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Avatar for Pure Flo H20
Pure Flo H20
4.9(
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or ReplaceWater Treatment & Purification System - Repair or Service

Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1991

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We recently had our water softener replaced and couldn’t be happier with the experience. The price was very fair, the installation was quick and professional, and everything works great. Kris was especially wonderful to work with — very nice, honest, and helpful throughout the whole process. Highly recommend!"
Pro series softener
Water filtration
Water treatment system
Water treatment systems
Reverse osmosis, system

+8

Response time6 hrs
Response rate97%
81 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Water Specialties Group, Inc.
4.3(
52
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or Replace

Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The experience beginning with Scott coming out to test the water to Jim installing the water softener tank and reverse osmosis unit was great. They are very professional and informative and the price was just right. I will highly recommend and will refer this company to any family or friends looking to improve their water."
Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Leaf Home Water Solutions
4.1(
195
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or Replace

Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The sales rep took several water testsâ ¦ The sales rep took several water tests and showed me the results. She told me that I needed more than just a water softener. I also needed a system to address the rust and iron in my well water. I did not want to spend a fortune but the sales lady was pretty convincing. The price was good and the workmanship was excellent. My water is clean again ! Now I can tackle the original problem. My toilet has bad rust stains. I will either get it clean, or replace it. I could not do this until the water was fixed."
Leaf Home Water Solutions
Leaf Home Water Solutions
Will filtered water help me save money?
What does filtered water taste like?
How do I know what contaminants are in my water?

+44

1207 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by73%of homeowners
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Illinois Sewer And Drain Inc
4.9(
20
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Well Pump - Repair or Service

Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We are new homeowners and had a hole in our septic tank made of concrete block, which was sending wastewater into the foundation/basement of the home. It was my first time using Angie's List, and I would recommend Illinois Sewer and Drain to anyone. Joe and his team of experts solved our issue immediately at an affordable price. They even went above and beyond to install a sump pump in our basement to help with the rain water. Quality work!!"
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+23

Response time9 hrs
Recommended by65%of homeowners
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PANDA PLUMBING SOLUTIONS LLC
5.0(
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or Replace

Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was looking for someone to install a replacement tankless water heater. Dan responded, quoted, and scheduled almost immediately. Work was done right, on time and on budget. Fantastic plumber. Highly recommend."
Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Water Softeners questions, answered by experts

A lower-end water softener would cost around $900, not including installation. Each home has different requirements, water hardness, and number of inhabitants, so there’s a huge range in pricing—$600 to over $6,000. The average water softener repair bill is around $500, meaning it’s a much better option to repair any issues and only replace your softener if absolutely necessary. 

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.

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.

Generally, it is safe to bathe in yellow water, as the color is often caused by iron, tannins, or rust, which won't harm your skin. Soap will still clean you effectively, though the water might leave stains. However, if the water has an unusual smell or you suspect contamination, avoid bathing and contact a plumber for an inspection. A professional can also help if you find bathing in yellow water problematic and want to determine how to get your water clear again.

If your water softener repair is fairly straightforward, like a simple filter replacement, then you can probably do it yourself with little risk. However, anything beyond a simple fix should be addressed by someone with extensive plumbing expertise to avoid costly water softener problems, like leaks. 

That said, even simple problems can be complicated to diagnose, particularly if your water softener is attached to a whole-house treatment system. So, unless you feel absolutely certain that the problem is an easy fix that you can take on yourself, it's probably best to hire a plumber to diagnose and fix the problem.

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