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Futuramic Clean Water Center
4.8(
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or ReplaceWater Treatment & Purification System - Repair or Service

Serving Omaha, NE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Local, family operated water treatment company that has been in business for over 56 years. \nWe specialize offer American-Made high quality equipment for sale and service most makes and models of water filtration and water softening equipment. Our friendly, well trained service technicians and estimators help us earn rave reviews, and we have been voted "Best of Omaha" every year there has been a category! Our reverse osmosis systems will provide you with the best drinking water possible and our water softeners will take care of your skin and save your appliances and equipment from the affects of hard water. We service much of Eastern Nebraska and Western Iowa and have residential and commercial solutions. Call us today!

Futuramics Team
Futuramics Truck
Evolve Water Softeners
Response time9 hrs
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Apex Services
5.0(
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or ReplaceWater Treatment & Purification System - Repair or Service

Serving Omaha, NE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Since 2004, we've established a respected service reputation of excellence in the greater Elkhorn and Omaha communities we serve. We're proud of our Nebraska roots, while offering a "same day service guarantee" of servicing our customers on the day promised. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to earning your trust. We offer emergency repair services outside of normal business hours, so check with us for all of your heating, plumbing, and air conditioning needs.

AC repair
Furnace Repair
Water Treatment
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Futuramic Products
4.8(
63
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or ReplaceWater Treatment & Purification System - Repair or Service

Serving Omaha, NE and surrounding areas

In business since 1969

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Companies that sell water softeners are few in this city. It's actually between buying a unit, then having a plumber do the installation or hiring a company who do everything. We went with Futuramic because their product was in the house when we moved in. The sales presentation was thorough, and the salesman was prompt. The installation went fairly well. My constant concern for contractors is that they leave the work area as clean as they found it. I would have liked to have seen a better job. Some cleaning after is expected. We've experienced worse. The softener we bought works as well as expected."
Response time2 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Water Softeners FAQs, answered by experts

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 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

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.

If your water softener repair is fairly straightforward, like a simple filter replacement, then you can probably do it yourself with little risk. However, anything beyond a simple fix should be addressed by someone with extensive plumbing expertise to avoid costly water softener problems, like leaks. 

That said, even simple problems can be complicated to diagnose, particularly if your water softener is attached to a whole-house treatment system. So, unless you feel absolutely certain that the problem is an easy fix that you can take on yourself, it's probably best to hire a plumber to diagnose and fix the problem.

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.

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