Bluebonnet Texas Water Care is a Austin Based company working out from Elgin Tx. At Bluebonnet Texas we Specialize in Installing Water treatment Equipment such as water softeners and Reverse Osmosis; From Residential to Commercial equipment. I am A Licensed Professional Certified by TCEQ.
"I live in Pflugerville with extremely hard water. David did a great job on the install at a very fair price. I would highly recommend him to anyone in need of water softening or filtration services."
Brad S on January 2025
Bluebonnet Texas Water Care is a Austin Based company working out from Elgin Tx. At Bluebonnet Texas we Specialize in Installing Water treatment Equipment such as water softeners and Reverse Osmosis; From Residential to Commercial equipment. I am A Licensed Professional Certified by TCEQ.
"I live in Pflugerville with extremely hard water. David did a great job on the install at a very fair price. I would highly recommend him to anyone in need of water softening or filtration services."
Brad S on January 2025
Blue Ribbon is more than just an HVAC company. We’re family. For more than 20 years, we’ve been a community staple that’s provided customers in the Greater Austin area with ultimate comfort. Our skills, quality workmanship, absolute honesty and budget-friendly services are what make our team No. 1 in area comfort.
"Great job and excellent service"
JT B on May 2024
Blue Ribbon is more than just an HVAC company. We’re family. For more than 20 years, we’ve been a community staple that’s provided customers in the Greater Austin area with ultimate comfort. Our skills, quality workmanship, absolute honesty and budget-friendly services are what make our team No. 1 in area comfort.
"Great job and excellent service"
JT B on May 2024
We are proud to be San Antonio's largest residential heating and air conditioning contractor. From the moment you call until the job is done, our goal is your 100% satisfaction. If the job is not done right, we will make it right.
"Went well. Very professional and informative."
Paul B on April 2025
We are proud to be San Antonio's largest residential heating and air conditioning contractor. From the moment you call until the job is done, our goal is your 100% satisfaction. If the job is not done right, we will make it right.
"Went well. Very professional and informative."
Paul B on April 2025
Western Flow Services stands out as the premier choice for water softener services in Texas due to its unparalleled expertise, dedication to customer satisfaction, and cutting-edge technology. With years of experience in the industry, Western Flow Services has established itself as a trusted provider known for delivering exceptional results. Their team of skilled professionals is equipped with the latest tools and techniques to address any water softening needs effectively. Moreover, their commitment to personalized service ensures that each client receives tailored solutions to meet their specific requirements. When it comes to water softener services in Texas, Western Flow Services is the name you can rely on for top-notch quality and reliability.
"Marty was great to work with. He was very professional, courteous and easy to work with and knowledgeable. He was prompt and made sure he cleaned when finished. I would not hesitate to use him again and would be glad to refer others to him."
Albert A on March 2025
Western Flow Services stands out as the premier choice for water softener services in Texas due to its unparalleled expertise, dedication to customer satisfaction, and cutting-edge technology. With years of experience in the industry, Western Flow Services has established itself as a trusted provider known for delivering exceptional results. Their team of skilled professionals is equipped with the latest tools and techniques to address any water softening needs effectively. Moreover, their commitment to personalized service ensures that each client receives tailored solutions to meet their specific requirements. When it comes to water softener services in Texas, Western Flow Services is the name you can rely on for top-notch quality and reliability.
"Marty was great to work with. He was very professional, courteous and easy to work with and knowledgeable. He was prompt and made sure he cleaned when finished. I would not hesitate to use him again and would be glad to refer others to him."
Albert A on March 2025
Alamo Water Softeners is driven to do the right thing for our neighbors through providing the best residential water softeners and service available to the greater San Antonio area. Alamo Water Softeners specializes in water softeners, water filtration and conditioning and now offers plumbing services including water heater replacement.
"One of the worst experiences I have ever had in my life with a company. They came to install a reverse osmosis system to our House that was to be leased in the following 2 weeks. They left, and after a few hours when we returned to the property. The reverse osmosis system was leaking immensely. It completely flooded our kitchen about quarter of an inch of water. Our kitchen had been recently re-done (finished about 4-5 months prior) and it costed over 25,000 Dollars just on the cabinets and counters. The system flooded at least 4 cabinets. And it went under the cabinets and into the walls. There was already visible damage of warping and expanding from the wood. We kindly requested them to come and fix their problem and pay us for the damaged. This is when they brought in an incredibly rude employee called Randal Booth. He was very rude to me and my wife, he wouldn't let us speak or explain, he tried to diminish the damage, and tried to blame us. My father has been in construction for over 40 years, he works with builders that build custom homes or luxury homes. So he has experience with pricing. We brought a very very very modest quote of repairing the kitching (removing everything, drying the walls, and installing new cabinets, and then re-installing everything else) This meant we had to properly remove the Granit as well as remove all the sink and plumbing and some electrical (because of the oven and gas cook top) on top of we would have needed to remove at least a foot of backsplash plank. Then remove 4 cabinets, and install 4 new cabinets, granite counter again, sink and all plumbing, cooktop and oven, and then backsplash plank, paint and caulk and finish everything. My dad's quote was around 7,500 USD to do everything (including buying new cabinets from American Woodmark, which were the same brand we had recently installed). The quote was modest because he was going to give me a friends and family discount and ask favors to his electricians and plumbers and painter work friends. Randal proceeded to rejected the quote and asked to bring his own licensed contractor. Which we allowed him to do. My father was present when the contractor came in. First of all, the contractor tried to diminish the quality of the cabinets saying that they were cheaply homemade cabinets painted on site. Which was a complete lie. They were purchased at Home depot Bandera and were American Woodmark. I have the receipts (which were sent to Randel but he ignored them) Then the contractor proceeded to say that he would get done the project in a couple of hours, and he said he would just remove the current cabinets without removing anything else and installing them. This would completely risk our kitchen for even more damage. Randel then proceeded to give us a settlement offer of 1900.00 dollars of so. I was not pleased with the offer and I told him just the cabinets alone costed about 450 each and we got them at a sale event in Home depot and with some extra discount percentage because of the credit card. So I told Randel Booth that instead of taking his settlement offer, I would prefer his contractor to come and do the work for the 1900. Then he started stalling and not answering. He asked for proof of the cabinet costs and I sent it, and more stalling happened. Then after like 4 MONTHS of waiting, I contacted The Marketing Manager on Linkedin and made her aware of the situation. Randel emailed me saying he wanted another contractor to come in and get a quote. Which I told him no, he had his opportunity and I didn't want to bother the tenants. All in all its been 6 months we have 4 warped cabinets and Alamo water softeners has fixed this issue. We now will start talking to a lawyer to assess the situation."
Eli G on January 2025
Alamo Water Softeners is driven to do the right thing for our neighbors through providing the best residential water softeners and service available to the greater San Antonio area. Alamo Water Softeners specializes in water softeners, water filtration and conditioning and now offers plumbing services including water heater replacement.
"One of the worst experiences I have ever had in my life with a company. They came to install a reverse osmosis system to our House that was to be leased in the following 2 weeks. They left, and after a few hours when we returned to the property. The reverse osmosis system was leaking immensely. It completely flooded our kitchen about quarter of an inch of water. Our kitchen had been recently re-done (finished about 4-5 months prior) and it costed over 25,000 Dollars just on the cabinets and counters. The system flooded at least 4 cabinets. And it went under the cabinets and into the walls. There was already visible damage of warping and expanding from the wood. We kindly requested them to come and fix their problem and pay us for the damaged. This is when they brought in an incredibly rude employee called Randal Booth. He was very rude to me and my wife, he wouldn't let us speak or explain, he tried to diminish the damage, and tried to blame us. My father has been in construction for over 40 years, he works with builders that build custom homes or luxury homes. So he has experience with pricing. We brought a very very very modest quote of repairing the kitching (removing everything, drying the walls, and installing new cabinets, and then re-installing everything else) This meant we had to properly remove the Granit as well as remove all the sink and plumbing and some electrical (because of the oven and gas cook top) on top of we would have needed to remove at least a foot of backsplash plank. Then remove 4 cabinets, and install 4 new cabinets, granite counter again, sink and all plumbing, cooktop and oven, and then backsplash plank, paint and caulk and finish everything. My dad's quote was around 7,500 USD to do everything (including buying new cabinets from American Woodmark, which were the same brand we had recently installed). The quote was modest because he was going to give me a friends and family discount and ask favors to his electricians and plumbers and painter work friends. Randal proceeded to rejected the quote and asked to bring his own licensed contractor. Which we allowed him to do. My father was present when the contractor came in. First of all, the contractor tried to diminish the quality of the cabinets saying that they were cheaply homemade cabinets painted on site. Which was a complete lie. They were purchased at Home depot Bandera and were American Woodmark. I have the receipts (which were sent to Randel but he ignored them) Then the contractor proceeded to say that he would get done the project in a couple of hours, and he said he would just remove the current cabinets without removing anything else and installing them. This would completely risk our kitchen for even more damage. Randel then proceeded to give us a settlement offer of 1900.00 dollars of so. I was not pleased with the offer and I told him just the cabinets alone costed about 450 each and we got them at a sale event in Home depot and with some extra discount percentage because of the credit card. So I told Randel Booth that instead of taking his settlement offer, I would prefer his contractor to come and do the work for the 1900. Then he started stalling and not answering. He asked for proof of the cabinet costs and I sent it, and more stalling happened. Then after like 4 MONTHS of waiting, I contacted The Marketing Manager on Linkedin and made her aware of the situation. Randel emailed me saying he wanted another contractor to come in and get a quote. Which I told him no, he had his opportunity and I didn't want to bother the tenants. All in all its been 6 months we have 4 warped cabinets and Alamo water softeners has fixed this issue. We now will start talking to a lawyer to assess the situation."
Eli G on January 2025
Health and safety are always our highest priority. In light of COVID-19, we are taking extra measures -- including social distancing and increased PPE/sanitation procedures -- to protect the health of our community and team as we continue to provide service. In short, you can expect the same great service but with some modifications for the protection of all involved. We are a local, family-owned business that has been serving the greater Austin area since 1976. Over the last 40+ years, we have built a reputation for providing high-quality, comprehensive HVAC, electrical and plumbing service. We employ experienced, full-time technicians and don't use subcontractors, so you can expect consistently great quality and service whenever you call us. In addition to receiving extensive training before working independently, all of our technicians must pass a background check, drug test and random drug screening, which many other companies do not require. We hold our employees to the highest standards in order to provide you with the highest level of service. We service and install all brands of air conditioning, but we are proud to be a Carrier Factory Authorized Dealer and a two-time winner of the Carrier President's Award for excellence.
"Efficient AC, Electric & Plumbing, recently replaced my HVAC system. Brian Moran, the sales person, was friendly, knowledgable and gave me a quick estimate and install time. Tony and Thomas who did the installation were professional, friendly and went the extra mile on a couple of non-related AC issues. I would highly recommend them!"
Deenie G on May 2023
Health and safety are always our highest priority. In light of COVID-19, we are taking extra measures -- including social distancing and increased PPE/sanitation procedures -- to protect the health of our community and team as we continue to provide service. In short, you can expect the same great service but with some modifications for the protection of all involved. We are a local, family-owned business that has been serving the greater Austin area since 1976. Over the last 40+ years, we have built a reputation for providing high-quality, comprehensive HVAC, electrical and plumbing service. We employ experienced, full-time technicians and don't use subcontractors, so you can expect consistently great quality and service whenever you call us. In addition to receiving extensive training before working independently, all of our technicians must pass a background check, drug test and random drug screening, which many other companies do not require. We hold our employees to the highest standards in order to provide you with the highest level of service. We service and install all brands of air conditioning, but we are proud to be a Carrier Factory Authorized Dealer and a two-time winner of the Carrier President's Award for excellence.
"Efficient AC, Electric & Plumbing, recently replaced my HVAC system. Brian Moran, the sales person, was friendly, knowledgable and gave me a quick estimate and install time. Tony and Thomas who did the installation were professional, friendly and went the extra mile on a couple of non-related AC issues. I would highly recommend them!"
Deenie G on May 2023
QHU is a full service quality focused general contractor. At QHU we work with the understanding that the last day of clean up is as important to our clients as the first day presentation and all the work in-between. We maintain the expertise for a wide range of projects from a single custom shower to full house remodels and additions. Each of our remodeling projects are put on fully researched bids to insure a solid price for our clients. All work is managed by our in house team to ensure that the quality is there from start to finish.
QHU is a full service quality focused general contractor. At QHU we work with the understanding that the last day of clean up is as important to our clients as the first day presentation and all the work in-between. We maintain the expertise for a wide range of projects from a single custom shower to full house remodels and additions. Each of our remodeling projects are put on fully researched bids to insure a solid price for our clients. All work is managed by our in house team to ensure that the quality is there from start to finish.
Owner Operated Sole Proprietor Uses Subs Costs determined by the Job Travel Charges may Apply May Contact Through Email Additional DBA - Stinson Property Group.
Owner Operated Sole Proprietor Uses Subs Costs determined by the Job Travel Charges may Apply May Contact Through Email Additional DBA - Stinson Property Group.
Locally owned and operated. We take pride in the Mission Discount name and believe that when you choose our business, you are making the right choice for your home and your family. We maintain competitive prices because our overhead cost is low which makes value skyrocket. Our installers love what they do and are happy to take on each job. Mission Discount has flexible payment options. Our prices will not be beat.
Locally owned and operated. We take pride in the Mission Discount name and believe that when you choose our business, you are making the right choice for your home and your family. We maintain competitive prices because our overhead cost is low which makes value skyrocket. Our installers love what they do and are happy to take on each job. Mission Discount has flexible payment options. Our prices will not be beat.
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.