With offices in Middleton, Stow & Lakeville, Mass. and an additional service depot in Plymouth, Mass., H20 Care, Inc. performs water testing & analysis, specifies and installs equipment with our Master Plumbers headed staff. We also have a full service staff to maintain your water filtration and softening systems to optimize their useful life and performance. We can correct any water problem that you are experiencing, including hard water, high levels of iron or manganese, bad odors & taste, and health threats such as radon, arsenic, PFAS or others. We GUARANTEE our work! Our service staff is available and on-call 24/7 and our experience within our industry is unmatched. See our published articles in Water Technology Magazines on regional water quality issues on our website's publications section at www.h2ocare.com. You may also email us at service@h2ocare.com.
"Good, no complaint"
Zach H on April 2023
With offices in Middleton, Stow & Lakeville, Mass. and an additional service depot in Plymouth, Mass., H20 Care, Inc. performs water testing & analysis, specifies and installs equipment with our Master Plumbers headed staff. We also have a full service staff to maintain your water filtration and softening systems to optimize their useful life and performance. We can correct any water problem that you are experiencing, including hard water, high levels of iron or manganese, bad odors & taste, and health threats such as radon, arsenic, PFAS or others. We GUARANTEE our work! Our service staff is available and on-call 24/7 and our experience within our industry is unmatched. See our published articles in Water Technology Magazines on regional water quality issues on our website's publications section at www.h2ocare.com. You may also email us at service@h2ocare.com.
"Good, no complaint"
Zach H on April 2023
At Secondwind Water Systems, we specialize in customized water treatment solutions for homes and businesses across New Hampshire. Whether you're dealing with Hard Water, PFAS, Arsenic, Odors, or other water quality issues, we provide testing, diagnosis, and system installation tailored to your unique water chemistry. What sets us apart? We have more certified water professionals than any other company in New Hampshire—ensuring every recommendation we make is backed by deep technical expertise. Our team is dedicated to delivering dependable, high-quality service with solutions that truly work. We stand behind our work with exceptional warranties, ongoing support, and a commitment to doing what’s right for our customers. From softeners and filtration systems to drinking water solutions and advanced contaminant removal, you can trust Secondwind to improve your water—and your peace of mind.
"Exceptional work and quality. The installer truly knew what he was doing. He was quick, thorough and very efficient."
Bruce S on November 2019
At Secondwind Water Systems, we specialize in customized water treatment solutions for homes and businesses across New Hampshire. Whether you're dealing with Hard Water, PFAS, Arsenic, Odors, or other water quality issues, we provide testing, diagnosis, and system installation tailored to your unique water chemistry. What sets us apart? We have more certified water professionals than any other company in New Hampshire—ensuring every recommendation we make is backed by deep technical expertise. Our team is dedicated to delivering dependable, high-quality service with solutions that truly work. We stand behind our work with exceptional warranties, ongoing support, and a commitment to doing what’s right for our customers. From softeners and filtration systems to drinking water solutions and advanced contaminant removal, you can trust Secondwind to improve your water—and your peace of mind.
"Exceptional work and quality. The installer truly knew what he was doing. He was quick, thorough and very efficient."
Bruce S on November 2019
Midcoast Aerus is an air & water filtration company with locations in Portland, Brunswick and Rockland, Maine. We offer high end water filtration products specific to your unique water quality situation. We offer free immediate response water tests which will allow us to make recommendations to fix your water quality. More complex treatment solutions will have a full certified lab analysis followed up with the correct solution.
"Installed system. Great communication and service."
Kathleen M on July 2022
Midcoast Aerus is an air & water filtration company with locations in Portland, Brunswick and Rockland, Maine. We offer high end water filtration products specific to your unique water quality situation. We offer free immediate response water tests which will allow us to make recommendations to fix your water quality. More complex treatment solutions will have a full certified lab analysis followed up with the correct solution.
"Installed system. Great communication and service."
Kathleen M on July 2022
Live Your Most Comfortable Life with a Company You Trust. We offer Same Day Service and Next Day Installation! Sila has been the center of delighting homeowners since 1989, with our team of engineers, certified technicians, and system designers that are proud to deliver the highest level of expertise in the HVAC industry. Whether it’s a repair, replacement, installation, or service, we have an unwavering commitment to keeping you and your family comfortable and safe — season after season. We guarantee satisfaction and are proud to have earned over 7,000 “A” ratings on Angie’s List and its prestigious Super Service Award!
"I booked a service and was given a 4 hour window. The technician apparently arrived about 1 hour before the window, claimed to have called me but left no message and simply left with no availability during the actual 4 hour window that was promised. This is poor service and I have no heat. Unbelievable and unprofessional."
Nathalie A on January 2025
Live Your Most Comfortable Life with a Company You Trust. We offer Same Day Service and Next Day Installation! Sila has been the center of delighting homeowners since 1989, with our team of engineers, certified technicians, and system designers that are proud to deliver the highest level of expertise in the HVAC industry. Whether it’s a repair, replacement, installation, or service, we have an unwavering commitment to keeping you and your family comfortable and safe — season after season. We guarantee satisfaction and are proud to have earned over 7,000 “A” ratings on Angie’s List and its prestigious Super Service Award!
"I booked a service and was given a 4 hour window. The technician apparently arrived about 1 hour before the window, claimed to have called me but left no message and simply left with no availability during the actual 4 hour window that was promised. This is poor service and I have no heat. Unbelievable and unprofessional."
Nathalie A on January 2025
SUPER SERVICE AWARD 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019,2018,2017,2016, 2015, 2014 AND 2013 PLUMBING. Hot & Cold Plumbing & Heating LLC is a full service plumbing, heating and gas-fitting company. For an immediate response to all your plumbing and heating needs, CALL (978) 701-1617.
"Bathroom plumbing went well. Eric is very knowledgeable and is very detailed with his excellent plumbing work!"
Dave D on March 2025
SUPER SERVICE AWARD 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019,2018,2017,2016, 2015, 2014 AND 2013 PLUMBING. Hot & Cold Plumbing & Heating LLC is a full service plumbing, heating and gas-fitting company. For an immediate response to all your plumbing and heating needs, CALL (978) 701-1617.
"Bathroom plumbing went well. Eric is very knowledgeable and is very detailed with his excellent plumbing work!"
Dave D on March 2025
Coy Plumbing and Heating delivers top-quality services with a focus on precision and reliability. From repairs and installations to emergency fixes, we ensure your systems will run smoothly and efficiently. ***WE ALSO SPECIALIZE IN BOILER REPAIRS AND INSTALLATION***
"We were very pleased with the communication and the outcome of our project. We have an old home with some older piping. Finding someone that works on steam boilers is tough. When they looked at the install, they explained what needed to happen clearly deand unrstandable."
Vinnie H on November 2024
Coy Plumbing and Heating delivers top-quality services with a focus on precision and reliability. From repairs and installations to emergency fixes, we ensure your systems will run smoothly and efficiently. ***WE ALSO SPECIALIZE IN BOILER REPAIRS AND INSTALLATION***
"We were very pleased with the communication and the outcome of our project. We have an old home with some older piping. Finding someone that works on steam boilers is tough. When they looked at the install, they explained what needed to happen clearly deand unrstandable."
Vinnie H on November 2024
At Mr. Rooter® Plumbing every customer’s individual needs are important. Whether it’s a simple sink clog or a damaged sewer line, you can count on a Mr. Rooter plumber to take care of your plumbing needs – day or night – with never an overtime charge. Our professional service, quality products and honest, up-front pricing make Mr. Rooter the best value in plumbing services nationwide. Mr. Rooter is ready for all emergency plumbing issues, from clogged drains and sewage backups to frozen pipes and leaking water heaters. You can count on an expert diagnosis from Mr. Rooter with our camera inspection tools. Then we’ll fix it right the first time, whether it takes HydroScrub® drain cleaning or trenchless pipe repair, with courteous smiles on our faces. There's a reason they call us Mr.® Call your local Mr. Rooter today. Additional contact names - Susan Godbout, Joseph Noyalis, Amber Loukedes. Additional phone number - (800) 456-6929, (603) 436-3355, (800) 340-7080. Additional DBAs - Mr Rooter Corp, Godbout Enterprises LLC.
"Incredibly speedy response to Angie's List request for bids! They sent someone over the same day, two days before Christmas, and took care of my flooded basement by installing a new sump pump and new PVC piping. All staff were prompt and courteous. Definitely recommend."
Sandy P on December 2019
At Mr. Rooter® Plumbing every customer’s individual needs are important. Whether it’s a simple sink clog or a damaged sewer line, you can count on a Mr. Rooter plumber to take care of your plumbing needs – day or night – with never an overtime charge. Our professional service, quality products and honest, up-front pricing make Mr. Rooter the best value in plumbing services nationwide. Mr. Rooter is ready for all emergency plumbing issues, from clogged drains and sewage backups to frozen pipes and leaking water heaters. You can count on an expert diagnosis from Mr. Rooter with our camera inspection tools. Then we’ll fix it right the first time, whether it takes HydroScrub® drain cleaning or trenchless pipe repair, with courteous smiles on our faces. There's a reason they call us Mr.® Call your local Mr. Rooter today. Additional contact names - Susan Godbout, Joseph Noyalis, Amber Loukedes. Additional phone number - (800) 456-6929, (603) 436-3355, (800) 340-7080. Additional DBAs - Mr Rooter Corp, Godbout Enterprises LLC.
"Incredibly speedy response to Angie's List request for bids! They sent someone over the same day, two days before Christmas, and took care of my flooded basement by installing a new sump pump and new PVC piping. All staff were prompt and courteous. Definitely recommend."
Sandy P on December 2019
Locally owned plumbing company offering Various plumbing repair and installation services for the immediate Seacoast area.
Locally owned plumbing company offering Various plumbing repair and installation services for the immediate Seacoast area.
We are a full service remodeling company. All of our trades are licensed and insured
We are a full service remodeling company. All of our trades are licensed and insured
Seacoast services provides work in all aspects of plumbing, heating, gas piping, lawn irrigation, landscaping and snow management. the detail, thought and passion we put into all of our crafts is what stand us apart from other companies. Kevin Davis (owner) has 20 years experience in both trades and we have a team that will not only take on the small jobs but will treat them just as important as the large ones.
Seacoast services provides work in all aspects of plumbing, heating, gas piping, lawn irrigation, landscaping and snow management. the detail, thought and passion we put into all of our crafts is what stand us apart from other companies. Kevin Davis (owner) has 20 years experience in both trades and we have a team that will not only take on the small jobs but will treat them just as important as the large ones.
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.