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Waterbird Home Solutions
5.0(
20
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or ReplaceWater Treatment & Purification System - Repair or Service

Serving Thurston, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1977

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Hired for a water softener. I love how my water feels and tastes. My hair and skin are so much healthier, actually water at other people’s homes’ gross me out now. I work in healthcare, this is absolutely something I’ll be promoting to my patients and friends. Thanks WATERBIRD!"
Single Softener
Iron Filter
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Logan Services A/C, Heat & Plumbing
4.5(
444
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or Replace

Serving Thurston, OH and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1969

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"From beginning to completion, all gave professional service. They even explained the functioning and care of our new system. And in the end, we received bonus service with duct cleaning and blue bulb attachment to the furnace. We ended up getting more than just a new system, but a healthier system. Thank you!"
New Trane AC Installation
96% Trane Furnace installed by Logan A/C & Heat Services in Columbus
Side view of new high-efficiency air conditioner.
Trane XL18i Air Conditioner from Logan A/C & Heat Services in Columbus
Additional Photos

+15

4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
BAPST WATER WELL DRILLING
4.7(
17
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Well Pump - Repair or Service

Serving Thurston, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Credit card accepted

Customers say: Quality work

"On December 23 at noon our water went out...I called Bapst and within two hours Eddie was here. Our pump was 40 years old as was the switch, and he diagnosed the problem immediately. He had everything replaced within an hour, was very good to work with. We were so grateful for the fast and efficient service the day before Christmas Eve!"
Response time3 days
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Drain Bros
5.0(
7
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or Replace

Serving Thurston, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Seth was courteous, personable and the work was professional. Looking back on the experience, I neglected to give him a much deserved tip. I'll correct that should I hire him again."
New sink and faucet
New sink and faucet
Main sewer stack repair
Main sewer stack repair
Finished product

+7

Response time12 hrs
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Water Softeners FAQs, answered by experts

Whether you need a permit or license for a water softener installation depends on your location, as requirements vary significantly. Some municipalities require the installer to hold a plumbing license, some mandate a permit and an inspection, and others require both. In some areas, no special permit or license is needed at all.

To determine the rules in your area, you can contact your local building department or consult a local water softener installer or plumber. Often, only certified professionals are authorized to pull the necessary permits, and they will typically handle the entire permitting process 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 Angi’s state licensing tool to check an installer’s license status.

The average cost to install a water softener, including the system and labor, is approximately $1,500. However, the total price can range widely from $600 to $6,000. For some complete systems, the cost may be between $800 and $2,500. Labor for the installation typically costs between $150 and $1,000.

The final price is influenced by several factors, including:

  • System type, capacity, and complexity

  • Home size and household water demands

  • Water hardness levels

  • Accessibility of the installation site and the extent of plumbing work required

  • Whether new electrical work is needed

  • The professional hired and any local permit costs

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.

If your water softener repair is fairly straightforward, like a simple filter replacement, then you can probably do it yourself with little risk. However, anything beyond a simple fix should be addressed by someone with extensive plumbing expertise to avoid costly water softener problems, like leaks. 

That said, even simple problems can be complicated to diagnose, particularly if your water softener is attached to a whole-house treatment system. So, unless you feel absolutely certain that the problem is an easy fix that you can take on yourself, it's probably best to hire a plumber to diagnose and fix the problem.

Experts recommend that you put two to four bags of potassium chloride in your water softener every month. This amount depends on how much is in the bag (40 pounds is most common) and what your water softener manufacturer recommends. For more specific advice, talk to a water softener pro in your area and read the manual that came with your system.

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