Tempe Water Softeners and Filters, Permitted and Plumbed Right
We install water softeners, whole-home filtration and under-sink reverse osmosis for homes in Tempe, Mesa and Chandler. It starts with a free water test, then you get a clear price for the installed system. Every drain, valve and connection goes in the way plumbing code expects.
- Free water test, zero obligation
- Install included with systems
- Permits pulled when required
- Drain air gaps done properly
A Local Installer Who Takes the Details Seriously
We see a lot of water systems that went in the quick way: drain lines with no air gap, softeners with no bypass, fittings that wept for months. Those shortcuts lead to leaks, failed inspections and equipment that wears out early. We would rather spend the extra half hour and do it right the first time.
Our work is simple to describe. We test your water for free, recommend only what the test supports and install it to code. You talk with people who know your system, and when you have a question later, you reach the same number you called the first time.
- Warranty
- 5-year warranty on equipment valves; 5-year warranty on installation and labor
Water Treatment for Your Home
Our work comes down to four services. A water softener pulls out the calcium and magnesium that leave white crust on fixtures and cut years off a water heater. Whole-home filtration takes care of chlorine taste and smell at every faucet, while reverse osmosis puts a separate drinking and cooking tap at your kitchen sink. Water testing happens before any of that, so what we suggest matches what is really coming through your pipes.
Whole-Home Filtration
Filtered water at every tap, shower and appliance, installed at your main line with a bypass valve and the code details done properly.
Water Softeners
Softeners sized from a free water test, installed with a bypass and an air-gapped drain, and backed by 5-year valve and labor warranties.
Reverse Osmosis
Clean-tasting drinking and cooking water from a dedicated faucet, with the drain line, air gap and supply valve installed the way plumbing code expects.
Water Testing
A free, no-obligation test at your kitchen tap that shows hardness, chlorine and dissolved solids, so any system you choose is sized to real numbers.
How an Install Runs, Start to Finish
Most jobs follow the same steps, and you will know which one we are on.
- 1
A phone call and a free water test
Tell us what is bothering you, whether it is spots on glasses, scale on showerheads or a chlorine smell. We set a time to test your water at your home and take a look at where a system would go.
- 2
Your options and your price
We go over the readings in plain language and suggest the system that fits. You get installed pricing that includes any city fees the job carries.
- 3
Install day
We shut off the water, set the system, connect the bypass and run the drain with a proper air gap. A typical install takes a few hours, and your water is back on before we leave.
- 4
Testing and walkthrough
We check for leaks, program the softener for your water and test again so you can see the difference. Then we show you how the bypass works, when to add salt and when filters need changing.
What Shapes the Price of Your System
No two homes plumb the same way, so we price after we see your setup and test your water. Here is what moves the number up or down. We go over each item with you by phone and again at your home.
Pricing begins once we have tested your water at no charge and seen where the system would connect. From there you get installed system pricing by phone or in person, and the decision stays yours with no obligation.
- Your test results
- Very hard water may call for a larger softener with more resin capacity. Water that only tastes of chlorine may need nothing more than carbon filtration.
- Household size and water use
- A larger family uses more water each day, which affects how big a softener or whole-home filter should be so it does not wear out early or drop pressure.
- Existing plumbing and loop
- Many homes already have a softener loop in the garage, which keeps the work simple. If there is no loop, we need to cut into the main line and add one, and that takes more time and parts.
- Drain and electrical access
- A softener needs a code-compliant drain with an air gap and, for most models, an outlet nearby. Running a new drain or reaching an awkward spot adds to the job.
- City inspection needs
- When the work requires a permit, the fee and the inspection visit are part of the cost. We tell you up front whether your install needs one.
Why Neighbors Have Us Install Their Systems
Most water treatment problems we get called about are not bad equipment. They are installs that skipped a step, like a drain line pushed straight into a standpipe or no bypass valve to shut the system off.
- We explain the code, not just follow it
- Before we start, we walk you through what your install needs and why. The softener drain gets an open air gap, a small physical space that keeps used rinse water from ever being pulled back toward your drinking water. A bypass valve lets you shut the system off without shutting off your home. You will know what each part does.
- Paperwork handled when the job calls for it
- Some installs, like adding a new loop or moving plumbing, need a permit and a city inspection. When yours does, we pull it and meet the inspector, so none of that is left to you.
- Test first, then recommend
- We test your water at no charge and show you the readings. If a simple carbon filter solves your complaint, we will say so instead of steering you toward a bigger system.
- One price for the installed system
- Installation is included with the water treatment systems we sell. The number you hear covers the equipment, the fittings and our labor to set it up.
- A clean, tidy finish
- We lay down drop cloths, label the bypass and shutoff, check every connection for leaks and haul away the packaging. The space around your new system is left neat and easy to reach.
Questions We Hear Most
Do I really need a water softener in Tempe?
Many homes around Tempe deal with white crust on faucets, cloudy glassware and scale in water heaters, which are the usual signs of hard water. A softener removes those minerals before they build up. Still, we test your water first and show you the numbers, so the decision is based on your home, not a guess.
Does installing a softener or filter need a permit?
It depends on the work. Setting a system on an existing loop often does not, while adding a new loop or changing your plumbing can. We tell you which applies before we start, and if the city needs to sign off, we handle the filing and the inspection.
What is the difference between a softener, a filter and reverse osmosis?
A softener removes hardness minerals that cause scale. A whole-home carbon filter improves chlorine taste and smell at every tap. Reverse osmosis sits under the kitchen sink and gives you very clean water for drinking and cooking. Many homes pair a softener with reverse osmosis, and our water testing shows what fits yours.
Is the water test really free, and will I get a sales pitch?
Yes, the water test is free with zero obligation. We explain the results and give you installed pricing if you want it. If you decide to wait or do nothing, that is fine with us.
Is installation extra?
No. Installation is included with the water treatment systems we sell, so the price we give you covers the system set up and working in your home.
What warranty comes with the system?
On qualifying systems, the tanks are covered for life. As we talk through your options, we point out which models meet that standard and explain exactly what the tank coverage includes, so you know before you choose.
What maintenance should I expect after the install?
For a softener, the main chore is keeping salt in the brine tank, usually a refill every month or two depending on how much water your home uses. Whole-home and reverse osmosis filters get swapped on a schedule we set together on install day. We show you what to look for so nothing sneaks up on you.
Where We Install Systems
We are based in Tempe and work in homes across the East Valley and beyond. That includes Guadalupe, Chandler, Mesa, Gilbert and Sun Lakes, along with Paradise Valley and Glendale.
- Tempe
- Guadalupe
- Chandler
- Mesa
- Gilbert
- Sun Lakes
- Paradise Valley
- Glendale
If you are nearby and not sure whether we come to you, ask when you phone for your free water test.
Learn What Is Really in Your Tap Water
We will come test your water at no cost, walk you through the readings and give you a clear price for the installed system. Going ahead is entirely your call.