Adam came by the house today to see what was causing our well water system to not operate…read morecorrectly. He checked the system out and it appears that a check valve and part of the pressure switch had gone bad. He replaced the parts and got us back up and running. Mermaid always gives 110% when it comes to taking care of their clients. I would HIGHLY recommend them to anyone that has water system needs. Thank you to all involved. Ritchie

I live in College Park, and I knew that my water (municipal water) was leaving gross scale on our…read morebathroom fixtures and was therefore hard water. I also noticed that our water smelled very heavily of chlorine. I wanted to hire a company to soften our water and install a reverse osmosis drinking water system, but I honestly didn't know where to start. Something like 20 years ago in a different state we had purchased a Culligan water softener system, so I started my quest to look into water softener companies by calling Culligan. I am a member of Costco, so I also called Costco's water treatment folks, who happen to be Carroll Water in my area (who sell EcoWater systems). Both the Culligan and the Carroll Water systems seemed nearly identical; both use electricity, have electric timers for their salt water washes that you have to pre-set and worry about re-setting if the electricity goes out, are rather large systems, etc. One was a bit more expensive than the other (it actually annoyed me to no end that EcoWater/Carroll Water/Costco have some kind of buy-a-water-system-get-a-HUGE-Costco-gift-card thing going on...just seems way too gimmicky). My father, an engineer with tons of patents, lives in another state and had purchased a Kinetico water softener system and loved it. He told me I really needed to try to find a Kinetico dealer in my area so I could take a look at them, also. So I found Mermaid Water. I was impressed that their system didn't use electricity and that the salt water backwash system kicked in because of usage and not because of electric programming. To me, this seemed much more efficient than having a system that just always backwashed on Sundays at 3 am or whatever. The Mermaid Water representative who came to my house initially (Ed Owens) was also very flexible about the installation process - far FAR more than the Culligan or Carroll Water folks. I also LOVED that the Kinetico system was so much smaller and had such a smaller footprint than the Culligan or EcoWater systems, for we were limited on space. Even though Kinetico/Mermaid was a bit more expensive than Culligan and Carroll Water, I chose them. I'm very glad I did, but I didn't really understand why until after I had the installation team come in with our new equipment. The Kinetico installation team was absolutely amazing. Truly. Brad King, the son of the owner, did the install, and he is absolutely a master plumber. No one could have done a better job. He came into my house, created phenomenal ways to get the job done while minimizing the footprint of the machines and maximizing the benefit to my house - I am so grateful to him. And as he did the install, I asked him a thousand questions and he was SO patient and answered them all. And it was during this time that I became much more educated about the equipment and so grateful that I had chosen to purchase it rather than anything else. For example, I watched while Brad set the clockwork discs/gears that tick down to when the softener enters a backwash cycle. Basically what happens is that as you use water, the machine slowly ticks down via a small clocklike gear until it's time to start a backwash cycle. Then one part of the machine backwashes while the other is still filtering your water. The cool thing is that the Kinetico equipment actually backwashes itself with treated water (the others don't), which lengthens the life of your equipment. And since only one side of the water softener (there are two sides - basically two water softener units that sit side by side) regenerates/backwashes at a time, the other side is always still filtering your water. Whereas with Culligan or EcoWater, their machines don't do this - the whole setup backwashes all at one time, leaving untreated water coming into your house. Also, because usage is measured via a mechanical clockwork gear and not an electrical panel in the Kinetico systems, there are less electrical parts that can fail in the future, and you don't need an electrical outlet nearby to plug the machines into (which made me happy - I didn't have to get an electrician out to run wiring for a new plug). The Kinetico system typically backwashes more frequently than the other systems, since it backwashes based on usage, leaving me to surmise that you could absolutely be put in a position with units that only do this based on timers where your system is gunky and needs to backwash but hasn't yet done so because the timer hasn't told it to. And the Kinetico system uses far, FAR less salt during backwashes, thus FAR less salt overall. I would much rather have equipment that backwashes when it knows it needs to based on its own usage than a system that backwashes once a week based on a timer. Their reverse osmosis system is also stellar; it has powerful water pressure - much better than other RO systems. We are THRILLED with our Kinetico equipment and THRILLED with Mermaid Water! The best brand of equipment out there.

Overpriced. I was able to get a better system installed for almost half the price. They also…read moredramatically overestimated the level of hardness of the water

We requested the service via Costco. We were visited by Brian Hull (sales) and he went through some…read moreof the features of their (RO) water purification system and also tested the water from our tap, and refrigerator. We compared it against the distilled water that we had and the results were appalling. Installation was scheduled and their technician Adam Marjason completed the installation in less than 2 hrs. He is organized, knowledgeable and communicated the instructions of the RO systems to us. He answered all our questions post installation and practically went through the dos and the don'ts of the system. I will update this review in an event of any issues (if any) and how it was handled. But until then, overall we have good experience right from the start.

These guys are AWESOME! Impeccable, professional and…read morefriendly service. I'm totally appreciative for their emergency service. They got my Septic empied and repaired in no time. I highly recommend them. They also give impeccable well water services!!! Thank you guys!!!!

3/12/2026: Austin is fantastic! He checked out my units, replaced filters, tweaked a small issue,…read moreand answered my questions. He is a very nice and personable young man. I thoroughly enjoyed his visit and am very happy with the work he did. ******************************************** 2/25/2026: Brandon was great! He was so helpful with questions about a tub issue and quoted me a very reasonable price. He checked my unit, tested the water in my reverse osmosis, and helped me change the date for a service call. Brandon is outstanding!

I found them through Yelp project among 10 others and after talking to reps I decided to stick with…read moreReddick,because of clear explanations of pricing and upfront fees. It's unbelievable but some companies required upfront deposit even before assessment of the issue. Our technician,Brian,was on time,called prior,came with shoe covers,quickly identified problems with toilet,gave us estimates and couple options to think about. I called next morning and next business day he returned and completed repair. Again on time,very professional and leave no dirt or waste after job. Prices are horribly high now everywhere,but plumbing can't be avoided,so their price point is adequate to area,but service is superb. Can't deduct star for high prices,because they are using gas and supplies which are horrible now.

Awesome service and response time!!! I will consider this company my 1st option for my plumbing…read moreneeds.

At Culligan, I'm writing out of frustration according to your unprofessional customer service. I…read morehave to wait whole month of October for your repairman to come by to check the system. You took our money without hesitation and now you lack good service.. shameful.

Recently went with Culligan for water filtration and whole house softening system. Smart He…read moreMunicipal System and Reverse Osmosis under the kitchen sink to be somewhat exact. Mike Lausten was our Sales Rep. and he was professional, explained everything. Even came out a second time after installation to explain the systems. Ran into a minor issue and had called him in which I left him a message. He called me from your Europe while I think he was on vacation the next day. Lol, if that isn't dedication, I don't know what is. He handled the call for a minor repair and was resolved within a week! No Biggie! For the Systems my Wife and I are impressed including price point and would totally recommend!

Mike did our annual service. Friendly and efficient, no attempts to sell anything I didn't need…read more All wins

Four years ago, they replaced my water pressure tank and several failing fittings, and installed a…read morereverse osmosis (RO) system. Given the cost of this work, I expected durable materials, proactive recommendations, and transparent guidance. Unfortunately, both experiences have left me disappointed -- and more importantly, concerned about trust. Regarding the pressure tank: during installation, their team very likely observed an older, visibly corroded metal well intake pipe that had likely been in place for nearly 20 years under prior ownership. Fast forward to today -- I noticed heavy white corrosion on the 4.5-year-old brass fitting and an active water leak. Given the risk of catastrophic failure, I called for urgent service. To their credit, they arrived within two hours, which I appreciated. However, I was then told the metal pipework was not covered under the tank warranty and that it should be replaced with stainless steel -- which they acknowledged would last longer and resist corrosion better than the prior installation -- at a cost of $1,400. When a contractor identifies visibly corroded infrastructure during an install, I expect clear risk disclosure and upgrade options at that time -- not four years later when failure is imminent and the homeowner has little choice. Now to the RO system: at installation, I was told the filters were widely available commercially and easy to replace. I later learned the filters are proprietary and only sold through water system companies -- not readily available via retail as originally represented. That distinction materially affects long-term cost and flexibility. Years later, I called to ask how to sanitize the RO system myself. I was told it's something only they can do and that they would handle sanitization when delivering the next set of filters (rather than shipping them), which I accepted. After the technician sanitized the lines, he casually told me, "You know you can sanitize the lines yourself." That is exactly what I had asked about over the phone. I relied on their guidance, only to hear the opposite in person. For tradespeople working inside a home -- especially on critical water infrastructure -- trust and clarity are foundational. When guidance changes, material limitations aren't disclosed up front, or foreseeable corrosion isn't proactively addressed, it raises concerns beyond just cost. While I appreciate the prompt emergency response, the combination of reactive fixes, proprietary product limitations, and inconsistent communication has made this an unsatisfactory experience overall.

I had some minor outdoor faucet and inside water valve issues. I called Collier's plumbing and Dave…read moreanswered. Within two days he was here working on the issue and getting everything replaced or repaired. He and Scott worked very well together and are very pleasant to be around. I felt what they charged us was fair for the amount of work that they performed. Everything is 100% running again now. They're definitely my go to plumber now and are on my speed dial.

I chose Collier's not only because they had the highest reviews, but because they quoted me the…read morebest deal out of all the other quotes I'd received. I had not listed it as an emergency, but they came in within 24 hours, no nonsense, got straight to work, had the clog fixed, and charged me exactly what they said they would. Highly recommend.

Wow!!! We had a wonderful experience with this company!! Zico is so knowledgeable, knowledgeable…read moreprofessional, functional, and easy to work with. We recommend Payless Plumbing without hesitation. We are so happy to have found a plumber we can trust and depend on!!

Water heaters last about 10 years, Zivko, from Payless Plumbing installed my last water heater 10…read more1/2 years ago. I remember that Zivko was one of my first 5 star reviews for a service industry. Zivko's professional hard worth ethic and dedication to the industry has kept his 4.8 star review status over the last decade. He arrives on time, works hard, and sells quality products. He has reasonable and competitive prices. He even helped me with a problem not related to the water heater. That is service above and beyond. Zivko, is so pleasant and easy to work with. He does a great job and I have the utmost confidence in his company and his work. I highly recommend him.

Hired them before for my water softener system and they are excellent. Re-hired them to handle my…read morereverse osmosis system and also repair the reverse osmosis faucet leak. They are professional and reliable. Highly recommended.

I needed to get my water testing done and they came out and performed the test. I had some bacteria…read moreso then they chlorinated my well and retested and I was able to pass. They also did some testing and found my old water filtration system wasn't doing anything. I had them install a three tank DROP system and I couldn't be happier. The drop system is fantastic, my water is now soft and rust free. It's nice that it's all Wi-Fi and I can monitor and control it remotely. I highly recommend this business and the DROP system.