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Q: Will a whole-house filter help with hard water?

• <div><p>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.</p></div>

Q: Which areas of the U.S. have hard water?

• <div><p>Most of the U.S. has hard water, especially across portions of the West and Midwest. The areas with the hardest water include parts of Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming, Illinois, North and South Dakota, Ohio, and New York. You&rsquo;ll find soft water in parts of New England, the Southeast, the Pacific Northwest, and Hawaii.</p></div>

Q: What is better: a water purifier or a water softener?

• <div><p>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&rsquo;t leave stains around your house or cause plumbing problems.</p></div>

Q: Do you need a permit or license to install a water softener?

• <div><p>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.</p><p>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&rsquo;s state licensing tool to check an installer&rsquo;s license status.</p></div>

Q: How many bags of potassium chloride are needed for a water softener?

• <div><p>Experts recommend that you put two to four bags of potassium chloride in your water softener every month. This amount depends on how much is in the bag (40 pounds is most common) and what your water softener manufacturer recommends. For more specific advice, talk to a water softener pro in your area and read the manual that came with your system. </p></div>

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Last update on September 05, 2024

Reviewed in September 2024
The salesman Timber Shelton was very professional, friendly and organized. The crew didn’t waste any time and went right to work. After it rained they found water under the house. After getting my approval they went right to work putting in a system for the water.
Foundation Recovery Systems
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Reviewed in June 2020
Theo and his crew did a good job installing the gutters 5/22. A few days later an issue arose after light rain in that a 20 ft section of gutter has water getting between the gutter and the eave. This water is dripping right across the front door entry. I spoke to Theo about this and he told me...
Johnson Gutter Company
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Reviewed in December 2019
Nothing is worse than walking down to your basement and realizing that the entire floor has about 4 inches of water covering it. I called Pride because they were referred to me and I couldn't have been happier. They extracted the water and dried it out and cut out some of the walls. They also...
Pride Cleaning & Restoration
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Reviewed in September 2019
b dry was set to give bid on what I needed done BUT they failed to say up front that a crawl space must be 24 inchs are they will not work on it. mine is 18=22 inchs , out of luck? woods basements would and could work on it and gave a bid. what is a person to do with a low crawl space , Answer...
BDry Solutions
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Reviewed in August 2018
It has been 4 years since I had my bathroom remodeled, and my kitchen partially remodeled. I recently found out that I have apparently had a water leak for some time. This leak is from the bathroom shower which the plumber told me was not installed correctly. My subfloor under the bathroom and...
Heartland Services, Inc.
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Reviewed in June 2018
My house is very tall, over 105 yrs old and had not been power washed for over 10 yrs. These guys didnt give up, even scrubbed by hand! They would come and find me and show me certain spots, explain what was going on and what they had tried to remove stains. I was concerned about my original...
Mr. B's Elite Lawn and Home Care Makeover
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Reviewed in March 2017
Excellent company!!! Originally contacted as basement ceiling was leaking. Larry came out (same day), found the issue, fixed the cracked pipe and hooked me up with restoration guys to take care of the demo. Recommended some other plumbing fixes and had him back yesterday for a new Water...
AA Plumbing & Drain Team, Inc.
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Reviewed in March 2014
<p>No spiders or webs in the basement. No gnats in my kitchen. No water bugs in my tubs. No ants outside our polebarn. And the ladybugs were all DEAD outside the house!</p> <br />
Pro Pest Control Inc
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Reviewed in March 2014
My water bill was gradually increasing from month to month and suspected a leak between the city owned meter and my house. I called A&W in the early afternoon and Josh was able to fit me in that same day. After investigating, Josh determined the problem was a leaky toilet...not just one, but...
A & W Plumbing & Heating, Inc.
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Reviewed in August 2013
We have used their services for years. Every time we have needed something, they have had them in stock. They are a warehouse for a number of companies around the area. They keep the water heaters in stock. We received a bill a week later after the purchase. We were pleased with the cost and it...
BENOIST BROS SUPPLY CO
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Pure Water Solutions

5.0(

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Serving Dix, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

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. Call us today!

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Crawlspace / Basement Waterproofing Solution

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Serving Dix, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Terrific experience. Very responsive and professional.
Took care of our foundation crack when they said they would, no drama.
More water came following their work and it all held up to the rain and floods.
So, we were pleased.
We'd have them back....hopefully no more water in the basement though.
They care about their reputation and it shows.
Thanks for your help!

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Recommended by90%of homeowners

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McDonagh & Sons Plumbing & Sewer Inc

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Serving Dix, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I own a two flat in the city. Today i got a call from one of my tenants telling me that there was a leak. i called mcDonoagh and Sons and within two hours, they ha a Technician come out on st Patrick's day diagnose the problem, get the appropriate parts and fix it. I was very impressed with the responsiveness and the speed of service. He also made helpful recommendations for how to maintain my water heaters.
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Recommended by96%of homeowners

Serving Dix, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"They are replacing my water heater."

Recommended by82%of homeowners

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American Home Shield – Home Warranty

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Serving Dix, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1971

Credit card accepted

"Well, the first time the replacement was ordered it was the wrong one, which of course, delayed the installation a week. When it was finally installed I had to pay an additional $850 for code upgrades. This I was not informed of by Home Shield. Then we noticed that there was water on the garage floor and found that the pipe coming in from the wall was leaking at the wall so had to call the plumbing company back out to fix it. They first tried to say it was not their fault but since there wasn't a leak before they installed they did fix it. I have used Home Shield a few times before and never had a problem. Some of the companies they use are not the best so you have to research them before you commit. I have found HS service to be good if you do your homework. At the end of the day I was without hot water for almost 3 weeks but it was do to the plumbing company they sent out."

Recommended by65%of homeowners

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Basement Seepage Solution Inc

3.6(

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Serving Dix, IL and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Some water after 1st repair, they came back and fixed it. Now no water!"

Recommended by70%of homeowners

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DelVon Hardaway

New to Angi

Serving Dix, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

DelVon Hardaway is the professional you are looking for when a home or business energy analysis is required. More and more this is becoming a valuable tool across the country. Everyone needs a current energy audit, so do not hesitate to call DelVon Hardaway for your energy savings analysis.

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Rod Franklin Well Services, Inc.

New to Angi

Serving Dix, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We are experts in our water treatment systems and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to working with you.

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Water Softeners questions, answered by experts

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.

Most of the U.S. has hard water, especially across portions of the West and Midwest. The areas with the hardest water include parts of Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming, Illinois, North and South Dakota, Ohio, and New York. You’ll find soft water in parts of New England, the Southeast, the Pacific Northwest, and Hawaii.

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.

Experts recommend that you put two to four bags of potassium chloride in your water softener every month. This amount depends on how much is in the bag (40 pounds is most common) and what your water softener manufacturer recommends. For more specific advice, talk to a water softener pro in your area and read the manual that came with your system.

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