I just moved into a place with terrible hard water that's causing corrosion and buildup. I had my water tested, and it's got a hardness level of 15, iron at 0.44, and a pH of 8. I got a quote for various solutions to handle this, but everything seems overpriced. Here's what they quoted me:
- Water Station 7 Stage (alkaline drinking water) - $3460
- WHCCF (Whole Home Chlorine/Chloramine Filter) - $2398
- CS (Advanced Whole Home Water Conditioning System) - $4498
This quote includes a 25-year service and warranty, plus they'll provide a 10-year supply of eco soap. The cost covers labor and the removal of old systems. Am I getting ripped off here?
2 Answers
Honestly, $10k seems outrageous for this kind of setup unless it's high-end equipment. Even with a long warranty and free supplies, if the company goes under soon after installation, you might be left hanging. A lot of times, if a salesperson is pushing discounts or offers right away, it's a red flag. You might find a more reasonable solution for less than half of what they’re quoting you.
Yeah, it sounds like you're being overcharged! The prices are pretty steep for what you're getting. A water conditioning system just reduces scaling, but it won't soften your water enough to help with that corrosion issue. They might be upselling you on extra filters that you don't really need. Make sure to compare quotes from other services before committing.