Sewer Repair
Tree roots, cracked pipe and repeat backups in the line from your house to the street.
Serving Chicagoland Since 1993
Water Testing and Filtration in Algonquin, IL
Spots on the dishes, crust on the showerhead or a softener you're not sure is working. We test your water at the tap, explain what's in it and install only the treatment your home needs. From our office on Esplanade Drive.
Water Treatment Options for Algonquin Homes
We install and service:
Water Softeners
Reduce the minerals that cause scale, spots and sediment in the water heater.
Whole-House Filters
Reduce chlorine taste and odor and catch sediment.
Drinking Water Systems
Under-sink reverse osmosis for cooking and drinking.
Softener Service
Settings, salt, resin and valve repairs on the softener you already have.
Water Testing in Algonquin
Algonquin's water comes from nine village wells, most of them shallow and one about 1,300 feet deep, treated at three plants on both sides of the Fox River. Groundwater carries minerals, and the village's own report lists water softener regeneration as one source of sodium in the system, as one source of sodium in the system.
A test at your tap shows hardness and other things that affect taste, scale and appliances. It also tells you whether your softener is actually doing its job. We use the results to recommend only what your home needs.
Water Quality in Algonquin Homes
Water testing draws steady search interest in Algonquin.
Well Water Means Minerals
Groundwater picks up minerals from the rock it moves through. That shows up as scale on fixtures and sediment in the water heater.
Softeners Are Common, and So Are Tired Ones
Many softeners were installed with the house in the 1990s and 2000s. Worn resin or wrong settings let hardness right through.
Taste and Odor
A carbon filter improves taste and smell at the kitchen tap or the whole house.
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What Happens When You Call J. Blanton
Test first. Recommend second.
1. Test at Your Tap
Results explained plainly.
2. Fix or Add Only What's Needed
Sometimes that's just servicing your softener.
3. Flat Price, Clean Install
One price, and we show you the upkeep.
Customer Stories
Water Filtration Reviews
4.7 stars from 5,669+ Google reviews across all J. Blanton locations.
★★★★★
"Edgar's the man. Not only did he install my water heater, but asked to test the quality of the water to see if that could've lead to the damage and the leak of my last water heater. My water was at a 7 on the hardness scale, and it's supposed to be at 2 or 3. So he reccomends a new water softener, and im thankful that he did. [...]"
★★★★★
"Matt W came out and worked a big job (water softener and sump pump) efficiently and with great attitude and humor! Ho got everything done quickly and was very informative"
★★★★★
"Ron was perfect. He came to do the job at hand and explained various pieces of information along the way that helped me understand the root causes of what we were dealing with and how to avoid problems in the future. [...] Didn't try and push the sale like some companies do, but was more or less educating on what the options were and what they entailed in full so we would know what to expect if we decided to go down those paths."
Got Questions?
Water Filtration Questions From Algonquin Homeowners
Groundwater naturally carries minerals. A test shows your exact hardness.
Algonquin's water comes from village wells, and groundwater naturally carries minerals. A test at your tap tells you exactly how hard yours is, so you can decide on a softener with real numbers.
Test the water. Spots and scale are clues.
Test the water after the softener. White spots, scale on fixtures and soap that won't lather are signs it isn't keeping up.
Often, yes.
Often, yes. Settings, valves and resin can be serviced or replaced. If it's beyond repair, we'll tell you.
Most cartridges every few months to a year.
It depends on the system and your use. Most cartridges last a few months to a year.
It depends on the system. The price comes first.
It depends on the type and size of the system and how it connects. We quote a flat rate before we start.
Annual Protection Plan
Join the No Drip Club
Most plumbing problems start small. The No Drip Club brings a J. Blanton plumber to your home for regular maintenance, so small issues get caught before they turn into big repairs.
- Two Free Professional Maintenance Visits per Year
- 10% Discount on All General Plumbing & Sewer Services
- 5-Year Parts and Labor Warranty on Approved Projects
- VIP Priority Scheduling Status (Skip the Queue)
What We Fix
Plumbing Services in Algonquin
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Water Heaters
Repair and replacement for tank and tankless water heaters that leak, make noise or run out of hot water too fast.
Drain Cleaning
Slow, gurgling or backed-up drains in kitchens, bathrooms and basements.
Sump Pumps
Sump pump repair, replacement and battery backups to keep your basement dry when the Fox River runs high.
Toilets & Showers
Running toilets, leaky shower valves and new fixture installs.
Emergency Plumbing
Burst pipes, sewer backups and no hot water, any time of day or night.
Local Office, 24/7 Phone
Ready for Better Water at Every Tap?
Our Algonquin office is at 2390 Esplanade Dr, Suite 200F, and our phone line is open 24/7.
We also serve Lake in the Hills, Crystal Lake, Cary, Huntley, Barrington Hills, Prairie Grove and more.
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