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Carter Water Conditioning
5.0(
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or ReplaceWater Treatment & Purification System - Repair or Service

Serving Lathrop, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 1963

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Carter installed a water softener at our old house about four years ago. The softener has worked great and has been trouble-free - just throw a couple of bags of salt in the tank every month. We recently moved and called Carter to move the softener to our new house. Jeff is punctual, courteous, prepared, and professional. High quality unit and installation at a reasonable price. Great company."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Haley Carr
4.3(
9
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or ReplaceWater Treatment & Purification System - Repair or Service

Serving Lathrop, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I have needed to have these guys help me with my plumbing needs since I bought my home in 2005. None of the big name companies I've hired for help with my bathtub faucet drip did what Ricco did. Persevere, determined, to figure out if he could fix my cold water drip, ultimately, succeeding!! I don't want to tell his company how much he saved me...($400) by doing a fix instead of replacing entire pipe. Thank you, thank you, thank you! And, if I could post a picture here, I'd post the one with Ricco digging in to the repair inside my tub, while the apprentice supervisor over saw his work, my pug, Lucy sat quietly under his legs, and enjoyed getting petted. Thanks gentlemen!"
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Pentair Water Solutions
4.5(
2
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or Replace

Serving Lathrop, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 1940

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Pentair, a leader in home water filtration, can help you improve and enjoy your city water or well water, your way. Whether you have a specific water concern or simply want great tasting water you can trust, Pentair Water has a water treatment solution to fit your needs. We offer a free, no obligation, in home consultation conducted by one of our Pentair Water Experts. Those same experts will help ensure your Pentair filter, softener, or combination system is sized, delivered and installed by a certified, factory-approved professional for extra peace of mind. Our Pentair sales, installer and customer support teams work together to provide comprehensive in home installation and post-sale support to ensure the best experience possible. We look forward to earning your business -- call us today for a free home water test! \n\nA+BBB Approved: 5 Star Consumer Affairs Rated\n\n

Well Water Solutions
No Salt and No Electricity Needed
City Water Solution
Well Water Solutions
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Water Softeners questions, answered by experts

The primary difference between a water softener and a water filter lies in what they remove from the water. A water softener is designed to remove hard minerals like calcium and magnesium. In contrast, a water filter has a broader effect, removing various contaminants above a certain size, which can include bacteria and other impurities.

To decide which you need, consider your goal. If you want to eliminate hard minerals, choose a softener. If you want to remove a wide range of contaminants, a filter is the better option. Filters are also generally less expensive to install. Depending on your water supply, you may need to install both for comprehensive treatment.

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.

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.

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.

While it depends on how complicated the unit and installation is, it takes two to four hours to install a water softener unit, on average. It might take longer if pipes need to be replaced. You should make sure the installation area is clear of any objects that might get in the way before you begin.

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