We are a full-service water treatment and purification company based out of Lansing, Michigan specializing in water softeners, reverse osmosis drinking water systems, iron and sulfur filters as well as whole house specialty filters. We offer sales, rentals, and service on all makes and models of water treatment and purification equipment. Salt and bottled water delivery available. We offer Free water testing and recommendations in 15 minutes or less without a sales pitch. With over 30 years of experience, 1st Choice Water Solutions has a variety of water treatment systems available and has been providing the very best water filtration solutions for families in West Michigan, Mid Michigan and Southeast Michigan.
"We are very pleased! Instead of listening to a hurry up and contract with us style, this small, family owned company listened to our needs and discussed their solutions. As luck would have it, we were able to schedule them in one day and now have a new system that eliminates most of the issues we experienced with our old, store bought unit. This system is much sturdier and is made with locally available parts as well. They had EVERYTHING they needed on their truck and even offered to upgrade ( at no charge!) our by-pass valve that was installed before we bought our house 40 years ago! They showed us how easy it is to run and maintain. A+"
Gary W on March 2025
We are a full-service water treatment and purification company based out of Lansing, Michigan specializing in water softeners, reverse osmosis drinking water systems, iron and sulfur filters as well as whole house specialty filters. We offer sales, rentals, and service on all makes and models of water treatment and purification equipment. Salt and bottled water delivery available. We offer Free water testing and recommendations in 15 minutes or less without a sales pitch. With over 30 years of experience, 1st Choice Water Solutions has a variety of water treatment systems available and has been providing the very best water filtration solutions for families in West Michigan, Mid Michigan and Southeast Michigan.
"We are very pleased! Instead of listening to a hurry up and contract with us style, this small, family owned company listened to our needs and discussed their solutions. As luck would have it, we were able to schedule them in one day and now have a new system that eliminates most of the issues we experienced with our old, store bought unit. This system is much sturdier and is made with locally available parts as well. They had EVERYTHING they needed on their truck and even offered to upgrade ( at no charge!) our by-pass valve that was installed before we bought our house 40 years ago! They showed us how easy it is to run and maintain. A+"
Gary W on March 2025
Ultra Plumbing is your local expert for all plumbing needs, offering a full range of services for residential and commercial properties. From leak repairs to fixture installations and everything in between, our team is dedicated to providing top-notch service and ensuring customer satisfaction. We're available 24/7 for emergency services, so you can count on us to be there when you need us most. Trust Ultra Plumbing for reliable, professional, and efficient plumbing solutions.
"I highly recommend Ultra Plumbing. This company is professional, efficient and solved my problem in a very timely fashion. Our laundry line backed up in the basement and it overflowed (water and grease everywhere). Ultra sent Shaun out to take care of it. Shaun didn't even have to pick up the job as he was just on call rather than on a shift, but he did anyway. He augured the drain and unclogged it and had the entire job wrapped up within an hour or two. We have not had the issue resurface since. The pricing was very fair as well."
Ryan O on May 2024
Ultra Plumbing is your local expert for all plumbing needs, offering a full range of services for residential and commercial properties. From leak repairs to fixture installations and everything in between, our team is dedicated to providing top-notch service and ensuring customer satisfaction. We're available 24/7 for emergency services, so you can count on us to be there when you need us most. Trust Ultra Plumbing for reliable, professional, and efficient plumbing solutions.
"I highly recommend Ultra Plumbing. This company is professional, efficient and solved my problem in a very timely fashion. Our laundry line backed up in the basement and it overflowed (water and grease everywhere). Ultra sent Shaun out to take care of it. Shaun didn't even have to pick up the job as he was just on call rather than on a shift, but he did anyway. He augured the drain and unclogged it and had the entire job wrapped up within an hour or two. We have not had the issue resurface since. The pricing was very fair as well."
Ryan O on May 2024
J. Mills Plumbing is your local 5 star service company for all your Plumbing and Water treatment needs! Being family owned & operated since 1990, we provide the highest level of quality workmanship, customer service, and communication and are always up to date with latest technology, materials, and most efficient systems available. There is no job too big or small for us! J. Mills Plumbing is very organized and efficient from answering the phone to cleaning up after every job, we work very hard to maintain our reputation and strive to retain lifelong customers! check out what the community has to say about us at www.jmillsplumbing.com and also on our Facebook page at j mills plumbing llc. **we also offer financing as well as accept checks, cash, and all credit cards**
"Had them come out for a fluctuating water pressure. They came to the conclusion that it was my pressure tank. I had them put it in 4 years ago so it was under warranty. Still cost me $750 for labor under warranty to put in a new one. WOW. They said the old one was no longer available so they tried to get me to pay the $197 difference between the old tank and new one. I voiced my opinion and they did cover the difference. Fast forward 2 days and the problem is still not fixed. Water is still fluctuating and I’m out $750. Was it the tank really?"
Jeff H on June 2023
J. Mills Plumbing is your local 5 star service company for all your Plumbing and Water treatment needs! Being family owned & operated since 1990, we provide the highest level of quality workmanship, customer service, and communication and are always up to date with latest technology, materials, and most efficient systems available. There is no job too big or small for us! J. Mills Plumbing is very organized and efficient from answering the phone to cleaning up after every job, we work very hard to maintain our reputation and strive to retain lifelong customers! check out what the community has to say about us at www.jmillsplumbing.com and also on our Facebook page at j mills plumbing llc. **we also offer financing as well as accept checks, cash, and all credit cards**
"Had them come out for a fluctuating water pressure. They came to the conclusion that it was my pressure tank. I had them put it in 4 years ago so it was under warranty. Still cost me $750 for labor under warranty to put in a new one. WOW. They said the old one was no longer available so they tried to get me to pay the $197 difference between the old tank and new one. I voiced my opinion and they did cover the difference. Fast forward 2 days and the problem is still not fixed. Water is still fluctuating and I’m out $750. Was it the tank really?"
Jeff H on June 2023
We are Your Service Professionals. The Goal of C & K Plumbing is to Provide you with Courtesy and Professionalism. We Come with Experience; Over 30 Years Combined, Plumbing Experience. You Will Find that We Offer Competitive Rates, Free Estimates, and 24 Hour Emergency Service. C & K Plumbing is Licensed and Insured. Because Your Home Matters! Call C & K Plumbing! Service the Entire Lansing Area.
"We built a new home in 2017 and our builder used C&K Plumbing. It was a nightmare from day 1. We paid for 3 wall jets in the master bathroom shower that were $2000 and have never worked properly. The water pressure is low and Jared at C&K could never figure out how to make them work and wouldn't give us a refund so now we have wall "Jets" that basically trickle out water. In addition to that, on the third night we moved into our new home, one of the bathtubs leaked in an upstairs bathroom and ruined portions of our kitchen ceiling drywall. We were told it would be repaired and to date, no one has come out to repair the ceiling drywall. It's been more than 3 years and all we've gotten is empty promises Also, when cleaning out our furnace room we found a copy of the instruction manual to the sump pump C&K Installed. Guess what? They installed a used sump pump that was 17 years old. We found notes on the manual that it had been installed at a different job in 2001 and refurbished with a new switch in 2003. The manufacturing date on the manual was 2000. A 17 year old, refurbished sump pump in a brand new home! We were told all of our home would be brand new. Corner cutting seems to be the way they operate. Check out the photos I uploaded of the instruction manual. Unbelievable. I don't know how this company can justify conducting business this way. We strongly recommend you stay away from C&K Plumbing and find someone who won't cut corners, overcharge and actually knows how their products work. We've never been more dissatisfied with a "professional" services company that we've ever hired."
Mark A on October 2020
We are Your Service Professionals. The Goal of C & K Plumbing is to Provide you with Courtesy and Professionalism. We Come with Experience; Over 30 Years Combined, Plumbing Experience. You Will Find that We Offer Competitive Rates, Free Estimates, and 24 Hour Emergency Service. C & K Plumbing is Licensed and Insured. Because Your Home Matters! Call C & K Plumbing! Service the Entire Lansing Area.
"We built a new home in 2017 and our builder used C&K Plumbing. It was a nightmare from day 1. We paid for 3 wall jets in the master bathroom shower that were $2000 and have never worked properly. The water pressure is low and Jared at C&K could never figure out how to make them work and wouldn't give us a refund so now we have wall "Jets" that basically trickle out water. In addition to that, on the third night we moved into our new home, one of the bathtubs leaked in an upstairs bathroom and ruined portions of our kitchen ceiling drywall. We were told it would be repaired and to date, no one has come out to repair the ceiling drywall. It's been more than 3 years and all we've gotten is empty promises Also, when cleaning out our furnace room we found a copy of the instruction manual to the sump pump C&K Installed. Guess what? They installed a used sump pump that was 17 years old. We found notes on the manual that it had been installed at a different job in 2001 and refurbished with a new switch in 2003. The manufacturing date on the manual was 2000. A 17 year old, refurbished sump pump in a brand new home! We were told all of our home would be brand new. Corner cutting seems to be the way they operate. Check out the photos I uploaded of the instruction manual. Unbelievable. I don't know how this company can justify conducting business this way. We strongly recommend you stay away from C&K Plumbing and find someone who won't cut corners, overcharge and actually knows how their products work. We've never been more dissatisfied with a "professional" services company that we've ever hired."
Mark A on October 2020
Michigan Plumbing has been delivering superior service to greater Lansing area homes since 1992. When your plumbing breaks it can be unsanitary, uncomfortable and make daily routines difficult. When you call us you get quality work, attention to detail and prompt, on-time service. We fix all plumbing problems – fixtures, faucets, pipes, drains, water heaters and more. If it's about water in your home, WE DO IT! We promise to provide professional, courteous service and quality workmanship. We're licensed plumbers and experts on all local codes and the plumbing needs of our area. Rely on us for all your plumbing needs – bathroom, kitchen, laundry room – anywhere you need quality plumbing repair or installation in your Lansing, MI area home. Owner operated. Charges a flat rate. May contact through email. Michigan Plumbing Sewer & Drain Cleaning. Additional phone: (517) 322-2993. Additional Address - P.O. Box 80345
"Went well but pricey...but I guess all plumbers are!"
Donald F on August 2020
Michigan Plumbing has been delivering superior service to greater Lansing area homes since 1992. When your plumbing breaks it can be unsanitary, uncomfortable and make daily routines difficult. When you call us you get quality work, attention to detail and prompt, on-time service. We fix all plumbing problems – fixtures, faucets, pipes, drains, water heaters and more. If it's about water in your home, WE DO IT! We promise to provide professional, courteous service and quality workmanship. We're licensed plumbers and experts on all local codes and the plumbing needs of our area. Rely on us for all your plumbing needs – bathroom, kitchen, laundry room – anywhere you need quality plumbing repair or installation in your Lansing, MI area home. Owner operated. Charges a flat rate. May contact through email. Michigan Plumbing Sewer & Drain Cleaning. Additional phone: (517) 322-2993. Additional Address - P.O. Box 80345
"Went well but pricey...but I guess all plumbers are!"
Donald F on August 2020
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing is a professional plumber in Lansing that offers residential services to the greater Lansing area. We offer 24 Hour Emergency Service, 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed and Up to 10 Year Warranties on labor and material. We offer pricing on everything from everyday plumbing issues, drain cleaning & potential problems to large remodels and are ready to serve your plumbing needs! Contact Benjamin Franklin Plumbing to let us show you how we are changing your experience with a plumbing professional!
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing is a professional plumber in Lansing that offers residential services to the greater Lansing area. We offer 24 Hour Emergency Service, 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed and Up to 10 Year Warranties on labor and material. We offer pricing on everything from everyday plumbing issues, drain cleaning & potential problems to large remodels and are ready to serve your plumbing needs! Contact Benjamin Franklin Plumbing to let us show you how we are changing your experience with a plumbing professional!
Plumbing Works will get your home or business back to 100% operational. We provide fair upfront pricing, free estimates and proposals, and our personal satisfaction guarantee for all of your plumbing needs. We provide competitive prices and excellent customer service. We’re also happy to help configure plumbing systems for your residential or light commercial projects. Rocky Staudinger, owner and full operator, has been plumbing for over 15 years now and truly enjoys working directly with his customers to listen to their needs and help solve all plumbing problems they may encounter, or help them build out new plumbing systems for projects both small and big. Plumbing Works LLC is fully licensed and insured.
"This is a follow up to my recent previous post. I should have included it was a Power Vent natural gas water replacement to explain the higher cost for the unit installation. The same make and comparable size model water heater at Lowes was priced over $1000. I had 3 plumbing companies quote on the work, which was done at no cost. Plumbing Works - Rocky was the lowest bidder. One local (to me) company quoted $2900. Another larger firm from Lansing quoted about $250 more than Rocky. Both of those companies were going to put in the make and model they represented versus the current one. One company, Meridian stated they would give me a quote but it would cost $$$ for just doing it, I declined to do that"
David H on June 2020
Plumbing Works will get your home or business back to 100% operational. We provide fair upfront pricing, free estimates and proposals, and our personal satisfaction guarantee for all of your plumbing needs. We provide competitive prices and excellent customer service. We’re also happy to help configure plumbing systems for your residential or light commercial projects. Rocky Staudinger, owner and full operator, has been plumbing for over 15 years now and truly enjoys working directly with his customers to listen to their needs and help solve all plumbing problems they may encounter, or help them build out new plumbing systems for projects both small and big. Plumbing Works LLC is fully licensed and insured.
"This is a follow up to my recent previous post. I should have included it was a Power Vent natural gas water replacement to explain the higher cost for the unit installation. The same make and comparable size model water heater at Lowes was priced over $1000. I had 3 plumbing companies quote on the work, which was done at no cost. Plumbing Works - Rocky was the lowest bidder. One local (to me) company quoted $2900. Another larger firm from Lansing quoted about $250 more than Rocky. Both of those companies were going to put in the make and model they represented versus the current one. One company, Meridian stated they would give me a quote but it would cost $$$ for just doing it, I declined to do that"
David H on June 2020
83 EMPLOYEES. NO SUBS. CHARGES AN HOURLY RATE. TRAVEL CHARGES APPLY. SERVICE FEES APPLY.
"I should have looked online before I agreed to the price. After looking online I learned I overpaid by almost $2000. Later the softener leaked salt water all over my furnaces below in the crawl space. Wolverine refused to admit responsibility. I've had to file an insurance claim for thousands of dollars in damages. I would never use them again and would never recommend them to anyone."
Connie C on September 2019
83 EMPLOYEES. NO SUBS. CHARGES AN HOURLY RATE. TRAVEL CHARGES APPLY. SERVICE FEES APPLY.
"I should have looked online before I agreed to the price. After looking online I learned I overpaid by almost $2000. Later the softener leaked salt water all over my furnaces below in the crawl space. Wolverine refused to admit responsibility. I've had to file an insurance claim for thousands of dollars in damages. I would never use them again and would never recommend them to anyone."
Connie C on September 2019
Residential and Business repairs and maintenance. Sub-contracting. We accept Visa and. MasterCard
Residential and Business repairs and maintenance. Sub-contracting. We accept Visa and. MasterCard
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.
"never contacted me"
Bruce H on April 2019
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.
"never contacted me"
Bruce H on April 2019
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.