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Better Basement Technologies LLC
4.6(
54
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Well Pump - Repair or Service

Serving Earlham, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Installation completed satisfactorily. Only surprise to me was that the portion of the water trek that sits above the cement floor wasn't flat against the basement wall. Not really an issue but not as clean of a look as I thought it would be
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Egress Window with Well & Lid
Replacemet Basement Wall
Water Trek & Sump Pump
Recommended by89%of homeowners
Goering Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Remodeling
3.9(
25
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or ReplaceWater Treatment & Purification System - Repair or Service

Serving Earlham, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1932

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"They did a nice job replacing my leaking water heater, but really dropped the ball on my pro-rated warranty. My old water heater was only 3 years old (also installed by Goering Plumbing) and I was told to expect a 50% credit. I have called repeatedly over the last 6 months to no avail and they will not return my calls. The one time I got a live person, he said he thought my check just came in and he would drop it in the mail tomorrow. I am still pursuing this issue but it is clear they do not want to communicate with me on this."
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Water Softeners FAQs, answered by experts

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.

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.

Water purifiers and water softeners serve different purposes, so the best one will depend on your particular needs. Water purifiers remove contaminants from water (such as bacteria, viruses, and chemicals), leaving you with ultra-clean and safe water. However, water softeners remove minerals from your water so that the water doesn’t leave stains around your house or cause plumbing problems.

Whether you need a permit or license for a water softener installation depends on your location, as requirements vary significantly. Some municipalities require the installer to hold a plumbing license, some mandate a permit and an inspection, and others require both. In some areas, no special permit or license is needed at all.

To determine the rules in your area, you can contact your local building department or consult a local water softener installer or plumber. Often, only certified professionals are authorized to pull the necessary permits, and they will typically handle the entire permitting process 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 Angi’s state licensing tool to check an installer’s license status.

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.

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