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Avatar for Leaf Home Water Solutions- Milwaukee
Leaf Home Water Solutions- Milwaukee
4.1(
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or Replace

Serving Cherry Valley, IL 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.

49 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by73%of homeowners
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A Drop Above Plumbing
5.0(
8
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or ReplaceWater Treatment & Purification System - Repair or Service

Serving Cherry Valley, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

A Drop Above Plumbing is a licensed and insured plumbing company serving Rockford, Loves Park, Machesney Park, Roscoe, Rockton, Belvidere, Poplar Grove, and surrounding Boone and Winnebago County communities. We specialize in drain cleaning, sewer rodding, water heaters, leaking pipes, sump pumps, water treatment, toilets, faucets, and residential plumbing repairs. We focus on honest recommendations, fair pricing, quality workmanship, and treating your home with respect. Whether you have a clogged drain, leaking pipe, failed water heater, or another plumbing problem, our goal is to provide dependable service and get the job done right.

Kitchen Faucet
A New Water Softener
Water Heater Replacement
Water Heater Replacement
Water Heater Replacement

+29

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Mr. Goodwater
4.8(
4
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or ReplaceWater Treatment & Purification System - Repair or Service

Serving Cherry Valley, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Mr. Goodwater is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Rodney
Logan
Happy Customer
Project 1
Family Business

+2

Response time5 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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RainSoft of Chicago
3.8(
18
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or Replace

Serving Cherry Valley, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"You have to know going into this that their first price is not their final price. At the end we were saying could've we gotten a better price. If that type of negotiation bothers you don't call this company. What they sell is top notch, we are very happy with the water quality now."
Clean Start
EC5
Air Master
Response time1 day
Response rate97%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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LTM Water Treatment, Inc.
4.0(
25
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or ReplaceWater Treatment & Purification System - Repair or Service

Serving Cherry Valley, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1980

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I am an L.T.M. Water / Kinetico Water Filter System and Water Softener customer since 1998 and have been satisfied. I just replaced the water filter system. Kathy Johnson, sales and service, and Croy, service and installation, did a superb job! Kathy was outstanding, personable, professional, and knowledgeable! Croy was thorough and knowledgeable. An unbeatable team!"
Kinetico Water softener
Endorsements
John Demeny/Wis. Service
 Soft water baby
NSF Validation

+9

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Water Softeners questions, answered by experts

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

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.

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.

Hard water is not considered unhealthy and is safe to drink, cook with, and bathe in. It doesn't pose a risk to your physical health and can even help you get enough essential minerals like calcium in your diet. However, it can negatively affect skin and hair. Using hard water for washing can contribute to dry skin, an itchy scalp, and may worsen conditions like eczema by altering the pH balance. Additionally, some people do not like the taste of hard water.

Yes. Hard water is what causes scale buildup, and a whole-house filter provides numerous benefits beyond water softening. Any water that enters your home will go through the filter, which cleans up all water that you will use for cooking, bathing, and drinking. A whole-house water filter also blocks harmful particles like heavy metals.

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