There are a few things you should know before reading this review. One thing is that I almost never write reviews. The other is that I am a huge fan of customer service. Finally, I wanted to wait before writing this review to ensure that all worked, and continued to work, as it was supposed to. With those things in mind I have to start out by saying the customer service and products from Superior Water Conditioning were superb!
The water system was on well water and there was a noticeable distinction between that and what we were accustomed to from living on city water. The sinks and toilets had the brown patina of rust and the water itself had yellow tinge to it when poured into a clear glass. We were concerned about what impact this might have on the plumbing, the general taste and aesthetics of the water (especially morning coffee), and especially the impact it might have on the laundry. I was not in the mood to having white shirts turn brown. Clearly help was needed.
The first place one turns to nowadays is the internet, which I did. I was struck by the array of problems that can occur with water. This includes contaminants, particulates, dissolved iron, and others. The cure for one problem did not necessarily remedy the other problem, especially in the long run. The next thing I did was run to the local big box stores and looked at water softeners (vs. filters) there. The cost seemed reasonable, but would it work. It was a risk I wasn't inclined to take.
I found Superior Water Conditioning, a local and home owned company, factors that are very important to me. The offered free water testing so I had little to lose. I sent them a message via their web site on a Sunday and was pleasantly surprised to hear back from them Monday morning. We scheduled a time that was convenient for us i.e., in the evening, which meant not having to miss work.
Dennis, the sales rep called us to let us know he was on his way and arrived promptly. He was exceptionally polite, pleasant, low key and knowledgeable. He performed the water test and gave recommendations for what we needed to have crystal clear water. I was skeptical, but was comforted by the guaranteed money back policy if not satisfied. After all, it wasn't the cheapest option. After we made the decision, Dennis came back the next day, again at a time that was convenient for us, and we signed to contract.
The installers came on a Saturday, again, at a day and time that was convenient for us. The three person team arrived promptly and were very professional, knowledgeable and polite. Chicone (sorry about the spelling), Justin, and Mark were thorough and very competent. They finished in a timely manner and left everything clean and neat. They took steps that the system was installed in a good location and convenient for refilling.
I was surprised when the owner of the company (Bill) showed up a few hours later to check on the installation. I was exceptionally impressed, to say the least, and his personal account of his experiences and start in the business made me glad we selected his company. He was also very informative and personable. What was even more impressive was that the owner himself came back to fix an issue that was totally unrelated to his equipment or installation. He did this at his own expense and refused to take any payment for the time he spent in the hot Florida sun. Impressed. You bet we were!
Another representative from the company came back a week or so later to make certain the system was working as it should. Although it looked good to me, it did not meet his standards and he made some adjustment that made it even better.
I can honestly say after over two months, the water is crystal clear. The product, the service, and customer support are all excellent and unlike anything we'd had in recent memory. I would give them my highest recommendations and would not hesitate in the least to purchase their products and services.
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