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Orca Blue
4.4(
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or Replace

Serving Apex, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"My husband and I were so impressed with the professionalism of Orca Blue from their presentation, all the way through installation. Right away we definitely noticed a difference in our water. Kevin (the owner) came to our house and did an amazing presentation on his product, but also showed a detailed comparison of other water softeners available. Also, the installation was smooth and they made sure to involve us on decisions specific for our home. We highly recommend Orca Blue to anyone looking for a water filtration for their home."
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Water Softeners Project

+80

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Progressive Water Solutions, LLC
4.8(
80
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or Replace

Serving Apex, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had a whole house water system installed in October'25. The installers were very professional and the quality was top notch. Having a well with hard water, this system was a must, and we couldn't be happier with the results."
Response time1 day
Response rate92%
77 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Leaf Home Water Solutions
4.2(
201
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or Replace

Serving Apex, NC and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The sales rep took several water testsâ ¦ The sales rep took several water tests and showed me the results. She told me that I needed more than just a water softener. I also needed a system to address the rust and iron in my well water. I did not want to spend a fortune but the sales lady was pretty convincing. The price was good and the workmanship was excellent. My water is clean again ! Now I can tackle the original problem. My toilet has bad rust stains. I will either get it clean, or replace it. I could not do this until the water was fixed."
Leaf Home Water Solutions
Leaf Home Water Solutions
Will filtered water help me save money?
What does filtered water taste like?
How do I know what contaminants are in my water?

+44

167 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by71%of homeowners
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Clear Choice Water Solutions, Inc.
4.1(
46
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or Replace

Serving Apex, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were hands down the most knowledgeable of the group. They were also the most professional. I do want to say that all the companies were good, but the experience with Choice Water was just a notch above the rest."
3 Tank Custom Built Water System with UV light
4 Tank Custom Built No Salt, No Maintenance System
Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Out The Door Plumbing
5.0(
48
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Well Pump - Repair or Service

Serving Apex, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Called ODP to come and give me an estimate for a repair of a main water line leak. Zach came out and priced out a couple of options from repair to replacement of the old line along with the risks of choosing one option over another. I went with the repair option. Zach and Eric came out quickly and had the repair completed in a few hours. I was very impressed with the quality of the repair, and they left the yard clean and with my wife's approval (not easy to get). The repair utilized really good quality materials so I have no doubt this leak is fixed! I will have no reservations in using these guys again."
Sewer Line Replacement
Sewer Line Replacement
Careful sewer line repair
95ft long main sewer line replacement
Plumbing Waterline Replacement

+14

Response time2 hrs
Response rate94%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Household 360
4.6(
176
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Well Pump - Repair or Service

Serving Apex, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Tim was awesome. He arrived on time. He installed 3 faucets, a garbage disposal, and a hot water heater. He is very personable. He has my recommendations. I will definitely hire him again for any plumbing needs. Patty Upchurch"
Shower Pan Replacement
Attic bathroom
Attic Bathroom
New attic bathroom
Remove fiberglass shower pan

+1

Response time3 hrs
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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PK Plumbing, LLC
4.8(
45
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or ReplaceWater Treatment & Purification System - Repair or ServiceWell Pump - Repair or Service

Serving Apex, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I have to be honest, I have been selfishly putting off leaving this review because I didn't want everyone knowing what a gem Edwin from PK Plumbing is. Edwin has come to our rescue WAY too often in the past year or so. Most recently, we had a massive leak in our crawl space which had apparently been going on for a long time before the pipe totally split. Edwin squeezed us in to come out and get the leak sorted out. Unfortunately, it took a couple of days because as he fixed one area, another would spring a leak. (Darned aging Polybutylene piping!) Edwin is extremely professional and definitely knows what he is doing. He is honest and friendly and doesn't charge you an arm and a leg like some companies would. We are fortunate to have found him and hope that he stays in business for a long time to come. I am pretty sure we will have to utilize him on a regular basis as the piping slowly fails in our house. (Unless we win the lottery to get all the pipes replaced in one fell swoop! We can hope! :D)"
Water Filter for City Water
Water Softener for Well Water
Tankless Water Heater
Tankless Water Heaters
Install New Water Filter

+6

Response time5 hrs
Response rate90%
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Water Softeners FAQs, answered by experts

Yes. To get soft water, you can install a water softening system, which will replace the calcium and magnesium ions in the water with sodium or potassium ions. Water softeners cost anywhere from $200 to $6,000, depending on the size and complexity of the system. You can either install a water softener for the whole house or just at your shower heads. If you’re sensitive to sodium or potassium, you can install a salt-free water conditioner.

You should not use a water conditioner with a water softener because a water conditioner changes the chemistry of the water and causes the ion exchange in a softener to be ineffective. Choose a water softener if you have hard water or well water, and use a water conditioner if you need to remove certain contaminants.

Water purifiers and water softeners serve different purposes, so the best one will depend on your particular needs. Water purifiers remove contaminants from water (such as bacteria, viruses, and chemicals), leaving you with ultra-clean and safe water. However, water softeners remove minerals from your water so that the water doesn’t leave stains around your house or cause plumbing problems.

You can install a water softener system by turning off the water supply, draining the water, and then connecting your device to the waterline. Next, you’ll fill your tank with the recommended amount of salt or brine (whichever your unit calls for; be sure to read the instructions). Turn the water supply on and check for leaks. You can opt to let your water run for a few minutes, then test it using strips. 

The process of inspecting your water softener system is similar.

No, a water descaler won't descale pipes. The charged water running through the pipes may very slowly dissolve mineral deposits and hold them inside the water, but it's a very gradual process. If your pipes do need descaling, it's much better to get a local plumber to descale your pipes.

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