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Orca Blue
5.0(
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Serving Apex, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Hard water is more than just a nuisance; it wreaks havoc on your appliances and plumbing over time. Shower doors, shower heads, sinks, anything that hard water touches becomes a nightmare to clean. My home unfortunately had very hard water. Enter the team at Orca Blue Water. From the initial meeting to the installation, the process was flawless. Highly recommend this company for anyone in need of a water softener!"
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+80

19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Progressive Water Solutions, LLC
4.8(
79
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Serving Apex, NC and surrounding areas

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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 time9 hrs
79 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Leaf Home Water Solutions
4.1(
196
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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."
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+44

1092 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by73%of homeowners
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Bottle Free Water, LLC
4.7(
36
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Serving Apex, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"They installed a water treatment system that was bought elsewhere. They were able to do the work in one day and I was very happy with it. They explained what they did and how to maintain the system. They are always available to answer questions or check the unit when I call. They also service the unit for me and I am very happy."
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ProElite Drinking Water System
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Recommended by71%of homeowners
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A & E Water Conditioning
4.7(
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Serving Apex, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 1996

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"After interviewing several companies for the job, we were referred to John Schaus owner of A & E Water Conditioning. We scheduled a meeting to find out about his products and service. He answered all of our questions and we were pleased by the price of the system and installation. We went ahead and scheduled the installation. John and his plumber arrived on time and his system was installed within two hours. It is Iocated in a convenient spot in our garage and we were very pleased how everything went. The system is very low maintenance and works beautifully."
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+3

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Clear Choice Water Solutions, Inc.
4.1(
46
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Serving Apex, NC and surrounding areas

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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
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Out The Door Plumbing
5.0(
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Serving Apex, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"We had out the door plumbing replace our water line from the meter to the house. They gave a very responsible price. They showed up on time for the estimate and the start of the job. The work they performed was very professional and the end result was surprisingly well done .they are friendly well mannered employees that do great work."
Sewer Line Replacement
Sewer Line Replacement
Careful sewer line repair
95ft long main sewer line replacement
Plumbing Waterline Replacement

+14

Response time30 mins
Response rate93%
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Household 360
4.7(
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Serving Apex, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2011

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Helped out on a Sunday with no water. Ended up being a broken fitting on the pipe to the well pump. Was able to take of it in short order, and get our water running again."
Shower Pan Replacement
Attic bathroom
Attic Bathroom
New attic bathroom
Remove fiberglass shower pan

+1

Response time3 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Blanton's Air, Plumbing & Electric LLC
4.6(
389
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Serving Apex, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1951

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"I called in the morning and Chris came out in the afternoon, when I was available. He explained and showed me what the problem was. He didn't have a new water heater on his truck so Tim came about 45 mins. to bring one. Installation was fast and Chris was very professional. They will be the first ones I call if I have any other issues."
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Shower Install
Brita Filter Before and After
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Tankless Water Heater

+4

Response time10 hrs
90 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Water Softeners questions, answered by experts

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.

It’s unlikely that hard water on its own could cause substantial hair loss or damage, though it’s true that bathing in hard water can cause your scalp to feel itchy or flaky and might dull your hair’s natural shine. Using high-quality shampoo and conditioner or buying a whole-home water softener can decrease these issues.

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.

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.

Hard water stains can be a headache because they will reoccur as long as hard water flows through. Thankfully, hard water stains are not permanent. With the right tools and an appropriate cleaning routine, you can prevent hard water stains from ever building up. However, you might feel like you are stuck in a constant cleaning cycle. In that case, you may consider hiring a contractor to perform routine cleaning.

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