Serving Rio Rancho, NM and surrounding areas
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In business since 2020
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"A veteran-owned business, this company goes the extra mile to ensure customer satisfaction. Highly recommend!"
Serving Rio Rancho, NM and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2020
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Emergency services offered
"Great service, quick response to issues. But, better people, trust worthy. Hands on did a great job on handling my refrigerator water line issues! Highly recommended them for your plumbing needs! Thank you"
Serving Rio Rancho, NM and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2018
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"I-Deal HVAC was the installation contractor provided by Lowes when I purchased a new hot water heater. Kenneth, my installer, did a superb, professional install, and fully explained the operation of the new hot water heater. Despite the fact that Lowes Delivery couldn't get their act together as far as my request that the installer pick up the hot water heater, Kenneth was flexible and understanding, and arrived on schedule to perform the install. I would highly recommend I-Deal HVAC--if the rest of their staff is as good as Kenneth, they are the contractor of choice for prompt, professional service. Many thanks, Kenneth!"
+3
Serving Rio Rancho, NM and surrounding areas
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In business since 2023
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"Brad is an amazing plumber. Answers his calls promptly, courteous, hard working and finishes quickly. He fixed a well pump , installed outside faucets and installed an automatic horse waterer for us. He is very reasonable, and explained all costs ahead of time."
+5
Serving Rio Rancho, NM and surrounding areas
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Emergency services offered
Warranties offered
"Title: Exceptional, trustworthy plumbing — highly recommended Galactic Mechanical & Plumbing exceeded every expectation. After a frustrating runaround with other companies, Jordan drove up from Albuquerque to Santa Fe, waived the trip charge, and quickly diagnosed that I only needed a faucet fixture (not a full sink). He went to Home Depot, installed the new fixture, fixed a few other small issues, and left everything working — all billed fairly for one hour of labor. Jordan was professional, efficient, and honest; Megan in the office was courteous and helpful. As a longtime local with two homes, I’m already planning to use Galactic as my go-to plumber. Highly recommend them for reliable, respectful, and skilled service. Thank you, Jordan."
Serving Rio Rancho, NM and surrounding areas
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In business since 2022
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"The crew did the job, digging up and replacing 40 ft of main water line from the city line to the house, including installation of a pressure reducing valve. Overall COST was pretty expensive for labor considering the PEX tubing for the water line was the pretty much the only parts needed minus the pressure valve. I realize they go by a book that determines cost before work is actually done, though and I agreed to it. Kinda hard to get other estimates when you are in a pickle and need water in your home going asap during the holidays. Job got done and the 2 workers were nice guys. One complaint is I asked if there was a Veteran's Discount and they did include it but it was LESS THAN a 3% discount off the subtotal. Taking a star off for this and another for high labor cost."
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Serving Rio Rancho, NM and surrounding areas
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Customers say: True professional
"Cool Breeze listened to what we wanted, helped us design the kitchen for maximum storage and ease of usage. They were prompt, cleaning up as they progressed. They also replaced counter tops in two bathrooms. We were very comfortable with them in our home. I would definitely recommend Cool Breeze to family and friends."
Serving Rio Rancho, NM and surrounding areas
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Emergency services offered
Warranties offered
Iron Horse Plumbing and Heating is a local, family owned plumbing and heating business serving Albuquerque and the East Mountains.\n \nWe pride ourselves on quality workmanship, clear communication and professional plumbing and heating solutions that stand the test of time
Serving Rio Rancho, NM and surrounding areas
In business since 2022
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Steve, Justin, and Mark did an outstanding job, they essentially removed our old faulty water boiler, installed the latest in combination DHW and Radiant Heating, redesigned the existing piping to make it efficient and more functional, added new pumps and ventilation, plus troubleshooting, and they never quit until the job was done thoroughly and properly. Our old water-heating system was never installed correctly and had some of the hardware had issues from the start. The plumbing Co. completely removed the old hardware and redesigned the new system with the latest in water-heating technology. These guys are the plumbers we will use from now...they are trustworthy and very good at what they do!"
Serving Rio Rancho, NM and surrounding areas
In business since 2022
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"SEAN WAS PROFESSIONAL, AND DETAIL ORIENTED. I TRUSTED HIM AND I WAS NOT DISAPPOINTED."
The license requirements for water softener installation depend on your location. Some municipalities require that the installer hold a plumbing license, some require a permit and an inspection, but no license for the installer, and some require a permit and a license for the installer. Regardless of the local laws in your area, it’s always a good idea to hire a licensed plumber or installer. These pros will install your system properly and have the experience to size the system appropriately. Use Angi’s state licensing tool to check your installer’s license status.
Water softeners are worth the money if you live in an area with hard water. Hard water is safe to drink, but it poses serious threats to your plumbing system. The minerals in hard water will gradually build up on the inside walls of your pipes, reducing water flow to your fixtures. The minerals can also gradually corrode your plumbing system, reduce its lifespan, and increase the risk of leaks. Hard water also makes soap and detergent less effective. Water softener systems can solve all these issues, making them a great investment.
It’s possible to install a water softener yourself, but we don’t recommend it. Water softeners require working with copper pipes and electrical wiring, neither are suitable tasks for most DIYers. Plus, working with water and electricity together is dangerous and could pose a risk to your safety. Water softeners also need to be calibrated so that they don’t make your water too soft, as soft water poses just as many risks as hard water. Overall, it’s well worth hiring a local water softener installer to place your water softener system.
The cost to install a water softener system is $1,500 on average, ranging between $200 and $6,000. The labor for water softener work typically costs between $150 and $1,000, so you can add that to your equipment costs to get an accurate total. Your price will depend on many factors, including the following:
System capacity
Home size
Water hardness levels
Type of water softener
Presence of electricity in the installation area
Local permit costs
Your water softener size is based on your total household water consumption. In most cases, you can assume the average household member will use around 75 gallons per day. Multiply that by the number of people in your home, then multiply by 10 (for the typical grains per gallon). You’ll get a number in grains that should help roughly size your water softener. However, it’s best to hire a professional to install your system and use more exact numbers, like your exact average water consumption per day and starting water hardness.
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