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Jones Air And Water
4.6(
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Serving Festus, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I had a water softener and filtration system installed in my home. It's fabulous! Austin was very reliable and friendly. He was extremely efficient. I'm so happy with my system, and with Jones Air and Water."
Commercial System
Water FIlter
Response time10 hrs
Response rate88%
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Brighthouse Plumbing, LLC
4.9(
9
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Serving Festus, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"I hired this company to extend the natural gas in my house and would definitely recommend them. I felt that the plumber who did the installation really knew what he was doing and seemed like a great guy. The installation went well and the price was fair."
BrightHouse Plumbing
Water Fountain and Fill Station
Bathtub
Shower
Backflow

+1

Response time10 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Mayo Plumbing Co
4.8(
481
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Serving Festus, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mayo Plumbing is different from all the rest. They use data and research to inform their work. Before calling Mayo I had two different plumbers look at our new (very old) house. The first said, "St. Louis has hard water - you NEED a water softener." The second said, "St. Louis has great water - you DO NOT need a water softener." Mayo said, "What did the test results say? No one can tell you you need a water softener without testing your water first." BINGO. They tested our water and determined we DO NOT need a water softener. Same approach for our broken shower. The mayo plumber actually researched the issue, spending time with the paperwork and on the phone with the Kohler rep to determine exactly what we need to do, before making a wild guess and upselling us. I've never seen a plumber like this - these guys are SMART and will be our go-to provider!"
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+3

Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Absolute Clean
4.6(
420
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Serving Festus, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"I was impressed from the moment the owner introduced himself and his assistant to the time they left my home dirt and soot free. Not only did they do a fine job cleaning he also checked the dryer vent. Will call them again next year.
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Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Tri-State Water, Power & Air
4.8(
37
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Serving Festus, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I had to shut off the water to my house so I needed fast service. Within about a two hour time frame they arrived, took care of my issue and I was able to turn my water back on!"
Gas Water Heater
Short Water Heater
Gas Water Heater
Electric Water Heater
Under Sink

+3

Response time7 hrs
Response rate97%
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Liberty Heating and Cooling
4.7(
70
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Serving Festus, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Got back to me quickly, fixed the issue with my hot water heater rather than having to buy a new one, very thankful. He checked out my heater and air conditioner while he was there and I will have him back to service my AC. Great guy, very friendly, took the time to explain all he was doing. Highly recommend him."
Furnace & Air Cleaner Install
Completion
Completed
Rinnai Tankless Water Heater
Rinnai Tankless Water Heater

+5

Response time6 hrs
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Rivers Plumbing Company, LLC
4.0(
196
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Serving Festus, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Did a fine job installing water heater, but then the installer apparently did not push out the air in the lines through the house. The faucet in the kitchen then loss water pressure since there was debris from the old water heater in the lines. I was told there would be no charge when they came back to investigate for the inspection fee, but there was. I made my case and then it went away. Overall, they did a great job with the work. Ted and Glen are the ones I would want back. Very experienced at the trade."
 Bathroom Remodel
 Kitchen Remodel
 Kitchen Remodel
 Bathroom Remodel
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Water Softeners questions, answered by experts

While not everyone can detect taste differences in high-calcium water, water that has a slightly metallic taste probably has too much calcium.

A good hardness level for drinking water can vary based on personal preferences, but an ideal level is 3.5 to 7 GPG. This means your water isn’t soft or hard. However, some people prefer the “fresh” taste from the minerals in hard water, while others like the smoother, “slippery” texture of soft water.

The chemicals in a water softener can wear down the anode rod in the heater and shorten its life span. However, for most people, the benefits of the softener outweigh this potential drawback.

Have a plumber inspect the anode rod annually for damage, as replacing the anode rod is far less expensive than replacing the entire water heater.

Whether you need a license or permit for water softener installation depends on your location. Some municipalities require the installer to hold a plumbing license, while others may only require a permit and an inspection. In some cases, both a permit and a licensed installer are necessary, and some areas have no requirements at all. Often, only certified plumbers and electricians are allowed to pull the necessary permits. To find out the specific regulations in your area, you can contact your local building department. Alternatively, a local water softener installer or plumber will be familiar with the requirements and can typically pull the permits 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 tools like Angi’s state licensing tool to verify an installer's license status.

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.

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