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Reds Plumbing
4.7(
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Well Pump - Repair or Service

Serving Irmo, SC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"It was a lot of work my house is 61 years old and they change all the drainage all the new pipes for water and water from To be able to drink that water without this much worried put keys for my future dishwasher and put a house shut off next to my house for me easier to shut it off."
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Preferred Home Services, LLC
4.5(
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or Replace

Serving Irmo, SC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jesse was great to work with and very knowledgeable. Pleasure to have work done. He ensured that I had no other problems with plumbing by going into the crawl space. New toilet put on and leak fixed! Affordable and will work well with you."
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Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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2nd Wind Heating Air Conditioning
3.0(
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or Replace

Serving Irmo, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

2nd Wind Heating & Air Conditioning has proudly served Greater Columbia, Lexington, and the Midlands since 1985 as a trusted provider of HVAC, plumbing, and generator services. 2nd Wind offers a full range of heating and cooling solutions, along with tailored options like indoor air quality enhancements. Backed by a strong reputation, 2nd Wind remains the go-to choice for heating and air conditioning in Columbia.

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Water Softeners questions, answered by experts

Softened water prevents scale deposits, reducing appliance wear, leading to energy savings and longer-lasting household fixtures.

Water purifiers and water softeners serve different purposes, so the best one will depend on your particular needs. Water purifiers remove contaminants from water (such as bacteria, viruses, and chemicals), leaving you with ultra-clean and safe water. However, water softeners remove minerals from your water so that the water doesn’t leave stains around your house or cause plumbing problems.

A good hardness level for drinking water can vary based on personal preferences, but an ideal level is 3.5 to 7 GPG. This means your water isn’t soft or hard. However, some people prefer the “fresh” taste from the minerals in hard water, while others like the smoother, “slippery” texture of soft water.

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 single shower consumes an average of over 17 gallons, while brushing your teeth with the water running uses up to four unnecessary gallons. Watering the lawn spreads hundreds of gallons of water across the yard each time. Limiting water usage in these areas can significantly cut down your water bill.

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