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Water Softeners & Filtration in Des Moines, IA

Compare 6 local water softeners & filtration pros. Typical service: $1411–$4469.

Top Water Softeners & Filtration Companies in Des Moines

  1. 1.Crystal Clear Water

    4.9★ (333 reviews)

    4.9★ from 333 reviews

    +15152652324Website

  2. 2.Crystal Clear Water Treatment

    4.8★ (18 reviews)

    4.8★ from 18 reviews

    +15152706006Website

  3. 3.Iowa Soft Water

    3.7★ (18 reviews)

    3.7★ from 18 reviews

    Website

  4. 4.Midwest Water Experts

    5.0★ (6 reviews)

    5.0★ from 6 reviews

    +15155122526Website

  5. 5.Kind Water Co – Des Moines Water Softener & Water Treatment

    5.0★ (6 reviews)

    5.0★ from 6 reviews

    +15157094674Website

  6. 6.PureSpring Water Softeners & Filters

    +15154898945Website

Water Softeners & Filtration Cost in Des Moines

Local ranges, adjusted for area wage and cost-of-living data.

ServiceTypical range in Des Moines
Water softener, installed$1,411–$4,469/job
Installation labor only$176–$823/job

Water Softeners & Filtration prices in Des Moines run about 18% above the national average, based on what this trade earns in the metro area — so neighbouring cities in the same metro see similar rates.

Quotes on this page come from 6 companies serving Des Moines, rated 4.7★ on average across 381 customer reviews.

Des Moines Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Des Moines's weather means for scheduling water softeners & filtration.

Last spring frost
April 16
First fall frost
October 16
Annual precipitation
36.02"
Heating degree days
6,203
Cooling degree days
1,068
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan14.3°31°1"
Feb18.8°36.1°1.28"
Mar29.7°49°2.3"
Apr41.1°62.3°3.86"
May52.2°72.4°4.74"
Jun62°81.6°4.94"
Jul66.8°85.7°4.47"
Aug64.8°83.8°4.13"
Sep55.2°76.1°3.05"
Oct43°63.1°2.64"
Nov30.5°47.9°2.19"
Dec18°34°1.42"

NOAA station data 3.47 miles from Des Moines.

Permits & Regulations in IA

Permit typically required

  • Iowa law requires plumbing contractors to be licensed by the Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board and separately registered with the Department of Inspections, Appeals and Licensing (DIAL)
  • A contractor license requires a designated master of record, who may be the owner or an employee
  • Contractors carry at least $500,000 public liability insurance and a $5,000 surety bond

License required: Iowa plumbing contractor license (Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board)

Sources: dial.iowa.gov

Water Softeners & Filtration FAQs for Des Moines

How much does a water softener cost in Des Moines?

A water softener in Des Moines typically runs $1411-$4469 installed, depending on capacity and type.

How many water softener companies serve Des Moines?

We track 6 water softener and filtration companies serving Des Moines.

Is water softener installation in Des Moines more expensive than average?

Plumbing labor in Des Moines runs about +17.6% versus the national average.

Does a water softener installer in IA need a license?

In IA, Iowa law requires plumbing contractors to be licensed by the Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board and separately registered with the Department of Inspections, Appeals and Licensing (DIAL). Tying a softener into a Des Moines homes main water line is plumbing work.

How do I know if I need a water softener in Des Moines?

Scale on fixtures and spotty dishes are the signs; ask a Des Moines dealer for a free hardness test before paying $1411-$4469.

Salt-based or salt-free softener in Des Moines?

Salt-based units actually remove hardness; salt-free conditioners only reduce scale. Des Moines dealers sell both, so ask which one the quote is for.

How many quotes should I get for a water softener in Des Moines?

Two or three; with 6 companies serving Des Moines, compare grain capacity and the cost of ongoing salt and service.

Do water softeners use much water in Des Moines?

Regeneration uses some water; with 36.02 inches of rain a year in Des Moines, check whether your utility restricts softener discharge.