FOR EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE AND A 5 STAR REPUTATION
WATER SOFTENER INSTALLATIONÂ AND REPAIR
For expert water softener installation, contact Flotek Plumbing, your highly rated local plumbing company.
Waters Softeners Are Recommended in Our Area
The city of St. Charles and surrounding areas use well water to supply water to its citizens. Nearly all water in Illinois is classified as hard or very hard. Over time, untreated tap water can take a toll on your appliances, fixtures, pipes, tubs, and sinks. If you also have high iron content, untreated well water can leave behind rusty stains on your laundry, fixtures and sinks.
Many older homes in our area don't have water softeners. We highly recommend point-of-use (POU) or whole house water softener installations to reap the following advantages:
- Save money on cleaners and detergents
- Improve Eczema and other skin conditions
- Protect your bathroom fixtures, tubs and sinks from scum and scale accumulation
- Reduce cleaning time with less mineral build-up on showers and baths
- Prolong the useful life of your appliances
How Does a Water Softener Work?
Hard water takes its toll on your home, your skin and your bank account. With a water softener, you can enjoy higher quality water that will improve your home and make it easier to maintain.
The advantages of soft water include the following:
- No embarrassing hard water deposits on showers, sinks and tubs
- Quicker cleaning in the kitchen and bathroom
- Less spotting on glasses and dishes
- Lower energy bills
- Longer useful life on your hot water heater, dishwasher, washing machine and other appliances
- Brighter, softer clothes
- Better skin
Many people think that water softeners use salt to transform hard water. Actually, resin beads in the tank filter out chemicals that make your water hard or very hard. Water softeners use salt to clean the filtration system as part of the regeneration cycle.
Here’s how whole house water softeners work:
- Hard water from the city line or a private well goes to the water softener before entering your home.
- While in the tank, the advanced technology attracts and retains minerals and contaminants in your water.
- “Softened” water flows from the water softener to faucets and fixtures throughout your home.
Types of Water Softeners
There are three basic types of water softeners, those that use salt, those that don’t use salt, and magnetic softeners.
- Ion exchange softeners use salt or potassium to soften hard water. The filtration materials remove ions containing minerals and other contaminants.
- Salt-free water softeners use filters to soften water without removing the minerals, but they are not effective for very hard water.
- Magnetic softeners utilize magnets around pipes to soften the water. However, this water hardens again within 48 hours.
Flotek Supplies the “EverGreen” Brand
Flotek supplies the EverGreen brand in our water softener installations. It has numerous advantages over the competition, including:
- 75% less water use
- 75% less salt required
- Adjustable cycles for pre- and post-back wash cycles
- External controls
- Remote handling port for regeneration
- Require less maintenance
Why choose flotek plumbing?
certified, licensed, insured
professional & dependable
5 star
reputation
24/7 emergency service
100% satisfaction guarantee
Frequently Asked Questions About Water Softener Installation and Repair
While some water softener systems require frequent maintenance, the EverGreen system we install only requires salt be added occasionally. Otherwise, there is no maintenance! Ever!
EverGreen produces the top water softeners in the industry. They offer a lifetime guarantee, hermetically sealed parts, and require no maintenance. Additionally, they use ceramic, graphene and other premium materials for durability and high performance throughout the lifecycle of the system installed.
With water softeners that use excessive amounts of salt, consuming soft water can be harmful to your health. However, EverGreen water softeners use just 25% of the salt required by traditional systems. Other water softeners can waste up to 120 gallons for every 1,000 gallons filtered. EverGreen water softeners use 75% LESS water than traditional water softeners.
Getting your water tested after a water softener installation can show that the system is working. It's also a good idea to have your water tested periodically for salt content, especially if you go with a less-efficient brand other than EverGreen.
Yes! You can add iron filters and carbon filters to filter for specific contaminants in well water. Both these systems work well with water softeners. Additionally, we highly recommend reverse osmosis filters for your drinking and cooking water but these are installed only at the kitchen sink.
Testimonials
“The team came out and quoted us a great price, but I most appreciated the knowledge and expertise, which was also explained during the quote. It was clear and easy to work with the team. I had my water softener and iron filter replaced. They replaced some poor plumbing work as well, to ensure the safety and longevity of the filtering system. They kept things orderly and clean. I highly recommend!”
Brain Lund
“Very professional and knowledgeable. Called when they said they'd call and arrived when they said they would! Provided a detailed explanation of what they were doing along the way so I could make informed decisions. Would recommend to family and friends.”
Nancy Strolle
“Stellar work from Gabriel at Flotek Plumbing! We had a plumbing emergency and Gabriel was out to our home within 30 minutes. He was thorough, courteous, and took the extra step to walk me through the issue and offer suggestions for preventative maintenance in the future. I cannot recommend this company enough!”
Alex Maidy
“We had our shower back up pretty late at night. They came out within the hour, and not only unclogged our pipe, but made sure that all our plumbing was working. The other plumbers we called couldn't get out until the next day at the earliest! This guy went above and beyond. Great plumber!”
Tigerden MC
“The night before Thanksgiving I had a sudden plumbing issue and Gabriel picked up the phone when I called Flotek Plumbing. He and Miguel came to my house when they said they were going to be there and when they got to my house did a fabulous job fixing the issue, answering all my questions and being awesome in every sense of the word. I don't know how else to put it. If you want honesty, integrity, and friendly service call this company, ESPECIALLY Gabe and Miguel! I'm a service provider myself and was very impressed with them. And they price very honestly and reasonably! Thank you Flotek Plumbing..serious kudos!”
Daniella Chovan
What makes Flotek Plumbing installation superior for water softeners?
Flotek plumbers have many years of experience when it comes to installing whole house or point of use water softeners in your home. We do not recommend installing the water softener system on your own. It’s important to make sure that the unit is properly connected and working prior to using it on your water source.
Our technicians come to your home to recommend the right water softener system for your family. Most customers who invest in an EverGreen water softener are shocked by the difference in water quality they realize.
Before we leave, we will answer all your questions regarding your new water softener. We also make sure that you know how to use it and provide our contact information in case any questions arise later.
Our plumbers are licensed, insured, and highly trained professionals from the local community. We treat your family like our own.
What makes Flotek Plumbing repair superior for water softeners?
Flotek Plumbing performs annual checks on your water softener in DuPage and Kane Counties. You can count on us for the evaluation of your existing water softener, and we are happy to provide an upfront estimate for the cost of the system plus installation.
When we perform repairs or maintenance on your existing water softener or plumbing system, we won't leave until you're fully satisfied.
RELIABLE WATER SOFTENER INSTALLATION & REPAIR
Flotek Plumbing technicians are well-versed in the EverGreen water softeners that we install. If you’re considering a point of use or whole house water softener, contact us to schedule a consultation or for superior water softener installation.