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Patriot Plumbing Heating & Cooling
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Serving Chelan, WA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

At Patriot Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling, our journey began with a deep-rooted passion for delivering top-notch home services and a desire to make a tangible difference in our community. After recognizing the need for reliable and trustworthy plumbing, heating, and cooling services in the area, we decided to take a leap of faith and start Patriot. With a background in the trades and a commitment to excellence, we built our business on the principles of hard work, honesty, and customer-first service. Over the years, we've grown from a small, local operation to a trusted name in the industry, serving countless satisfied customers who know they can rely on us for all their home comfort needs. Our mission remains the same: to provide expert services with integrity and a personal touch that sets us apart.

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Water Softeners questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

Yes, a water softener can remove scale deposits. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, after you add a water softener to your home, “gradually the softer water will dissolve limescale scale deposits and remove the problem entirely.” Installing a water softener—or water descaler—will also help prevent new scale deposits from forming.

A lower-end water softener would cost around $900, not including installation. Each home has different requirements, water hardness, and number of inhabitants, so there’s a huge range in pricing—$600 to over $6,000. The average water softener repair bill is around $500, meaning it’s a much better option to repair any issues and only replace your softener if absolutely necessary. 

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.

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