Eyk Plumbing installs, replaces, repairs and services water softeners in homes across Kent and Ottawa Counties, where hard water wears on pipes, water heaters and appliances.
At a glance
Scale on faucets, spots on dishes and dry skin after a shower point to hard water, and West Michigan has a lot of it. Eyk Plumbing tests your water hardness, sizes a softener to your household, and installs it so the water heater is protected.
Mon to Fri
Open 8 AM to 5 PM, call to book a visit.
Three credentials
Master and plumbing contractor licenses plus ASSE backflow certification.
Fifty communities
Served across Greater Grand Rapids and West Michigan.
Two offices
Grand Rapids on Leonard Street NW and Rockford on Algoma Avenue NE.
Wondering whether a softener makes sense for your home? Call and we will help you work it out. Call (616) 655-4172 · Mon to Fri, 8 AM to 5 PM
Hard water is not a health risk, but it is hard on your house. Here are the signs it is costing you.
| Job | Typical time |
|---|---|
| Hardness test | A few minutes on siteDone before we recommend a size. |
| New softener install | Usually 3 to 5 hoursDepends on the layout and the drain. |
| Replacing an old unit | Usually 3 to 5 hoursIncludes removing the old system. |
| Repair or tune-up | Often 1 to 2 hoursValve, resin or regeneration faults. |
Softener prices depend on size, type and how easily the unit connects to your plumbing. A bigger household or harder water needs a larger system. We recommend a size from a real hardness reading, not a guess.
| Factor | How it affects the price |
|---|---|
| System type | Single tank, dual tank and salt-free conditioners differ in cost. |
| Household size | More people and more water use call for a larger unit. |
| Water hardness | Harder water needs more capacity between regenerations. |
| Layout | Distance to the main line and the drain affects labor. |
| Pairing with filtration | Adding a filter changes the scope and the total. |
We test your water on site to find your actual hardness level before we suggest a system.
We match the system type to your household size, water use and hardness level: single tank, dual tank or salt-free conditioner.
We tie the softener into your main supply at the right point, set a code-compliant drain and place it ahead of your water heater.
We set the unit up, check for leaks and show you how to refill salt and when to service it.
Call Mon to Fri, 8 AM to 5 PM. We explain what the visit involves before we book it.
West Michigan is known for some of the hardest water in the state. That is why scale builds up in Rockford, Grand Rapids and the towns around them, and why a water heater on untreated hard water often fails early.
A water softener works by ion exchange. Hard water passes through a tank of resin beads that swap calcium and magnesium for sodium. The resin is cleaned periodically with a salt brine, and the minerals flush to the drain.
If you see scale on fixtures, spots on dishes or soap that will not lather, you probably do. West Michigan has hard water. A hardness test tells you how hard yours is and whether a softener, a filter or both make sense for your home.
Hard water flows through a tank of resin beads charged with sodium. Calcium and magnesium stick to the beads and sodium goes into the water. When the beads fill up, the unit flushes them with salt brine and the minerals go down the drain.
It depends on household size, water use and hardness. Single-tank units suit most homes. Dual-tank units keep soft water flowing while one tank regenerates. Salt-free conditioners reduce scale but do not remove hardness. We help you choose after testing. Tell us how many people live in the house and how hard your water is, and we will suggest a size.
No. Hard water contains calcium and magnesium, which are not a health hazard. The problems are practical: scale in pipes and appliances, soap that will not lather and spots on dishes. A softener fixes those without changing the safety of the water.
Usually where the main water line enters the house, near the water heater and a floor drain. It sits ahead of the heater so the heater is protected. Outdoor taps are usually left on untreated water. We check your layout before we pick a spot.
It depends on the unit, your water hardness and how much water you use. Many households top up every month or two. We show you how to check the salt level and how to fill the tank when we finish the install.
Yes. We diagnose regeneration failures, leaks, resin problems and control valve faults. If the unit is too old or worn to repair economically, we tell you and explain the replacement options so you can choose. Bring the model and a description of what it is doing, and we can often tell you the likely cause on the phone.
A softener removes the minerals behind hard water. A filter removes things like sediment, chlorine and iron. They solve different problems, and many homes benefit from both. A water test shows what is actually in your water. If you are unsure, start with a water test. It costs little compared with buying the wrong equipment.
Call to describe the problem. We will explain what the visit involves before we book it.
Mon to Fri, 8 AM to 5 PM