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Q: What shortens the life of a water softener?

• <div><p>There are several things that can shorten the life of a water softener. Homes with very hard water may have to replace the unit sooner because the water softener works harder to filter out the hard minerals. High water usage and infrequent maintenance can also put more strain on a water softener.</p></div>

Q: Do you need a license or permit to install a water softener?

• <div><p>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&rsquo;s state licensing tool to verify an installer's license status.</p></div>

Q: How do I get utilities set up on a property?

• <div><p>To get utilities set up on a property, you first have to contact the local department of planning to determine whether your property is able to connect to public utilities. From there, you can work with a structural engineer and/or a building contractor to design the layout of utility lines on the property. The pros will need this information as they begin securing building permits before they can start adding lines.</p><p>If your property isn&rsquo;t able to connect to public utilities, you&rsquo;ll need to consider working with pros to develop a comfortable off-grid home that will meet your needs.</p></div>

Q: Is rainwater hard or soft?

• <div><p>Because it&rsquo;s been through the water cycle, evaporating and becoming slightly acidic thanks to dissolved carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, rainwater tends to be naturally soft compared to groundwater, which has just been in contact with limestone. However, the natural hardness level of water always depends on where you are and other factors.</p></div>

Q: Does a water softener ruin a water heater?

• <div><p>The chemicals in a water softener can wear down the anode rod in the heater and shorten its life span. However, for most people, the benefits of the softener outweigh this potential drawback.</p><p>Have a plumber inspect the anode rod annually for damage, as replacing the anode rod is far less expensive than replacing the entire water heater. </p></div>

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Last update on May 19, 2026

Reviewed in May 2026
Bighorn Plumbing was able to come out the same day to replace our water heater in Carson City. We wanted a tankless. The job was completed that same day and now we have endless hot water. Worth every penny.
Bighorn Plumbing
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Reviewed in June 2025
Two years ago Riley Plumbing and Heating replaced the corroded galvanized water pipe from the street meter to my house, so I was very surprised to have another water leak in the back yard last month. Riley Plumbing came out again, and found that the new leak was due to another corroded...
Riley Plumbing & Heating
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Reviewed in March 2025
I am very pleased with my new Pure water softener. The service was fast and efficient. The people who worked with me were professional and knowledgeable. Thank you Luke, Specialist, Raughn, Technician plus Johnny and Sadie in the office.
Pure Water Systems of Nevada
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Reviewed in January 2025
Daniel is very knowledge, legit, CARING, reasonable priced compare to the others. He was upfront on what you need to expect, & excellent service! Fixed my unreliable tankless water heater many times, then Daniel and Jack helped me install a new Navien reliable unit that I know will last a long...
High Quality Plumbing
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Reviewed in March 2024
Bluestar construction was originally hired to do the restoration in our condo due to water damage in our unit and others on our floor. We were so impressed we hired them to also paint other locations in the unit as well as to do the composite flooring in the entire condo, including labor...
BlueStar Construction
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Reviewed in September 2023
Quick, complete and expensive to replace a 20 year old electric water heater.
Sierra Air Heating Cooling and Plumbing
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Reviewed in June 2023
Chris and his team were great to work with. Very responsive and helpful. They were able to pump out the water from my flooded crawl space and put in a new vapor barrier quickly and efficiently. The access to the crawl space was in the master bedroom and they kept the entire process extremely...
911 Restoration of Reno/ Tahoe, LLC
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Reviewed in April 2023
I discovered Living Water while searching for a local company to install a soft water system in my home. The first impression was a phone call from the owner of the company, Terry. I was surprised at how quickly the response was. Our first meeting I believe was that evening. He was extremely...
Living Water Company
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Reviewed in March 2023
We had water damage in our dining room and bedroom and discovered after testing that we had a mold situation. We called All Dry who quickly dispatched Rick to assess the situation and provide recommendations for remediation. Rick also was able to identify the root cause of the water damage which...
All Dry Valley of the Sun
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Reviewed in March 2022
So our water heater quit working yesterday afternoon and the pilot simply wouldn't relight. That is a major emergency since hot water is an absolute NECESSITY here at Catmandu Cat Rescue and Sanctuary! Thank God for the wonderful people at Pro Plumbing. They moved things around to squeeze us in...
Pro Plumbing Inc
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or Replace

Serving Stateline, NV and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Installer for the water softener and RO system was very courteous & knowledgeable. He explained everything he was doing and I was very comfortable."

Response time6 hrs

14 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by99%of homeowners

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Pure Water Systems of Nevada

4.7(

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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or ReplaceWater Treatment & Purification System - Repair or Service

Serving Stateline, NV and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I am very pleased with my new Pure water softener. The service was fast and efficient. The people who worked with me were professional and knowledgeable. Thank you Luke, Specialist, Raughn, Technician plus Johnny and Sadie in the office."

Pro Elite installed on a private well for hardness

Response time1 day

Response rate87%

35 neighbors recently requested a quote

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Hawthorne Plumbing Heating & Cooling

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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or ReplaceWater Treatment & Purification System - Repair or Service

Serving Stateline, NV and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They responded to my call and had someone out the next day. They explained I needed to run a new water line from the meter to the house since the water leak could not be found and with additions we have added the leak was probably underneath the concrete patio. When they came to do the work they did an excellent job and told me everything they were doing as the work progressed. Would recommend them highly."

50 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by92%of homeowners

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Hawthorne Plumbing, Heating, & Cooling

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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or Replace

Serving Stateline, NV and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great service, but way too expensive!! My recommendation is to shop around for a cheaper plumber."

5 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by96%of homeowners

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Bruce MacKay Pump & Well Service, Inc.

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Well Pump - Repair or Service

Serving Stateline, NV and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Hired to do residential well inspection."

Response time1 day

20 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by85%of homeowners

Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or ReplaceWater Treatment & Purification System - Repair or Service

Serving Stateline, NV and surrounding areas

In business since 1982

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Estimate was informative , install quick and David and Nathan were neat and answered all questions."

Response time5 hrs

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Silver State Plumbing LLC

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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or ReplaceWater Treatment & Purification System - Repair or Service

Serving Stateline, NV and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Installed a new water heater."

Recommended by3%of homeowners

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Vortex Filtration Inc

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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or ReplaceWater Treatment & Purification System - Repair or ServiceWell Pump - Repair or Service

Serving Stateline, NV and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent!! Best water filtration system available!!"

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Independent Powur Consultant

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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or ReplaceWater Treatment & Purification System - Repair or Service

Serving Stateline, NV and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

"I recommend to all my friends and family! 10/10 service!"

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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United Plumbing & Construction, LLC

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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or ReplaceWater Treatment & Purification System - Repair or Service

Serving Stateline, NV and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"United Plumbing worked with a home warranty company to troubleshoot & resolve a water heater problem at the residence. This took a great deal of coordination & effort on the part of United Plumbing culminating in the installation of a new water heater at the residence. Throughout the process all personnel demonstrated professionalism and a real interest in resolving the problem."

Response time9 hrs

Response rate90%

Recommended by50%of homeowners

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Water Softeners questions, answered by experts

There are several things that can shorten the life of a water softener. Homes with very hard water may have to replace the unit sooner because the water softener works harder to filter out the hard minerals. High water usage and infrequent maintenance can also put more strain on a water softener.

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.

To get utilities set up on a property, you first have to contact the local department of planning to determine whether your property is able to connect to public utilities. From there, you can work with a structural engineer and/or a building contractor to design the layout of utility lines on the property. The pros will need this information as they begin securing building permits before they can start adding lines.

If your property isn’t able to connect to public utilities, you’ll need to consider working with pros to develop a comfortable off-grid home that will meet your needs.

Because it’s been through the water cycle, evaporating and becoming slightly acidic thanks to dissolved carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, rainwater tends to be naturally soft compared to groundwater, which has just been in contact with limestone. However, the natural hardness level of water always depends on where you are and other factors.

The chemicals in a water softener can wear down the anode rod in the heater and shorten its life span. However, for most people, the benefits of the softener outweigh this potential drawback.

Have a plumber inspect the anode rod annually for damage, as replacing the anode rod is far less expensive than replacing the entire water heater.

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