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Water Doctor of Washington
4.6(
68
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Serving Carson, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We are so happy we had The Water Doctors install our Kinetco water softener system in our Shelton Washington home. We put off having a water treatment system when the first company wanted over $8000 for a electric system. The Kinetco system is much less expensive and uses clean water to flush. We have noticed the significant difference already. Shane and one other installer arrived on time and took just about 3 1/2 hours to install with water being secured for only a few minutes. Shane did an awesome job explaining the system and how to take care of it. When all was done there was no mess and fresh clean water in our home."
Customer on city water
2060s OD Installation in Garage
Whole system installed cleanly in the Garage
Response time10 hrs
75 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Independent Plumbing
5.0(
11
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Serving Carson, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We recently had our hot water heater replaced by Colin at Independent Plumbing, and I can’t say enough good things about the experience. Colin was incredibly professional, responsive, knowledgeable, and easy to work with from start to finish. He communicated clearly, showed up when promised, and completed the work efficiently and with great attention to detail. It’s hard to find someone who takes this much pride in their work and truly cares about customer service. The entire process was smooth and stress-free, and the quality of the installation was excellent. I would highly recommend Colin and Independent Plumbing to anyone looking for honest, dependable, and top-notch plumbing service!"
Kitchen remodel
Kitchen and Bathroom
Toilet/sink
guest bath
beach house

+1

5 neighbors recently requested a quote
M. Juhola, Inc.
4.0(
13
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Serving Carson, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Used HomeAdvisor for first time and found Juhola Inc listed. Water was out on Saturday night so called Mike (owner)Monday am. Mike was here that afternoon and Found the bad wiring on the pvc pipe down to the well pump. Pulled the pump and repaired the wiring and added a buffer so that wouldn't happen again as well as a new control box. I rarely leave any review but wanted to comment on Mike as others had. Mike was very impressive in his fair pricing, Service calls alone in area are $133-$145. I felt the repair pricing was more than fair. I highly recommend checking with Juhola Inc / Mike before you call others if you're in his service area. Outstanding service, quality work and a great guy besides. Give Mike a try, I'm sure you'll agree like I did, these 5.0 reviews are solid and worthy of Mikes business. 1st time I've used Mike, but now will only use Mike for any well issues in the future if needed."
Response time4 hrs
Recommended by90%of homeowners

FAQs for water softener service projects in Carson, WA

The license requirements for water softener installation depend on your location. Some municipalities require that the installer hold a plumbing license, some require a permit and an inspection, but no license for the installer, and some require a permit and a license for the installer. Regardless of the local laws in your area, it’s always a good idea to hire a licensed plumber or installer. These pros will install your system properly and have the experience to size the system appropriately. Use Angi’s state licensing tool to check your installer’s license status.

Water softeners are worth the money if you live in an area with hard water. Hard water is safe to drink, but it poses serious threats to your plumbing system. The minerals in hard water will gradually build up on the inside walls of your pipes, reducing water flow to your fixtures. The minerals can also gradually corrode your plumbing system, reduce its lifespan, and increase the risk of leaks. Hard water also makes soap and detergent less effective. Water softener systems can solve all these issues, making them a great investment.

It’s possible to install a water softener yourself, but we don’t recommend it. Water softeners require working with copper pipes and electrical wiring, neither are suitable tasks for most DIYers. Plus, working with water and electricity together is dangerous and could pose a risk to your safety. Water softeners also need to be calibrated so that they don’t make your water too soft, as soft water poses just as many risks as hard water. Overall, it’s well worth hiring a local water softener installer to place your water softener system.

The cost to install a water softener system is $1,500 on average, ranging between $200 and $6,000. The labor for water softener work typically costs between $150 and $1,000, so you can add that to your equipment costs to get an accurate total. Your price will depend on many factors, including the following:

  • System capacity 

  • Home size

  • Water hardness levels

  • Type of water softener

  • Presence of electricity in the installation area

  • Local permit costs

Your water softener size is based on your total household water consumption. In most cases, you can assume the average household member will use around 75 gallons per day. Multiply that by the number of people in your home, then multiply by 10 (for the typical grains per gallon). You’ll get a number in grains that should help roughly size your water softener. However, it’s best to hire a professional to install your system and use more exact numbers, like your exact average water consumption per day and starting water hardness.

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