Affordable, Reliable Water Softeners in Modesto, California

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Trusted & Experienced With a legacy exceeding 50 years, Kinetico systems are built on best-in-class technological innovation. Kinetico continues to set the standard for the water treatment industry. Kinetico’s products–combined with our expertise at AAA Water Systems, Inc –are the second to none when it comes to improving the quality of your water.

Reliable & Fully Insured All technicians are highly-trained and -certified. We are members of the Water Quality Association (WQA), Canadian Water Quality Association, and have products certified by the NSF and WQA.

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We’ve Got Roots in Modesto, CA AAA Water Systems, Inc was founded in 1993 and has proudly served thousands of local families. We hold ourselves and our staff to the highest standard of service and have earned the BBB award of excellence many for many years.

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Charity Is Part Of Who We Are Giving back to the community is a priority for our team and is a tradition carried through our generations.

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Water Softener Modesto CA

Water Softeners in Modesto CA

AAA Water Systems, Inc was founded in 1993 as a water treatment company offering water softeners and the best commercial and residential water treatment products for decades in the Modesto area. We’ll give you a free water analysis and figure out the ideal water treatment system for your business. We carry commercial water softeners, filters, and RO systems from Kinetico, and have everything from high-quality affordable options to the highest-tech items that can connect via wifi. Give us a call for a free consultation today. water softener, water softeners, water softener installation, softener, water softener companies, home water softener, water softener installation costSalt, plumbing, resin, brine tank, ion exchange, home, diagram, bypass, commercial, whole house, manual, drain, zeolite, installation, industrial, filter, magnetic, domestic, shower head, apartment, control, black, hard water, inside, old

909 N Emerald Ave, Modesto, CA 95351 Phone Number: (800) 990-9191 Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm About Modesto CA: Modesto is a city located in the Central Valley of California, in the United States. It is the county seat and largest city of Stanislaus County. Modesto is a city located in the Central Valley of California, in the United States. It is the county seat and largest city of Stanislaus County. Modesto is situated approximately 90 miles (145 kilometers) east of San Francisco and 60 miles (97 kilometers) south of the state capital, Sacramento. As of my knowledge cutoff in September 2021, Modesto had an estimated population of around 215,000 residents. However, please note that population figures may have changed since then. Modesto is located in one of the most productive agricultural regions in the world. The city’s economy is strongly influenced by agriculture, including crops such as almonds, walnuts, milk, poultry, and fruits. Modesto is also home to several food processing and packaging companies. Modesto has a vibrant arts scene with various galleries, theaters, and museums. The city hosts the annual Modesto Art and Wine Festival, which showcases local artists and wineries. Modesto is also known for being the hometown of filmmaker George Lucas, who based some of his iconic film “American Graffiti” on his experiences growing up in the city. Modesto is served by several school districts and has a number of public and private educational institutions, including Modesto City Schools and Modesto Junior College, which is the oldest community college in California. Modesto offers numerous parks and recreational areas for outdoor activities. Graceada Park, Dry Creek Regional Park, and Woodward Reservoir are popular destinations for residents and visitors alike. Modesto hosts various events throughout the year, including the Modesto Marathon, Earth Day in the Park, and the Modesto Street Faire. The city also celebrates the annual “Graffiti Summer” to honor its connection to the 1950s and 1960s car culture depicted in “American Graffiti.” Modesto is accessible via major highways, including Interstate 5 and State Route 99. The city is served by the Modesto City-County Airport for regional air travel, and it has an Amtrak station providing train services. Modesto is situated approximately 90 miles (145 kilometers) east of San Francisco and 60 miles (97 kilometers) south of the state capital, Sacramento. As of my knowledge cutoff in September 2021, Modesto had an estimated population of around 215,000 residents. However, please note that population figures may have changed since then. Modesto is located in one of the most productive agricultural regions in the world. The city’s economy is strongly influenced by agriculture, including crops such as almonds, walnuts, milk, poultry, and fruits. Modesto is also home to several food processing and packaging companies. Modesto has a vibrant arts scene with various galleries, theaters, and museums. The city hosts the annual Modesto Art and Wine Festival, which showcases local artists and wineries. Modesto is also known for being the hometown of filmmaker George Lucas, who based some of his iconic film “American Graffiti” on his experiences growing up in the city. Modesto is served by several school districts and has a number of public and private educational institutions, including Modesto City Schools and Modesto Junior College, which is the oldest community college in California. Modesto offers numerous parks and recreational areas for outdoor activities. Graceada Park, Dry Creek Regional Park, and Woodward Reservoir are popular destinations for residents and visitors alike. Modesto hosts various events throughout the year, including the Modesto Marathon, Earth Day in the Park, and the Modesto Street Faire. The city also celebrates the annual “Graffiti Summer” to honor its connection to the 1950s and 1960s car culture depicted in “American Graffiti.” Modesto is accessible via major highways, including Interstate 5 and State Route 99. The city is served by the Modesto City-County Airport for regional air travel, and it has an Amtrak station providing train services. Directions: Head southwest on H St toward 10th St, Turn right onto 6th St, Use the left 2 lanes to turn slightly left to merge onto CA-99 N toward Stockton/Sacramento, Take exit 227 for Kansas Ave, Turn left onto Kansas Ave, Turn right onto N Emerald Ave, Destination will be on the left

Modesto Water Softener Reviews:

See why we are the top water softener provider in Modesto CA. Google Reviews: https://www.google.com/search?q=Kinetico+by+AAA+Water+Systems,+Inc.&ludocid=13576847802296772019&gsas=1&lsig=AB86z5UAKSSITNR9bY7vLgFOi2UY&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwih9ZiAntP5AhWslYkEHU3nD1QQoAJ6BAgcEAM&biw=1027&bih=844&dpr=2#lrd=0x808560c2d55fa7ed:0xbc6aa724997125b3,1,,, Facebook Reviews: https://www.facebook.com/myaaawater/?ref=page_internal Yelp Reviews: https://www.yelp.com/biz/aaa-kinetico-water-systems-concord-3 Angie’s List: https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ca/concord/kinetico-by-aaa-water-systems%2C-inc-reviews-389675.htm Home Advisor: https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.AAAWaterSystemsInc.14500369.html BBB Reviews: https://www.bbb.org/us/ca/concord/profile/water-softener-supplies/kinetico-by-aaa-water-systems-1116-15551/customer-reviews

Trish Brazil

22:40 27 Sep 23

Al was on time, very informative, courteous and non-pushy. A pleasure to work with.

Jennifer Hekking

21:24 18 Sep 23

Prompt Polite Professional … looking forward to seeing the changes in our water quality taste and cleaning.

Tony & Debra Lonso

20:05 14 Sep 23

The presentation was excellent and very informative. All questions were answered and we were given more information than we could have asked.

Linda Lay

20:15 08 Sep 23

Marqus came to our house to do the water test and demonstrate the water quality. It really helped me understand how hard and how much chloride in the water. He explained all the options for the water filter system patiently. Will definitely... recommend their service!read more

Timijean Woodside

02:43 08 Sep 23

As always they did not disappoint.

Guy Sandahl

01:53 07 Sep 23

Install went smooth as silk very professional

Dorothy M.

12:26 30 Aug 23

Last year they installed a water softener along with an under sink purification system (for drinking water) Darik came today to service the filters under...

Del Ramos

03:39 24 Aug 23

Excellent work. Explain to us what’s going on with our system .

Jason Johnston

15:35 20 Aug 23

Al was very thorough and professional. My wife and I were very impressed with his product knowledge and overall knowledge of the industry. Also Al is very polite, friendly, personable, and fun to talk to.

Richard Zerga (Legends Studios LHVP)

17:56 17 Aug 23

Tommy is very friendly and professional. Took his time and explained everything he was doing and again when he was finished.

Manuel Tongco

17:27 15 Aug 23

Tommy came over today, 8/15/2023, to service my softwater system, and as everyone at AAA Water Systems, Tommy is very pleasant, polite, patient, professional, and knowledgeable.He made the customer feel valued, and an ease to get the service done... in no time. Thanks Tommy!read more

Dr. Antoine Hawkins

20:46 11 Aug 23

Service Technician Mr. Sean provided "top tier" customer service while servicing my water system. His depth of knowledge is apparent. He answered all of my questions and throughly explained my water system.

Antoine Hawkins

20:39 11 Aug 23

Sean Pickett provided exceptional customer service. His depth of knowledge and ability to go over the essential components of my water system is a testament to his great knowledge base and willingness to build customer capacity. Kudos to Mr. Sean!

fonda rahbar

21:11 10 Aug 23

We had our water softener and RO system installed by Oscar Rios Moran from AAA Kinetico Water System. He did an excellent job with installation! He was very courteous, knowledgeable and thorough. We are very pleased with our new water system. Thank... you Oscar and AAA Water System.I also would like to thank Al Skender, our service advisor from AAA Kinetico. He was very professional and took the time to test and verify our water condition. He was highly knowledgeable and answered all the questions I had. Once the installation was done, he came back to follow up to check on the water pressure to make sure everything runs properly. We highly recommend Al Skender and this company. Thank you so much!read more

Emilia Bejarano

19:13 10 Aug 23

Un trabajo amazing del Technicians Tommy Beardsley thanks you forexelente trabajo les recomiendoAAA WATER SYSTEMS.!!!

Hilary Lerner

16:45 04 Aug 23

Very friendly and explained everything

Aaron Lantrip

23:58 28 Jul 23

Great service. Friendly tech. That is why I will always recommend AAA Water. Thanks Tony and the team for all that you do

Sarah Sandhu

20:53 25 Jul 23

Great and friendly services by AL skender and gerardo martinez do

Joe Concepcion

20:09 19 Jul 23

Sean was professional, very knowledgeable and skillful in servicing the water filtering system. Great Job Sean, and Thank You!

Nick & Jenna White

19:48 17 Jul 23

Sean was awesome! Great service, very knowledgeable and took time to help us with our questions

Lstasha R.

19:36 14 Jul 23

Had my system installed about 8 months ago. I've been happy with the system overall, feel like it's a great investment. Called them out due to a decrease in...

Andrea Garcia

19:08 14 Jul 23

We have had our water system with AAA for many years. The service is always the best. They show up on time, send you a picture of the technician before he arrives.

Rza Safaei

01:08 14 Jul 23

Wonderful customer service

JoAnne Coutrakon

22:12 13 Jul 23

He was very friendly and answered all my questions.

David Stone

23:16 12 Jul 23

Great technician!

Kishan S

20:04 07 Jul 23

Just completed the yearly maintenance services. Technician reached within the scheduled window and explain it well. He took care of cleaning up everything including water etc.

Mozell Quarles

18:34 05 Jul 23

Wes is a dedicated technician. He was prompt and knowledgeable.

Alex R.

15:03 24 Jun 23

It was time to replace our old Kinetico water softener system and Soni came today, explained our options and helped us with decide with best option for us....

Cathy M

16:54 22 Jun 23

Wonderful staff. System works beautifully. A good investment!

Yousef Latifi

19:53 20 Jun 23

Oscar was excellent and made sure to do the job properly and professionally. He was also knowledgeable and helped answer any questions related to the RO or Softner.I would like to give a big Thank You to Seth Stephenson who came to my home and... introduced me to Kinetico by AAA Water Systems. A few weeks prior to calling Seth I had already committed to ECOWATER systems from COSTCO however since their installation was pushed to late June I had some time for more research.Thank goodness I did as my neighbor mentioned about the Kinetico Softner and RO from AAA Water Systems. My neighbor mentioned that they had their Kinetico softner and RO for 10 years and were still loving it. My main concerns were reliability, warranty, and the cost of maintenance. When Seth came and did his presentation he was very honest with me and knowledgeable. He was not trying to make a quick sell or steer me away from ECOWATER by bad mouthing them. However everything he explained seemed to have more PROs Vs. CONs when comparing it to the ECOWATER Systems.I was really impressed with Seths professionalism and how he eased all of my concerns with the maintenance and reliability of both the Kinetico Softner & RO. Since the install was complete I had a few minor issues but Seth was there for me checking up and making sure everything was being taken care of. He would call me regularly and even off work hours to handle the issues by placing calls and sending the right team members to fix the issues. With his dedicated service and how he treated me I would gladly recommend him and Kinetico by AAA Water Systems to all my family and friends.Seth really proved that he values his relationship with his customers and wants AAA waters to always live up to it’s high standards of service and reliability. Thank you again Seth as I look forward to continuing our business relationship for many more years.read more

Yeon Jin Kim

17:26 05 Jun 23

The technician arrived on time, inspected the condition of all the machines, and kindly explained their usage. Thanks

Kathy Babich

21:24 23 May 23

Representative was well prepared, well organized presentation specific for our home and concerns.

tamara pagliari

20:08 23 May 23

Excellent work, showed up on time, efficient and left everything nice and neat

John Ham

20:18 17 May 23

Royce is very friendly and knowledgeable. He took the time to explain the individual components of my reverse osmosis system. He also filled up the salt reservoir for my soft water system and answered all of my questions about that system. I trust... that my water system is being cared for by professionals.5/17/2023Royce came by today to deliver salt for my softener system. I described loss of water pressure in my kitchen sink that occurs recently. He took a look and was able to resolve the issue in minutes. He’s super helpful and I appreciate how he goes the extra mile to help out.read more

Dinesh Gandhi

17:02 14 May 23

Awaome job. We definitely feel the difference

Kathleen Wat

21:53 10 May 23

We had outstanding concerns following a service call. Tommy returned with his service manager, Wes. Problem diagnosed, fixed and system rechecked. Questions answered. Instructions given on what to watch out for (leaks). Very happy with AAA response.

Ring Abell

22:43 09 May 23

Polite, fast, willing to answer questions

Katrina Grijalva

17:53 09 May 23

As a former employee of AAA Water, I know a lot of the ins and outs of the company and I can say with confidence that the owner Tony is a good man who is passionate about Kinetico because they have products worthy of that passion.Each year I have... my RO service, the technicians are kind and professional. I don’t know how I lived before my K5. So much so that my RO service gets its own line item in our budget because it’s a family necessity.If you are thinking about a water softener or reverse osmosis, Kinetico is the ONLY way to go, AAA Water is the exclusive Kinetico dealer AND a great company. It’s a win win!A former employee who still loves their previous boss and the product they sell? That’s testament enough right?!?read more

Edsel Balagtas

16:25 04 May 23

AAA Water is a 5 Star company!!!

M V

04:14 21 Apr 23

Great and friendly service! Tommy is a wonderful technician and a very pleasant person. 😊

Elaine McKinley

23:22 13 Apr 23

Darik Millerdid provided annual service on our 15 yr old reverse osmosis water system today. He was timely, friendly, knowledgeable, thorough, efficient. He answered all of our questions and we feel confident that we can properly operate/maintain... our machine. Thank you, Darik.read more

steve barneke

22:48 11 Apr 23

Good friendly service

Junior Barbadillo

20:42 06 Apr 23

Appt scheduled right away. Technician arrived within appt window and took care of my softener service promptly. Highly recommend AAA water systems for all your water softener needs.

Ava Williams

17:07 05 Apr 23

Great job and very polite!

Jim Endress

00:44 30 Mar 23

Marcus came over and tested the water. He explained to me everything he was doing while he was doing it. He answered a lot of questions and I have decided to buy from them. I thought it was an excellent first start.

Raul P. Alcaraz

22:57 29 Mar 23

I love their service. They make it easy and quick to change the filters.

Karl P.

17:39 27 Mar 23

Sam is the ultimate professional and just a great person overall! There’s not enough words that I can express to capture how well of a job he’s done for my home and family.In short, Sam had to work with myself and the builders of my home to... address a knocking sound that had nothing to do my water filtration system (But was involved just to make sure everything was free and clear from the work performed during the water filtration install by AAA). In addressing all of these variables, Sam just displayed the ultimate professionalism, while also having to drive out really far to my home for each visit (3-4 times).Today the issues were fully addressed/fixed. Thanks to Sam’s patience, diligence and just being a good hearted person, we were able to get to the bottom of everything.As it relates to my whole house water filtration and RO system, it is the best thing that has happened for my household. There’s been no issues and works as described by our excellent sales guys Al.Overall, AAA Water Systems is a great company that values excellent customer service (It’s truly a lost value/art these days). They go above and beyond to not only make sure that their customers are taken care of, but that their workmanship reflects the same quality.From Al (Salesperson) , to the installer, to Sam (Manager) and the owner Tony, they exemplify and exude all the qualities that you’d want in a company.Thanks again Sam! You are true gentleman and GEM!read more

Michael Oman

12:40 21 Mar 23

AAA WATER SYSTEMS is it fantastic partner in this critical field. Al and Tony are both professional and personal! They are efficient and experienced. They came to us through high recommendations of other top Vineyard operators and we are proud to... recommend them to anyone. Feel free to call me For further reference.read more

Lynda Jones-Sherry

22:17 16 Mar 23

Professional and friendly.

Brandon Walker

20:35 16 Mar 23

Great customer service

Anita Santos

22:06 15 Mar 23

Our AAA water system, with ultraviolet light filter, is superb. Our well water is soft and pristine. The tech that services our system, specifically Alfonso Camachodid today, is friendly, professional and patiently answered all of my questions.

Colleen Maloney

17:30 06 Mar 23

Great water and great service

Jeanne Estes

02:28 05 Mar 23

Royce was professional and courteous. Seemed to know his work very well.

Lee Tatsuguchi

00:31 03 Mar 23

Very happy with our system. Excellent service. Royce was extremely personable, professional, knowledgeable and efficient. Royce answered all my questions and made the appointment a very pleasant experience.

ashwini

01:08 01 Mar 23

Very precise and informative about choosing the right water softener. Thanks to Marcus for giving an excellent overview about the products.

Ranjit Panigrahi

19:51 27 Feb 23

Always great service and very nice people to work with.

Joe Navarrete

04:51 22 Feb 23

Al Skender did a great job explaining how the system works and answering all of my questions. He was very patient and thorough and now I have a great product installed for water softening and reverse osmosis.

22:04 14 Feb 23

The service tech was great knowledge, friendly grt! job

Christina Sanchas

19:39 13 Feb 23

Great presentation and explanation of the service and informative details about our water! Sanjay was easy to talk to and very respectful as well.

Steven Schriber

18:15 31 Jan 23

The tech was very helpful & informative. He identified the problem that was occurring & rectified the issue quickly. He gave me a few tips on what to watch for & how to keep this from reoccurring in the future.

Manuel Olivares

16:26 27 Jan 23

Outstanding!!! Technician, Al Skender, from AAA Water Systems did an excellent presentation explaining all the details of the Kinetico water system. Al also performed a follow for re-testing to validate the water system performance. We love our... water and this results are immediate. Thank you Al!read more

KB Bhanot

14:46 27 Jan 23

Kinetico product is higher quality products but AAA water and their dealer makes them even better, especially Al.Al Skendee is a great sales per make sure that your installation goes smoothly and even follow up after.I am very happy with their... product and quality highly recommendread more

Natalia Borodina

23:10 26 Jan 23

Never been happier with any service. Very knowledgeable and friendly technicians, came on time and prepared. We had an unexpected and unusual issue with one of the filters-they were on it until figured out and fixed it. Excellent work ethics! Thank... you Wesley and Tomread more

Jeffry Metheny

18:10 22 Jan 23

Prompt, Effecient,Andwered the questions and was delightful guy

Karen Walker

20:23 13 Jan 23

Royce did an excellent job and was quick to find the tiny spray that came from the drain in the sink. Silly thing but fixed

thomas gingrich

00:21 12 Jan 23

Very professional and excellent service from AAA Water Systems! Thank you!

Leonard Stenzel

00:52 07 Jan 23

Our Kinetico and K5 RO systems were installed today by the most outstanding technician I have met. Gerardo was extremely kind, polite, and professional for getting all this work accomplished in a superior fashion and excellent degree of... cleanliness. If you are considering soft water in your home, there is no better place to call than AAA Water Systems. Well Done to a very superb organization.read more

Susan Weaver

23:57 04 Jan 23

On time and experienced!

Yader Bermudez

23:15 04 Jan 23

Excellent old equipment removal service. Carefully, detailed and care!

Zahra Nafar

20:04 03 Jan 23

We worked with Marqus. He was friendly and professional and very considerate of our time.

Haley Sutton

01:49 28 Dec 22

He was courteous, helpful and did everything I asked!!! I love this Company

Beryl Snyder

14:20 21 Dec 22

Alfonso was great. In and out which i much appreciated. Enjoyed working with him.

Vlad Bokarius

00:17 20 Dec 22

AAA water Systems is a great company. Tony is a unique specialist and an awesome human being. Royce who serviced us today showed solid understanding of the problem and fixed it. He also had a most pleasant demeanor which is a rare finding nowadays.... I must admit that all AAA technicians were very qualified, fast and pleasant.read more

Pooja Gupta

20:39 16 Dec 22

Great presentation on water quality by Marqus Mclean, helping me to make educated decision for water purification system.

Benedict Cabobongan

01:27 16 Dec 22

Very friendly and professional would recommend to anyone

Jim Taylor

18:39 14 Dec 22

on time and efficient!

David Stoll

19:53 07 Dec 22

Great experience. Royce Masburn was very pleasant and knowledgeable. He was exceptionally helpful and provided an outstanding job. Thank you

Krishan Bedi

21:35 06 Dec 22

Marcus was very friendly and professional. He is very knowledgeable rep. He explained the water softener and RO functions clearly. Very polite.

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Counties Modesto is in/near: San Francisco, Sacramento, Alameda, Contra Costa, Solano, San Joaquin, Fresno, Stanislaus, & Merced Cities near Modesto: Sacramento, Elk Grove, Lodi, Stockton, Tracy, Modesto, Turlock, Patterson, Fresno, Merced, Los Banos, Livermore, Dublin, Pleasanton, Fremont, Union City, San Ramon, Concord, Clayton, Antioch, Oakley, Brentwood, Byron, Martinez, Vallejo, Fairfield, Vacaville, San Rafael, San Francisco, Oakland, Berkley, Richmond, & Maui, HI Zip Codes in/near Modesto: 94518, 94519, 94520, 94521, 94566, 94568, 94550, 94551, 95304, 95376, 95377, 95391, 95350, 95351, 95352, 95353, 95354, 95355, 95356, 95357, 95358, 95368, 95687, 95688, 95696, 94533, 94534, 94536, 94537, 94538, 94539, 94555, 95624, 95757, 95758, 95759, 94568, 94588 Neighborhoods in/near Modesto: Dana Estates, Monte Gardens, Canterbury Village, Concord Boulevard, Sun Terrace, Four Corners, Downtown, Pleasanton, Ruby Hill, Golden Eagle, Mission Park, Vintage Hills, Kottinger Ranch, Downtown Livermore, South Livermore, North Livermore, Summerset, Sandia, Arroyo Crossing, Downtown Tracy, Glenbriar Estates, Hidden Lake, Redbridge, Ellis, Villages of Clover Ridge, Downtown Modesto, La Loma, College Area, Village One, Standiford, Roosevelt Park, Downtown Vacaville, Browns Valley, North Village, Foxboro, Leisure Town, Southtown, Downtown, Fairfield, Cordelia, Green Valley, Rancho Solano, Tolenas, Paradise Valley, Mission San Jose, Niles, Centerville, Ardenwood, Irvington, Cabrillo, Laguna Creek, East Franklin, Stonelake, Elk Grove Village, Laguna West, Sheldon, West Dublin, East Dublin, Dublin Ranch, Jordan Ranch, Positano, Silvergate Frequently Asked Water Softener Questions:

What is the best water softener?

We might be biased, but we believe the best water softener for your home is a Kinetico Softener. Our softeners are WQA certified and have NSF/ANSI Standard 44 certified components.

How does a water softener work?

A water softener works by swapping calcium & magnesium ions with sodium ions. The swap eliminates hard water problems because sodium doesn’t leak out into pipes. The ion swap takes place within a compartment full of small resin beads. The negatively charged beads are bonded to positively charged sodium ions. As the water flows past the beads, the sodium ions swap places with the calcium and magnesium ions, which carry a stronger positive charge. Over several cycles, the calcium and magnesium replace all of the sodium in the beads, rendering the unit no longer ineffective. Water softener salt to the rescue! The softener enters a regeneration cycle during which it soaks the beads in a strong solution of water and salt. The sodium in the brine solution causes the calcium and magnesium ions in the beads to give way, and the beads are recharged with sodium. After regeneration, the water softener flushes the remaining brine, plus all of the calcium and magnesium, through a drainpipe.

What is a water softener?

A Water Softener is a filtration system that works to remove high concentrations of calcium and magnesium that cause hard water.

How much does a water softener cost?

Water softener cost between $400 and $2,700. They are designed to be easy to install and remove (good news if you want to take your unit with you when you move). However, unless you are confident in your electrical and plumbing abilities, you might want to hire a plumber, which could add $100 to $600 to the initial cost of your unit. Purchasing a water softener through a water softener installation company can save you money on installation costs. Contact us today for a free quote.

How to choose a water softener?

Choose a water softener by answering the following questions:

1. Do you need a water softener?
2. What hard water problems are you experiencing?
3. Are there other water problems you’re experiencing (outside of water hardness)?
4. How much water does your family use?
5. Are you concerned about water & salt usage (the efficiency of the system)?
6. What kind of “system in need of salt” alert are you looking for (high-tech, low-tech)?

Frequent Questions

How do I choose a water softener?

Softeners aren’t one size fits all. That’s where we can start to help you. Based on the size of your household and your typical water usage, we can determine which softener size you’ll need.

Sizing is an important step, as it ensures there is enough capacity to handle your needs and not so much capacity that it creates waste.

From there, you can choose additional features to make your life easier or to meet additional water treatment needs based on the results of your water test.

How much does a water softener cost?

This will depend on the size, features, and your particular installation. The best way to get pricing is to call so that you can get it properly sized.

Pricing includes the new equipment, the installation and proper setup, so that it meets your expectations.

A water softener can potentially pay for itself over time with savings on detergents, soaps, and cleaning supplies, reductions in energy usage and the extended life of your water-using appliances. Water heaters tend to suffer the most in hard water, and they are expensive to replace.

Why not just buy a softener from a big box store or online retailer?

Big box stores sell softeners that are made with lower quality parts to reduce the price, even if you get name brand.

You will still have to hire a local plumber to do the install, unless you are quite knowledgeable in plumbing.

It can be difficult to get any warranty work done from a big box store, and often there is no warranty from online retailers.

In either case, you will usually just get referred to a local plumber who may not necessarily have knowledge of your specific equipment.

So essentially you are on your own once it reaches your house.

What are the next steps?

You send us your contact info through one of the forms on this page, or give us a call directly.

We ask you a few questions to help get you the right equipment so you get what you expect from your water.

If you’re not sure what is wong with your water. We will schedule a convenient time to come out and test it for you (free of charge), and if it looks good, we can leave it at that.

However, if you already know you have hard water, or the test shows you do, we can give you a price quote on the properly sized water softener.

If you’re satisfied, we schedule a convenient time to come out and install and set up your new water softner.

What is covered by the Warranty?

This depends on the model and features you get.

To keep it simple, it’s best just to ask us when you are choosing your softener.

How do I maintain my softener?

You’ll be able to monitor your softener’s usage and the salt levels via the mobile app. When the salt gets low the app will notify you. Then you just purchase softener salt and refill it.

If you prefer the less manual route, you can schedule a salt delivery with us. We’ll deliver the salt and fill your softener for you.

Frequency of salt refill really depends on your household’s water usage and the efficiency of the softener (Kinetico are extremely efficient). In an average household, a softener can go 2 to 4 months on a refill.

What happens if I need help with my softener?

Just give us a call, our direct number is here on this page and most of the pages of our site. You will reach a local technician who can answer your questions, or you will be able to schedule us to come out and help.

Why should I choose to work with you?

Because we care. Try and get that from an online retailer or a big box store.

We would be proud to be your trusted advisor and go-to for your water treatment needs, to keep you and your family healthy and happy.