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Q: Is hard water bad for your health?

• <div><p>Hard water is not considered unhealthy and is safe to drink, cook with, and bathe in. It doesn't pose a risk to your physical health and can even help you get enough essential minerals like calcium in your diet. However, it can negatively affect skin and hair. Using hard water for washing can contribute to dry skin, an itchy scalp, and may worsen conditions like eczema by altering the pH balance. Additionally, some people do not like the taste of hard water.</p></div>

Q: Does water with calcium buildup taste different?

• <div><p>While not everyone can detect taste differences in high-calcium water, water that has a slightly metallic taste probably has too much calcium.</p></div>

Q: Will a water descaler descale pipes?

• <div><p>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. </p></div>

Q: How can I cut down my water bill?

• <div><p>A single shower consumes an average of over 17 gallons, while brushing your teeth with the water running uses up to four unnecessary gallons. Watering the lawn spreads hundreds of gallons of water across the yard each time. Limiting water usage in these areas can significantly cut down your water bill. </p></div>

Q: What is the difference between a water softener and a water filter, and which one do I need?

• <div><p>The primary difference between a water softener and a water filter lies in what they remove from the water. A water softener is designed to remove hard minerals like calcium and magnesium. In contrast, a water filter has a broader effect, removing various contaminants above a certain size, which can include bacteria and other impurities.</p><p>To decide which you need, consider your goal. If you want to eliminate hard minerals, choose a softener. If you want to remove a wide range of contaminants, a filter is the better option. Filters are also generally less expensive to install. Depending on your water supply, you may need to install both for comprehensive treatment.</p></div>

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Last update on January 06, 2024

Reviewed in January 2024
Had flooding issues/water damage in our bathroom and adjoining spare room. We needed new flooring, toilet, vanity and sink, baseboards, and large sections of drywall installed. Norb was very professional and efficient with excellent communication throughout the project. The project was completed...
Norb Miller General Contractor
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Reviewed in August 2022
The service tech came sooner than they said he would (good thing) and he changed nozzles on both the water heater and furnace. The next day neither were working again. Called in another company and we were told the nozzles were wrong and they are doing multiple repairs to get both going again....
Isaac Heating & Air Conditioning Inc
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Reviewed in January 2022
Great company. Got our water tested and communicated very quickly. Could have had an installer our the next day but we were t going to be home. Scheduled us for the next day we were available. Installer came out and got the system in quickly.
Anderson Water & Power
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Reviewed in August 2020
Outstanding advice and service on the type of water system we needed to have installed. Very professional. Installation was flawless!
Aquanology Water Conditioning & Filtration
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Reviewed in December 2019
Ron said it would solve my water issues in the basement. And, he was right. I have zero water in the basement now.
B-Sure Systems, Inc.
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Reviewed in September 2019
They did a good job. The softeners really working well. There was one guy who came in here. He was very professional. He came back to double check it and to make sure I was happy with the service.
Aquanology
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Reviewed in August 2019
Anyone with water issues in basement Ever Dry is the company to call. I was very pleased with the job they did. They were all very Professional. Explaining what they would be doing and showing you what they did at the end of each day. Asked if you had any questions. They covered everything...
Everdry Waterproofing of Upstate New York
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Reviewed in October 2018
Prompt professional service. Pleasant to communicate with, on time and on budget. What more could one ask for? Very pleased with their service. Thank you to John and ST Water and Drain.
Southern Tier Water and Drain
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Reviewed in August 2018
Just weeks after installation, siding began falling off. After numerous calls, ABG Contracting (Milton Price) finally came out and used glue to try to secure the siding. Within days, that solution failed. Once again we contacted ABG Contracting but they didn't return to fix the siding until the...
ABG Contracting
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Reviewed in August 2016
I was seeing water coming down existing radon exhaust vent pipe, so called to have them come look at it. Consultant answered my questions over the phone, basically saying my concern was unfounded, and I did not need anything done at this time. He said it was simply condensation. If I ever...
Radon Technology & Environmental, Inc.
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Watercure USA

4.9(

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

Serving Dundee, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Every thing went well. I'm very happy with the new water softener, and the guys who came to install it were great."

Response time1 day

Response rate96%

31 neighbors recently requested a quote

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Anderson Water & Power

4.4(

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

Serving Dundee, NY and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Thank you Kevin, Lea, and Ed, for a job well done! I appreciate your friendliness and professionalism, as well as your excellent communication from beginning to end. Iâ m so happy to have our new water softener!"

+62

Response time2 days

136 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by89%of homeowners

Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or ReplaceWell Pump - Repair or ServiceWater Treatment & Purification System - Repair or Service

Serving Dundee, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were fabulous!! They did a great job. We had our water flowing again before noon on Saturday!! Thank you for letting us know about them. We would recommend them highly to anyone with a problem with their well or water."

Water Softener, Reverse Osmosis, and UV install

Response time1 day

Response rate92%

23 neighbors recently requested a quote

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Hess Land Development

New to Angi

Well Pump - Repair or Service

Serving Dundee, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

I’m a locally owned family run and operated business. I take pride in helping out customers and always strive to please ! I’ve been in business for over 15 years and have a vast background in excavation, drainage and ground work.

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Jacob Calhoun

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Well Pump - Repair or Service

Serving Dundee, NY and surrounding areas

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I am a hard worker, friendly and just looking for work on the side on top of my regular 45 hour work week

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Astar Heating & Air Conditioning Inc

4.8(

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

Serving Dundee, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1976

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Furnace and Humidifier service. Merv 16 filter. The best most reliable service ALWAYS!!"

Recommended by98%of homeowners

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

Serving Dundee, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Project is still continuing, and progress has been outstanding. They do much more than plumbing! Our project is renovation of 2 rooms. Work includes demolition, insulation, drywall, trim work, electrical, and plumbing. We are so impressed with the entire team. We now have contracted for a whole house water treatment system!"

Before Installation of water treatment system

Before Install of new water treatment system

Customers pump quit, Well was under concrete

New commercial Water Heater and expansion tank

+27

Recommended by96%of homeowners

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

Serving Dundee, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"He was able to quickly diagnose that the water leak from the water heater was a result of a ruptured tank, resulting in the need to replace the entire water heater."

Recommended by81%of homeowners

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Bassett Plumbing & HVAC

5.0(

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Well Pump - Repair or Service

Serving Dundee, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I hired Basset Plumbing to install a Furnace, central air conditioner and a Navian on demand hot water heater. They communicated very well through the whole process. Did outstanding work and cleaned up after themselves as they progressed. I highly recommend them for all your plumbing and heating needs!"

Response time10 hrs

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Anderson Water Systems Inc

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

Serving Dundee, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Removed my old water heater and placed a tankless water heater without any concerns. Took approx 8 hours to install, they were very clean and professional."

Recommended by61%of homeowners

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Water Softeners questions, answered by experts

Hard water is not considered unhealthy and is safe to drink, cook with, and bathe in. It doesn't pose a risk to your physical health and can even help you get enough essential minerals like calcium in your diet. However, it can negatively affect skin and hair. Using hard water for washing can contribute to dry skin, an itchy scalp, and may worsen conditions like eczema by altering the pH balance. Additionally, some people do not like the taste of hard water.

While not everyone can detect taste differences in high-calcium water, water that has a slightly metallic taste probably has too much calcium.

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.

A single shower consumes an average of over 17 gallons, while brushing your teeth with the water running uses up to four unnecessary gallons. Watering the lawn spreads hundreds of gallons of water across the yard each time. Limiting water usage in these areas can significantly cut down your water bill.

The primary difference between a water softener and a water filter lies in what they remove from the water. A water softener is designed to remove hard minerals like calcium and magnesium. In contrast, a water filter has a broader effect, removing various contaminants above a certain size, which can include bacteria and other impurities.

To decide which you need, consider your goal. If you want to eliminate hard minerals, choose a softener. If you want to remove a wide range of contaminants, a filter is the better option. Filters are also generally less expensive to install. Depending on your water supply, you may need to install both for comprehensive treatment.

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