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Jones Air And Water
4.6(
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or Replace

Serving Silex, 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 rate99%
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
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McBride Construction
4.9(
17
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or Replace

Serving Silex, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

At McBride Construction, we pride ourselves on providing quality service that customers can believe in. Whether it's kitchens or bathrooms, we can take care of all your remodeling needs. Ask us about our service! We look forward to working with you!

Kitchen
Kitchen
Kitchen
Kitchen
Kitchen

+28

Response time1 day
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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First Choice Air Conditioning, Heating & Plumbing, LLC
5.0(
6
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or Replace

Serving Silex, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"First Choice responded in a very timely manner to replace our broken sump pump and faulty drain pipe. The technician Matt was professional and very knowledgeable. He quickly identified the issues and went straight to work correcting them. After fixing the pump and pipe he thoroughly explained what was wrong, what he did to fix it and tips to keep our basement dry."
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Furnace
Furnace
Furnace
Condenser

+1

Response time7 hrs
Response rate95%
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Carter Water Conditioning
5.0(
3
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or ReplaceWater Treatment & Purification System - Repair or Service

Serving Silex, 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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Water Softeners questions, answered by experts

The main difference between a water softener and a water filter is what they remove from the water. A water softener is specifically designed to remove hard minerals, while a filter removes a wider range of contaminants above a certain size, such as bacteria and other impurities. If your primary goal is to remove minerals, a softener is the best choice. If you want to remove various contaminants for safety or taste, a filter is more suitable. Filters are also typically less expensive to install. Depending on your water supply's specific issues, you may need to install both systems for comprehensive treatment.

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.

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.

No. You should never directly drain a water softener into a sewer cleanout. This practice is illegal in many areas because it could allow raw sewage to get into your drinking water and make you seriously ill. Many places have codes requiring a specific seal, pipe, and a large air gap between a water softener and a sewage cleanout. Check out Florida's Plumbing Building Code as an example of what these restrictions might look like.

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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