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About RainSoft Water Treatment Systems

RainSoft manufacturers and sells water conditioning and water filtration systems for residential customers. A water expert can visit your home for a free water analysis. RainSoft offers solutions for whole-home hard water conditioning to improve bathing, washing dishes and doing laundry. The company also focuses on drinking water solutions to improve water taste and clarity.

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  • Limited lifetime warranty
  • Free in-home water analysis
  • Energy-efficient options
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  • No salt-free softeners
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    Reviewed June 2, 2018

    We just moved into the area. We were on city water and I wasn’t sure what we were drinking, so I looked into water treatment systems. Our interaction with the RainSoft sales rep was pleasant. He was very well-informed and he did a great job. I purchased the whole package from RainSoft, which included the bubbles, the vents, and the water system. The installation team was very pleasant, too. After the system was installed, the first thing we noticed was that after taking a shower, my skin felt more moisturized than it did prior to the system. Also, our clothes appear to be a little softer and cleaner, so we are very pleased with RainSoft.

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    Reviewed June 1, 2018

    I've had a RainSoft system for 13 years before I got my current one. The water’s quality with RainSoft was good. However, their representatives were terrible. When we had our current system installed, the tech said that somebody would be contacting us the next days, and he would stop by and make sure everything was fine and answer any questions but it never happened. Somebody called about a month ago and my wife took the call. She said that we had some concerns and the gentleman was gonna call back later that day when I would be available. But I never heard from anybody. RainSoft should follow up on customer service. I also did an online survey and requested that somebody call me, but nobody ever called.

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    Reviewed June 1, 2018

    There is limestone in the water and I wanted to purify it. I had a whole system for a few years but it broke down so I had to get a new one installed. I purchased the whole-house water purifier system with the charcoal from RainSoft and they installed it on time, quickly and with no problem. They were professional and they did everything they said they were gonna do. I'm very satisfied with RainSoft and I will recommend it to some friends.

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    Reviewed June 1, 2018

    I had my old water system for 11 years and it was kind of out of date and getting the repairs were starting to get a little worse. I got the second system from RainSoft, and I'm really happy now that I don't have to drain the filter every Sunday. I got a reverse osmosis system. I loved our drinking water, and we also sold bottles up. I love their soft water system, too. It makes our skin feel safe. And we don't have a lot of soap because we know it's clean water. So we don't have anything breaking down.

    Tony, the service tech who maintains the water system, is a darn good salesman, too. He's one of the best ones they've got. I trust him and I only want him to do my annual service. I am pleased with RainSoft. I was really scared when Tony showed me what the water is doing to our pipes, but with the soft water from our RainSoft system, I noticed that my faucets are not crusting up.

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    Reviewed May 31, 2018

    My parents had a water treatment system similar to this in the house for years, so I knew the benefits of it and how not clean the water was. We went to Home Depot and they asked us about having someone come out and test our water for us. A RainSoft rep came out and installed the system and it went pretty good. He didn't explain a few things about it as far as how to reset the timer for the salt, but he showed us to how to bypass it if we need to, like where to put the salt and how to put the salt in. It's not as much as I thought we would, but the water doesn't have that gross soapy feeling no more. It's a good system and it works! I'd show you the stuff they showed us.

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    Reviewed May 31, 2018

    We live in an area that has some issues with water discoloration at times and I had some personal health concerns. I wanted to make sure I was getting the best water and not putting anything unnecessary into my system, so I started researching water and air filtration systems. Rainsoft called and explained who they were and asked a good time that we could all meet. The only issue was the fact that both my husband and I had to be here and it was hard to coordinate.

    I purchased the whole house filtration system and the installation was a little tricky because of where my system needed to be located. But the guy that came out stayed here almost all day and did everything he could to accommodate and get it in as quickly as possible. He was worried that I was getting upset but he was awesome and I really appreciated that he did everything he did to make it work. Since using it the system, I’ve had softer water and we’re not seeing any discoloration or change in the flavor. I noticed that when I’m doing laundry, I’m using less soap and I’m still seeing the sudding, so I know that it’s still working.

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    Reviewed May 31, 2018

    We live by the lake and we have well water, so we wanted to see what our water was like. RainSoft sent us a little thing to put the water in and we sent it back to them for testing. Then we bought one of RainSoft's water systems and the water we are using is for drinking now, which really wasn't before. Everything worked well and we had a good experience with them.

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    Reviewed May 30, 2018

    The water didn't taste good when we moved here so we looked for a water treatment system. We called RainSoft to set up a consultation and that process was easy. The rep who came was great. We bought the full house system, the RO water system at the sink for drinking and the system for the washing machine. The installer was a nice guy. He worked hard and explained everything really well. So far, the water is great. It tastes good and I don't use detergent with my clothes. Also, we don't have to do daily squidging with the shower which is nice. We’ve seen less of the hard water around the faucets since we moved in and we were pleased with it.

    So far, we really like our RainSoft water system. It has been about three months since we put in the system and we had two follow up phone calls from them. One was when they wanted to come but it was not a good time for me. They called back and my husband set up an appointment but they never showed up. We didn’t follow-up because I'm sure they'd call back. We'd really like them to come to do a check over and make sure everything is running smoothly and to give us the review on when the filters need to be done because that information was a lot in the very beginning. Overall, it has been a positive experience and it's definitely worth the price.

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    Reviewed May 30, 2018

    The water was hard and not clear. I then bought a water softener, including the alkaline dispenser, from RainSoft. Their rep was very informative and the installation was good. With the water softener, it's hard to rinse and it feels like you're still soapy. But the water tastes better. And I drink water straight from the sink with confidence. Right now, I just add the salt for maintenance. I’ve been recommending RainSoft.

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    Reviewed May 29, 2018

    We were asked by RainSoft if they could come and do a free analysis. They found that our water wasn't too bad but it wasn't great either. It was a new guy who came to our house and he had to contact somebody to ask a couple of questions. But figuring that it was his first time, he did really good. We did the whole house with RainSoft and then we did the air. The guy who came to do the installation was nice enough but a little odd and he couldn't maneuver. He was a young guy and I was kinda surprised. He was just very slow and had troubles being down on his knees and standing back up. He wanted to use a chair to sit on to do the installation. It took him a long time and he wasn't out of here until 9:30 at night. Otherwise, I'm very satisfied. Now, we're still using up some of the soaps and cleaners that we had from before we put the system in so we haven't totally flipped over to the stuff that we got.

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    Reviewed May 29, 2018

    Our house is a little old, so I figured that we needed some type of filter. When I went to Home Depot, a guy there spoke to me about water treatment systems. We decided to put in RainSoft's water treatment system. Everything went great when RainSoft scheduled a consultation time to come to our home. The installation of the system was awesome. The installers did a really good job and they left everything neat and clean. Everything that the guy at Home Depot explained to me was true and everything’s working fine with our water treatment system. Now I can drink water out of my filter and everything is so good.

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    Reviewed May 28, 2018

    RainSoft did the water test at my house and that went great. The sales representative was great and we had a wonderful and excellent interaction. Then, a RainSoft tech came out and installed the equipment. My wife was here and she said that it all went well. They talked through how everything worked, how it was set up and did it in the amount of time they said it would be done and left all the necessary papers. We got the drinking water filter that has got the 3 filters at the kitchen sink and the drink counters. Now, the water is great and it tastes wonderful. It’s doesn’t smell like chlorine. My whole family drinks it and it’s good.

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    Reviewed May 28, 2018

    The water in the house was awful so we set up a consultation with a RainSoft rep and it was easy. When he came to the house, he was very knowledgeable and described the process and costing to us. And we ended up purchasing an entire water system. The installation team was very nice. They didn’t waste any time and went to work right away. When they were done, they explained how the system works and how we could monitor the system to conserve it best.

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    Reviewed May 28, 2018

    We built a new house and dug a well, so we did a free water test through Home Depot. The RainSoft sales rep that came out was professional. He went through and tested the water and showed us some things that we could fix. And since having our system installed, our water doesn’t smell like it used to. I can use less shampoo and soap and still get the same results. We are pleased with RainSoft. The experience went smoothly and there wasn’t a long turnaround time.

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    Reviewed May 27, 2018

    My water was bad with sediment. I called RainSoft for a consultation and the experience with their sales rep who came out was speedy, fast and informative. I bought the water filtration, the triple osmosis for the drinking water and then the washer. It was a speedy installation and the installers' demeanor was good. Since then, my water has been softer and it tastes better. I'd tell my friends to get RainSoft.

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    Reviewed May 27, 2018

    We just moved to this area from Germany and we noticed that there was a lot of residue on our faucet. We were at Home Depot getting a washer and dryer and they mentioned when we were checking out if we had any concerns. We mentioned the hard water and then that’s when they started to let us know about the RainSoft. Then, RainSoft came out and did the free showing. The sales rep was very knowledgeable and fantastic. He went over everything in detail and we decided to go with it since we have a new born.

    We purchased the whole set-up. The guy that came out explained everything and being that far along and trying to deal with everything, I felt really bad that I couldn't give him the attention that I usually do. He went through, put everything up, and he explained it like how they were gonna do it. I had to Skype with my husband who was in Germany for things I didn't know several times and he was accommodating whenever I had to. And he left the area reasonably tip-top and everything.

    It has been the polar opposite since we had the system. We bought a new shower head and the old shower head as well, they’re starting to lose their residue. I scrub them a couple of times but it’s nothing like it was before where whenever I would scrub them and it would seem like the residue is right back on there. Also, the skin is a lot softer. This area has really, really hard water so, the system has made a big, big difference.

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    Reviewed May 27, 2018

    I signed up for a free water test sample and that turned into a sales pitch. I got a RainSoft filter system and they did a good job of installing it. However, we were misled. When we were signing the contract the guy told us that anytime we were not satisfied or didn’t want it anymore, we could call and they would come back. We didn’t want it anymore so we did call, and they told us that, in so many words, we’re stuck with it. The lady said she’d send someone out make sure that the system was running right for us. But other than that, she said it’s fixe, like buying a car. Once it leaves the lot, it belongs to you. That’s the analogy she used.

    She could have used professionalism in handling that and she didn’t. I wouldn't refer RainSoft to anyone.

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    Reviewed May 26, 2018

    We had the Pelican System but it sucked and we had to replace it. Our neighbor has RainSoft, and she's been really happy with it. Setting up the consultation with the sales representative was okay, but there were more sales than I wanted to listen to. I just wanted a price and I don't necessarily think we paid the best price. What my neighbor paid and what I paid are significantly different things. I also got upsold to the thing with the app, where it tells your phone what's going on with the machine. But we don't really use the app and so I wish I would not have spent the extra money on it. I didn't watch during installation and now I don't know when I'm supposed to do the maintenance. They gave me information but I didn't understand. Other than that, RainSoft is a lot better than the Pelican. And the water is wonderful since we've gotten the RainSoft.

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    Reviewed May 26, 2018

    We moved to Houston and the water in the city of Houston is hard. We always drink water from the refrigerator and from the filter and we've noticed a lot of our appliances had a lot of calcium buildup. And then, it was coincidental I was in Home Depot and someone asked me a couple of questions and I had him come out. The sales rep from RainSoft that came out was very friendly and knowledgeable. We bought an EC4, like the filtering system and then there's a reverse osmosis in the sink as well. However, the installation took a lot longer than I thought it would. I wanted it out of the way in the garage but they were initially gonna install it outside. But they were willing to work with me as far as accommodating what I wanted.

    One of the things the sales guy told us was that the city uses chlorine in the water which he said it's not like chlorine, it's a different version of chlorine, so it stays in the water. It doesn’t actually evolve off like normal chlorine does. And I would attribute it to that that the whole house filtering system is really taking everything out because we've noticed we're getting mold or mildew on our toilet and then in the shower and it would be because whatever was in the water is not there now. And I look at that as a positive thing because it's telling me that we were drinking a bunch of stuff that we probably shouldn’t be. Also, it's a very positive indicator that it's doing what they suggested that it was going to do.

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    Reviewed May 25, 2018

    We recently moved to the country and we were using a co-op water supply. We weren’t too sure about its quality, so we got one of those tests from RainSoft and sent it in. And indeed it was definitely hard water and there was some bad stuff in there. The RainSoft rep who came was amazing. He was here for a couple of hours. I believe anybody else could have told me the result but because he did it and the way he did, he was so knowledgeable and professional. He was what sold us. We then got a whole conditioning system. The installation, however, didn't go well. One of the guys kept running into problems. We live in the country and we have 16 acres, so we have animals. There was horse manure and so he would make some snag comments about that. And then, apparently, where he wanted to put the runoff, he couldn’t. So he seemed a little agitated at that. That was kind of a turnoff.

    But we are happy with the system. Before, my kids never wanted to drink out of the faucet since the water tasted nasty. Now, the water tastes amazing and it's all we use. We really don’t buy bottled water anymore and we just use the water from the little nozzle. You also feel cleaner when you take a shower. I would recommend RainSoft to everyone.

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    Reviewed May 25, 2018

    My water taste like my pool, and I can't keep whites white. And I get black rings around my toilet within a couple of days. RainSoft's sales rep was knowledgeable, professional and on time. I ended up purchasing the whole house system from them and it was hooked up to our main water line. Since then, everything feels better and the staining has gotten a lot better. I'd recommend RainSoft's system.

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    Reviewed May 25, 2018

    We’ve had RainSoft for more than 25 years. It was obsolete and I couldn’t repair it, so we decided to get another water conditioning system from them. The rep I dealt with had an adequate knowledge and the installer was really knowledgeable and very quick. The new system is gonna be more dependable than the old one because the old one was mechanical and the new one is more electronic and seems to have a better memory and stuff.

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    Reviewed May 24, 2018

    We just bought a new house and we purchased a water softener from RainSoft. The rep from RainSoft and the installation team were great. Since the system has been installed, our water has been 100% better. The only thing that we have not been able to get is the free soap that they told us we're gonna get.

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    Reviewed May 24, 2018

    I was approached at Home Depot and a representative from RainSoft came and tested my water point. Setting up the consultation was good. I got the reverse osmosis and the full water softener system in the house. The installation was good as the guy did everything I wanted and put everything where I wanted it to go.

    However, I had issues after the system was installed as I used three times the amount of water that I usually do and my water bill was triple the amount than what it usually is, so the technicians came out, changed some settings on the unit and since then the system is working fine. Everything’s just what RainSoft promised. My water is great and I’d recommend them.

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    Reviewed May 23, 2018

    At first we did not know what was going on. After I gave a water sample in an envelope at Home Depot, Well, they gave us a great explanation that water quality is very important and living in San Diego, the top 10 worst water quality water in the country, I finally realized why my skin was so dry and that my tap water didn't taste so good. Now our life is changed, soft skin and awesome drinking water and beautiful laundry and dishwashing. For those who wonder where to get the salt, Home Depot, not Amazon... only 10-times overpriced. Go for it, RainSoft is great.

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    Reviewed May 23, 2018

    My husband has been interested in making sure that we have a better filtered water to drink. RainSoft did the water test and they left the sample at our door. The consultation with their sales rep was easy to do. We even had forgotten about the first schedule and they were super nice about it and just said they would reschedule. They came back and spoke with us even while the kids were running around crazy. That sales rep was very knowledgeable, very pleasant, and personable. It was easy to talk to him and ask him questions. We purchased the water filter, the basic system. The installation team was very pleasant as well and they went over stuff with us. Since then, I definitely have noticed that the water tastes different. We can drink from the tap now and our skin is softer. And there is not as much scum and discoloration in the bathtub where the water drains.

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    Reviewed May 23, 2018

    My daughter has a skin condition. Home Depot in Canada referred me to a RainSoft sales rep which came to my house. RainSoft was able to work with my schedule. The reps were knowledgeable and they knew the products and all the options so it was well-informed. I've done my research before, so we kind of knew what we're up against. We were just trying to see from a budget standpoint if we can afford it. I didn’t anticipate the system was so big but the installation went fine. It's next to a furnace and the area by the furnace is all now taken up. It is expensive and a big price point is a turnoff for many people, but we took a risk. We went with it to see if it's gonna make a difference. And we feel different when we shower and when we wash hands. I’m satisfied with the unit and I would recommend RainSoft.

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    Reviewed May 23, 2018

    I have an autoimmune disease and I read that high alkaline water is good for inflammation, so I started researching on water treatment systems and a friend told me about RainSoft. I had a very easy and smooth consultation with the sales reps of RainSoft and my interaction with them was very nice. They listened to everything that I had to say and they confirmed everything that I was looking for. I had done a lot of research prior to calling them, so I knew what I wanted and what was going on. I got the RainSoft product that goes under the sink and its installation went great. Since the installation of our water treatment system, the water tastes delicious and I've been very happy with it. I stopped all Poland Spring deliveries and I started buying reusable bottles, which is how I store water for my kids to drink, so I don't waste plastic anymore either. I love RainSoft and I feel good drinking healthy water, and I've already recommended them to five people.

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    Reviewed May 22, 2018

    We used RainSoft when we lived in Overland Park, Kansas, many years ago. And now, we have very hard water where I moved to. So I made a phone call to RainSoft and a representative came out. He did the testing of my water and he’s a very good salesperson. He was very knowledgeable, really worked with me, and answered all my questions. I purchased the system that was reconditioned and the installation team was the best. They were helpful and very efficient. And I was impressed with how quick and how clean they were. Then, there are two other girls in my office who live near me and we compared notes. Based on my experience and how accommodating the salesman was and the installation team, they both wished they would have gone with RainSoft and not another water system company. RainSoft is one of the best systems and if you could get the same salesman and same installation team then it’s a winner.

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    Reviewed May 22, 2018

    Everything that I've experienced in dealing with RainSoft has been good. And my biggest thing is that the salespeople weren't pushy. They came here on time for the consultation and they answered all of my questions. And then the guy who installed the system was friendly. I purchased the RO; their EC5 series. And since having it, our water doesn't dry my skin as much. It's also easier to clean with and it doesn't have the calcium build-up on the tile and the showers. And I like the drinking water too. So if anyone wants to get soft water, I would recommend RainSoft.

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    Reviewed May 21, 2018

    The water in Oklahoma City is very hard. It leaves stains all over everything and I thought I would try to go with a water softener. Then, one day I was at Sam’s and I saw RainSoft had reps there. The one I talked to was very good, straightforward, and very thorough in his demonstration. It was a good experience. I had gotten a water softener and the reverse osmosis for drinking water. It's the two-gallon thing underneath the sink.

    They came and hooked everything up. They didn’t have one of the tanks for the softener, but they were back two days later and finished all the installation. They were very professional. Plus, they gave good explanations on adding the salt, how to use the keypad on the unit and getting information. With the new system, there is a big difference with the white chalky buildup around the faucets and the shower. Then there's the feel of the water when showering or washing the hands, which is nice. The drinking water, which is used for cooking is nice as well.

    They put in two bags of salt in the water softener so I went and bought three more 40-pound bags and filled it up. I think it holds 200 pounds. Other than that, the drinking water filters have to be replaced at some time. There's not a lot of maintenance to do at all. I checked the salt amount after I filled the water softener up and checked it again and it just seemed like it hasn’t moved very much. I've talked to people who had RainSoft in the past and we all talked about the price. It costs a lot of money. But everyone I've talked to who has had it has always been positive about it.

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    Reviewed May 21, 2018

    We just bought a home recently. A company came out from GE and they tested it. We were told we have high chlorine and hardness in our water but we didn’t have the money to afford it at the time and the guy just went away. Then, I filled out a survey when I was at a Home Depot and RainSoft contacted me. I was like, “All right, you can come out and check it again.” They did and the reps that came out were very personable, professional, and very knowledgeable. Everything stayed the same, high chlorine in the water and the hardness was the same, too. We ended up getting the drinking water filter.

    The installation was pretty quick. They knew exactly where to go and how to hook it up. It was nice and clean and they cleaned up after themselves. Within the first week of having the system, we noticed all the chlorine was gone. The first day, there was no chlorine in the cold water. The hot water tank is where it would’ve cycled through. It was awesome. The representative came back a few weeks later and tested it. He was like, “Yeah, there’s no chlorine now and the hardness actually went down a little bit too.”

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    Reviewed May 20, 2018

    When my existing water softener had broken, I had to replace it. My house is only plumbed for hot water. And without having cold water and soft water, I wasn’t going to pay $6,000 for something when I only had one method of water. The people at RainSoft thought they could do it, but once I had somebody else come, he said Rainsoft didn’t know what they were talking about and this person could not do what we wanted to do. So the only thing I use from Rainsoft is the reverse osmosis as the rest of the system could not work in my house and while I'm satisfied with it, the system is way overpriced compared to some of the other systems. But other than that, the people I worked with were nice.

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    Reviewed May 20, 2018

    We first installed the RainSoft system back in 2002 and this time, we talked with the repairman when he came out to repair it. We could fix it or upgrade to the digital part of the unit, and he explained including how it worked with the new one. We did the upgrade and the installation team was on time, fast and efficient. They did a good job. RainSoft is a little pricey but it works well. Our water is softer and has less hard water spots.

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    Reviewed May 19, 2018

    We purchased the RainSoft water softener and the filter that goes under the sink in the kitchen. We’re happy with the system at this time and we've seen a big difference since having it installed. Our skin is not itchy anymore and my wife said her hair feels softer, it’s better. Other people should get it, too. We were offered the system when we were at Home Depot and then we set up an appointment for a rep to come out. And we had a great experience with the rep. The entire presentation was good to go, all the way; and he was too. We were impressed by his attitude and the way he communicated. He answered all our questions. We even had a few laughs in between the presentation.

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    Reviewed May 19, 2018

    The previous homeowners took their system with them when they moved out, and since we had scale buildup on plumbing, we copied them. I called Rainsoft and told them that I'm interested. Then, they told me when they'd come. The rep who came out was very courteous and I like him. However, my husband and I didn't realize how long the consultation was gonna take. It ended up being close to two hours which seemed fairly typical for them since they went through all the different tests. We purchased a full house system and that was done the last half hour. It would have been helpful if they've let me know it would be pretty lengthy at the beginning so I would have changed the time.

    The installers came out the next day which was great. They set up the shaft in our garage and it took about an hour. They didn't have to turn off the water for too long. They only did it for a few minutes but it wasn't too bad. Then they showed us how to run the system and where to put salt. It was very easy. We've had the system installed for six months now and we've been really happy with it. I don't have to use dryer sheets anymore except on the towels because they get kind of crunchy. My hair feels softer too.

    The Rainsoft system we have is a good product, so even though its price was a little bit higher than I was expecting and a bit higher than some of the other systems that we have seen on the market, it wasn't something that we felt like we were uncomfortable paying for its quality and the lifetime warranty. We're also happy with Rainsoft's customer service. They are near our house as well so it's easy to get to. We already recommended Rainsoft to two different people who have been complaining about the quality of their water.

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    Reviewed May 18, 2018

    I had a couple of people come to the house and I liked Rainsoft. The consultation and the installation went fine. It's a good system and I'm glad I had it put in. I've had it since February and it's holding up perfectly.

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    Reviewed May 17, 2018

    We moved to a new home in a different suburb of Rochester. I found a lot of build-up of tank bacteria in my dishwasher and shower, and a lot of spotting on my glass shower doors. I was looking for a solution to the situation. I contacted some other companies but RainSoft has a really good reputation in our community, so I went with them. I had a positive interaction with the salesperson that came out. Since I had the system installed, I don't see all the tank scum when I clean the filter of my dishwasher. I'm not seeing it in my shower as well. My shower glass doors are staying much more spot-free and I notice the difference in my skin this winter. The improvements are all positive.

    However, the installers connected the water softening system to one of my outdoor spigots. I'm really not pleased with that because I didn't really install a water softening system to water my lawn. Now that it’s water sprinkling season, I don’t want to be plowing through my salts while I’m washing my car or watering my lawn. The system was installed back in February when watering the lawn wasn’t a concern. But the other day, I was watering the lawn and I thought it was crazy. I’m gonna contact the sales rep directly and get to the bottom of it.

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    Reviewed May 14, 2018

    My husband while visiting a Home Depot was somehow persuaded to use set up a home appt. Don't do it. We had an A+ sales representative come to our home and show us all these things that are magically cleaned by themselves... With just this system's water. Now I realize there must have been something added to that water cause it never did that again. Talked us into a 6500 dollar purchase and did it all by telling my husband how much better this would be for my health. Let me tell you something. They do not stand by their products and when we finally had major issues with our water pressure and called a plumber we were told the main problem for these issues is the water filtration systems. Just rooked me for almost another 600 dollars and they have the most impolite disgusting customer service I have ever dealt with. Do not use these people.

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    Reviewed May 11, 2018

    It appears that this company is all about selling their merchandise but not following through when the customer needs assistance. My husband and I have spent close to $10,000.00 on RainSoft Water Treatment System but after a year when our water started to smell like sulphur, we called to have someone come look at it. They told us they were short on help, some were out sick, the dog ate the homework!!! Really??? We spent a lot of money! We called again, then they told us what to buy, and they would could do it ourselves, OR wait a month and a half out to have a repairman available.

    We regret buy anything from them. For this much money, we could have bought something so much cheaper that we could have had better service. We would never recommend RainSoft Water Treatment Systems to anyone. Once the honeymoon is over they forget you exist. It is such bad Customer Service. You don't do customers this way.

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    Reviewed May 11, 2018

    We had hard water, wherein the water faucets were damaged to, and I had to replace a water heater. We found out that with the RainSoft system it would alleviate that. Since we got it, it made a whole lot of difference in our skin when taking a shower. And we got the drinking filters also. The consultant that came out was excellent. He explained everything, how it works, and he tested the water. The installation didn't take long and it went great.

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    Reviewed May 7, 2018

    Our water system was acting up and we talked to Andersen Water, the people that we bought it from and they told us that the RainSoft system would help us immensely. The sales rep came to the house and took some samples, showed us what was available, tested our water and showed us what it would be like if we used their system. It was a good presentation and so we bought a water treatment system. It adds the chlorine to it and it has filters on. We also got the reverse osmosis set up for our kitchen. The installer was very knowledgeable and pleasant to talk to. He did a nice job installing it and it was a good experience. Since then, our water is much softer, more soap in the showers and our drinking water has improved immensely. We're happy with the system and it's helping a lot.

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    Reviewed May 6, 2018

    I knew somebody that had something similar to a water treatment system and I had been wanting to test it in my own house because we had hard water. When we were at Home Depot, someone approached us about RainSoft. The sales rep came and started explaining it and showing us how it works. Since I was already kind of interested, it just made me want it more seeing how it worked with my own eyes.

    I bought the water softener and the water filter so now, we don’t buy bottled water. I use the water from the sink to cook and we also drink from it. And then, I've noticed that it makes my husband’s skin and mine a little softer. We were originally gonna have it installed in the garage, but when the guy came, it wasn't possible. He went into the attic and said he couldn't so, he had to go outside. I was here at home and I know something happened outside when he knocked on my door and told me that it was gonna take a little longer because he had to fix it. He was from 3:00 to 8:00.

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    Reviewed May 5, 2018

    I had concerns regarding my hard water and my water heater was making banging noises because it was getting a lot of sediments at the bottom. The RainSoft rep who came out was very pleasant, knowledgeable, and friendly. We got just the tank out in the garage and that's the water conditioning for the whole house. Now I get a little more soapsuds but what I'd like is to get the water a bit softer or raise the softness. I don't know how to do it myself and so I'll check Castroville first. Otherwise, everything else is fine. The rep was very good during the installation and everything was cleaned up after he left.

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    Reviewed May 4, 2018

    My brother-in-law and sister-in-law came down and told me that I had the hardest water they had ever seen. They told me that I should get a water softener. I was in Home Depot with my son, so we looked at the display of about four different kinds that were there with no prices. A man came up and I asked what were the prices were because I had no clue on any of it and he did not know the prices but he had a representative come out. A fantastic man come out and talked to me. I was just gotten divorced and I rebought the house, so I don’t have a lot of money. He told me that I didn’t need a big water softener. He showed me the RainSoft Water Treatment System that he said would be perfect. Then, he showed me what my water was like and he’s really nice. He’s an honest man and I really like him.

    I bought it that night, then the next day, another guy came out and put it in. He was fabulous. The only problem I had is the pipe has corroded and it covered the spring and it doesn’t come out fast. The installer fixed that for me in the kitchen but I didn’t ask how he did that it so easily. My bathroom faucet has the same issue and does not work as good as it was working the way the kitchen was before he put the spring on. But I’m sure it's just because we lived in the house for almost 30 years. I have never had soft water before and I love it.

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    Reviewed May 4, 2018

    I went to Home Depot and the RainSoft Water Treatment Systems guy talked me in. I took a water kit and the next thing I know, RainSoft set up an appointment. The rep came the next day. He came at night after dinner which was really convenient. He did the demo. I knew the water was bad when he showed up, but he did a good job convincing my wife which was good because we were not gonna make a big purchase without her approval. And then, we signed up. The approval process was easy. The next day, the guy showed up to install it and he was outstanding.

    The installers showed up every morning and During the day, I would go out and check. I’m an Engineer so I’m curious and they were never bothered by me being there. They talked, I asked questions and they answered them. They were very pleasant. My interactions with them were fantastic. They explained to me the situation. Things slowed down a little bit because of the rocks and the things that they had to dig out though. By the time I walked out of Home Depot and picked up that water kit, I think it was less than a week to finish the install. Right away, we noticed the difference after the installation. The water was not hard anymore. My kids who came home from college and took a shower thought it was slime at first but it was that the hard particles aren’t there anymore. Now that they went back to school, they wanted to go back home and take a shower.

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    Reviewed May 3, 2018

    The RainSoft sales representative who made the presentation and he was amazing. We purchased the water system for the whole house. The installation was very well-done and there was cooperation. The fellow who did it was very focused on making us happy and he went the extra mile.

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    Reviewed May 2, 2018

    I went to Home Depot and bought a cheaper product which I hired them to install. But then the guy who came over to install tried to sell me another unit, which was RainSoft. I don’t like Home Depot for that reason. It was just weird the way they did it. It almost seemed like a scam. The salesperson explained what everything was and although he was a little high-pressure, he was not too bad. I felt a little pressured into buying in a way. I didn't like the price but the system works well. I got the water softener and an actual reverse-osmosis filter. The coffee tastes better now and I’m using about an eighth of the amount of salt I was using before. Plus the water coming out of the tap is 12 parts per million, which is good. It's clean.

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    Reviewed May 1, 2018

    I went to Home Depot and I signed up for a water test, and then RainSoft sent me a notice that they wanted to do a water demonstration. The rep was really good, and he was knowledgeable about the product. We've had it for four months and it's made big differences here. One of our children has really bad eczema and ever since we've been using RainSoft, her skin has cleared up and her hair has been growing healthy. Everything, from the taste to the feel of the water, is a lot better and I'm really enjoying it. I've been recommending it to a lot of my friends. I'd definitely tell others to look into getting a demonstration.

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    Reviewed April 30, 2018

    There was a lead scare at my job. We weren't able to drink the water because there was lead in the water. And then the next day, they said it was fine, it was a false alarm. Ever since then, I never stopped thinking about that which made me start thinking about our home water. My wife and I already had a discussion about wanting to get higher quality water. And my wife had gotten a card from RainSoft about free water testing. I also had experience with it through somebody I met through work. They had raved about it. And so, I was open to them coming.

    I really enjoyed the rep that came out. He was very good. And their installation team was fantastic. They were polite and on time. Whenever we had a decision to make, they did a really good job of explaining the pros and cons of different placements of things and letting us make a decision without seeming like they were in too much of a rush. They were in and out in an hour and a half. They gave her a lot of information and my wife was very pleased with the experience. Our water is literally softer now. It feels smoother and silkier. and we're using a lot less detergent soaps. Also, we have already saved a bit of money on our propane bill because we've been able to turn our water heater down and a have a similar hot water level. We've been saving about $20 or so a month, which is pretty much as propane goes.

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    Reviewed April 29, 2018

    My daughter had some problems with hard water and had some scale building up, and it's all over her appliances. I have a water softener at my home but it's not RainSoft, it's Culligan. She had both of them come out and she ended up going with RainSoft. Everything went great. The rep explained everything really well. My daughter, my wife and I were there when he explained everything and did the tests. And I was very impressed with it. My daughter liked that it's portable because where she's at right now, she doesn't know if she's gonna be there five years from now or not. But she knows she can take the system with her. Also, she has a good friend that is on his third house with the same system. She found out how it works and it's been doing well.

    The RainSoft product she purchased was for the whole-house and it came with the reverse osmosis. She doesn't use them though. She's single and she doesn't use that much water. There were systems that were bigger than what she bought. But the one she has is more suited to her. The installation team was in and out and it was done in a little over an hour. They were fast and they knew what they were doing. My daughter lives off bottled water but she doesn't do that anymore. She gets it out of her own faucet now, which is good, and it saves her a bit of money. She really noticed that when taking showers, she feels a lot cleaner. It doesn't have that stickiness to her. I was very impressed with them. If I have to got through putting in my second system at my house, I would probably be doing a RainSoft system.

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    Reviewed April 29, 2018

    I was at Home Depot and a gentleman came by asking if we were interested with RainSoft so I signed up for an evaluation. I have the water softener and the under-sink alkaliner from RainSoft. There were two days of installation -- one for the under-sink and one for the outside. I found both set of installers to be very professional, polite and neat. That is very important because I don’t want to have to clean up after people.

    I noticed a big difference since I had their system. For one thing, I don’t have to clean the spigots from the encrustation of all the calcium and deposits. We're also liking the soap and such products that were included as part of our deal. I've noticed that Home Depot needs to have a better quality of bags for its salt and to be very careful not to rip them. But other than that, I found RainSoft's presentation eye-opening. I wish that the final inspector had done the same water titration thing so that we could see the difference. This area is just about half a block away from an EPA Superfund cleanup site so it is very important to me to have good water considering the pipes run on the ground and that would contaminate the water. The RainSoft system is a good thing and I hope it lasts a good long time.

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    Reviewed April 28, 2018

    We had hard water and doing the water softener was something that we've been looking at for a while. I saw RainSoft over at Home Depot and it was sold very well. The guy came over and I enjoyed my interaction with him. We bought the water softener and the carbon filter. We've had it for two months and now things are clean, we have better usage of soap and we don’t see the water stains on the glass anymore. However, the system broke on me already. The center, which regenerates and attaches the water as the water flows through it to automatically fill it, stopped measuring the volume flowing through the system so the whole generation stopped on me. I had to get the technician to come out and fix that, which they did. RainSoft is a little pricey but it's a good product.

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    Reviewed April 27, 2018

    We picked up a water testing kit (sponsored by RainSoft) at J. C. Penney. Since it was free, we figured we’d grab it and see what happens. We sent it off and they reported there were lead and chlorine in our water. Because we have a one-year-old, that was concerning. RainSoft reps came out to the house and did the presentation. We never really even considered doing a whole home filtration system and so, we spoke to them. After the installation, the water quality has definitely improved. The only thing is--it's hard to find the salt I need to refill for the system. They told me I needed to fill the salt up every two months but they didn’t really tell me where to get the salt. But other than that little hiccup, I would recommend RainSoft.

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    Reviewed April 27, 2018

    Something came in the mail from Home Depot about RainSoft then the RainSoft team came in. Although it wasn’t something that we were seeking out, we just listened to their representation. The sales representative was very informative and he presented very well. We bought the system with the block salt and there’s definitely a difference in the water since its installation. We really like it.

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    Reviewed April 26, 2018

    I’ve done research on water quality and I was concerned with a lot of things that were in our water supply. I took a water sample and did a water quality test through Home Depot. They recommended RainSoft and I picked a sample off of the water coming through. I set up a consultation with their sales rep and it was excellent. He was a riot and a very friendly and nice man. He was extremely knowledgeable and a real character. In fact, he was a little bit of a celebrity in our area because he has been on television.

    I bought the water softener with the charcoal filter and the reverse osmosis. I was a steam fitter so I prepped the site where the water softener was going to be. When RainSoft's guys came in, it was pretty simple for them to be able to connect into the system. On my part, it was very good because I was a little meticulous with the way things go. They did a good job with the installation and the guy interacted real well with me when we went through the training portion of the job.

    Now the water quality’s 10 times better than it was before. We live in the northeast area so our water supply comes out of a pretty good water supply source. But the municipality puts a lot of chlorine in it. We don’t detect any of that chlorine any longer and with the reverse-osmosis, the taste of the water’s exceptionally good. We’re real happy with the effect it has on our laundry and on our bathing. And even the dogs have really benefited as well. I thank RainSoft for the great product and I can’t wait to see what it does with my grass.

    I had a tiny leak that I noticed coming down on the side of the one canister but it never caused any puddling. I called the company then they came right out and took care of it immediately. And when the guy came in, he even put RainSoft's logos so they were pointing out and can be seen. It’s like in a trophy area, so it is visible to me, and I interact with that room quite a bit. For me that was a major thing. It makes it look all that much neater and I promote the product a bit because I’m happy with what we are getting from it. Also, I've been really thrilled with the amount of follow-up I got from them. I’m in the service business, so when I had one of the girls call me from Anderson just to make sure everything was okay and that we’re real happy with it, it meant a great deal to me that they cared that much about their product. It was awesome.

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    Reviewed April 25, 2018

    We just received our Rainsoft system and are so happy with it. We were all suffering from dry skin and hair, and our kids had dry, itchy and red spots and sometimes rashes on their skin from our hard water. After moving from the south to Columbus, Ohio, we soon realized that the water is much harder up here. I was trying every skin cream and hair product but nothing worked. Within a few days, all of our skin issues were 100% better. I know a lot of people who have basic water softeners and are still not happy with them.

    The Rainsoft system is more expensive than one you would get at Lowe's, but we felt it was worth it. It does a lot more than just soften the water and has a lifetime warranty. We also got Clean Start, the system for your washer, and our clothes don't have the yellowing or fading anymore. It even reversed fading from some of our clothes. The sink drinking system provides the best water I've ever tasted and it has us drinking water all day instead of Coke! Our installation and customer service was excellent as well. I feel great knowing we chose a product that is top of the line for our family's health and well being!

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    Reviewed April 25, 2018

    My wife put our name in a hat for a kitchen remodel thing and RainSoft contacted us. They came out to the house, did the demonstration and I got suckered into it by my wife. The rep was a very nice guy and we had a very good interaction with him. There were a couple of questions that he thought were more detailed for the install guy, but he was good. We bought from them the full conditioner plus the one for the washer. During the installation, the installer was fantastic, he communicated and then made sure that everything was taken care of. He called me before and after, which you don’t always get in that line of business, and I was very appreciative of that. RainSoft was a big expense for our household, but I love it. We are very happy with it and can’t wait for the many years to come.

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    Reviewed April 24, 2018

    I went to Home Depot and I did one of the free water testings. I got a call from Rainsoft or from the Home Depot reps and they said they wanted to come and test our water and they’ll give us a gift card if we let them come. They came and did their whole speech. The rep that came to the house was a really nice guy and he really knew what he was talking about as far as the water and cleaning. The real thing that pushed us over to actually getting it was the water test. He tested the water and showed us whatever was going on and compared it. I have a wife and a kid in the house, so I figured, why not protect them? They’re from Colorado so they’re not used to the water out here being not potable all the time and not drinkable. They drink out of the sinks in Colorado. But here, it’s a little different. Just seeing how dirty the water compared to how clean it could be was a no-brainer.

    Rainsoft was very good with the scheduling and they worked around everything. The tech that came out to install everything was super nice and super friendly. He knew what he was talking about and he answered all the questions I had. He worked around the house and he didn’t walk around the house so he didn’t track any dirt in. He cleaned up his job site and made everything presentable and didn’t leave a mess. All around, the scheduling and the actual installation were a breeze.

    The differences in the water since having the system installed have been very good. I’m an amateur bodybuilder, so I drink a gallon or two a day. I used to buy six or seven gallons of water for the week and funny enough, when I told the gentleman that and I didn’t realize till he was doing the water test, I didn’t have any water. I told him that I’m grown-up and I can drink out of the sink. I then asked what was the worst that was gonna happen. I drank about a gallon and a quarter over two different days and my teeth were hurting. I felt a bit sick and didn’t feel really good. I never really knew what it was. I went back to buying and drinking my own water. And when we tested it, I realized that I was low-level grade poisoning myself with my water.

    Now, all I drink is the water out of the sink. My son has eczema and it has cleared up a lot because the hard water is not hitting him in the shower anymore. And same with my wife, she has some skin issues on her face, a little bit of acne here and there. She says that Rainsoft helped out significantly in keeping her face clean. It always trips us out when we’re in the shower washing and we feel like we can’t wash the soap off because the water is so clean. It’s always funny and hilarious. I’m sitting there and asking myself, “Why am I still soapy?” I can’t feel anything. The only negative was the rep’s way of explaining the benefits and programs as far as the Americana, but they already fixed that for me.

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    Reviewed April 23, 2018

    Our city water’s gross so we bought an RO. It’s a great product and our water tastes great now.

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    Reviewed April 22, 2018

    I liked everything about the consultation with the sales representative and I have the unit that is outside that fills the whole house. I noticed a difference in the taste of the water and when you take a shower, it’s different also. But I have one complaint. When the guy came over here for me to finally pay for what was already installed, he asked me for a person I wanted to refer. They were gonna give me the filter for the sink. I gave my brother’s name and they called my brother and talked to him. But they were supposed to call back to make the appointment to go over there and they never called back. I told RainSoft and the girl I spoke with said she would send the filter in fast. When I opened the box, it’s not anything close to the one that they showed me. But aside from that, I was very satisfied with the experience.

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    Reviewed April 21, 2018

    We had yellow and bad-smelling water and so I looked for water systems online. We had a consultation with RainSoft and their representative explained their water softener treatment systems really good. Then we came back out and he installed it, and it was just like he said it would be. We’ve been totally happy with it. The solution given by the RainSoft rep solved the problem we had been trying to get solved through other people a lot of times.

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    Reviewed April 20, 2018

    We lost our house in the Black Forest fires and we were around a well. We rebuilt and our main thing was we wanted to make sure that nothing was contaminating our well from everybody else’s stuff. We then got acquainted with Rainsoft through Sam's Club. The rep we had was knowledgeable about the product. When it was time to install, the installers called and told us when they'd arrive. Then they came out and installed the unit. However, I went down and saw that they missed a couple of lines throughout the house. So they had to reschedule and come back and reconfigure. Now, I need to get a hold of someone from the company. They said we were supposed to receive the last supply of soaps and a $750 gift card to Sam's Club when we signed up, but we haven't received them yet.

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    Reviewed April 19, 2018

    We had terrible water and although we already had a water softener and an iron filter, we still had quite a bit of hardness and color in our water. I didn’t know there was a solution out there until I talked to my buddy at work who mentioned RainSoft. During the consultation, RainSoft's rep was great and everything went smoothly. She was on time and showed us what we needed to see.

    We purchased the water softener, the one for drinking water, and we also got the tannin filter. The installers were good and experienced. They went in and out, but they had to come back with the tannin filter because we didn’t know that we needed that. I had really enjoyed them. Since then, the water has been considerably different. We’ve never had really clean, clear water and we’ve never been able to drink our water. To have water like most normal people have, it’s something you take for granted until you don’t have it. All in all, everything has been good in our experience with RainSoft and we’ve been pleasantly surprised.

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    Reviewed April 18, 2018

    I had soft water in Florida and I loved it. I've been in here in Alabama since October and I was worried about my water so when I went back to Home Depot, I got a water test kit and sent it in. A gal by the name of Kelly saw the results, contacted me and made arrangements for a home visit. I knew I had a problem and I had spoken with a couple of people but she and her organization followed through. I had decided before she got here that I really wanted to see the presentation. I was curious, but her presentation was beyond dynamic and I was resistant at first. How she conducted herself was very professional. She mentioned the air purifier, but she didn’t push it. She did a marvelous presentation and she shared a lot of information.

    My husband and I began to discuss it. I had seen some prices and the prices were expensive for what we had spent in Florida but we didn’t have the same problems in Florida. What she told us was wonderful. They did it the next day and the quality of the people that did the installation was every bit as high as her. There were three gentlemen and one did part of the air. They worked together so marvelously. There was another, Mike, who said that he looked at the situation he was gonna deal with. He told someone and he made a list of what to get. They worked quietly and efficiently. They respected my home, my carpeting, and my floor like it was their own, so the installation went extremely smoothly. They were professional and they worked like nobody I had ever seen. About a week later, I called and said that my husband and I heard something dinging. They were here in less than an hour and they were all over places.

    RainSoft is a superior product. I met a lady in Lowe’s and we talked about the water and she said hers is terrible. I said that I would stand behind the RainSoft people a million ways that my problems were resolved and that they were very high-quality people. I also said that I have never seen anybody work as wonderfully and that I would trust them. It's been a couple of months and I'm totally shocked that everything they said was true and then a bit more. I asked for the lady’s name and gave RainSoft a call and they said they would have someone. I also told them that I really like Kelly and I feel that I could trust her and I would feel more comfortable if Kelly did the presentation, although it wasn’t my business.

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    Reviewed April 13, 2018

    I have now had my system for over 4 months. What a amazing thing!!! I use to use bottled water for all my cooking recipes and now I have Rainsoft and it's clear that I am saving money. The water feels so refreshing when I shower. My hair is shinier than ever! Highly highly recommend this to everyone. Water is a essential!! If you have been to Aruba they have amazing water drink from the tap, this is right up the same alley! Rainsoft = Aruba. LOL. :) Happy customer since day 1...

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    Reviewed March 29, 2018

    When the RainSoft team installed the system, I wasn't there, but my wife was and she kept calling me because the guys wanted to take the easy way out on their installation. I have an unfinished basement and they were very insistent on where they wanted to put the water filter system which was going to be in the way when I finish the basement. I have a utility room in the basement for the water heater, furnace, and that’s where I wanted all the filter system to be. Eventually, they ended up just doing it and put it in there. I didn’t appreciate that they argued with me about where they wanted to put it. If I were home, it would have been a whole different story. I probably would've let them out of the house.

    Moreover, I wasn't a big fan of the system. It took a month for it to stop burping air. I also do not believe these guys know how pressure and flow work because they’d choke everything down so far that the water coming out of the refrigerator has no pressure. So, it takes a minute and a half to fill up a glass of water. Nevertheless, the sales representative did well, I feel the product isn’t equal to the sales pitch. I could not get the soap off of my hands when I take a shower but they would say it's because the water is soft. I can literally wipe my hands off in the shower, scrub them good, and then I'll take them out of the water and I'll rub them together and they'll set up. It's not just the water being soft, I know that there's still soap on my hands. That right there is very disappointing.

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    Reviewed March 16, 2018

    I noticed a grittiness in my water, so I did a Home Depot water test. RainSoft came out and did that. Their sales rep was awesome. She was honest and very outgoing. She did the water test in front of us and she showed us the difference between regular water and soft water and the oxygen that it actually carries. We also watched a couple of videos on her laptop. She truly explained everything to us, the pros and the cons. I found out my water was nasty and I got a whole house system from them.

    For a minute I had to reschedule when they're coming out, but then we finally figured it out so they’re able to come out. The person who then installed the system went through and told me how to operate it, in case the light comes on and the light goes off and how it runs off on the cold water for my washer. He also told us that our faucet water was for drinking and cooking and then the other one was still filtered. I noticed a big difference in a lot of stuff since I got the system. My clothes weren’t as sticky as normal when they come off the washer. The water also tastes really good. Rainsoft is a really great investment.

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    Reviewed March 7, 2018

    Thank you guys from RainSoft (Dan ** and the team). Nathan ** came out on a Friday afternoon and did the water test and found our water hardness was 16 G.P.G. and our TDS: was 485 P.P.M. and Nitrates was 4 P.P.M. So Nathan called in and set up an appointment for the team to be out at 8 am Saturday morning and the guys were here at 8 am sharp. Within a few hours we had fresh clean water with a R/O system under our sink in the kitchen. The guys were great. They got the job done and cleaned up everything. Our water never tasted better. It's like having bottled water and we never have to leave the house. Thank you guys. You made my wife happy again. Thanks.

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    Reviewed March 7, 2018

    Many years ago, friends of ours got RainSoft and were eloquent over how much they loved it. They talked about how much everything improved. You didn't need nearly as much detergent. Your water bills went down because the water was softer. There was no buildup in pipes. Your clothes last a lot longer and feel better being cleaned in soft water. The things they were telling us all sounded good and that convinced us that we should get it.

    The reps were very nice and helpful. They installed it well when it was first put in. The only downside was the original tank stopped working. The person that came in said that they can either replace the whole thing, which is over $1,000, or have a less expensive one they can put it. Over $1,000 wasn't in our budget, so we took the less expensive one. It lasted less than two years, which made it not really cost-effective. When I had to get it replaced again and complained to another guy, he said that part of it was still good and I didn't really need to replace it. They could give me a second tank, which would last a lot longer and I'd have two tanks instead of one. He said that will take care of the problem. It was a lot less expensive and it did last a lot longer.

    The only other negative was that one guy who serviced it turned off the water, pushed the rod that disabled the RainSoft and never pushed it back on again. It went a whole year not knowing that. Their servicemen should know how to make sure that everything is back to the way it was so it's really working again. But most of the servicemen that had come in had been really nice. The last guy was the nicest and I liked him the best. He had been around the most and was the most laid-back, knowledgeable, and nothing fazes him.

    After we had RainSoft installed, when you bathe yourself, it's a much cleaner experience. I had washed my hair and went to my hairdresser to get a haircut. She was astounded and kept saying that my hair is so shiny. Moreover, now, we use only a fraction of the soap and shampoo so we definitely get savings there. However, it takes years to break even from what it had cost. I also had them put an extra filter for my drinking water because I drink water almost exclusively. My coffee tastes way better when using soft water. I have recommended RainSoft a couple of times.

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    Reviewed March 4, 2018

    Product I have no complaints, customer service I give 1 star - First off, I have had the system for just under 3 years now. I guess I should have written this a little earlier but the product is great. Little expensive but does everything I was told it would do. Manager was supposed to install my system but after being rescheduled due to "being busy", tech arrived with product. He was very nice and installed the system. About 3 months after install, salt tank overflowed due to incorrect install (my fault for not checking periodically). Long story short, damaged some of the drywall and wood doors on the bottom where water sat and soaked into. Called the manager of the RainSoft where I am located and it was like pulling teeth for them to get someone to come "look" at the damage.

    Had a different install tech correct the faulty hoses. Manager NEVER came to look and make sure I was taken care of. Did about HALF of the repairs. Just felt like once they sold me the product I was not important. I am going to have them come uninstall it from current house and move to new house and hope I have no issues with that! Thought I would just warn you to CHECK THE INSTALL. Hope your experience is better than mine! Once again, product is great!

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    Reviewed March 3, 2018

    After they show up at your house and pit on their grand show and sign you up for service, that's where the customer service stops. They lie to you at every turn and feed you half truths. Before you get the system installed in your home the founder gives you a call and speaks highly of the things they provide. After that you can't even get a call back for your concerns. I have been waiting for one for the last 4 to 5 months and the Secretary blows you off every chance she can.

    My system broke and they had the nerve to charge me after telling me over the phone that I had lifetime warranty. The system leaks and they have been coming back and forth to my house to fix major issues and still have yet to fix the problems. Oh yeah I won't mention the hidden service fee they toss in after a year. 300 dollar charge for yearly service that is mandatory. The system sounds like it will explode at any second in my garage because it shut down because of a faulty part that they knew about but couldn't take 5 minutes out of their day to notify their customers so that when our systems break down we are well aware. Customer service is non-existent unless it involves taking your money.

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    After a positive interaction with RainSoft Water Treatment Systems, Robert increased their star rating on Feb. 23, 2018.

    Updated review: Feb. 23, 2018

    The issue has been resolved to my satisfaction, seems to have been a lot of miscommunication ( In the Heat of the moment).

    Original Review: Feb. 21, 2018

    I bought a filter 2-1-2018. I called OKC, OK. February 15 about a leak. I talk to someone at 405-684 -9370. She told me she would there tell plumber. I took it that someone would be there 2-15, I called there at 10:00 am that morning. Their plumber call and wanted picture of the problem. They got one, I called later that day it was leaking at the brass fitting on the filter. She said ok. They would tell the plumber. I got the number of the plumber and call. No answer. No show up that day. I call 2-16-18. She "Oh you have to call the plumber" so I ask her why they needed a picture. She had told me, "Because they do not have parts on their truck."

    I proceed to tell that's my first indication. That's something wrong. They did not have the parts on their truck when came out to install it. They had everything that truck. I call them 2-16. No answer. Left message. Haven't heard nothing. It leaking! In my well house! Now if they don't come out 'til Monday I want my cash back and take it out! IF IT'S SHADY WORK THAT MEANS IT NOT NO GOOD AS FAR AS I'M CONCERNED. AND I AM NOT CALLING THEM AGAIN!!!

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    Thank you for contacting us about your concern with your RainSoft water treatment system. We have contacted your installing dealer, who will be contacting you shortly.

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    Reviewed Feb. 4, 2018

    We found RainSoft at Home Depot. We definitely had hard water, we just weren’t sure which system to go with. The reviews for RainSoft were great so we decided to go with them. The sales guy was very nice but there was incorrect information given. First we were told there would be free soap and cleaning products for life. We were supposed to get one box each year with a year's supply of cleaning products as part of our package. When we ran out of our first package, no second package was sent, when we called to ask, we were then told we only get packages when we refer someone to get a system. That was a BIG selling point and one of the reasons we agreed to pay nearly $5,000 for the system, but of course there we were a year later, so out of luck for us.

    Second we were told there was a lifetime guarantee and warranty on all parts and labor, for any defects not related to owner at fault damages, as long as we always contact RainSoft directly and they are the only ones who maintain the system. Wrong again. We had the system for about 7 or 8 years without issue until suddenly and for no reason, the under the counter unit rusted out! Of course it leaked like crazy when this happened and nearly ruined my wood floors! The unit was never touched or moved in any way and was completely untampered with in any way. I called RainSoft thinking it wouldn’t be an issue and got sent on a wild goose chase of third party repair and maintenance companies. The hold times, transfers and leaving messages without calls returned were unbelievable.

    Finally when I was able to get a hold of someone who could “Help” me, I was informed it would be $100 just for someone to come out and look at my rusted unit (even though I had a full description with pictures) and I would be responsible for ALL replacement costs. I gave up. We just detached and bypassed the unit to prevent further damage from leaks. I have four children ages four and under and don’t have time to argue with and chase people. I was beyond disappointed to waste nearly $5,000 when money is so tight. I wouldn’t recommend Rain Soft to anyone. Even for a free box of soap!

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    Thank you for contacting us about your dissatisfaction with your local dealer service. We will be contacting them to look into this further.

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    Reviewed Feb. 2, 2018

    We’re very happy with the RainSoft system. Prior having it, our water smelled like chlorine and I didn’t like it. At the time my son worked for the company that installed it and we had heard him talk about it. He was the one that came out and did the demonstration. We got the thing that goes with the washer and the softening system that’s out in the garage. There were a few things that changed about how the installers would have normally done the installation, but we didn’t have any issues with it and it worked out fine.

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    Reviewed Jan. 27, 2018

    We live close to a rocky place and we wanted our water conditioned and filtered. We’ve known about RainSoft for a long time and we had their system before but it was so old and they couldn’t even repair it anymore. Since we couldn’t afford to buy the new system at that time, we discontinued it. Then we finally bought a new system. We told the rep what we wanted and got the basic system. It works better than our previous one. I would recommend RainSoft to anybody.

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    Reviewed Jan. 22, 2018

    To start, the products Rain Soft sells are truly amazing. In fact, I believe they sell themselves. It's definitely an investment not only for your home but also for your health. I'm not one to do reviews often but I feel like this one is important. My average review (2/5 stars) is not really reflective upon the product (Water Softener AMT75CV) itself but moreover it's about the workmanship. Unfortunately after the great demo, and great negotiation in pricing terms/conditions, Rainsoft completely dropped the ball on the installation. To start, the installation took nearly double the amount of time it should've (not really that big of a deal). I get, things happen and it's easy to lose track of time. Our installer for the most part was a nice guy but he really wasn't being thorough through the installation process. His lack of attention caused him drill unnecessary hole through the cinderblock of the garage which wasn't filled.

    Next, he drilled a second hole to run the black drain pipe out of which chipped the exterior stucco significantly. The black drain pipe was then fed through that hole and left dangling sloppily outside of the house. Lastly, upon removing our old outdate water softener system he decided to dump the old salt from that old system onto the street. Now he assured is that it would dissolve quickly with water so upon his reassurance I was ok with it. Needless to say, that salt hasn't dissolved yet. Of course, I brought all these issues up to the follow up representative from Rain Soft who came to inspect the installation and although he was fairly new to the company he said he'd never seen anything like this. He assured me that this matter would be fixed quickly and that the work order would be escalated. Unfortunately his version of quickly isn't all that quick after-all.

    So finally, I've decided to write this review. Perhaps the pictures combined with this note will grab their attention a bit more. Moral of the story is... if you're going to pay top dollar for a great product you'd hope to have a much better installation process and an even more prompt response process. To all of you out there reading this, I certainly hope you don't experience this process but rather enjoy the softener for the great product it is.

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    Reviewed Jan. 12, 2018

    This is the first bad review I have ever written on any company. My husband and I purchased a Rainsoft system in 2013, paid $8,000 for this system and they have been out numerous times to service this system, but my complaint is for the last 6 months. It has ran our water bills up saying the two of us have used 17,000 gallons of water. They will come out and replace the seals or reset something on it and before we know it we get another huge water bill. It's like buying a lemon for a car. I feel like for this kind of money, they should replace our machine, to make it right.

    The machine is paid off, but I can't get them to do anything so please think hard if you are considering purchasing from Rainsoft, because they do not stand behind their machines, once they sell them. Not only do we have a machine that won't work but we also have been out excess money on water bills, so as I write this complaint we are having to bathe in strong chlorine water after spending $8,000 on a water purifying system!!!! Very angry about this situation!!!

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    Reviewed Jan. 12, 2018

    No one told us anything. If we knew after paying 2500 that we would be charged 200 a year and 700 every 5 years we probably would have went to Sears and the water has had a funny taste now. They send us a card that was almost like a threat. I called and it was them. Haha. Home Depot dropped them a month after we got it. They said they had bad service. But the water was good in the beginning. We have had the system almost 3 1/2 years.

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    Reviewed Jan. 5, 2018

    Bought system in August of 2017. Installer didn't want to put system in crawled space. Said he didn't want to have us get in crawl to change filters. He installed it on an outside wall. I ask him how do you keep it from freezing, since all he did was place batt insulation around system in small storage shed that he furnished. I was told to not worry about it as this is their approved process. Being a retired engineer I again asked how do you keep the water from freezing without a heat source, and again I am told to not worry about it.

    Well, as you can guess, 12/31/17 night the system froze up and I had to get plumber to unthaw New Year's Day. Ask Rainsoft to pay plumbers bill of $280.00. Randy of Huntsville branch said I should have had enough common sense to run water when it gets that cold. I would have run water if me and my wife had not been told "don't worry about it". I have just had my crawl space heated so I don't have to worry about running water when it gets cold. We feel that Rainsoft should pay plumbers bill, since we were told not to worry about it and that is exactly what we did, follow their instructions.

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    Reviewed Jan. 2, 2018

    I picked up a water test at Home Depot, they tested for hard water and sent a technician. I advised the caller that I couldn't afford a new system, they reassured me it was just a test. A wonderful man, Joe ** came to the house and showed us this amazing product which we would love to buy one day. When we agreed to allow him come out we were promised a $20 Home Depot gift card, I emailed a month later to inquire where it was, it was promised "hopefully" before Christmas. We didn't get a gift card and now it all feels like a sham.

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    Reviewed Jan. 1, 2018

    We've just moved into a newly built house, and the water we have has a weird odor and tasted like fertilizer or like it has chemicals in it. It was really hard water. We’ve been living there for two weeks and we already have spots on our chrome and bathroom shower. It was bad. We also have three dogs and we don't want them drinking something like that. I was literally taking gallon jugs of water from my work to home so I had something to drink. Then I grabbed one of the water tester things at Home Depot, submitted that, and we got the call from the RainSoft dealer that they’d come out to do a further evaluation of our water.

    The guy who came was very friendly, informative, and wasn't pushy. We got the conditioning system which has two tall cylinder things and one of them is the salt, the reconditioned for hard water and filtering. The installer was also really nice, courteous, and he worked quickly and quietly. Now, our hard water issue is gone and the drinking water is great. Out of all the stuff we bought for the house, the RainSoft system has been so far the best investment that we've made. The overall experience with everything we've gone through was really seamless and easy. I would highly recommend them.

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    Reviewed Dec. 21, 2017

    It was a long time ago when we got the initial install of the RainSoft system. A gentleman had come out and spoken to us about it then we decided to go ahead. However, our unit was destroyed during Irma so we got a new one. The system looks fine and I'd recommend it.

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    Reviewed Dec. 20, 2017

    We've had RainSoft for years and we like the system but we're not happy with the service. We had really bad experiences for getting the system reinstated. The water was smelly and yellow, and the people at Rainsoft had to keep coming out. My husband almost had the system taken out. We were going to Pelican so RainSoft's lucky we stayed with them which was only through my tolerance of the situation.

    When the salespeople came out to our house, a guy said we needed to redo the carbon padding and if we do it within 30 days, they wouldn't charge us a house service fee. But the boss here in Denver is not a very nice guy and when they came to do the job, he said we had to have that in writing. I told him to ask the first guy if that was what he said. The guy was there and he confirmed it. So they took it off the bill but they were sure nasty about it. They went through all my invoices and I paid $3,000 to have it all redone, updated and fixed, and I didn't appreciate being treated like that. We've got the system fixed now and hopefully it'll last. But next time, I know to put everything in writing. I'm also going to tape record everything they say because the boss doesn't back up what his people say.

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    Reviewed Dec. 16, 2017

    When we went to Home Depot, RainSoft reps offered a free consult where they'd come to our house and test the water. They came to the house and gave us all the information about the system. I got the water conditioning system and the ones for the washer as well. Since having those installed, the water tastes cleaner and we can tell a big difference in the way it feels when showering. Plus, it doesn't leave calcium marks and residue.

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    Reviewed Dec. 15, 2017

    The sales rep from RainSoft was chatty but he was very cool and super friendly. We live out here in the country and our water is super hard. We got the water conditioner from RainSoft and you can definitely tell that the water is softer. But when you brush your teeth, it feels a little slimier than usual and I'm not sure why that is.

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    Reviewed Dec. 14, 2017

    We just got a brand new system put in by RainSoft to replace our old one. It's an upgraded system. Nicole was so helpful, sweet and nice. She went over and above to get our problem solved. When I realized that we just needed a new system, and my wife agreed, she was right there. The installer knew exactly what he was doing and had everything ready to go. In a very short time, he took the old one out and put the new one in. Plus, he didn't make a mess, which made my wife very happy. The system worked right away because he had it primed at the shop. It already had water in the filter so I didn't have to drain it three times. All I had to do was wait an hour to get water. The thing works great and I'm very satisfied.

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    Reviewed Dec. 12, 2017

    We have really hard water and had it tested by RainSoft. The sales rep was good and he was able to answer my questions. I got a sample box of the soaps. I’ve used the glass cleaner, some laundry soap, and the dish soap so far and they seemed to be really good. The glass cleaner really cleaned the glass and I was really quite pleased with it. I also recommended RainSoft to several of my family members so hopefully, they’d be purchasing one.

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    Reviewed Dec. 11, 2017

    We had a really strong chlorine smell because of the water treatment for our subdivision and we have really heavy calcium in our water. Consultation with RainSoft’s sales rep went very easily and they were very flexible, and the interaction with the sales agent that came was very positive and down-to-earth. They discussed the facts of the system, what it'll do and what it won't do. It was very straightforward. They also discussed what the system is, the base cost and the things that you get with it so that was appealing in the way that it was done. I purchased the RO system that's underneath the sink. On the house, it has the charcoal filter and like the Amazon indoor so there's charcoal filter and the resin is inside the garage. Also, on the washer and dryer, it has the Ozonator.

    The installation team was very good and our interaction was extremely positive. They were self-contained. I called them out and they showed up when they said they would show up, which is a big plus these days. They had everything they needed and got installation done. We had one small leak on the sink from a connection and they came right back out again at a convenient time, and it was repaired efficiently. RainSoft’s one of those companies that ends up surprising you at the end of the day. They go out of their way to help.

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    Reviewed Dec. 11, 2017

    I moved here in June from Virginia and before I came, everybody said be careful about the water. At home, I had been buying bottled water and having it delivered to my home and so when I got here, I just got in touch with RainSoft on my own. Josh, the sales rep, came out and demonstrated the system to me and I told him he was preaching to the choir. My daughter has one kidney and I have kidney problems so we need to be extremely careful with the water. Rather than risk it, we just decided to go ahead and have it installed immediately. After I bought the house, I had the RainSoft put in.

    The installers were just as good as they could be. It was a gentleman and his helper and they were very efficient and very courteous. Since installing the system, using the soap has been really nice. It really lathers up and does its job. The water also tastes different. It has really been better and more palatable. I can’t even drink water at the restaurant now. Sometimes, in restaurants, I can smell the difference of the water. I don’t smoke and I never have so my sense of smell is really keen and if I can smell it, I'm not gonna drink it. I have to get either some kind of soft drink or tea.

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    Reviewed Dec. 10, 2017

    Our water smelled terrible like rotten eggs and we heard about RainSoft through my brother in-law. Then I had a good experience during the consultation with RainSoft. The sales rep was informative, told us everything that we needed to know and answered our questions. We got the iron filter, the softener and the reverse osmosis drinking water. The installation went well considering what they were working on. We had a trailer and had a few little odd connections here and there and caused them to go make a couple of extra trips down to the hardware store 10 miles away or so. But it wasn’t any problem with the installer as far as whining and crying about having to do anything extra. Both the iron filter and the water softener had issues after and when we came back from Georgia there was always a sound of water running in the drain.

    I looked in the brine tank and it was about up to the top of the brine tank with water and I only had maybe less than a half bag of salt in it. So, I had to call Jared and he talked to me over the phone. I mentioned that the water was running and he said, “Well I’m glad you said that. I’m going to have to come out and look at that.” So he said, “Turn it off, bypass it and I’ll be out there as soon as I can.” I had to call and make the appointment so he could because he was all filled up with installations and other things. And so he came out and there were items on the iron filter. It was something that came that way or something got dislodged. The spring or something moved inside so he took it all apart, dried it, cleaned it and put it back together. The spring went down a little further into a pocket than what it was when we took it apart so he thought that might have been it.

    He ended up taking the other one apart on the RainSoft unit because he wasn’t able to get the water out of the brine tank by resetting it and making it run through a cycle. The water was still running so when he called the company, they said, “Well, give it just a little bit more time and it should stop running.” It drizzled for another minute or so after we shut it off and then it stopped. We figured that was the issue. It took longer than what we thought it should to stop running the water but it was okay. But he checked the inside of that and reset a couple of things and everything has been good since. RainSoft had taken care of all the problems we had so far. Everything with the installation and the sales is a little pricier than what you expect sometimes but if everything turns out right, it’s worth it in the long run. I would recommend RainSoft for those with bad smelling water.

    I still got a pre-filter on that I’ve had all the time where the water comes right into the house by the pump entrance. I change that once a month and that’s normally reddish color and so I figure he had concurred me to leave that in there to pre-filter everything else and that might make everything else last just a few years longer by filtering some of the water before it goes into the equipment.

    I also got just one thing I’m concerned about that’s kind of a hustle. They gave me what they advertised as a $25 gift certificate but in order to get this I have to go to this website which is evidently restaurant.com and purchase these restaurant things in $10 or $15 increments, some are $25. So there was only $10 discount on them but then they ran out of them and then I have to go back and try to get them again. It just seems like a $25 Visa card to do anything I want would be a whole lot simpler. Because I got to keep going back to check see if there's a restaurant that’s close enough by to make it worthwhile.

    I don’t want to spend $20 in gas to save $10 on a coupon. It's like driving 20 miles to save a penny on gas. You burn up your savings in the first mile. So that was my only basic beef with the whole operation. Maybe something could be done about that because they just seems to be a lot of rigmarole to go through. It just seems kind of a pain in the neck just to get $25 off on a dinner on something. No doubt I appreciate the $25 but if you got to work that hard at it, it just kind of discourages some people. But they’re welcome if they want to send $25 gift certificate to us. That would be nice.

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    Reviewed Dec. 10, 2017

    We've always been buying bottled water but we wanted to stop and get a filtration system in place. So we purchased the basic water treatment system from RainSoft. It’s the one that goes under the sink. First, I asked the sales rep some questions about the system and pricing, and how things were, to understand the whole process first. And then I said, "Yes, let's get someone out here and check my water and go through what needs to take place if I want to purchase it." It was very easy.

    The sales agent who came out was very good. He knew what he was talking about so all my questions were answered and he looked very knowledgeable about the product and how things work. The installers came out and did the installation for me. It was good. He came over, installed it, showed me how it works, and showed me how to replace the filter if I needed to. He explained it very well and had no complaints there. He was fairly quick as well. My experience with RainSoft was definitely positive and I'm happy with my product.

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    Reviewed Dec. 9, 2017

    One of the RainSoft reps was coming door-to-door and we let him come in and test our waters out. We realized instantly that we need their system because we have city water and it grossed us out on what we've been bathing in. The consultation was really comfortable. It didn't feel awkward having a complete stranger in our house. The sales rep seemed like he knew what he was doing. He was telling us what stuff he would be putting into the water to show us how dirty our water was. He was really professional. He knows what he can do with all of the little gadgets he had.

    One thing that we got to experience when the sales rep came to our door at first was to introduce us to what the water is or not. He had us wash our hands with our water at first. Our hands didn't feel as clean and then we did with the water that he had. With the soft water, our hands felt so moisturized. They feel squeaky clean but not dried out.

    Our son has a mast cell disease in his outer pigment of skin so the presentation was an eye-opener making us think, "Oh my God. Our kid is in harm with the water." It was kind of scary. But we don't drink out of it, we know better. We used to live in Louisiana and that was brown water. We've always had a Brita filter even for our dogs as well. They don't drink out of the faucet. That whole experience of him showing us, testing all the waters and showing us that our clothes and towels aren't really getting washed made us think. They still have soap in them and when he did it with his water it came out clear water. We bought the whole house system and we put it in our garage because that was the only room that we had. But they also gave us a whole lifetime of different soap and detergent once we signed on so that’s a huge money saver as well.

    At first, when the installers came, they went to see if they could put the thing in the garage because we weren't approved yet. But I thought, "Why are they digging holes in our yard." I was thinking, they better fill that out. Other than that, once we got approved, we thought it was a good thing. They had to see where our water line was. I didn't realize how big it was. The installers have been really courteous. They didn't rush you like some people would. The installation also went really well. Since the installation of the system, the clothes smell a lot more fresh, especially the towels. Having the system is the best thing to do. Especially in the inner states like Louisiana and we live in Texas so the water is not all that great to drink out of. To know what's in the water is crazy. RainSoft is definitely a good investment especially when you have children.

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    Reviewed Dec. 9, 2017

    We bought a house that has well water so it would be best that we treated that water as properly as possible. I filled something out online and then I got a confirmation that someone was going to come and do a sales pitch. It was pretty smooth and it went well, but we were already leaning towards getting the Rainsoft system because I did a bunch of research and I was looking at other systems. With the rate of having to change the filters and general upkeep, somehow I saw Rainsoft just to be the best one. Also, learning about some of the different technology that's used with those systems, they used some of the advanced systems. I was pretty impressed with them. It was an easy sell for the salesman but he was great. He went over it with me, broke down the process and explained it in detail for us.

    We paid the system in full. It was a little bit off for doing a few extra things like putting the sign up and being flexible on our install, but they chipped away a little bit from the price for us. Also, the install people were great and they accommodated my schedule. They came in and it took them about an hour roughly, pretty quick. Their installers cleaned everything up so fast. After the install, they explained everything. They even went down to the basement with me and we went over a few things with the system itself. Since the installation of the system, there is a very clear and blatant difference between the old filter and the new system. The system was definitely very expensive, which is a huge drawback, but I love it.

    There are other systems that attempt to do the same thing. We probably could have saved $4,000 by using a less expensive system. But again, it's just not wanting to do with the maintenance and all that, so we went ahead and went for RainSoft. But it was phenomenal, and I would have bought it anyway. Overall, the RainSoft customer service was on point and we had them come out for several checks for us. Their agents were super great.

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    Reviewed Dec. 8, 2017

    I've been a Rainsoft customer for 12 years and it's been great. They were recommended by the builder of our house and I kept my business with them since they have always done a good job. I had to keep up regularly with the water systems maintenance so I needed a company that I could rely on. I started scheduling regular visits with Rainsoft and eventually, they needed to replace some parts. Rainsoft put in a brand-new filtration system for my home and replaced some things outside a couple of months ago. They were very friendly, helpful and reliable. One of the managers, his name is Rick, went above and beyond and was able to secure for me a longer 0% financing from Home Depot. Rainsoft has been really good and any time they've had to come out and adjust or fix something, they've been able to do that with no additional costs sometimes. Now we have good quality water coming into the house.

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    Reviewed Dec. 8, 2017

    We picked up a free water test kit when we went to Home Depot, and had it sent in. Then a representative called us and came over to the house. Our water is actually from a well so we decided to have it tested and it came back with pretty high levels of contaminants. The sales rep was very friendly and professional. He set up a whole mini-laboratory here in the kitchen and analyzed everything, and he showed us what we needed and what we should get. He was very good and helpful, and he steered us in the right direction. He was also very knowledgeable and he seemed to have done that quite often before. We got a Pentair water purification system model RO-2550, and it's under the kitchen sink that’s for drinking water. The system is in the basement and it also filters the whole house for contaminants.

    The installation team has been wonderful and we've had them out several times because the unit was making a whistling sound, like if you put a blade of grass between your thumbs and blow sound. RainSoft sent one repairman out and he replaced the part, but that didn't function. So, they sent another repairman who diagnosed it, but he did not have another part. The third time they came out, they replaced all that’s there and they did their magic, and it hasn't made any sound since and it's functioning well. Since the installation, the water quality has been good. This is also a salt type system like the one that we had before, but that was of a different nature and the water had a slimy feel to it. Everything's out of the water and it's great.

    We bought a hydrometer for testing periodically and I tested the water once since that date. That says it's good water, so I'm not complaining. However, there was a misrepresentation by the first man that came out. He said our ice cubes are milky and cloudy, and when you go to a good restaurant, you get those absolutely crystal diamond ice cubes. He said this purification system would give us that because the contaminants are out of the water. Now we tested the water again, myself included, and the water is very good, yet the ice cubes are not what the salesman promised. That's not a make or break but that was kind of a misleading statement. Nevertheless, we're very satisfied and the animals are happy. They can drink the water now and we don't have to buy a bottle of water for them. I'd recommend RainSoft.

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    Reviewed Dec. 7, 2017

    I was always concerned about the quality of our water. When I pour it on a glass I could see the hard water spots. My parents used RainSoft for several years. And when we went into Home Depot we got a water test kit, which got them to come out to our house. As soon as we got the test and found out we did have hard water we were very eager to get the system in place.

    We both work during the day and their reps were able to come over in the evening after we were off of work so that worked really great for us. They were knowledgeable and they did a good job at demonstrating the different products and explaining the services that they had. It was a very good experience and we were happy with it. We got a water softener and a reverse osmosis water filtration system in our main sink in the kitchen, which we use for our drinking water or cooking, etc.

    Rainsoft sent an installation team and they had a little bit of issue with the wiring -- how our house was built and how things were placed. But they were able to work around everything and it didn't take too long. They were here when they said they were going to be here and after they left everything was up and running. The water definitely tastes better when we drink it out of the RO filter and showering with a soft water feels a little bit better. It gets the soap out of your hair, for example, a little bit better. The experience has been convenient. I don't want to say luxurious but if you can afford the services it's nice to have.

    On top of everything else I really appreciated the initial soap discounts that they gave us. There was a website that they gave us where they gave us so many points to use that translated to kind of free money on the website. I've since used all of it. I purchased all the soap products that they had and I love them so much that I've actually continued using that website and paying my own money for it.

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    Reviewed Dec. 7, 2017

    Our water here is very hard. We contracted with RainSoft 17 years ago. We have the soft water system, as well as the reverse osmosis for drinking water. A couple of months ago, I had the equipment upgraded. I also had routine maintenance being done at the same time. Their reps scheduled the service appointment and they were very pleasant. Their technician was exceptionally good and I appreciate it when he's the person who is doing the service. He has a wealth of experience and familiarity with the equipment and is very congenial and helpful. The system is working fine and that's why we've stuck with them all these years. RainSoft has been responsive and capable.

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    Reviewed Dec. 6, 2017

    The water seemed to be a little bit on the hard side and I wanted to see about softening it up a little bit so I researched about treatment systems. I called up RainSoft and agreed with a rep on the time and they’d come out. He explained everything to me and my wife, and then set up appointment to install everything. It seemed like he knew everything about the product. He’s really good. I got a thing that goes under the sink that softens that water there on the sink. I also got a thing that’s built outside that softens all the water in the house. And then I got a thing that fits on my furnace and takes the germs out there. One guy did all the installation. He got here about 9:00 in the morning and finished up about 4:00 in the afternoon. And everything went good. The water is softer now and doesn’t have any funny taste. So far, I'm satisfied but the system is expensive though.

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