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Maine's Best Water Treatment
4.9(
247
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or ReplaceWater Treatment & Purification System - Repair or Service

Serving Freeport, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Brad came by to inspect our very old water softener that had stopped working. He determined it needed to be replaced and had a new one installed for us the following Monday. He was very informative and didnâ t charge us an arm and a leg. I highly recommend Maineâ s Best Water Treatment."
Iron Gate
4" X 10" Big Blue sediment filter
Point of use reverse osmosis system
Acid neutralizer
Repco AquaBubble Water Softener

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Response time9 hrs
71 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Fontus, Inc.
4.9(
5
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or ReplaceWater Treatment & Purification System - Repair or ServiceWell Pump - Repair or Service

Serving Freeport, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Fontus is one of Maine's most trusted experts for complete home water solutions, offering industry-leading residential water treatment and full-service plumbing. From the pipes in your walls to the water in your glass, we ensure your family’s water is clean, safe, and flowing reliably. We design custom solutions for well and city water to eliminate hard water, iron, PFAS, uranium, arsenic, and radon. Whether you need whole-house filtration, water softeners, reverse osmosis systems, or expert plumbing repairs and installations, we are here to help. Proudly serving Cumberland, York, and Androscoggin counties.

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Response time2 days
69 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Ronald Brown, Plumbing & Heating, Inc.
4.1(
29
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Well Pump - Repair or Service

Serving Freeport, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1976

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"It was Saturday during Memorial Day weekend in the pandemic when I noted a leaking pipe in the ceiling of my basement family room. I worked through Home Advisor to find a plumber in my area. The plumber came quickly. He and I followed pandemic precautions. He was knowledgeable, efficient, and friendly. He did a temporary repair because the faucet to shut off the water to my house was corroded due to its age. He then organized permanent repair a few days later when the town water to my house could be shut off. The plumber informed me what and when to expect him and did exactly what he said. He deserves an extra thank-you because of the pandemic issues. I am in the high risk group and he was the first stranger to enter my home since March. That caused added concerns on my part which were quickly resolved due to his professional manner. I would recommend this company to anyone and will call this plumber in the future."
Response time12 hrs
31 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Heritage Home Service
4.8(
5
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or Replace

Serving Freeport, ME and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1988

Credit card accepted

Heritage Home Service is a premier home service provider operating in New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Southern Maine. Bringing all the perks that come with having a large team while maintaining a strong focus on family-oriented service. \n \nOur namesake is about honoring those who came before us, and most importantly, it is about leaving a legacy of serving people extraordinarily well. \n \nFor over 37 years in business, we have helped countless families across our community stay comfortable and healthy in their homes, and today we continue to evolve and find new ways to serve you even better.

109 neighbors recently requested a quote
Healthy Home Consultants
5.0(
1
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or Replace

Serving Freeport, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We're a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home or business as if it were our own. We are experts in all Aspect of Healthy Home Living projects and our services are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in Testing & Abatement Services. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction! \n

Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Ward Water
4.6(
23
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or ReplaceWater Treatment & Purification System - Repair or Service

Serving Freeport, ME and surrounding areas

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"They showed up on time and kept busy until the job was done, took all day, which was fine. However, all of the brand new copper and water filtration system we had just paid for in the prior work done a week before, had all been taken down, which is fine but Ward Water took all of the brand new copper piping and kept it, which I hadn't realized until they were gone. What also struck me as odd, was when they finished, I was out front waiting for my daughter to get off the school bus. They packed up and drove from the back yard into the front where I was standing. I thought they were going to stop and explain what they did, how to maintain this system, what type of salt and soda ash to buy, better yet, how I even mix the solution to pour into the softener system so I don't accidently poison or harm my family, as we drink, cook and bathe with it. No, they kept on driving away, so I thought maybe they had to run and get a part at the store and they would be back but no, that was it. In the meantime, my mother had made the check out to Ward Water for payment before talking to me, so that was that. When I went down stairs, I was shocked to find that everyt hing we had just paid for the week prior was 1, taken down but 2, gone from the house. Then I see a big bin of salt connected to this very hard to understand computer system, a bucket of soda ash next to it, and an empty bucket marked with a sharpie stating "fill line" I had to read the manuals they left a million times and had to figure out on my own how to mix the solution, I assumed where they marked " fill line " was how much water to use and they marked the soda ash cup, so I assumed that was how much to use for the water bucket. They left the empty bag to the salt, my guess was that was going to tell me what salt to purchase but left no advice on where to buy these things, no spare filters for the filtration, but the work we paid for the week before, that plumber showed us how to use everything, stocked us up with spare filters, showed us all work performed etc.. Ward Water just did the work, explained nothing, left us guessing what their sharpie comments were about, took all of our new copper piping and replaced it with plastic flimsy piping, took our new water filtration system we just paid for as well, left nothing that we paid for the week before. I would have kept that copper piping in case of future breaks, leaks, repairs etc..And, it should have been up to us to either hold on to the new filtration system we had just paid for the week prior or sell it to help pay for what Ward Water did. I was very disappointed that they took our materials that we paid for but also, didn't take 5 minutes to at least tell me what they did, show me how to mix the solution, use the computer, where to buy more materials, or ask me if I wanted to keep MY copper or water filtration system, as it was obvious that they were all brand new and then to replace all the copper with plastic was very disappointing. My mother paid a pretty penny for the work they performed but we were left reading the manuals, which are so hard to understand and guessing and learning as we went. Overall, I wouldn't recommend Ward Water unless you will be down in your basement right over their shoulders the whole time. Thanks
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Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Water Softeners questions, answered by experts

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.

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 stains can be a headache because they will reoccur as long as hard water flows through. Thankfully, hard water stains are not permanent. With the right tools and an appropriate cleaning routine, you can prevent hard water stains from ever building up. However, you might feel like you are stuck in a constant cleaning cycle. In that case, you may consider hiring a contractor to perform routine cleaning.

A water softener removes minerals from your drinking water and can make your house water softer. These softeners are designed to extend the lifetime of your plumbing system while also making water safer and more palatable for drinking. Hard water, which is water with a heavy amount of suspended particles, can also cause hair damage, skin irritation, and buildup in your pipes.

Some shower water softeners are effective, but this isn’t always the case. Most shower filters only filter out chlorine, not hard minerals like calcium. Other shower filters can't handle the demand in homes with very hard water. It's also important to change the filters on your shower filters. Failure to regularly swap out old filters will make the filter ineffective over time. 

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