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Culligan of the Pacific North West 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 Rainier, 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 HE Softener
Culligan HE Softener
Culligan Aqua Cleer Drinking Water System
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Boone’s Ferry Electric Inc
4.7(
47
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Well Pump - Repair or Service

Serving Rainier, OR and surrounding areas

Credit card accepted

Boones Ferry Electric was started in 1985 to serve the rapidly expanding Wilsonville area. The company remains locally owned, and based in Wilsonville. Over the last twenty years we've expanded to a crew of twenty-four and a fleet of trucks to better serve your electrical needs throughout the Portland metro area. \n\nAll of our Electricians and management carry mobile phones. Emergency home phone numbers are available on request. Early, late, or even weekend service is available based on your needs. We won't leave you in the dark. We are located next to an electrical supplier for easy access to material and early start times. \n\nResidential -\nNew, remodeled, panel / service changes, generators, equine facilities and state of the art lighting controls. \n\nCommercial -\nNew and/or remodeled office spaces, retail, restaurants and other commercial establishments. \n\nIndustrial -\nNew machinery circuits, control and design. Pump stations, wood mills and other manufacturing experiences. \n\nWe always guarantee all of our work and materials for (1) year from the date of completion regardless of the size of job. Reasonable cost is always a valid concern. Fair value should be as well. We offer both! \n\nThis is what "Old Fashioned Service" means at Boones Ferry Electric. We'll do it right the first time and the way you want it done. When you need an electrician, think of Boones Ferry Electric.

Recommended by97%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 Rainier, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 1971

Credit card accepted

"The yearly service works out to be $50 a month. We've had two water heaters replaced through them because of a fault in them. They're usually very responsive. I like that I can request the service online. The only thing is, I wish that there was a better avenue for emergency services. If something doesn't work right away usually it takes a couple of days to get someone out and sometimes you can't wait two days without water."
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Water Softeners questions, answered by experts

Yes. To get soft water, you can install a water softening system, which will replace the calcium and magnesium ions in the water with sodium or potassium ions. Water softeners cost anywhere from $200 to $6,000, depending on the size and complexity of the system. You can either install a water softener for the whole house or just at your shower heads. If you’re sensitive to sodium or potassium, you can install a salt-free water conditioner.

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.

It’s not a good idea to oversize your water softener. Doing so will mean the tank doesn’t get full, which can lead to channeling. This leads to a large portion of the resin beads not being utilized and the beads at the bottom of the tank being overused. Over time, this will reduce the efficiency of your system, not to mention that the upfront cost of an oversized softener is unnecessarily high. If you have a timed regeneration cycle rather than a demand-based one, you’ll also spend far more on replacing salt than you need to.

You can use a commercial water repellent treatment for glass on your shower doors to prevent water spots. Take care to only apply the product to glass. Letting air circulate also helps prevent water spots, as water is less likely to remain on the glass for a long time with good air circulation. Run your vent fan, open a window, and leave the shower door open for about half an hour after using the shower.

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.

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