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Clear and Pure Water
4.7(
276
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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

Customers say: Quick response

"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

"Texan water replaced my well pump and installed a pump saver. They are very professional, skillful and the cost was very competitive. I highly recommend them. I would say don’t waste your precious time looking for a pro. They are the pros"
Response time2 days
44 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Crow's Plumbing Service
4.8(
598
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or ReplaceWater Treatment & Purification System - Repair or Service

Serving Austin, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2013

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"The plumber explained options and pricing well and began work on installing the water softener and reverse osmosis unit that day. He noticed the hot water circulating unit wasn’t working. It was replaced that day too; what a difference in getting hot water quickly! The plumber was courteous and answered all of our questions."
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Tall Boy
Crows Plumbing
Hydrojetting

+54

Response time9 hrs
Response rate85%
156 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Good Clean Plumbing
5.0(
16
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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(
28
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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.

14 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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

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.

There are several things that can shorten the life of a water softener. Homes with very hard water may have to replace the unit sooner because the water softener works harder to filter out the hard minerals. High water usage and infrequent maintenance can also put more strain on a water softener.

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. 

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.

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.

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