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Peterson Salt & Water Treatment

Water Filtration and Softening, Plumbing, Delivery Service,

About us

Locally owned. 15 employees. No subs. Cost is determined by the job. Travel charges may apply to locations 60 minutes or more from our shop. Service charge may apply. Weekend appointments available by request, no extra charge.

Business highlights

38 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Installation and service of high efficiency water softeners, water filtration systems and RO systems for homes, offices, and multi-housing units. Free delivery of water softener salt, ice melt, pool salt -- all you pay for is the salt you order. No-hassle estimates available over the phone, just call us!

Services we don't offer

Hot water heater repair

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.9292 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
93%
4
4%
3
1%
2
1%
1
1%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.8
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9
Showing 151-175 of 292 reviews

BEN H.
04/2009
5.0
water softeners
  + -1 more
Petersen's were extremely informative and helpful on the phone, and their website was also useful. I selected the unit to be purchased after a few minutes of conversation and study. Their installer was available later the same day, and the new softener was installed in less than 4 hours after my inquiry! The price seemed very good, much better than what I was quoted by Culligan, even for one of their 'reconditioned' units.
Description of Work: Purchased and installed new water softener. Hauled away old unit.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$850

MARY K.
03/2009
5.0
water softeners
  + -1 more
The company came exactly when they said they would and the installation took the amount of time they had indicated. They removed the old softener, recycled the salt, installed the new softener and left the area very clean. They also routed the discharge water tube to the drain in a better way than prior to this.
Description of Work: Our water softener was replaced with a new model.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$750

YUSUF & INSIYA D.
03/2009
5.0
water softeners
  + -1 more
The water softener was working fine until a month ago (Feb 2009) when it started to make a whistling noise. I called Tom and told him about the problem. Tom sent his plumber over today (3/18/09) and even though the softener did not make the same noise the whole valve was replaced at no charge. Tom's company had been recommended by a friend who found him on Angie's List. The service and the product offered by this company is unbelievable. I will recommend this company to all my friends and family.
Description of Work: New water softener installed in the beginning of 2008.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$700

Kristi P.
02/2009
4.0
water softeners
  + -1 more
Called to get an idea of options for our house. Tom took quite a bit of time explaining three price point options & the info related to each. We decided on a unit and called back to schedule in 2 days (Friday). They gave us a range of 1-2 pm. However, at noon the installer called to say he would come at 2:30 pm. That time came & went. I finally called at 5:00 pm & said it was now too late to come. Tom said they had a commercial installation that went long. He said they could come on Saturday at 10:00 am. They did & it went well.
Description of Work: Removed old water softener, drained pipes & replaced with new water softener.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
2.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$950

Mary & Gene H.
02/2009
5.0
water softeners
  + -1 more
Very well. I'm glad we didn't have to replace the whole thing!
Description of Work: Water softener quit working. Called Co. & they came out the next day. Replaced valves after trouble shooting. After work was done, made recommendations for what type of salt to use.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$115

James C.
12/2008
5.0
water softeners
  + -1 more
They helped me understand how my softener was working. Had problems with it cycling to fast, they walked me through how to read and adjust the settings in the future. Was very satisfied and I appreciated the help understanding how my softener works.
Description of Work: Water softener service.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$50

SHARON D.
11/2008
5.0
water softeners
  + -1 more
It went excellent. They showed up when they said they would. They gave us a really good price. They came over the weekend. The installation went great. I would not hesitate to call them for service needs.
Description of Work: They installed a new water softener.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$700

JOANNE G.
11/2008
5.0
water softeners
  + -1 more
Mark, the installer, arrived on-time, put in the softener, showed me how to use it (easy) and cleaned up when he was done.
Description of Work: Replaced old water softener with a better machine.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$750

Kent L.
10/2008
5.0
water softeners
  + -1 more
Great experience! I had 2 companies come out to look at a leaking water softener. The first spent 5 minutes looking at it and said I needed a new one and charged me $94. Tom, the owner from Peterson Salt and Water came out and took a half hour exploring all the possibilities of repair. He concluded that he would attempt to replace a part and see if that resolved the issue. I was not yet charged for this visit. He returned the next day with the part, replaced it, and it did not resolve the problem. I did end up needing a new water softener, but really appreciated the time Tom took to explore cheaper alternatives than replacing it. He also took the time to explain everything he was doing and the options available. He also quoted me a much more competitive price to replace the water softener than 3 others! Marc, one of Tom's employees, came a day earlier than promised to remove the old unit and install the new unit. He was great in every way. This was one of the best, if not the best service experience I've had!
Description of Work: Diagnosed leaking water softener, attempted repair, and ended up replacing with new water softener.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$750

Corey A.
09/2008
5.0
water softeners
  + -1 more
I found them on Angie's List, contacted them via email, and 4 days later had a new water softener. Excellent!
Description of Work: They came out and replaced my defunct water softener with a new one, and hauled away the old one.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$900

RENEE C.
07/2008
5.0
water softeners
  + -1 more
I learned a lot from the owner. Through my discussions with him I was prepared to buy something. They were very nice to work with, and the owner was very knowledgeable. The pricing was very competitive. They also offer salt delivery.
Description of Work: They came and installed a water softener that I purchased from them.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

David P.
07/2008
5.0
water softeners
  + -1 more
Peterson determined that the water softener was in good working order and he made a small adjustment. I was pleased with his honesty, especially considering I had no clue whether I needed service or not. He spent close to an hour at my home and charged me only a small fee.
Description of Work: Peterson checked out my water softener system because I was not sure if it was operating correctly.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$44

Susan H.
07/2008
5.0
water softeners
  + -1 more
Overall this company was so generous. They came out and spent a couple hours trying to fix my water softener. Come to find out I needed a new water softener, and this company didn t even charge me for trying to fix it. So I ended up buying the water softener from him because I was just so thankful and appreciative.
Description of Work: This company came out to my home and tried to fix my water softener. They replaced all the parts and it still didn't work. So they took all the parts back off, and informed me I needed a new water softener.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Sarah S.
05/2008
5.0
water softeners
  + -1 more
It went very well. It was a little embarrassing since we had probably caused the meter to come unplugged but they were kind and professional nonetheless.
Description of Work: They came out to see why our water softener wasn't working. They found that the meter had accidentally been unplugged causing the softener to stop cycling and creating more soft water. They plugged the meter back in for us.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$45

Jaimee G.
04/2008
5.0
water softeners
  + -1 more
Tom was on time and very friendly. He worked fairly quickly and efficiently and was able to diagnose the problem right away. He answered all of the questions we had and didn't send us a bill until we confirmed that the unit was working properly for about a week.
Description of Work: Our water softener quit working properly so Tom came out to diagnose and fix the problem. He discovered it needed a new rotor disc and seal kit. He replaced both of these and explained how the water softener worked.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$140

JANE B.
03/2008
5.0
water softeners
  + -1 more
We were able to get the repairman to our home within a few days. After the initial repair, we had to have him come again as things still weren't working properly, but that was no hassle and we weren't charged anymore than for the first trip. Mr. Peterson was very professional and the whole process went very well.
Description of Work: We had a water softener that was not working properly. It took two trips for the repair, but we weren't charged an additional trip charge for the second visit.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$68

LYNN W.
02/2008
5.0
water softeners
  + -1 more
Tom did an excellent job. Not only did he fix the problem I was having, but he discovered another one that was from the installation. He was able to find a second hand part to solve that problem as well. I also think their prices were very reasonable.
Description of Work: They repaired my water softener.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$125

SUSAN S.
02/2008
5.0
water softeners
  + -1 more
I called on a Wednesday for service and got a quick appointment for Friday. Tom answered all my questions and explained the workings of the water softener. He said he would hold the invoice for about a week to make sure that the water level had lowered back down, and then he called me within that time period to check. The level had gone back to normal, and he sent the invoice for payment. Very reasonable price for the services performed. I would definitely use this company again, and have already recommended the company to one of my friends.
Description of Work: Tom checked the water softener cycles and tested the water coming out of several faucets. He changed the settings on the softener as the previous company that made a repair had them set incorrectly. He also tightened a loose elbow which he believed would correct the problem with the water level in the tank being too high. He said if it did not fix the problem, then I was looking at time to diagnose the problem. I appreciated that he did not try to sell me a new softener. Finally, I purchased two bags of salt.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$75

Greg H.
01/2008
5.0
water softeners
  + -1 more
Very well. Came across a number of challenges, which were explained to me in detail. Provided a number of options and recommendations. Very good experience. Recommended.
Description of Work: Repair of existing water softner.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$650

Douglas H.
12/2007
5.0
water softeners
  + -1 more
They always fill the bin and take away the empty bags. They stack it up neatly. Very happy with them, very responsive, and nice on the phone. Reasonably priced.
Description of Work: Deliver salt for our water softening system.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Sherrie T.
08/2007
5.0
water softeners
  + -1 more
Tom Peterson answered all our questions and did not pressure us into buying or upgrading at all. We chose to go with a little larger model on our own, just to have it cycle less often. Overall, we were very happy with the installation and glad to have soft water again.
Description of Work: Marc came out and replaced our water softener with a new Fleck model. He ended up re-routing some of the existing plumbing for a better fit. He stayed longer than planned to make sure it was finished correctly, but didn't charge any extra for the time put in. He also completely cleaned up after himself.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$875

ERIK & BROOKE R.
08/2007
5.0
water softeners
  + -1 more
The installation went great and we were very pleased with the work and final product. They had to work on plumbing lines in very tight places, but did a great job.
Description of Work: We had a water softener installed in our basement, which was a somewhat complicated job due to plumbing and floor drain issues.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000

Jean S.
07/2007
5.0
water softeners
  + -1 more
It went great. He fixed the existing softener instead of replacing it as he told us we could expect to get our money's worth out of the repair.
Description of Work: Replaced timer/clock on softener and adjusted settings on it for more effective softening. They were prompt, friendly and efficient.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$120

BRENDA A.
03/2007
5.0
water softeners
  + -1 more
They were on time, friendly, and made sure to answer all of our questions. We were very happy with the service of this company. I would recommend this company to anyone for their service. They really are a great company to do business with.
Description of Work: The water softener in our home was rebuilt and replaced with new parts by them. I am not sure what was exactly wrong with it, but it was not working. Instead of replacing it completely, this was a cheaper route to have it rebuilt. The water softener is located in the basement of our 1900 square foot home.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$150

JANET G.
01/2007
5.0
water softeners
  + -1 more
Peterson's' responded to my call promptly, and helped me decide what I needed. I chose to replace my old softener. It was replaced the next day.
Description of Work: They replaced an old water softener.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$800

Contact information

1415 5th St S. Ste E, Hopkins, MN 55343

www.petersonsalt.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
WM057872
Trade License Locale
Minnesota
Trade License Authority
MN Dept of Labor
Trade License Expiration
01/01/2018

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
State Contractor License Requirements

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*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Water Filtration and Softening,
Plumbing,
Delivery Service,
Snow Removal,
Rentals - Equipment

FAQ

Peterson Salt & Water Treatment is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday: Closed

Peterson Salt & Water Treatment accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Peterson Salt & Water Treatment offers free project estimates.
Yes, Peterson Salt & Water Treatment offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Peterson Salt & Water Treatment does not offer a senior discount.
No, Peterson Salt & Water Treatment does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Peterson Salt & Water Treatment offers warranties.
Peterson Salt & Water Treatment offers the following services: Installation and service of high efficiency water softeners, water filtration systems and RO systems for homes, offices, and multi-housing units. Free delivery of water softener salt, ice melt, pool salt -- all you pay for is the salt you order. No-hassle estimates available over the phone, just call us!
Hot water heater repair

Contact information

1415 5th St S. Ste E, Hopkins, MN 55343

www.petersonsalt.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed