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Sterling Water, Inc.
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or ReplaceWater Treatment & Purification System - Repair or Service

Serving Thorp, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 1949

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Sterling Water Culligan is a third-generation family-owned company that provides quality water solutions for your unique residential, business, and commercial water treatment needs. We offer the best drinking water and the largest variety of water filtration products and services available for your home or business including water softeners, water filtration systems, reverse osmosis drinking water systems, delivered bottled water, softener salt delivery, equipment installation, and repair service. We are dedicated to exceeding our customers and employees? expectations by providing goods and services of the highest standard. Our Culligan products are built to last and are backed by a 100% satisfaction guarantee.

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Absolute Water Systems, LLC
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or Replace

Serving Thorp, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 1997

Absolute Water Systems, LLC has been in business since January of 1997. The company started with just two employees, and has grown to currently employ 21 people with a customer base in the thousands. The business was founded by the husband and wife team of Randy Davids and Tammy Bach, and was originally located on Hilgemann Street in the Village of Weston. In the spring of 2003 construction of the new offices and warehouse space in the Weston Business Technology Park was completed, and the business was moved to the current location at 8008 Technology Drive.\n\nThe owners Randy and Tammy have a combined business experience of over 40 years, including managing a RainSoft Dealership in Minnesota. Randy�s hands on experience with water treatment technology has proven to be a valuable tool in solving troubled water problems that are commonly found in Wisconsin.\n\nRandy is a Certified Water Specialist with the Water Quality Association, of which Absolute Water Systems, LLC has been a member since the business opened. The company is also a member in good standing of the Better Business Bureau of Wisconsin and is a member of several Chambers of Commerce in the North Central Wisconsin area including Wausau, Medford, Marshfield and Waupaca. \n\nAbsolute Water Systems, LLC and its owners are active in local communities, by both working with charitable organizations and giving generous donations to numerous charities, including Neighbors Place Food Pantry, The Boys and Girls Club of the Wausau Area, and The Ronald McDonald House of Marshfield.\n\nAbsolute Water Systems and its employees are dedicated to satisfying all customers� individual needs, from the time we arrive at a home to servicing any later needs. Customer satisfaction is our top commitment. Absolute Water Systems has proudly been a recipient of RainSoft�s distinguished Customer Satisfaction Award for every year in business. \n\nFrom providing customers with the world�s finest Water Treatment and Air Purification products, to helping make our communities a better place to live, Absolute Water Systems LLC, looks forward to being a part of the future of North Central Wisconsin.\n\n

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Water Softeners questions, answered by experts

A tankless water heater should be at least 10 feet away from a water softener, although the pros you hire for water softener installation can help you determine the correct distance. These two units need to have some distance between them to prevent hot water from the tankless water heater from flowing backward into the water softener when it runs a regeneration cycle.

The most accurate way to determine whether you have hard water is to purchase a water test kit from a hardware store or send a tap water sample to a lab. But there are some signs you can look out for without professional testing. For instance, if you're consistently dealing with mineral stains on your glassware, windows, and shower doors, you're likely to have hard water. Hard water can also make it harder to lather and rinse soap, so if you're struggling to work up a good lather in the shower, hard water might be the culprit.

Experts recommend that you put two to four bags of potassium chloride in your water softener every month. This amount depends on how much is in the bag (40 pounds is most common) and what your water softener manufacturer recommends. For more specific advice, talk to a water softener pro in your area and read the manual that came with your system.

If your water softener repair is fairly straightforward, like a simple filter replacement, then you can probably do it yourself with little risk. However, anything beyond a simple fix should be addressed by someone with extensive plumbing expertise to avoid costly water softener problems, like leaks. 

That said, even simple problems can be complicated to diagnose, particularly if your water softener is attached to a whole-house treatment system. So, unless you feel absolutely certain that the problem is an easy fix that you can take on yourself, it's probably best to hire a plumber to diagnose and fix the problem.

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.

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