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Water Softeners & Filtration in Reno, NV

Compare 5 local water softeners & filtration pros. Typical service: $1448–$4587.

Top Water Softeners & Filtration Companies in Reno

  1. 1.Pure Water Systems of NV

    4.9★ (1,261 reviews)

    4.9★ from 1261 reviews

  2. 2.AlkaViva UltraWater

    4.9★ (758 reviews)

    4.9★ from 758 reviews

  3. 3.Master Service Plumbing, Inc

    4.7★ (270 reviews)

    4.7★ from 270 reviews

  4. 4.Johnson Plumbing

    4.8★ (107 reviews)

    4.8★ from 107 reviews

  5. 5.Wellness Water Filtration Systems

Water Softeners & Filtration Cost in Reno

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

ServiceTypical range in Reno
Water softener, installed$1,448–$4,587/job
Installation labor only$181–$845/job

Water Softeners & Filtration prices in Reno run about 21% 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 5 companies serving Reno, rated 4.8★ on average across 2,396 customer reviews.

Reno Climate & Seasonal Timing

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

Last spring frost
April 30
First fall frost
October 21
Annual precipitation
8.26"
Heating degree days
5,268
Cooling degree days
873
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan25.4°43.2°1.02"
Feb28.2°47.8°1.06"
Mar32.7°55.3°0.78"
Apr36.4°61.9°0.53"
May44.2°71.3°0.67"
Jun52°81.4°0.56"
Jul61.3°90.8°0.22"
Aug58.6°88.5°0.23"
Sep50.5°79.3°0.38"
Oct40.6°66.3°0.61"
Nov32.3°52.2°1.02"
Dec25.6°43°1.18"

NOAA station data 3.18 miles from Reno.

Permits & Regulations in NV

Permit typically required

  • Plumbing contracting requires a Nevada State Contractors Board C-1 Plumbing and Heating license under NAC 624.190
  • Applicants must pass trade and business-law examinations and document qualifying experience
  • The board sets a monetary limit on each license, capping the size of job a contractor may take

License required: NSCB C-1 (Plumbing and Heating) license

Sources: www.nvcontractorsboard.com, www.leg.state.nv.us

Water Softeners & Filtration FAQs for Reno

How much does a water softener cost in Reno?

A water softener in Reno typically runs $1448-$4587 installed, depending on capacity and type.

How many water softener companies serve Reno?

We track 5 water softener and filtration companies serving Reno.

Is water softener installation in Reno more expensive than average?

Plumbing labor in Reno runs about +20.7% versus the national average.

Does a water softener installer in NV need a license?

In NV, Plumbing contracting requires a Nevada State Contractors Board C-1 Plumbing and Heating license under NAC 624.190. Tying a softener into a Reno homes main water line is plumbing work.

How do I know if I need a water softener in Reno?

Scale on fixtures and spotty dishes are the signs; ask a Reno dealer for a free hardness test before paying $1448-$4587.

Salt-based or salt-free softener in Reno?

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

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

Two or three; with 5 companies serving Reno, compare grain capacity and the cost of ongoing salt and service.

Do water softeners use much water in Reno?

Regeneration uses some water; with 8.26 inches of rain a year in Reno, check whether your utility restricts softener discharge.