Top-rated water softener pros.

Get matched with top water softener pros in Braceville, IL

Enter your ZIP and get matched with up to 5 pros

Need a pro for your water softener service project in Braceville, IL?

Select your specific project to find the pro for you.

Find Water softener pros in Braceville

Avatar for John T Long Healthier Environment

John T Long Healthier Environment

5.00(
5
)

John T Long Healthier Environment

5.00(
5
)
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

John Long has been chartered member of the National Organization of Remediators and Mold Inspectors since 2006. He is an expert in in-home water and air quality. You can't be healthy living in a sick home: healthy air, healthy water, healthy family. Endorsed by doctors and healthcare practitioners as the most comprehensive testing systems identifying potential environmental toxins that contribute to unresolved health issues. Learn more at pureairpurewater.com/johnlong

"He was very professional and knowledgeable. Mr. Long was able to answer all my questions and informed me of issues I didn't know about effective air quality. I'm very pleased with the service and I recommend him; especially with today's concerns about our air and water."

Shirley C on April 2020

John Long has been chartered member of the National Organization of Remediators and Mold Inspectors since 2006. He is an expert in in-home water and air quality. You can't be healthy living in a sick home: healthy air, healthy water, healthy family. Endorsed by doctors and healthcare practitioners as the most comprehensive testing systems identifying potential environmental toxins that contribute to unresolved health issues. Learn more at pureairpurewater.com/johnlong

"He was very professional and knowledgeable. Mr. Long was able to answer all my questions and informed me of issues I didn't know about effective air quality. I'm very pleased with the service and I recommend him; especially with today's concerns about our air and water."

Shirley C on April 2020



Service First Mechanical Inc.

No reviews yet

Service First Mechanical Inc.

No reviews yet
17 years of experience

Service First Mechanical values its customers and workers. Having been in the plumbing industry for 30+ years Service First Mechanical has exceptional reputation to uphold. Managed by a reliable group of 20+ licensed plumbers that are on call 24 hours a day. No job is too big or too small.

Service First Mechanical values its customers and workers. Having been in the plumbing industry for 30+ years Service First Mechanical has exceptional reputation to uphold. Managed by a reliable group of 20+ licensed plumbers that are on call 24 hours a day. No job is too big or too small.


R.J. O'Neil, Inc.

1.00(
1
)

R.J. O'Neil, Inc.

1.00(
1
)
99 years of experience

R.J. O’Neil, Inc. is a small shop with a lot of know-how. Since 1926, R. J. O’Neil, Inc. has been serving Montgomery, IL and the surrounding area. With a team of talented and skilled workers who can solve any plumbing or HVAC issue, it won’t matter if you own a business or if your problem is at home. From installing a faucet in your home or school to plumbing entire buildings, they have done it all. Always reliable and always on call, R.J. O’Neil, Inc. is the first choice in service and ability. Call us at (630)906-1300, email us at [email protected], or feel free to stop in at 1125 S. Lake Street, Montgomery, IL 60538.

"As a small business owner, I strongly caution others against this HVAC/R company. In over 10 years, they?ve been the least trustworthy and poorest performing contractor I?ve worked with. We experienced repeated service issues, a 25% rate hike without notice, ignored emails, and unreturned quote requests. Worse, we were billed for work that wasn?t done?confirmed twice, including by a third-party inspection with photos. Even when confronted, they deflected and delayed for months. We had to hire another company. They also mis-sized a walk-in freezer due to bad measurements and blamed their supplier. When shown proof it was undersized, they argued with no solution. They later mismeasured again on a replacement bid. Their attitude throughout was defensive, unprofessional, and dismissive. If something goes wrong?and it likely will?they will not stand behind their work. Save yourself the frustration and look elsewhere."

Jonathan D on July 2025

R.J. O’Neil, Inc. is a small shop with a lot of know-how. Since 1926, R. J. O’Neil, Inc. has been serving Montgomery, IL and the surrounding area. With a team of talented and skilled workers who can solve any plumbing or HVAC issue, it won’t matter if you own a business or if your problem is at home. From installing a faucet in your home or school to plumbing entire buildings, they have done it all. Always reliable and always on call, R.J. O’Neil, Inc. is the first choice in service and ability. Call us at (630)906-1300, email us at [email protected], or feel free to stop in at 1125 S. Lake Street, Montgomery, IL 60538.

"As a small business owner, I strongly caution others against this HVAC/R company. In over 10 years, they?ve been the least trustworthy and poorest performing contractor I?ve worked with. We experienced repeated service issues, a 25% rate hike without notice, ignored emails, and unreturned quote requests. Worse, we were billed for work that wasn?t done?confirmed twice, including by a third-party inspection with photos. Even when confronted, they deflected and delayed for months. We had to hire another company. They also mis-sized a walk-in freezer due to bad measurements and blamed their supplier. When shown proof it was undersized, they argued with no solution. They later mismeasured again on a replacement bid. Their attitude throughout was defensive, unprofessional, and dismissive. If something goes wrong?and it likely will?they will not stand behind their work. Save yourself the frustration and look elsewhere."

Jonathan D on July 2025


Russell's Service Plumbing 055-042447

No reviews yet

Russell's Service Plumbing 055-042447

No reviews yet
16 years of experience

Over 20 years in the Plumbing industry, fully licensed, bonded, and insured. Owner performs most work. We have flat rate, or by the hour. We take checks , cash, and credit cards but must chargeextra for doing so.

Over 20 years in the Plumbing industry, fully licensed, bonded, and insured. Owner performs most work. We have flat rate, or by the hour. We take checks , cash, and credit cards but must chargeextra for doing so.


Avatar for McDonagh & Sons Plumbing & Sewer Inc

McDonagh & Sons Plumbing & Sewer Inc

4.86(
51
)

McDonagh & Sons Plumbing & Sewer Inc

4.86(
51
)
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers

Mcdonagh & sons plumbing & sewer takes great pride with 15 years of experience! We are honest, reliable, genuine and trustworthy! We are constantly referred by our customers because of our great service and dedication to meet their needs! We offer free estimates! "anything plumbing, anything sewer, any time". Ertain areas are to subject a service fee *prices may vary. Discounts can not be combined, unless noted. Award winning. Additional dba - mcdonagh & sons plumbing and sewer.

Mcdonagh & sons plumbing & sewer takes great pride with 15 years of experience! We are honest, reliable, genuine and trustworthy! We are constantly referred by our customers because of our great service and dedication to meet their needs! We offer free estimates! "anything plumbing, anything sewer, any time". Ertain areas are to subject a service fee *prices may vary. Discounts can not be combined, unless noted. Award winning. Additional dba - mcdonagh & sons plumbing and sewer.


Avatar for Popejoy Plumbing, Heating, and Electric Inc.

Popejoy Plumbing, Heating, and Electric Inc.

3.67(
3
)

Popejoy Plumbing, Heating, and Electric Inc.

3.67(
3
)
Customers say: Quick response
42 years of experience

Our mission is to combine high quality products with professional reliable service and build trusting lifelong relationships with our clientele, so that all of us within the company can experience the pride and satisfaction of being an integral part of a job well done.

Our mission is to combine high quality products with professional reliable service and build trusting lifelong relationships with our clientele, so that all of us within the company can experience the pride and satisfaction of being an integral part of a job well done.


Great Water USA

5.00(
1
)

Great Water USA

5.00(
1
)
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Great Water USA has been providing residential and commercial water treatment solutions for Northeast Illinois for more than 65 years. Today it continues to offer unsurpassed service, expanding beyond basic water softeners and water conditioners to state-of-the-art water refiners, reverse osmosis drinking water systems, carbon filtration, de-chlorination and a host of water purifiers for residential and commercial usage. “Perfecting the Water for Your Life.”

Great Water USA has been providing residential and commercial water treatment solutions for Northeast Illinois for more than 65 years. Today it continues to offer unsurpassed service, expanding beyond basic water softeners and water conditioners to state-of-the-art water refiners, reverse osmosis drinking water systems, carbon filtration, de-chlorination and a host of water purifiers for residential and commercial usage. “Perfecting the Water for Your Life.”


Avatar for Sears Hometown Store - Macomb

Sears Hometown Store - Macomb

No reviews yet

Sears Hometown Store - Macomb

No reviews yet
32 years of experience

Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores Inc (“SHO”) is a national retailer primarily focused on selling home appliances, hardware, tools, and lawn and garden equipment. We operate through two segments - the Sears Hometown, Hardware and Showroom segment (“Hometown”) and the Sears Outlet segment (“Outlet”). Our Hometown stores are designed to provide our customers with in-store and online access to a wide selection of national brands of home appliances, tools, lawn and garden equipment, sporting goods, consumer electronics and household goods, depending on the particular store. Our Outlet stores are designed to provide our customers with in-store and online access to new, one-of-a-kind, out-of-carton, discontinued, obsolete, used, reconditioned, overstocked, scratched and dented products across a broad assortment of merchandise categories, including home appliances, lawn and garden equipment, apparel, mattresses, sporting goods, tools, and consumer electronics at prices that are significantly lower than manufacturers’ suggested retail prices. As of October 27, 2012, we and our dealer stores and franchisees operated 1,237 stores across all 50 states as well as Puerto Rico, Guam and Bermuda. Store number - 3099. Owned & operated by Chris Jacques.

Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores Inc (“SHO”) is a national retailer primarily focused on selling home appliances, hardware, tools, and lawn and garden equipment. We operate through two segments - the Sears Hometown, Hardware and Showroom segment (“Hometown”) and the Sears Outlet segment (“Outlet”). Our Hometown stores are designed to provide our customers with in-store and online access to a wide selection of national brands of home appliances, tools, lawn and garden equipment, sporting goods, consumer electronics and household goods, depending on the particular store. Our Outlet stores are designed to provide our customers with in-store and online access to new, one-of-a-kind, out-of-carton, discontinued, obsolete, used, reconditioned, overstocked, scratched and dented products across a broad assortment of merchandise categories, including home appliances, lawn and garden equipment, apparel, mattresses, sporting goods, tools, and consumer electronics at prices that are significantly lower than manufacturers’ suggested retail prices. As of October 27, 2012, we and our dealer stores and franchisees operated 1,237 stores across all 50 states as well as Puerto Rico, Guam and Bermuda. Store number - 3099. Owned & operated by Chris Jacques.


PNC Plumbing Co.

No reviews yet

PNC Plumbing Co.

No reviews yet
14 years of experience

Father and son plumbing company ready to serve your needs.No matter size and scope of the we can get it done.We are $65. 00 an Hour per man. Miniumn one hour full service shop.

Father and son plumbing company ready to serve your needs.No matter size and scope of the we can get it done.We are $65. 00 an Hour per man. Miniumn one hour full service shop.

Showing 1-10 of 20
Water Softeners questions, answered by experts

Because it’s been through the water cycle, evaporating and becoming slightly acidic thanks to dissolved carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, rainwater tends to be naturally soft compared to groundwater, which has just been in contact with limestone. However, the natural hardness level of water always depends on where you are and other factors.

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.

The best way to soften hard water in the shower is with a water softening system. These whole-home softeners help remove minerals from the water as it enters your home. If you’re looking for a more affordable, shower-specific solution, install a water-softening showerhead to filter water as it’s coming out. With a water softening solution in place, you may find a reduction in mineral deposits as well as cleaner-feeling hair and skin.

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.

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

The Braceville, IL homeowners’ guide to water softener services

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.

What do you need done? We’ll find top pros.
  • 🌱 "Mow a small front yard"
  • 🛠 "Fix a leaking pipe under the sink"
  • 🏠 "Repair shingles on an asphalt roof"