Phoenix water softeners
Water Softener Installation in Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix water is hard on everything it touches. We install softeners across west and north Phoenix, add loops to older homes, and set up RO systems for better drinking water.
- Softener installation
- Loops for older homes
- RO systems
Why Phoenix Homes Need Softeners
Phoenix water comes largely from the Colorado, Salt and Verde rivers and from groundwater, and it picks up a lot of calcium and magnesium along the way. The result is hard water that leaves scale inside pipes, water heaters and appliances.
Your water provider’s annual water quality report lists hardness for your area. Most of the Phoenix area falls in the hard to very hard range.
A water softener removes those minerals at the main line, which protects the whole house. It is one of the few upgrades that saves you money in parts you do not have to replace.
Older Phoenix Homes and Softener Loops
Homes in older Phoenix neighborhoods, like many in west Phoenix built in the 1950s through 1970s, were not built with softener loops. We add one by cutting into the main line where it enters the house, installing a bypass valve and running a drain.
If the home still has galvanized pipe, it is worth thinking about whether to repipe first. A softener will not fix corroded pipe. See our Phoenix repiping page.
Protecting Tankless Water Heaters
Tankless water heaters are especially sensitive to hard water. Scale builds up in the heat exchanger, reducing efficiency and eventually causing error codes or failure. Regular descaling helps, but a softener dramatically slows the buildup.
If you have or are planning a tankless unit, a softener is a smart companion. See water heater repair in Phoenix. For more on softeners and RO, visit our main Peoria water softener page.
What Hard Water Costs a Phoenix Home
Hard water rarely causes a single dramatic failure. It is more like a slow tax on everything that uses water.
- Water heaters fill with sediment and wear out sooner
- Tankless heaters scale up and need more frequent descaling
- Faucets develop stiff cartridges and crusted aerators
- Toilets go through fill valves and flappers faster
- Showerheads clog and lose pressure
- Dishwashers and washers lose efficiency and need repairs
- Soap and detergent do not work as well, so you use more
A softener addresses all of these at once. Over the life of a water heater and a few sets of fixtures, many Phoenix homeowners find it pays for itself.
Softener Repair in Phoenix
We also repair existing softeners, including salt bridges, clogged injectors, stuck valves, leaks and lost settings. If an older unit keeps failing, we will tell you honestly whether replacement is the better value.
Phoenix Area Customers on Our Water Systems
Great service. Alex is professional and thorough. He changed my osmosis filters. After he left I noticed a small leak. He responded quickly and came right back to fix it. Nice man. I highly recommend.
Mary M.
I highly recommend Alex for any plumbing needs! From start to finish, he provided exceptional service. He was courteous, professional, and genuinely took the time to explain everything clearly.
Scott Bohn
Phoenix Water Softener FAQs
How hard is Phoenix water?
Most of the Phoenix area has hard to very hard water. Your provider’s water quality report lists hardness for your area.
Can you install a softener in an older Phoenix home without a loop?
Yes. We add a loop to the main line.
Does a softener help a tankless water heater?
Yes. It greatly reduces scale buildup in the heat exchanger.
Does a softener remove chlorine taste?
Not really. An RO system or carbon filter handles taste.
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