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Dierks Plumbing and Remodel

5.00(
16
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Approved Pro

Dierks Plumbing and Remodel

5.00(
16
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
341 local quotes requested

Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"Quick. Responsive. Plan to hire again for more jobs"

Matthew D on September 2025

Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"Quick. Responsive. Plan to hire again for more jobs"

Matthew D on September 2025


Professional Maintenance and Management Group

360 N Hickory Blvd
No reviews yet

Professional Maintenance and Management Group

360 N Hickory Blvd
No reviews yet
18 years of experience

Family owned and operated service company, Established in 2007, We service Most Small businesses and residential properties. We also offer Project Management larger projects to ensure you get what you pay for and work done on time, on budget and done correctly. Free Home and Business Fire and Life Safety Inspections and free Quotes.

Family owned and operated service company, Established in 2007, We service Most Small businesses and residential properties. We also offer Project Management larger projects to ensure you get what you pay for and work done on time, on budget and done correctly. Free Home and Business Fire and Life Safety Inspections and free Quotes.


The Plumbing Company

10200 Dennis Dr
2.53(
15
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The Plumbing Company

10200 Dennis Dr
2.53(
15
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17 years of experience

10 Employees

10 Employees


Water Treatments Des Moines

S 100th St
5.00(
3
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Water Treatments Des Moines

S 100th St
5.00(
3
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are an enthusiastic team of licensed technicians helping customers install Water softener and Reverse Osmosis (RO) water filter systems at an affordable price. Our licensed technician provides consultation, purchases unit, delivers and installs Water Softener and RO systems at your home. We are a local company and serve Des Moines and neighboring areas. Hard water is a very big problem in Des Moines. It is harmful for hair and skin health. It is bad for appliances and pipes as hard water corrodes them. Why Water softener? 1. Healthier, Softer Skin 2. Shiny, Strong Hair, Clothes Are Softer and Look Cleaner 3. Removes Any Unwanted Tastes from your Drinking Water, Soft Water Is Easier on your pipes and appliances and 4 Softer Water Will Save You Money Cleaner Dishes. Why you should invest in a Reverse Osmosis (RO) system? 1. RO systems remove contaminants from water including nitrates, sulfates, fluoride, arsenic and much more. Overall they remove 100s of substances from tap water with a 99% or higher filtration efficiency rate. 2. High quality filtration for non-potable tap water with e.g. bacteria or heavy metals. Harmful dissolved contaminants reduced. Sodium reduced. 3. Bad tastes and odors reduced. 4. More environmentally friendly than bottled water. 5. Easy to install and maintain. Fits under the kitchen sink.

"I just got new water softener installed and I couldn’t be happier! Great service and great installation, fits nicely in my basement. Guy was very professional, the controller unit was not working properly during installation and he returned the unit, got the new one plus volunteered to install on a weekend. He properly explained me everything regarding the device. I highly recommend this business!!"

Jagadish V on April 2022

We are an enthusiastic team of licensed technicians helping customers install Water softener and Reverse Osmosis (RO) water filter systems at an affordable price. Our licensed technician provides consultation, purchases unit, delivers and installs Water Softener and RO systems at your home. We are a local company and serve Des Moines and neighboring areas. Hard water is a very big problem in Des Moines. It is harmful for hair and skin health. It is bad for appliances and pipes as hard water corrodes them. Why Water softener? 1. Healthier, Softer Skin 2. Shiny, Strong Hair, Clothes Are Softer and Look Cleaner 3. Removes Any Unwanted Tastes from your Drinking Water, Soft Water Is Easier on your pipes and appliances and 4 Softer Water Will Save You Money Cleaner Dishes. Why you should invest in a Reverse Osmosis (RO) system? 1. RO systems remove contaminants from water including nitrates, sulfates, fluoride, arsenic and much more. Overall they remove 100s of substances from tap water with a 99% or higher filtration efficiency rate. 2. High quality filtration for non-potable tap water with e.g. bacteria or heavy metals. Harmful dissolved contaminants reduced. Sodium reduced. 3. Bad tastes and odors reduced. 4. More environmentally friendly than bottled water. 5. Easy to install and maintain. Fits under the kitchen sink.

"I just got new water softener installed and I couldn’t be happier! Great service and great installation, fits nicely in my basement. Guy was very professional, the controller unit was not working properly during installation and he returned the unit, got the new one plus volunteered to install on a weekend. He properly explained me everything regarding the device. I highly recommend this business!!"

Jagadish V on April 2022


Dickerson Mechanical, Inc.

129 N. West Street
4.14(
7
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Dickerson Mechanical, Inc.

129 N. West Street
4.14(
7
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Customers say: Quality work
32 years of experience

Dickerson Mechanical is a family owned and operated business started in 1993 by George Dickerson. Our employees have extensive knowledge and experience in residential and commercial heating and cooling systems, geothermal, radiant in-floor heat, boilers, plumbing, electrical, and on-site waste water systems, water & sewer lines, new construction, remodels and service. Subcontractors utilized for carpentry, sheetrock, and painting on remodel projects and to install loops for geothermal HVAC systems. Licensing Details: We hold State of Iowa licenses for Plumbing, HVAC, Refrigeration, Hydronics, Electrical. We are licensed to install Onsite Waste Water Systems in Polk, Jasper, Dallas, and Story Counties. We hold a Plumbing Contractor's License for the City of Des Moines. 24-Hour Service Hotline Dickerson Mechanical is a member of the Better Business Bureau, Colfax Chamber of Commerce, Altoona Chamber of Commerce, Iowa Onsite Waste Water Association, and the National Federation of Independent Business. We believe in giving back to our community and have received recognition for various projects, including gifts to school sports programs, concession stand renovations, ball fields, Habitat for Humanity, and extensive work on the City of Colfax's park projects.

"I would not do business with this company again. I had work done in November and have been trying to resolve the bill since December. Dickerson Mechanical drug their feet in getting the information that was needed to be sent to my home warranty company so that my claim could go forward into payment. They only contacted them with the information after they applied a late fee to the bill. When I got informed from my warranty company that they received the information and given the details of what I still needed to pay to Dickerson. I went in person to pay the bill with a check for the amount owed. I was received with a horrible attitude when I explained the situation and was here to pay what I owe still. They claimed I owed more than what I actually did and said "well you can pay that but I will send it to collections.""

Nick K on April 2024

Dickerson Mechanical is a family owned and operated business started in 1993 by George Dickerson. Our employees have extensive knowledge and experience in residential and commercial heating and cooling systems, geothermal, radiant in-floor heat, boilers, plumbing, electrical, and on-site waste water systems, water & sewer lines, new construction, remodels and service. Subcontractors utilized for carpentry, sheetrock, and painting on remodel projects and to install loops for geothermal HVAC systems. Licensing Details: We hold State of Iowa licenses for Plumbing, HVAC, Refrigeration, Hydronics, Electrical. We are licensed to install Onsite Waste Water Systems in Polk, Jasper, Dallas, and Story Counties. We hold a Plumbing Contractor's License for the City of Des Moines. 24-Hour Service Hotline Dickerson Mechanical is a member of the Better Business Bureau, Colfax Chamber of Commerce, Altoona Chamber of Commerce, Iowa Onsite Waste Water Association, and the National Federation of Independent Business. We believe in giving back to our community and have received recognition for various projects, including gifts to school sports programs, concession stand renovations, ball fields, Habitat for Humanity, and extensive work on the City of Colfax's park projects.

"I would not do business with this company again. I had work done in November and have been trying to resolve the bill since December. Dickerson Mechanical drug their feet in getting the information that was needed to be sent to my home warranty company so that my claim could go forward into payment. They only contacted them with the information after they applied a late fee to the bill. When I got informed from my warranty company that they received the information and given the details of what I still needed to pay to Dickerson. I went in person to pay the bill with a check for the amount owed. I was received with a horrible attitude when I explained the situation and was here to pay what I owe still. They claimed I owed more than what I actually did and said "well you can pay that but I will send it to collections.""

Nick K on April 2024


TPI Plumbing Contractors

33082 Ute Ave
5.00(
4
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TPI Plumbing Contractors

33082 Ute Ave
5.00(
4
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Commercial & Residential Plumbing Contractor

Commercial & Residential Plumbing Contractor


Dix Plumbing

27513 Prospect Ave
5.00(
1
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Dix Plumbing

27513 Prospect Ave
5.00(
1
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

25 years experience. Licensed and insured. Honest and dependable plumber. Available days, evenings and weekends all at the same rate.

25 years experience. Licensed and insured. Honest and dependable plumber. Available days, evenings and weekends all at the same rate.


Streamline Plumbing LLC

1513 NW 8th St
No reviews yet

Streamline Plumbing LLC

1513 NW 8th St
No reviews yet
Free onsite estimate

Streamline is a small family owned business owned and operated by Master Plumber Ben Molloy. Ben has over 20 years experience in residential plumbing is proud to service the local Des Moines communities. We can help with all your plumbing needs! This includes anything from plumbing remodel to water heater and softener installations to leak repairs. Call today for a free quote on your project or plumbing needs!

Streamline is a small family owned business owned and operated by Master Plumber Ben Molloy. Ben has over 20 years experience in residential plumbing is proud to service the local Des Moines communities. We can help with all your plumbing needs! This includes anything from plumbing remodel to water heater and softener installations to leak repairs. Call today for a free quote on your project or plumbing needs!


Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories, Inc

60 Elm Hill Ave.
4.85(
347
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Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories, Inc

60 Elm Hill Ave.
4.85(
347
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers

ETR Laboratories in an analytic laboratory with a broad range of commercial, industrial and individual clients. We provide analytic services using a wide variety of scientific methods including GC/MS, IC/MS, GIR, NMR and SEM equipment. We can do particle analysis, organic and inorganic chemical analysis and micro analysis on biological and other materials. Private water analysis is our specialty. Award winning. Additional DBA - Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories Inc, ETR Labs, ETR Laboratories.

"as advertised"

Nancy C on July 2018

ETR Laboratories in an analytic laboratory with a broad range of commercial, industrial and individual clients. We provide analytic services using a wide variety of scientific methods including GC/MS, IC/MS, GIR, NMR and SEM equipment. We can do particle analysis, organic and inorganic chemical analysis and micro analysis on biological and other materials. Private water analysis is our specialty. Award winning. Additional DBA - Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories Inc, ETR Labs, ETR Laboratories.

"as advertised"

Nancy C on July 2018


Draintech

2825 Wakefield Cir
4.67(
18
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Draintech

2825 Wakefield Cir
4.67(
18
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers

Draintech, in Ames, IA, is your one-stop shop to solve all of your plumbing and drainage issues since 1990. We have an impressive amount of experience in unclogging drains and ensuring pipes and lines are running efficiently. Let our courteous, dependable, friendly plumbers provide more information or a quote for service. We are there when you need us the most! For septic tanks and systems, drain cleaning, septic pumping and more, give us a call!

"Terrible. Don't use call another company. They don't do it correctly so they can continue to come back. Instead of using the cutter the first time. They continued to come back without the cutter and still charged each time. So what should have been 1 trip for $300 ended up 4 trips for $1000. The 3rd trip they were supposed to bring the cutter but didn't have time, but still charged $75 for stopping!"

Cindy A on March 2021

Draintech, in Ames, IA, is your one-stop shop to solve all of your plumbing and drainage issues since 1990. We have an impressive amount of experience in unclogging drains and ensuring pipes and lines are running efficiently. Let our courteous, dependable, friendly plumbers provide more information or a quote for service. We are there when you need us the most! For septic tanks and systems, drain cleaning, septic pumping and more, give us a call!

"Terrible. Don't use call another company. They don't do it correctly so they can continue to come back. Instead of using the cutter the first time. They continued to come back without the cutter and still charged each time. So what should have been 1 trip for $300 ended up 4 trips for $1000. The 3rd trip they were supposed to bring the cutter but didn't have time, but still charged $75 for stopping!"

Cindy A on March 2021

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FAQs for water treatment & purification system installation and replacement projects in Ankeny, IA

Water softeners consist of three main components: a mineral tank, a brine tank, and a control valve. In some smaller units, the mineral tank and brine tank are combined into one cabinet.

Professionals install whole-home systems at the point of entry of the main water line. Smaller units are installed under sinks or near a washer—these units only soften the water for that fixture, not the entire home.

  • Mineral Tank: Hard water passes into the mineral tank through resin beads, and an ion exchange occurs. Magnesium and calcium ions are exchanged for sodium or potassium ions from the brine tank.

  • Brine Tank: The brine tank contains sodium or potassium to recharge the resin.

  • Control Valve: The control valve determines when to clean the resin beads.

Choosing between a salt-based or potassium-based water softener depends on your priorities. Salt-based systems effectively remove hard-water minerals, regenerate efficiently, and are cost-effective. However, they may not be ideal for individuals on low-sodium diets. Potassium-based systems neutralize minerals without removing them and regenerate more frequently. They are more expensive but offer a healthier and more environmentally friendly option. If sodium levels are a concern and cost isn't a major factor, a potassium system may be the better choice.

To calculate your water softener's capacity, determine your grains per gallon (GPG) number by:

  • Multiplying the number of people in your home by 90. The average number of gallons used per person for washing, drinking, and cooking ranges from 80 to 100 gallons per day.

  • Multiplying that result by the hardness of your water. The average grains per gallon in the United States is 10 but can range from 0 to 17. You can find your GPG number by purchasing an at-home water testing kit.

Installing a water softener takes between two to four hours on average. The exact duration depends on the complexity of the unit and whether additional plumbing or electrical work is required. If modifications to existing pipes are necessary, installation may take longer. Preparing the installation area by clearing any obstructions can help streamline the process.

Water softeners can last up to 25 years with proper maintenance and care. The lifespan depends on the type and quality of the unit you choose. Single-tank electric water softeners may last around 12 years, while higher-quality models tend to last longer. Regular maintenance, such as routine inspections and timely replacement of salts or potassium, helps extend the life of your system. Most water softeners require minimal repairs over their lifespan.