Most of Sonoma County has hard water. We test yours, size the right softener or salt-free conditioner to it, and install it to code. You approve a fixed price before we start.
Pick the closest match. Each one is a sign of hard water, and a softener fixes all four.
Hard-water minerals dry as white spots on glassware, dishes and shower doors. A softener removes them.
See your optionsScale clogs aerators and showerheads and shortens their life. Softening stops the buildup at the source.
Schedule a water testHard water keeps soap from lathering, so skin feels dry and laundry feels stiff. Soft water fixes both.
See your optionsScale builds inside the tank, cuts efficiency and shortens its life. Softening protects it.
See your optionsSoftener acting up instead? We repair all major brands, from constant regeneration and salt bridging to suddenly-hard water. Schedule a repair.
Reviews
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Your options
Every home's water is different. Your tech walks you through the real options for your water after a test, not a sales pitch.
Financing available. Qualifying projects can be financed through Synchrony. Ask about it when you request an estimate.
Why sizing matters
Too small and it regenerates constantly and wears out. Too big and you waste salt and water. Most Sonoma County water is moderately hard, typically 5.5 to 12 grains per gallon depending on the source, so we measure yours before we size anything.
The details, if you're comparing
Same facts, side by side. Find the column that sounds like your house.
Best for very hard water.
Ion exchange removes hardness minerals entirely. The most thorough fix.
Regeneration uses some water and salt, so right-sizing matters. On septic, or want to skip salt? A conditioner may fit better. Your water test decides.
Best for moderate hardness and no-salt homes.
Halo H2 Zero Ultimate and Navien saltless change how scale forms instead of removing minerals.
On very hard water a true softener still wins. We tell you honestly which side of the line your water falls on.
Chlorine taste too? Whole-house carbon systems (Halo 5, H2 Zero, Big Blue) clean up chlorine taste and odor at every tap and pair well with a softener. See Halo whole-house systems, or read how hard water affects your plumbing.
Everything we do
We size and install salt softeners, salt-free conditioners and 2-in-1 systems, matched to your hardness and household after an on-site water test, done to code, with a fixed price approved by you first.
We repair all major softener brands, from constant regeneration and salt bridging to suddenly-hard water, and keep yours filled and tuned on a schedule.
How it works
We test your water on-site at no charge with your service call: hardness, chlorine, what's actually in it. You get a real arrival window and a text with your tech's name and photo.
We recommend what your water actually needs, with a fixed price before any work begins.
To code, with proper bypass and connections, and the work area left cleaner than we found it.
Your new softener carries the manufacturer's warranty for that unit, plus our Make‑It‑Right Guarantee on workmanship.
Why Simeone for your softener
Simeone Plumbing, Inc. has sized and installed water softeners across Sonoma County since 2007. We install to code with proper bypass and drain, then keep it running with salt delivery and annual service.
Mention the code when you call, or add it to the notes when you book online.
Seniors 65 and older
10% off
For neighbors 65 and older. Mention the code when you book.
Residential only. One per household. Specials cannot be combined with each other or with any other discount.
Salt softeners start at $3,167 installed, sized to your hardness and usage, and the Halo Hybrid 2-in-1 is $5,365 installed. Your exact price depends on the size and your plumbing's layout, and you get a fixed price before any work begins.
It comes down to the people in your home, your water use and your measured hardness. That's why we test first. A 1 cu ft system fits many couples; larger households often need 1.5 to 2 cu ft.
A softener removes hardness entirely, which is best for heavy spotting and very hard water. A salt-free conditioner controls scale without removing minerals, which is best for septic systems or moderate hardness. Your water test decides. See our water filtration overview for the full picture.
Most of the county runs on moderately hard water, typically 5.5 to 12 grains per gallon depending on the source, and Santa Rosa averages around 5.5 to 6. Even moderate hardness builds scale over months and years.
Yes. Scale builds inside the tank, cuts efficiency and shortens its life. Softening stops that buildup at the source, protecting your water heater, fixtures and appliances.
Yes. We set up the brine tank and handle salt delivery and refills on a schedule, along with annual inspections and regeneration tuning.
Yes. We repair all major brands, refill salt, fix salt bridging and constant regeneration, and replace systems that have aged out.
We test your water on-site at no charge with any service call.
Free water test with any service call, across Sonoma County. Book online in about a minute, or call us.
