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James Cress Jr. Water Pump and Well Services
5.0(
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Well Pump - Repair or Service

Serving Madison, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I cannot be more pleased. I am not one to use superlatives, but after dealing with 4 other companies that did not seem to know what they were doing I was extremely happy with the quality of his work, his pricing, his responsiveness, his efficiency and most of all his honesty. Thank you Angie's List for having him on your list. He is my new well go-to person. He knows wells!!!!"
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Carolina Virginia Well and Pump
5.0(
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Well Pump - Repair or Service

Serving Madison, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"well pump circuit breaker kept popping. Thought it was either electrical or well pump going bad. Water tank bladder was the issue and Patrick / CVWP asked the right questions and gave me some tips to help troubleshoot the issue. He replaced the water tank / bladder and things are back to normal. I definitely recommend Patrick and CVWP."
Well
Response time2 hrs
Response rate87%
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Freedom Water Filtration
3.3(
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or Replace

Serving Madison, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Very small project at my town home. I couldn't get much of a reply or interest from others. Brian contacted me quickly, stopped by to evaluate and gave me a fair price to do the work. The work was done within a couple days. I would recommend him to anyone without hesitation."
Response time6 hrs
Recommended by90%of homeowners
Pro Plumbing Air & Electric
4.4(
425
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or ReplaceWater Treatment & Purification System - Repair or ServiceWell Pump - Repair or Service

Serving Madison, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 1920

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"We discovered a water leak on Friday lunchtime. Company was unable to get anyone out to us until Monday afternoon. We understood that it was weekend. Unfortunately by that time the water leak had disappeared and we were having trouble locating again. Hoping and praying it was a very big fluke and we will never see it again! Technician was professional and tried to figure things out but it just wasn’t there 3 days later."
Pro Plumbing
Pro Plumbing
Pro Plumbing
Recommended by85%of homeowners
Tim Campbell
4.9(
32
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Well Pump - Repair or Service

Serving Madison, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Tim did a great job with the replacement of our water heater. Even though it was the day after Thanksgiving he moved some of his other appointments around to come to our home that afternoon. Tim and his assistant were careful to put on shoe covers in the house and to observe COVID 19 precautions. The job required more complicated plumbing since we have a desuperheater loop from our geothermal heat pump that connects to the water heater; the additional charge for this work was minimal. Tim was here until after 5:00 that evening, with the result that we had hot water over the weekend."
Recommended by96%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.

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.

The average cost to install a water softener, including the system and labor, is approximately $1,500. However, the total price can range widely from $600 to $6,000. For some complete systems, the cost may be between $800 and $2,500. Labor for the installation typically costs between $150 and $1,000.

The final price is influenced by several factors, including:

  • System type, capacity, and complexity

  • Home size and household water demands

  • Water hardness levels

  • Accessibility of the installation site and the extent of plumbing work required

  • Whether new electrical work is needed

  • The professional hired and any local permit costs

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.

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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