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Avatar for Finken Water
Finken Water
5.0(
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or ReplaceWater Treatment & Purification System - Repair or Service

Serving Melrose, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1961

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Both the salesman and the tech were fantastic. From explaining the benefits and the cost, to installing and actually making the plumbing system better, they did a fantastic job. The technician had some health issues he needed to see a doctor about, but he and the salesman returned later the same day and finished up the job perfectly. I can’t recommend them more. Oh, and our water is so much better now!"
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Erkens Water Softener Service, Inc.
4.9(
32
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or ReplaceWater Treatment & Purification System - Repair or Service

Serving Melrose, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 1974

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Nick was very helpful and helped teach me a lot about my water system"
Tight quarters
replacement
Twin Metered system
Response time10 hrs
Response rate87%
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Schultz Soft Water, Inc.
5.0(
12
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Repair or Service

Serving Melrose, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Other companies were out here and tried to sell me a new system instead of trying to repair the existing set up. John from Schultz Soft Water fixed what we had first and if not working replace later. Everything is still fine. What a breath of fresh air to have honest fair people still left in the business."
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Atkinson Well Drilling, LLC
5.0(
2
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Well Pump - Repair or Service

Serving Melrose, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 1942

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Here at Atkinson Well Drilling LLC we specialize in just that, well drilling. Well Drilling, plumbing is what we do day in and day out. We are the best of the best! Call today for your free estimate ! Residential and Commercial

Response time1 day
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Water Softeners FAQs, answered by experts

The most accurate way to determine whether you have hard water is to purchase a water test kit from a hardware store or send a tap water sample to a lab. But there are some signs you can look out for without professional testing. For instance, if you're consistently dealing with mineral stains on your glassware, windows, and shower doors, you're likely to have hard water. Hard water can also make it harder to lather and rinse soap, so if you're struggling to work up a good lather in the shower, hard water might be the culprit.

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.

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.

It depends on the type of surface. For instance, if you’re trying to get rid of hard water deposits on glass, you can spray vinegar onto the surface and wipe it off with a soft cloth or non-abrasive sponge. However, if the deposits are on granite or natural stone, it’s better to use baking soda and water rather than vinegar or other acidic cleaners.

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. 

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