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Avatar for Water Treatments Des Moines
Water Treatments Des Moines
4.9(
12
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or ReplaceWater Treatment & Purification System - Repair or Service

Serving Waukee, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"They were very knowledgeable! They explained everything I needed to know about owning a water softener and how to maintain it. They also gave me several options for brand and grain capacity which was helpful. They installed it within 30- min. And the manager made sure to come after to double check the work. Very highly recommended!!!"
Water Softener Install
Water Softener Installation
Rheem Water Softener Installation
Water Softener Install
Reverse Osmosis (RO)

+19

Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Leaf Home Water Solutions- Iowa
4.1(
197
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or Replace

Serving Waukee, 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.

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by73%of homeowners
Iowa Soft Water
4.4(
17
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or ReplaceWater Treatment & Purification System - Repair or Service

Serving Waukee, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1964

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The Customer Service Rep evaluated my old softner and determined it was not repairable without a lot of work and he wasn't sure he could get the parts. (Sears Water Softner) He mentioned that they sold a good brand of Sofners and suggested one that would do the job for us. I bought a new softner from them and he came back and installed it that afternoon. I'm very pleased with the advise and decision."
Response time1 day
Response rate89%
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Schaal Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling
5.0(
32
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or ReplaceWater Treatment & Purification System - Repair or Service

Serving Waukee, 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."
59 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by78%of homeowners
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Golden Rule Plumbing, Heating & Cooling
4.0(
136
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or Replace

Serving Waukee, 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
29 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by60%of homeowners
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Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Des Moines
5.0(
5
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Repair or Service

Serving Waukee, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Here at Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Des Moines, We Specialize in the Repair and Maintenance of Plumbing and Plumbing Systems. We Always work to resolve problems, not just band aid them. We have actual Master and Journeyman Plumbers that have years of experience in plumbing that are highly skilled in diagnosing problems, and understand how to fix them. We explain any and all options, give recommendations, and let our customers decide what is best for them! \n

Tankless Heater
Old Heater
Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
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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.

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.

Water softeners have many benefits. The most important one is converting previously hard water—water with too many minerals—to more usable, easier water. When we say easier water, we mean water that’s easier to digest, less harsh on skin and clothes, and builds up less in the water system. Softer water may lead to lower energy costs and will extend the lifespan of all appliances that use water.

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.

While it depends on how complicated the unit and installation is, it takes two to four hours to install a water softener unit, on average. It might take longer if pipes need to be replaced. You should make sure the installation area is clear of any objects that might get in the way before you begin.

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