Ty was great, I got a few quotes from other companies and he seemed the most professional and…read moregenuine, great to deal with, installation was scheduled fast and they delivered as promised. Prices are the best deal out there. Thank you!

The Water Man installed a water softener for me over two years ago. Due to my home's plumbing…read moresetup, their technicians decided to install the unit outside, fully exposed to the elements. They never warned me about the risks, recommended sheltering, or provided protective solutions. If you're reading this, take it as a huge red flag: No reputable water softener company should allow an outdoor installation in San Antonio, where extreme heat in the summer and hard freezes in the winter can destroy equipment. I didn't know better at the time, and now I'm out over $3,000. The softener has failed twice, my plumbing is completely blocked by sediment, and my foundation is shifting due to thousands of gallons of water leaking into the crawlspace on two separate occasions. The First Failure It was inevitable the system would malfunction due to weather exposure. When I reached out, The Water Man refused to take full responsibility, claiming weather damage wasn't covered under warranty. However, their technicians never told me that weather exposure would void the warranty. After some back-and-forth, they replaced the parts under warranty. They claimed the system was functioning properly, but over time, the water pressure dropped, leading to a second failure. The Second Failure Wanting to prevent further issues, I followed Ty's instructions to shelter the unit. However, Ty admitted The Water Man had no sheltering solutions. So, I hired a certified water softener company to build a proper shelter. Due to the shelter's size, the unit was moved a couple meters. After the move, the system failed again. This time, when I contacted The Water Man, Ty refused to investigate, claiming that since another company had made the "alterations" for the shelter, they were no longer responsible. Summary of Failures: 1 They installed the system outside without warning me of the risks. 2 When it failed due to weather, they blamed me for not sheltering it, even though they never told me it needed shelter. 3 When I followed Ty's instructions to shelter the system, he admitted The Water Man had no solutions to offer. 4 When I hired a third-party company to build a shelter and the system failed again, they claimed the warranty was voided due to third-party work. The Water Man's Own Warranty Proves My Point Their warranty clearly states: "Any equipment installed outdoors must be protected from extreme sun/heat, freezing temperatures, fire, lightning, flooding, or wind." But when their technicians installed my unit, they: Never required sheltering Never warned me that weather exposure would void the warranty Never provided any protection solutions When the system failed for a second time, they cited another clause: "Any work performed on Water Treatment Equipment not performed by The Water Man may void any warranties." But Ty instructed me to shelter the system and admitted they couldn't do it. The Result: My plumbing is now completely blocked by sediment, leaving me with no water access and facing thousands of dollars in plumbing repairs. The faulty system also leaked thousands of gallons of water into the crawlspace, causing my pier and beam foundation to settle. This company will likely respond by claiming I was "warned" about third-party work. The reality is: I had to coordinate repairs with sheltering installation, as the warranty required it to be sheltered immediately. They were aware I was using a third-party vendor and said nothing about the warranty being voided until the system failed again. Avoid at all costs.

We bought a home with a 5-year old Kinetico water softener. The water in the house would come out…read morefrothy and SUPER salty. We had Kinetico come and service it. They said that the issue was that we needed to replace the PRV out by the street, which would cost $1,000. We had a non-Kinetico plumber come out to change out the PRV and see if he could help solve the softener issue. The first thing he pointed out was that the Kinetico filter hadn't been changed in what looked like years - yet the Kinetico service peeps had been there "servicing" the system just a few days earlier! The non-Kinetico plumber noted that he wouldn't touch a Kinetico system, but he showed us how to change the filter and charged $200 to replace the PRV. (One fifth the price of the Kinetico quote.) The PRV and filter change made no difference in the salt water issue, so we had Kinetico come out again. (Another $250 even though it was under warranty.) They came out again and replaced some small components in the system head, BUT also said that they recommend that we replace the system with one of their newer models because our warranty was about to expire AND the salt would probably return. OR add a dechlorinator, but they couldn't say if that would actually solve the problem. The new system would be ~$7,500 if we bought it before our warranty expired. It would be more expensive if we waited a month (after the expiration date). (They try to upsell on the phone and when they come out. It is a constant thing with anyone we speak to.) Three weeks later the salty water returned - extreme frothy, salty water. When taking a shower, it is as if we are bathing with ocean water. I generally wash my face afterward with bottled water to get the salt off my lips. Obviously, we can't drink the water like that. So if you crave salt water and want a softener that will last less than 5 years and want to pay $250 per service call (when under warranty) Kinetico is the choice for you. It has been a very disappointing experience. We are replacing the system with a less expensive but hopefully more reliable system.

Despite my initial high expectations of this being a reputable company, I have encountered numerous…read morechallenges from the outset. I have had several technicians inspect the unit, and three units have been replaced by "master techs" who have been unable to identify the cause of our excessive water usage, which exceeds 15,000 gallons during our absence for the majority of the day.Upon consulting my own plumber, I was informed that the water softener is the root cause of the leak. Following my plumber's confirmation of the issue, the unit was shut off, and my water bill returned to its normal state.However, this company has yet to refund me for the water bill or resolve the problem within months. Despite numerous continuous conversations, no solution has been found. When I have requested a refund and the removal of the faulty unit, my account remains unresolved, and I continue to face difficulties with Hope to just have them removed from my home and my credit

Hugo and Patricia own and operate the Water Doctor, and we are thankful for their business. We met…read morethem a few years ago after moving into what was a relatively new subdivision at the time. Patricia and Hugo came by and explained how the water softener and reverse osmosis system worked. They discussed the advantages and conducted water tests to demonstrate the difference between regular tap water and softener/reverse osmosis water. There were no sales gimmicks or fast talk, just facts, and we appreciated their honesty and integrity. We will continue to work with Hugo and Patricia as long as we have our water softener system. We highly recommend doing business with "The Water Doctor". You get more than your money's worth.

As residents of an active adult 55+ community and new to San Antonio as homeowners, we researched…read morevendors for both our water softener and RO unit. I was familiar with the big box stores such as Lowes and Home Depot carrying water softeners, but I also knew that they sublet their installation out and I wanted to support a locally owned business that I could reach out to with any concerns instead. Cheaper is not always better. I found The Water Doctor through online reviews such as this and I'm very glad I did. Hugo, Patricia and their assistant are wonderful, honest people. Our installation was on time as promised and the area was left clean of any debris. Both our water softener and RO unit perform very well; the RO unit eliminated the need for purchasing bottled water and they will schedule you for annual maintenance if you choose. The Water Doctor is a veteran and family-owned business. We are looking forward to years of a professional relationship servicing our home.

Eric and his team at The Water Softener Nerds are true professionals. I got quotes from a handful…read moreof other people, but Eric offered by far the best value and stands behind their install with a lifetime warranty. The crew was incredibly polite and efficient while installing my RO and water softener system (you can see the clean under-sink setup). Eric was completely transparent with his pricing, and I could tell he genuinely cared that I understood how everything works before they left. I can't recommend them enough!

I purchased a new system from Eric a few months ago with a lifetime warranty and my system cracked…read moreand leaked. I contacted Eric and he took care of it and replaced my tank within a week. Very professional and great team to work with. Highly recommend The Water Softener Nerds.

We had a great experience with Hydroclear. Annette walked through the system and process. Priced…read moreright compared to the other companies that came out to give us estimates. Installers were on time and did a great job. We are very happy with the system and people from Hydroclear.

Excellent service! Paulino was very quick, efficient and thorough. Thank you to Angelica for…read morereferring us, educating us and making genuine connections with customers!

We were patched through Oasis via Costco. Izzie came by the next day for his presentation. We made…read moreit clear we were just getting quotes and comparing and he was respectful of our time with his presentation. After comparing prices with other companies, we decided to go with them. They were willing to negotiate and offered us a military discount which sealed the deal for us. However, the only reason why I didn't give them 5 stars is because from the date of sale, we waited about 6 weeks before they could actually schedule the install. We were told they could install the softener internally to avoid HOA politics but on the day of service, we were told this was not possible, although they did make an attempt. We ended up having to buy a shed which pretty much came at the cost of their discount and going through our HOA anyway. They came back the next day to finish the job. Overall, we were very happy with the service they provided despite that hiccup. Would recommend them for their service and professionalism.

I've called several times and left messages via their website but have had no return…read morecorrespondence. I have a water softner system of theirs flashing messages of needing service and no way to get anyone to come out and provide service. Not even a "We can get to you in a few weeks" message.

They are way over charging for their services. A rat chewed through a tubing for my water softener…read moreand they want $200 to come out and replace a $25 part, ridiculous. $175 is just to come out.

Not happy, or I wouldn't be writing this review…read more I have had great service from them for almost 10 years but our tank had a leak and I called to schedule filter change and check on system. I was taken advantage of, as I was told the total would be $277. I have always paid $165. Made to believe I was having to pay for a repair, I agreed. Once receiving the bill, I quickly noticed that I paid for the upgraded service of changing the filters because they added sanitizer, which I've always declined in the past due to money circumstances. I called and all they did was try saying they make sure they go thru the options before booking and apologized instead of try to remedy the situation. I promise you, I was there on the phone the whole time and never given an option of a lower cost service that excluded the sanitizer like I have always received before. Not good business. She tried saying because it has been 1 year and 6 months since our last service she would recommend, but I was told, not recommended. Make sure you know your options before you agree to anything. My $100 lesson.

We recently had our water heater replaced by 1st Call Plumbing, Heating & Air, and overall it was a…read moregreat experience. Brian Dennis was professional, knowledgeable, and easy to communicate with throughout the process. Our old unit was 17 years old and was unfortunately time to go, the team handled the replacement smoothly. Everything was installed properly, and they took the time to explain what was being done. A few days later, there was a small issue with the expansion tank, but they came back out same day and quickly fixed it under warranty. That level of accountability really stood out and is appreciated. My husband and I would definitely recommend 1st call, Brian Dennis and his team.

I have been a longtime customer of 1st Call Plumbing and have always found them to be reasonable,…read morewhich made my recent experience incredibly disappointing. I called them out for a running toilet downstairs, and the technician quoted me $380 for the repair (minor toilet rebuild) --which is more than the cost of a brand new toilet from Lowe's. A couple of months ago, they fixed a minor chain issue on my upstairs toilet for free (because they realized the issue was so minor), so I was shocked by this quote. The downstairs issue turned out to be just a seal, which is also a very minor fix. I declined the service and ended up doing the repair myself in about five minutes with an $8.99 part. I really only needed the technician to confirm what the issue was. I expected much more reasonable pricing and transparency for the reason of the pricing, and I hope they reconsider their pricing structure for loyal customers.