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Ultra Pure
5.0(
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or ReplaceWater Treatment & Purification System - Repair or Service

Serving Fords, NJ and surrounding areas

In business since 1982

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I have well water and my water was staining my toilets & bathtub- basically everything. I called Ultra Pure and they sent a very nice man, Al, to come test my water. He explained everything to me so it was easy to understand & showed me what systems I needed. Turns out my well water has very low pH and he installed a system for the entire house to fix it. Now all my water is more alkaline. He also put a water purification system at my sink so I have water that I use for drinking, cooking, washing my veggies. I feel safer drinking my water now. I don’t have to buy bottled water anymore which I like. I’m so happy because all of it was very affordable with my fixed income. Now I don’t have to worry about trying to clean stains and be embarrassed when I have people come over to use my bathroom. I would highly recommend them - from beginning to end the process was easy."
Water Filtration and Softening Project
Water Filtration and Softening Project
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+26

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Orbit Water Solutions
4.8(
44
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or ReplaceWater Treatment & Purification System - Repair or Service

Serving Fords, NJ and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"If you have a water softener or filtration project, I highly recommend Orbit Energy & Power. I had a very favorable experience with the company . Scott Cullin, the sales tech was very accommodating with scheduling our initial appointment. He was on time, asked about our project scope, performed his water tests and made a recommendation based on the findings. He was not high pressure at all. I advised that I was getting competitive proposals and it would be a few days before I made a decision. Orbit's equipment is the most efficient, seems to be the best quality, and quite frankly had the best warranties. The installation went well. The installer removed old equipment and installed the new softener and filtration kit. He was in and out within the 3 hour time window specified. He answered all the questions I had for him during the installation. Once everything was done and cleaned up, he went through the operation with me, explaining how everything worked and what things to keep an eye on. Very good experience. I will definitely use them again"
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+9

Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Arctic Air Conditioning
4.8(
865
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Well Pump - Repair or Service

Serving Fords, NJ and surrounding areas

In business since 1977

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Went amazing because Sammy is the best - he noticed my hot water heater was not safe and on the way out and immediately was able to arrange for a ASAP install— Sammy is a treasure to Artic Air -they are both the best - using Artic for over 30 years- best customer service"
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+29

Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Comfort Basement
4.4(
163
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Well Pump - Repair or Service

Serving Fords, NJ and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Initially the lady who answered my call goofed on two counts- First, even though I advised her that I had purchased a prepaid deal, she scheduled a salesman to come to my house, rather than the technician who should have been sent;  secondly she scheduled the visit more than two weeks away. If I had a water leak, I would have had big problems. 
When the salesman told me that he was not a technician but would e-mail an estimate to me, I hit the roof, saying that I had purchased a prepaid repair. He called Jesse, the owner of the company, who immediately apologized, and agreed to come, personally, the next day to fix the crack in the foundation.
Jesse called several times thereafter to apologize for the error, and came on time the next day. 
He fixed the crack in an expert manner and was extremely professional and courteous.
Without the scheduling problem, this company would rate an A +. The owner is a genuine pleasure to work with!

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Water Softeners questions, 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.

You can decide whether you need a water softener or water filter based on how your bathing or laundry experience is. If you notice issues like limescale buildup, dry skin, or stains on dishes—all telltale signs of hard water—you'd likely benefit from a water softener. However, if your main concern is over chemicals or bacteria in your tap water filter, and not just comfort, a filter is a better option.

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.

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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