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Water Softeners in Fort Worth, TX
Melody Water installs water softeners for Fort Worth and Tarrant County homes. We start with a free in-home water test, size your softener to your actual water, and a licensed master plumber installs it with permits pulled.
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What’s in Fort Worth’s water
Fort Worth gets its drinking water from area lakes. The Tarrant Regional Water District supplies the raw water from lakes such as Eagle Mountain Lake, Lake Bridgeport, Cedar Creek Lake and Richland-Chambers Reservoir, along with Lake Worth and Benbrook Lake. As that water moves through soil and rock, it picks up calcium and magnesium, the minerals that cause hard water.
Fort Worth also disinfects its water with chloramine, a mix of chlorine and ammonia that lasts longer in the pipes. It keeps the water safe, but many homeowners notice a pool-like taste or smell.
Hardness can change with the season and the source lake, and it isn’t the same in every neighborhood. That’s why we don’t guess. We measure your hardness at your own tap before recommending a softener. You can also read the city’s annual water quality report at FortWorthTexas.gov/water.
Signs your Fort Worth home needs a water softener
- White spots and film on dishes, glasses and glass shower doors.
- Chalky crust on faucets, showerheads and around drains.
- Soap that won’t lather and a filmy feeling after a shower.
- Dry skin and dull hair.
- Scale in your water heater, dishwasher or tankless heater, which makes them work harder and wear out sooner.
A free water test confirms whether hardness is causing these problems, so you only pay for what your water actually needs.
Hard water and chloramine need different fixes
A water softener removes the calcium and magnesium that cause scale and spots. It does not remove chloramine. If the pool taste and smell bother you too, a whole-home carbon filter designed for chloramine handles that part.
Many Fort Worth homes need both, which is why our Melody Comfort and Melody Complete packages pair a softener with whole-home carbon filtration. Learn more about our water treatment services.
How we install your softener
- Free in-home water test. We measure hardness, chloramine and total dissolved solids at your tap and give you written results.
- One clear recommendation. We size the softener to your hardness and household water use, with one upfront price and no pressure.
- Professional installation. A licensed master plumber installs your system with permits pulled, usually on your garage softener loop or where the main line enters the home.
- Walkthrough and follow-up. We show you how it works and handle filter changes and checkups going forward.
Water softener packages
Every package includes professional installation. After your free water test, you’ll get one upfront price for the system that fits your home, before you decide anything.
Melody Essential
Water softener plus a reverse osmosis drinking water system.
Melody Comfort
Sediment filter, carbon block filter, water softener and reverse osmosis.
Melody Complete
Whole-home carbon tank, water softener and reverse osmosis.
Have another quote? Melody Water matches and beats any competitor’s price.
Serving Fort Worth and nearby cities
We install water softeners across Fort Worth and the surrounding area, including Arlington, Euless, North Richland Hills, Hurst, Bedford, Keller, Southlake, Grapevine, Westlake and Mansfield, plus Weatherford, Aledo, Willow Park, Burleson and Joshua.
See every city we serve on our service areas page.
What our customers say
“Very professional, great attitude. Really happy with our purchase.”
Melody Water customer, 5 stars“Easy from start to finish, they explained everything and got it done and also showed us how it works. Very pleased with our purchase.”
Melody Water customer, 5 stars“Day of install was very straight forward, good price.”
Melody Water customer, 5 stars“Should of done this sooner, water feels amazing on my skin.”
Melody Water customer, 5 starsFort Worth water softener questions
Is Fort Worth water hard?
Many Fort Worth homes have hard water, because the city’s lake water picks up calcium and magnesium as it moves through soil and rock. Hardness can change with the season and source, so the most accurate way to know your level is a test at your tap. Melody Water does that for free.
Does Fort Worth use chloramine in its water?
Yes. Fort Worth disinfects its drinking water with chloramine, which is chlorine combined with ammonia. It keeps water safe as it travels through the pipes, but it can leave a pool-like taste and smell.
Will a water softener remove the chlorine taste in Fort Worth water?
No. A softener removes hardness minerals, not chloramine. To reduce the taste and smell, pair your softener with a whole-home carbon filter designed for chloramine. Our Melody Comfort and Melody Complete packages include both.
How much does a water softener cost in Fort Worth?
The cost depends on your water hardness, how much water your household uses, your plumbing, and whether you add whole-home filtration or reverse osmosis. After your free water test, you’ll get one upfront price before you decide anything. Melody Water also matches and beats any competitor’s price.
Where is a water softener installed in a Fort Worth home?
Many Fort Worth homes have a pre-plumbed softener loop, often in the garage. If yours doesn’t, a licensed master plumber can install the softener where the main water line enters the home, with some additional plumbing.
How long does installation take?
Most installations are completed in a single day, including startup, leak testing and a walkthrough of how your new system works.
How do I schedule a free water test in Fort Worth?
Fill out the short form on our free water test page, or call or text (214) 466-2790. The test is free, takes about 45 minutes, and comes with no obligation to buy.
Have more questions? Visit our full water treatment FAQ.
Find out what’s in your Fort Worth water
Book a free in-home water test. You’ll get written results and an honest recommendation, with no pressure to buy.