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Leaf Home Water Solutions
4.2(
202
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or Replace

Serving Charlottesville, VA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The sales rep took several water testsâ ¦ The sales rep took several water tests and showed me the results. She told me that I needed more than just a water softener. I also needed a system to address the rust and iron in my well water. I did not want to spend a fortune but the sales lady was pretty convincing. The price was good and the workmanship was excellent. My water is clean again ! Now I can tackle the original problem. My toilet has bad rust stains. I will either get it clean, or replace it. I could not do this until the water was fixed."
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+44

146 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by71%of homeowners
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Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Drain Service
4.3(
60
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or ReplaceWater Treatment & Purification System - Repair or Service

Serving Charlottesville, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1935

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent service they responded to my request for a possible water leak and to flush my water heater. They were very reasonable in their estimate and I decided to hire them for the job. Very fast and professional in completing the job. Will contact them again for estimate in the future."
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2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Commonwealth Plumbing
4.6(
90
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Well Pump - Repair or Service

Serving Charlottesville, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"Very professional, I called on Friday and he came right away to see why we had no water. He replaced pump and pressure tank for me. He worked on Sunday so I won't have to go too many days without water as he had another job on Saturday. He also found a couple of little leaks in my old cooper pipes after everything was replaced and fixed these for me. I am very grateful that I had to go only two days without water. He gave me advise about my whole system since I live in a very old house."
Response time3 hrs
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
Fitch Services, Inc.
4.0(
103
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Well Pump - Repair or Service

Serving Charlottesville, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Larry from Fitch was very courteous and punctual. He was straight forward that he was more of an HVAC repair person than that of a hybrid water heater repair expert. He called Bradford White technical support and tried to trouble shoot the error codes that popped up. With tech support he was able to reset the water heater so that the error codes did not appear. He acknowledged that he was not sure if the problem was correctly addressed and cautioned that it might recur. Since this took a bit of time to trouble shoot, the labor cost proved quite substantial. Although I have no complaints with Fitch or Larry, I might have to look for someone more experienced with hybrid water heaters if the problems/error codes were to recur."
Response time11 hrs
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Phoenix Property Solutions LLC
5.0(
1
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or ReplaceWater Treatment & Purification System - Repair or Service

Serving Charlottesville, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty, integrity, and treats your home or business as if it were our own. We specialize in both installations and replacements. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work, as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction! \n

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Nicks Plumbing and Backflow
5.0(
1
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or ReplaceWater Treatment & Purification System - Repair or Service

Serving Charlottesville, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Response time3 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Fluvanna Plumbing Services
4.8(
163
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or ReplaceWater Treatment & Purification System - Repair or ServiceWell Pump - Repair or Service

Serving Charlottesville, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jimmy came out on time and fixed what I needed.  His rates are reasonable and he does good work.  It took him a couple of tries to get the drain unstopped, but he got it done!
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Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Clear Wave Water Solutions
5.0(
42
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or Replace

Serving Charlottesville, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They were fabulous from beginning to end they explained everything along the way. Kierre from clearwave water solutions who did the installation was professional and knowledgeable. If youâ re looking for a water solution My husband and I highly recommend clearwave water solutions!"
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Response time4 hrs
Response rate92%
Recommended by72%of homeowners
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Water Softeners FAQs, answered by experts

While it depends on how complicated the unit and installation is, it takes two to four hours to install a water softener unit, on average. It might take longer if pipes need to be replaced. You should make sure the installation area is clear of any objects that might get in the way before you begin.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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