Top-rated water softener pros.

Get matched with top water softener pros in Backus, MN

Enter your zip and get matched with up to 5 pros

Need a pro for your water softener service project in Backus, MN?

Select your specific project to find the pro for you.

Verified Reviews for Water Softener Service pros in Backus, MN

*The Angi rating for Water Softener Service companies in Backus, MN is a rating based on verified reviews from our community of homeowners who have used these pros to meet their Water Softener Service needs.

*The HomeAdvisor rating for Water Softener Service companies in Backus, MN is a rating based on verified reviews from our community of homeowners who have used these pros to meet their Water Softener Service needs.

Last update on January 01, 2026

Find Water softener pros in Backus

Avatar for Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories, Inc

Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories, Inc

4.85(
347
)

Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories, Inc

4.85(
347
)
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers

ETR Laboratories in an analytic laboratory with a broad range of commercial, industrial and individual clients. We provide analytic services using a wide variety of scientific methods including GC/MS, IC/MS, GIR, NMR and SEM equipment. We can do particle analysis, organic and inorganic chemical analysis and micro analysis on biological and other materials. Private water analysis is our specialty. Award winning. Additional DBA - Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories Inc, ETR Labs, ETR Laboratories.

"as advertised"

Nancy C on July 2018

ETR Laboratories in an analytic laboratory with a broad range of commercial, industrial and individual clients. We provide analytic services using a wide variety of scientific methods including GC/MS, IC/MS, GIR, NMR and SEM equipment. We can do particle analysis, organic and inorganic chemical analysis and micro analysis on biological and other materials. Private water analysis is our specialty. Award winning. Additional DBA - Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories Inc, ETR Labs, ETR Laboratories.

"as advertised"

Nancy C on July 2018

Klimek Bros Well Drilling

5.00(
3
)

Klimek Bros Well Drilling

5.00(
3
)
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Klimek Brothers Well Drilling is a full service water well drilling company and will handle all your residential well drilling, agricultural well drilling, commercial well drilling, industrial well drilling and municipal well drilling projects including well cleaning, well rehabilitation and well abandonment. We are licensed and bonded to drill wells in Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota. We are located in Alexandria Minnesota and drill wells in the central lakes area, but with our expert well drilling knowledge, friendly & prompt service, attention to detail and reasonable prices, we are in demand in the tri-state area and are happy to create new lifelong satisfied friends and customers. If you need any well related service, call us today!

Klimek Brothers Well Drilling is a full service water well drilling company and will handle all your residential well drilling, agricultural well drilling, commercial well drilling, industrial well drilling and municipal well drilling projects including well cleaning, well rehabilitation and well abandonment. We are licensed and bonded to drill wells in Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota. We are located in Alexandria Minnesota and drill wells in the central lakes area, but with our expert well drilling knowledge, friendly & prompt service, attention to detail and reasonable prices, we are in demand in the tri-state area and are happy to create new lifelong satisfied friends and customers. If you need any well related service, call us today!

Avatar for Benjamin Franklin Plumbing

Benjamin Franklin Plumbing

4.25(
16
)

Benjamin Franklin Plumbing

4.25(
16
)
Customers say: Super punctual
45 years of experience

Benjamin Franklin Plumbing in Northfield, MN prides themselves on helping people with something that’s a part of their everyday life: plumbing! Benjamin Franklin Plumbing provides clean service by skilled professionals that are constantly educating themselves to better serve our clients and straightforward pricing. Gives us a call today and if there’s any delay, it’s you we pay! Our guarantee to you is that will show up on time and we'll pay you $5 for every minute we're late. We specialize in the following: • Water heater installation • Tankless water heater installation • Home winterization • Water softener repair and replacement • Drain cleaning And we also offer a full line of drinking water treatment systems, iron removal filters and odor removal equipment. Same-day service is also available for emergencies. We accept Discover, MasterCard and Visa. We look forward to solving all your plumbing repair, installation and service needs. Call us now to schedule an appointment and receive your free estimate. License #060916-PM

"My tech, Oakly, was very professional and knowledgable. He installed 2 water softeners in a couple of rentals. He didn't try to sell me something I didn't need, and was a real pleasure to work with. Not always easy to find a tech, or company, that has it all like he did. "

Chuck P on December 2025

Benjamin Franklin Plumbing in Northfield, MN prides themselves on helping people with something that’s a part of their everyday life: plumbing! Benjamin Franklin Plumbing provides clean service by skilled professionals that are constantly educating themselves to better serve our clients and straightforward pricing. Gives us a call today and if there’s any delay, it’s you we pay! Our guarantee to you is that will show up on time and we'll pay you $5 for every minute we're late. We specialize in the following: • Water heater installation • Tankless water heater installation • Home winterization • Water softener repair and replacement • Drain cleaning And we also offer a full line of drinking water treatment systems, iron removal filters and odor removal equipment. Same-day service is also available for emergencies. We accept Discover, MasterCard and Visa. We look forward to solving all your plumbing repair, installation and service needs. Call us now to schedule an appointment and receive your free estimate. License #060916-PM

"My tech, Oakly, was very professional and knowledgable. He installed 2 water softeners in a couple of rentals. He didn't try to sell me something I didn't need, and was a real pleasure to work with. Not always easy to find a tech, or company, that has it all like he did. "

Chuck P on December 2025

FERRARA'S HEATING/AC/REFRIDGERATION

5.00(
3
)

FERRARA'S HEATING/AC/REFRIDGERATION

5.00(
3
)
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Sales, service, maintenance, and installation of Heating, Refrigeration, and Geo-Thermal Equipment. Custom duct work. Commercial kitchen repairs. Plumbing repairs. Anything HVAC.

Sales, service, maintenance, and installation of Heating, Refrigeration, and Geo-Thermal Equipment. Custom duct work. Commercial kitchen repairs. Plumbing repairs. Anything HVAC.

Wes' Plumbing & Heating Inc

4.11(
9
)

Wes' Plumbing & Heating Inc

4.11(
9
)
Customers say: Quick response
62 years of experience

Since 1964, our family-owned business has taken pride in providing reliable plumbing services. We're a skilled staff of professional tradesmen, and we provide great customer service and deliver high-quality results for all of your plumbing needs.

Since 1964, our family-owned business has taken pride in providing reliable plumbing services. We're a skilled staff of professional tradesmen, and we provide great customer service and deliver high-quality results for all of your plumbing needs.

Avatar for DrinkFromTheRock.com

DrinkFromTheRock.com

No reviews yet

DrinkFromTheRock.com

No reviews yet
14 years of experience

We specialize in providing quality services to our customers. We offer complete water filtration systems to residential and commercial customers. Our products are cost effective reliable.

We specialize in providing quality services to our customers. We offer complete water filtration systems to residential and commercial customers. Our products are cost effective reliable.

EcoWater Systems - Johanneck Water

No reviews yet

EcoWater Systems - Johanneck Water

No reviews yet
41 years of experience

Our company currently employee's 12 associates which currently sub-contracts larger plumbing jobs out. We mainly focus on quality of water (softening/reverse osmosis/filtration/salt/water delivery) Billing is monthly unless preferred differently. Our company does offer financing for purchase of New/Used softeners/ R.O./ products and always has promotional deals.

Our company currently employee's 12 associates which currently sub-contracts larger plumbing jobs out. We mainly focus on quality of water (softening/reverse osmosis/filtration/salt/water delivery) Billing is monthly unless preferred differently. Our company does offer financing for purchase of New/Used softeners/ R.O./ products and always has promotional deals.

Showing 1-10 of 14
Water Softeners questions, answered by experts

Yes, it is safe to bathe in yellow water. The iron or tannin content won’t harm your skin, and soap will clean you whether your water is clear or yellow. If you find bathing in yellow water problematic, you can ask a pro to inspect your plumbing and determine how to get your water clear again.

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.

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.

If your ‘do isn’t doing what you want it to do despite using good hair care products, hard water might be to blame. Since hard water can’t rinse soap off as well as soft water can, your hair might grow limp because of the shampoo and conditioner residue that’s left behind. If you color your hair, you might see it fade more quickly or even turn a different shade as the dye reacts with the minerals in the water. You might also experience an itchy scalp, thanks to the dryness that comes from bathing in the hard water.

Hard water isn’t unhealthy. It’s safe to drink, bathe in, and cook with. However, it can make some skin, hair, and scalp problems, such as eczema, worse by affecting the pH balance of your skin and hair. Additionally, some people don’t like the taste of hard water, but it does contain minerals that are important to your overall health, like calcium.

The Backus, MN homeowners’ guide to water softener services

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

See all articles

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"