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Avatar for Water Medic, Inc.
Water Medic, Inc.
4.5(
84
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or ReplaceWater Treatment & Purification System - Repair or Service

Serving Effort, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This company is not going to hard-sell you. They give you a fair price with quality product. They are professional, prompt, courteous, and cleaned up after themselves. They explained everything to me from when and how to replace the carbon filter on my filter canister, to the salt pellets in my water softener. They made sure that there were no leaks, and that everything was running properly before they left. I highly recommend this company."
Coolbaugh Fire Company
Response time1 day
Response rate96%
50 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Northeast Water Works Corporation, Inc.
Northeast Water Works Corporation, Inc.
4.9(
30
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or ReplaceWater Treatment & Purification System - Repair or ServiceWell Pump - Repair or Service

Serving Effort, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

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

Water heater
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Maitz Home Services
4.1(
122
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or ReplaceWell Pump - Repair or ServiceWater Treatment & Purification System - Repair or Service

Serving Effort, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1964

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Would hire again and recommend their services to anyone. I thought I had a simple water heater leak. But my problem was a bit more extensive. Maitz both walked me through it (step by step) and quoted several repair options/services to me. The gentleman even went back and saved me over $400.00 on the originally quoted service. Professional, fast and excellent communication backed by solid work. Very strong warranty too. Thank you Maitz!"
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
Avatar for Reynolds H2O Plus, Inc.
Reynolds H2O Plus, Inc.
5.0(
3
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or ReplaceWater Treatment & Purification System - Repair or Service

Serving Effort, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1950

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Our company provides exceptional service to the surrounding areas. Always taking pride our services, striving to execute with excellence, and putting our customers in the forefront, is our philosophy. Whatever your home improvement needs may be, you can count on our company to leave you satisfied and happy. Call today , you'll be pleased you did. Thank you!

Aquasential Softener Installation
Aquasential Softener Installation - Before
Softener Installation
Softener Installation
HE Softener Installation

+18

Response time2 days
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Top Notch Plumbing, LLC
5.0(
2
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or ReplaceWater Treatment & Purification System - Repair or ServiceWell Pump - Repair or Service

Serving Effort, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"This is the second time I've called for ferdinand for a plumbing issue. I had a leaking filter off the main water pipe and had no idea what to do. He fixed it up with a new model and showed me how to replace future filters. He's very polite and professional and patient with new homeowners like myself. His pricing is also very reasonable. I plan on keeping him as my main plumber for future issues."
Shower install
Shower install
Installed new fill valve and flapper
Install new fill valve and flapper
Response time6 hrs
Response rate93%
Avatar for HYDRODYNAMICS, INC
HYDRODYNAMICS, INC
New to Angi
Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or Replace

Serving Effort, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Hydrodynamics is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

Jim Thorpe
Water Treatment
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+6

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Water Softeners FAQs, answered by experts

It’s unlikely that hard water on its own could cause substantial hair loss or damage, though it’s true that bathing in hard water can cause your scalp to feel itchy or flaky and might dull your hair’s natural shine. Using high-quality shampoo and conditioner or buying a whole-home water softener can decrease these issues.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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