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Avatar for Aquascience of New York, Inc.
Aquascience of New York, Inc.
4.6(
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or ReplaceWater Treatment & Purification System - Repair or Service

Serving Durham, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1957

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Steve came and tested our water. He was friendly, professional, and competent. He showed us that our previous water softener and water filtration system were not only doing nothing, but the were installed incorrectly and were not up to code. His employees installed a new water softener for us, and did not charge extra for the additional labor it took to get things up to code. I feel confident we got a quality product at a good price. He also pointed out extra filtration systems we could add if the softener didn’t give us the result we wanted, but said we should install one thing at a time so we didn’t have to pay for anything we didn’t need. Our water tastes SO much better and we are happy. It’s important to trust the company doing work in your home and we trust aquascience."
Response time6 hrs
Response rate92%
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Crisafulli Bros. Home Services
4.7(
72
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or Replace

Serving Durham, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1939

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Brandon came out this morning to assess the issue. He was very polite and professional. Maximus and Jon were my installers. They were professional, polite and got the job done timely. Great guys!"
Response time9 hrs
Response rate86%
47 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Pure Water Source
4.3(
4
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or ReplaceWater Treatment & Purification System - Repair or Service

Serving Durham, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1984

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"He was a pro, every thing he did was to perfection he is definitly a asset to the co. he works for."
Response time11 hrs
Response rate97%
51 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Joe's Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning
4.6(
84
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Well Pump - Repair or Service

Serving Durham, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Had an oil to lp gas conversion. Needed to replace the boiler, existing hot water tank and remove the oil tank. Joe's Plumbing gave a great price, neat work, honest and easy to work with. The materials were high quality and they finished a head of schedule."
Response time2 days
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Capital Region Plumbing and Heating Services, LLC
4.2(
112
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Well Pump - Repair or Service

Serving Durham, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did a same day hot water tank replacement. Emailed them at 8:30am and was completed by 2pm."
Response time4 hrs
Response rate97%
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
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A-1 barton water conditioning
5.0(
4
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or Replace

Serving Durham, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Warranties offered

A-1 Barton Water Conditioning is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 25 years of hands on experience providing innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. We service Albany, Columbia, Delaware, Greene, Fulton, Herkimer, Montgomery, Otsego, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schohaire, and Washington counties in Upstate New York. Please feel free to contact us today!

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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JSP Plumbing & Heating, Inc.
3.8(
34
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or ReplaceWater Treatment & Purification System - Repair or Service

Serving Durham, NY and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Customer service was excellent. Received a call same day and pro was there to do the job same day. Friendly, fast and efficient. Will hire again."
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
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M&M Plumbing
5.0(
2
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Well Pump - Repair or Service

Serving Durham, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My boiler stop working come to find out it was the gas valve and it need to be clean out. I love the experience I had with the company that was very transparent and open with the task step by step"
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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.

Some shower water softeners are effective, but this isn’t always the case. Most shower filters only filter out chlorine, not hard minerals like calcium. Other shower filters can't handle the demand in homes with very hard water. It's also important to change the filters on your shower filters. Failure to regularly swap out old filters will make the filter ineffective over time. 

The most accurate way to determine whether you have hard water is to purchase a water test kit from a hardware store or send a tap water sample to a lab. But there are some signs you can look out for without professional testing. For instance, if you're consistently dealing with mineral stains on your glassware, windows, and shower doors, you're likely to have hard water. Hard water can also make it harder to lather and rinse soap, so if you're struggling to work up a good lather in the shower, hard water might be the culprit.

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.

A lower-end water softener would cost around $900, not including installation. Each home has different requirements, water hardness, and number of inhabitants, so there’s a huge range in pricing—$600 to over $6,000. The average water softener repair bill is around $500, meaning it’s a much better option to repair any issues and only replace your softener if absolutely necessary. 

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