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Q: What causes poor water pressure in the shower?

• <div><p>There are many possibilities for why your shower&rsquo;s water pressure is low. It might be a simple-to-fix issue like the water valves being partially turned off, a dirty showerhead or hose, leaks in the plumbing, or an old showerhead. However, low water pressure in the shower could also indicate a larger issue with your home&rsquo;s plumbing system.</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: Is hard water dangerous?

• <div><p>No, hard water isn&rsquo;t dangerous. The added calcium in hard water can contribute to good bone health. However, it can also cause dry skin and hair. If you have dry skin or hair, consider using a water-softening system to help minimize the minerals in your water. Plus, these systems can also add some sodium to your diet. </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: Are shower water softeners really effective?

• <div><p>Some shower water softeners are effective, but this isn&rsquo;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. </p></div>

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Branden.T did a great job understanding the job and wanted to his best to leave me the best pricee, thank you.
DaBella - Medford (Roofing)
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Reviewed in March 2026
Mold Fire Water did a thorough inspection of our mold problem left from irresponsible renters, including a borescope, and gave us a clear and honest assessment of our problem based on objective evidence. Instead of pushing unnecessary remediation, they explained that our situation was manageable...
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We used OJEG Construction to rebuild our home after a recent forest fire. We are now living in our new house that we designed. Some of OJEG's strengths are: first, listening to owner's desires; second, using skilled subcontractors and, third: maintaining quality control. We had a...
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Reviewed in June 2024
Izaiha was incredibly professional and courteous throughout the entire process. He arrived on time, fully prepared with all the necessary equipment, and greeted me with a friendly smile. It was clear from the outset that he takes great pride in his work. The quality of the work was outstanding....
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Reviewed in December 2023
Spray foam Fx traveled 3 hrs. to spray our building. Had some mechanical difficulties, fixed the issue, and stayed late to finish the job. They were polite and friendly, cleaned up the job site.
Spray Foam FX
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Reviewed in June 2023
The service fee and paying for the needed part was still cheaper than having to buy a new dryer.
South Coast Appliance
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Reviewed in October 2021
Unfortunately it is rare to receive the level of service that Insite Sanitary Service provides. I will definitely recommend this company in the future.
Insight Sanitary Services, LLC
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Reviewed in September 2021
When our old hot water heater broke down my husband called and left a message as it was after business hours. The following morning they returned the call. Within an hour a fine young man arrived with everything needed to replace the hot water heater, add a shut off valve, and strap down the new...
New Hope Plumbing
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Reviewed in August 2021
They were helpful with good workmanship. I would highly recommend them to any body.
Allen's Granite & Marble
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Reviewed in August 2014
Matt was on time for the assessment, jovial, professional and confidant in his ability to fix the problem. If I had any questions he would get back to me. Matt seemed sure the leak was due to Improper flashing around the chimney. I and Dreamsavers asked if the chimney needed work. Matt was...
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Culligan of the Pacific North West Inc

4.8(

)

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

Serving Harbor, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 1936

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I have very hard water and wanted a unit installed. I called Ecowater Northwest because they were local and had excellent ratings on Angie's List. Aaron came to my house, answered all my questions, tested my water and recommended the two units I had installed. Dave did the installing and did an excellent job. I am very happy with the results and would recommend them to anybody that needs this type of service."

Culligan Aqua Cleer Drinking Water System

Recommended by93%of homeowners

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Vortex Filtration Inc

5.0(

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

Serving Harbor, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

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

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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

Serving Harbor, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Once I receive the Water Heater I can give a better review."

Recommended by81%of homeowners

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American Home Shield – Home Warranty

3.5(

5,688

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Well Pump - Repair or Service

Serving Harbor, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 1971

Credit card accepted

"Not good. The water leaks had caused black mold that had to be repaired. When repairs were completed 3 months later, the valves still leaked from the stem when turned on. It was past 60 days so I had to pay another $100 service fee to have the water leaks fixed. He tightened the packing and quoted $350 to replace the valves. Sheesh."

Recommended by65%of homeowners

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JBC Group Solutions Inc

4.0(

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Well Pump - Repair or Service

Serving Harbor, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Emergency services offered

1-888-JBC-ON-TIME (888-522-6684). 26 employees in Portland area. No subs used. Payment may be made via PayPal.

Recommended by75%of homeowners

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Garcia & Garcia Pump Service, LLC

New to Angi

Well Pump - Repair or Service

Serving Harbor, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 1993

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

We take great pride our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. \n

Response time8 hrs

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Water Softeners questions, answered by experts

There are many possibilities for why your shower’s water pressure is low. It might be a simple-to-fix issue like the water valves being partially turned off, a dirty showerhead or hose, leaks in the plumbing, or an old showerhead. However, low water pressure in the shower could also indicate a larger issue with your home’s plumbing system.

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.

No, hard water isn’t dangerous. The added calcium in hard water can contribute to good bone health. However, it can also cause dry skin and hair. If you have dry skin or hair, consider using a water-softening system to help minimize the minerals in your water. Plus, these systems can also add some sodium to your diet.

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.

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.

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