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Clear and Pure Water
4.7(
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or ReplaceWater Treatment & Purification System - Repair or Service

Serving Austin, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1988

Free estimates

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"George was by far the most knowledgeable and honest water softener person I talked to. He gave us multiple options including the one he'd recommend. His son, George Jr., was extremely efficient when installing the water softener and was a wealth of knowledge. I would highly recommend this company for your water softener needs."
Response time9 hrs
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Texan Water
4.7(
63
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Well Pump - Repair or Service

Serving Austin, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The response time and follow-up by Texan Water was absolutely amazing despite this recent winter storm in Texas. We were out of water dur to frozen broken pipes and pump. Getting any other company to just answer their phones or even get back to us was impossible. After searching through about 11 different companies (plumbers and well repair services -- anyone) Texan Water not only answere their phone, but immediately got us in touch with Austin to schedule our service. They were overwhelmed with calls and work orders, but they came through for us no matter what. Now we have running water again and the repair was done in the same day! I HIGHLY recommend Texan Water for anyone who wants good old fashioned customer service and want to deal with people who really care."
Response time2 days
45 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Good Clean Plumbing
5.0(
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or Replace

Serving Austin, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

Keep your water flowing and your plumbing pristine with help from Good Clean Plumbing. We are the licensed, insured, expert, and respectful residential plumbers we hope you'll never have to call! But should you need us, our pros will provide exceptional service, industry-leading warranties, and a 100% satisfaction guarantee. We'll care for your home like it's our own, so don't hesitate to reach out today.

Tankless Conversion
Tanked Heaters
Navien Certified
Attic Water Heaters
Clean System

+33

Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Garrett's Plumbing
5.0(
32
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or Replace

Serving Austin, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Garrett’s Plumbing brings 27 years of hands-on plumbing experience rooted in four generations of trade professionals. We understand the value of integrity, quality, and doing the job right the first time. Whether you’re upgrading your home’s plumbing systems or dealing with unexpected emergencies, we offer modern solutions with old-school reliability.

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Bee Cave Drilling, Inc.
4.4(
47
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Well Pump - Repair or Service

Serving Austin, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1980

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Hired them from Houston to major repair relative's well in Georgetown. Everyone I talked to was friendly and professional, and the owner called and discussed the job before go ahead. The well equipment was in terrible shape and my relative is now thrilled with having reliable water service."
Drilling private well
Drilling private well
Drilling private well
Drilling private well
Drilling private well

+2

Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Water Softeners questions, answered by experts

Hard water doesn’t hurt, but it might feel more abrasive, especially if you have sensitive skin. It’s also about how your skin feels after bathing. You might feel as though you have a sticky film over your body because you do—it’s all that soapy residue left behind because the hard water can’t rinse it off completely.

The chemicals in a water softener can wear down the anode rod in the heater and shorten its life span. However, for most people, the benefits of the softener outweigh this potential drawback.

Have a plumber inspect the anode rod annually for damage, as replacing the anode rod is far less expensive than replacing the entire water heater.

Replacing a water softener costs $200 to $6,000, depending on the capacity of the water softener, the type of water softener, and the amount of people living in your home. An ion exchange water softener is the most common type and costs $500 to $3,000. Water distillers, which cost $1,200 to $4,000, and dual-tank models, which cost $1,000 to $5,000, are definitely pricey, but they offer more filtration or capacity, respectively.

You can install a water softener system by turning off the water supply, draining the water, and then connecting your device to the waterline. Next, you’ll fill your tank with the recommended amount of salt or brine (whichever your unit calls for; be sure to read the instructions). Turn the water supply on and check for leaks. You can opt to let your water run for a few minutes, then test it using strips. 

The process of inspecting your water softener system is similar.

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.

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