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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 FAQs, answered by experts

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.

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.

No, hard water isn’t dangerous. The added calcium in hard water can contribute to good bone health. However, it can also cause dry skin and hair. If you have dry skin or hair, consider using a water-softening system to help minimize the minerals in your water. Plus, these systems can also add some sodium to your diet. 

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.

Most experts agree there’s not much difference health-wise between hard water versus soft water. That said, hard water is more likely to cause skin dryness and issues that go along with it, like an itchy or flaky scalp. Hard water can also decrease the life span of your household appliances and make it more difficult for soap to do its job.

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