Licensed Plumbers
Licensed Plumbers | Water Purification | Plumbing | Ooltewah
Crystal-clear, great-tasting water shouldn’t be a luxury, and in Ooltewah it doesn’t have to be. HEP’s licensed plumbers combine decades of experience with today’s most advanced filtration technologies to remove chlorine taste, heavy metals, hard-water minerals, and even microscopic contaminants before they ever reach your glass. From compact under-sink filters to whole-home solutions, our team designs, installs, and maintains systems that fit your needs and your budget—so every faucet becomes a fresh, dependable source for drinking, cooking, and bathing.
When you call HEP, you get punctual service, transparent pricing, and workmanship backed by rock-solid guarantees. We test your incoming supply, explain the results in plain English, and tailor a water purification plan that safeguards your family, appliances, and plumbing lines for years to come. Enjoy the peace of mind that comes from trusting a local crew who cares about the health of Ooltewah just as much as you do.
FAQs
What types of water-purification systems do you install for Ooltewah homeowners?
Our licensed plumbers design and install point-of-entry (whole-house) and point-of-use systems, including multi-stage carbon filters, reverse-osmosis (RO) units, UV disinfection lamps, water softeners, and hybrid systems that combine filtration with softening. During a free on-site water analysis we identify local contaminants—such as hardness minerals, chlorine by-products, sulfur odors, or sediment common to Ooltewah’s municipal and well supplies—and match you with the most effective certified equipment from NSF/ANSI-approved manufacturers.
How do I know if my Ooltewah home needs a water-purification system?
Warning signs include chlorine taste or odor, white scale buildup on fixtures, rusty or cloudy water, frequent appliance failure due to mineral deposits, and family members with sensitive skin. We can perform a professional water-quality test that measures hardness (grains per gallon), pH, dissolved solids, iron, manganese, bacteria, and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). If any reading exceeds EPA or Tennessee Department of Environment & Conservation guidelines, we recommend an appropriate filtration or treatment strategy.
Why should a licensed plumber handle my water-filtration installation instead of a big-box store contractor?
Tennessee requires a state-licensed plumber to connect any treatment device that alters the potable water supply, because improper installation can cause pressure loss, backflow contamination, or code violations. Our plumbers pull the necessary Hamilton County permits, size the system to your home’s flow rate, install code-compliant bypass valves and pressure-relief devices, and provide a workmanship warranty. This protects your home insurance coverage and preserves the manufacturer’s warranty on the purification equipment.
Will a whole-house purification system affect my water pressure or existing plumbing fixtures?
When sized correctly, modern filtration tanks and RO manifolds maintain normal household pressure (45–80 psi). Our team calculates peak-flow demand, selects the right media diameter or membrane capacity, and sets bypass loops for outdoor spigots if desired. We use corrosion-resistant PEX, copper, or Schedule-80 PVC to tie into your main line, ensuring compatibility with current fixtures, water heaters, and irrigation systems.
What maintenance is required after installation, and do you offer service plans?
Routine upkeep usually involves changing sediment or carbon pre-filters every 6–12 months, sanitizing RO tanks annually, replacing RO membranes every 3–5 years, and adding salt or potassium to softeners as needed. UV lamps should be replaced every 12 months to maintain germicidal strength. We offer affordable annual or semi-annual maintenance plans that include water-quality retesting, filter changes, system sanitization, valve-head inspection, and 24/7 priority plumbing support.
How much does a water-purification system cost in Ooltewah, and are rebates available?
Installed costs typically start around $850 for a point-of-use RO faucet, $1,200–$1,800 for a whole-house carbon filter, and $2,500–$4,500 for a complete softener-plus-RO package. Pricing depends on flow rate, number of treatment stages, and any required plumbing upgrades. Tennessee American Water and select energy-efficiency programs occasionally offer rebates ($50–$200) for WaterSense-certified softeners or high-efficiency RO systems. We provide written estimates, financing options, and guidance on available local or manufacturer rebates before any work begins.