Deer Valley water softeners
Water Softener Installation in Deer Valley, AZ
Hard water and high pressure are both common in north Phoenix. We install softeners in Deer Valley homes and make sure the pressure going into them is right.
- Softener installs and repairs
- Pressure checks
- RO systems
Softeners in Deer Valley Homes
Deer Valley homes range from the 1970s near the airport to newer builds in Stetson Valley and around Norterra. Newer homes usually have a softener loop. Older ones may need one added.
Either way, the hard water here does the same damage: scale in water heaters, crust on faucets and showerheads, worn-out toilet parts and spotty dishes. A softener at the main line protects the entire house.
Pressure and Your Softener
Parts of north Phoenix have high street pressure. Softeners and their control valves have pressure limits, and too much pressure can cause leaks at the valve, damage internal parts, or shorten the softener’s life.
Many Deer Valley homes have a pressure reducing valve to bring pressure down. If yours is failing, the softener, the water heater and every fixture feel it. We test pressure when we install or repair a softener, and replace failing regulators when needed.
Installation and Repair
- New softener installation, sized for your home
- Loop installation for homes without one
- Repair of salt bridges, clogged injectors, leaks and valve problems
- Replacement of worn-out units
- Reverse osmosis systems under the kitchen sink
- RO filter and membrane changes
See our main Peoria water softener page for more on softeners and RO. If your water heater is already struggling, see water heater repair in Deer Valley.
Tankless Heaters and Deer Valley Water
Tankless water heaters are common in newer Deer Valley homes, and they are especially sensitive to hard water. Scale builds up in the heat exchanger, the unit works harder, and eventually it throws error codes or stops heating properly.
A softener dramatically slows that scale buildup. Most tankless manufacturers also recommend periodic descaling, and with a softener, you can go longer between services. If you are planning a tankless installation, adding a softener at the same time protects the investment.
RO for Drinking Water
A softener protects your plumbing. For better-tasting drinking water, an under-sink reverse osmosis system is the next step. It filters water through a membrane and removes much of what a softener leaves behind. Many Deer Valley homeowners use both.
A Softener Visit, Start to Finish
We look at your water setup, check for an existing loop, and test pressure. We recommend a size based on your household and water. Once you approve the price, we install the softener with a bypass valve and a drain line with an air gap, program it, and show you how to add salt and check it. The whole visit is usually a few hours when the loop is already in place.
Why Deer Valley Neighbors Call Us Back
I have hired Alex and Bros Plumbing a number of times to address plumbing issues i have had at my rental property. Alex has always been prompt in arriving at the designated time, he has been exceptional in diagnosing the issue, communicating the problem to me and resolving it to my satisfaction. I have found Alex to be very fair in his pricing and guaranteeing his work. I will be using this service going forward as I have complete confidence in Alex and Bros Plumbing.
Dawn Pistor
We’ve worked with Alex a few times now for plumbing needs at our home. Most recently, he installed two new toilets for us. He is prompt, reliable, and does excellent work. I’d strongly recommend Alex & Bros Plumbing!
Lauren K.
Deer Valley Softener FAQs
Can high pressure damage my softener?
Yes. Most softeners have pressure limits. A working pressure regulator protects them.
Do newer Deer Valley homes have softener loops?
Most do. Older homes may need one added.
Why is my softener leaking at the valve?
Worn seals or high pressure are common causes.
Do you install RO systems?
Yes.
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