Ion exchange (salt)
The traditional softener. It uses salt, and needs regular maintenance and regeneration cycles.
Airdrie buys its water from Calgary, and it is very hard. Gavin installs softeners and filtration systems, including units you have already bought.
No call centre and no sales team. The person who answers is the person who shows up.
Call Gavin403-988-4411Very hard. Airdrie buys its water from the City of Calgary, and Calgary's water averages between 11.7 and 14.7 grains per gallon, depending on whether it comes from the Bearspaw or the Glenmore treatment plant. Hard water is not harmful, unhealthy or dangerous, but it leaves mineral build-up on your fixtures.
Whether a softener is worth it depends on you. Some people get used to hard water, and others prefer softened water.
Happy Pipes installs softeners and filtration systems that you have bought yourself, or can supply one for you.
Both are options, and Gavin can walk you through which one suits your home and how you use your water.
The traditional softener. It uses salt, and needs regular maintenance and regeneration cycles.
The newer technology. It uses filter cartridges instead of salt, and does not need to be isolated from the rest of your plumbing.
No call-out fee when he does the work, during regular hours: Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm.
Tell Gavin what is going on. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm.
With a fully stocked truck, and often the same day. Happy Pipes aims for same-day service.
Parts and labour included, so there are no hidden fees. Nothing starts until you say yes.
He cleans up after himself, and every job is covered by the 100% satisfaction guarantee.
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Repairs first, replacements when a tank is truly done. Gas, electric, power vented and tankless.
Toilet and faucet repair or replacement, sinks, dishwashers, fridge lines and outside taps.
Leak detection, valves, water pressure, frozen pipe thawing and heat tape replacement.
Bathroom, kitchen and laundry room plumbing, rough-ins and drain re-routing.
Based in Airdrie, and also working in Calgary and the towns around them.
Very hard. Airdrie buys its water from the City of Calgary, and Calgary's water averages between 11.7 and 14.7 grains per gallon, depending on whether it comes from the Bearspaw or Glenmore plant. Hard water is not harmful or dangerous, but it leaves mineral build-up on your fixtures over time.
It depends on you. Some people get used to hard water, and others prefer softened water. Hard water is not unhealthy, so a softener is a comfort and upkeep choice rather than a safety one. Gavin can explain the options and price them up front.
Yes. Happy Pipes installs water softeners and filtration systems that customers have bought themselves, and can also supply one for you. Either way, you get the price for the installation up front, including parts and labour, before any work starts.
A traditional ion exchange softener uses salt and needs regular maintenance and regeneration cycles. Newer systems use citric acid technology with filter cartridges instead of salt. Gavin can walk you through which one suits your home and how you use your water.
Send a few details and Gavin will get back to you with a time and an up-front price. There is no call-out fee when he does the work.
Gavin replies Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm.