Water softeners, iron filters & reverse osmosis
Dan spent his career as a firefighter and paramedic. Since 2000 he’s been testing wells, installing softeners, and telling Michigan homeowners exactly what their water needs, and what it doesn’t.
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Pick everything you’ve noticed. We’ll show you what usually causes it and the system that fixes it. A free test confirms it before you buy anything.
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Every system is built and programmed for the water in your home, whether you’re on a private well or city water.
Hard water leaves scale in your pipes, water heater, and dishwasher, and it makes soap work harder. A softener swaps out the calcium and magnesium so fixtures stay clean and appliances last longer. We offer single-tank, twin-tank, and refurbished units.
Well water in our area often carries iron and hydrogen sulfide. An air-injection filter holds a pocket of air in the tank that oxidizes iron and sulfur so the media can trap them. The system backwashes itself and refills its own air, with no chemicals to add.
An RO system pushes water through a pre-filter, a fine membrane, and a carbon filter, then stores it for a dedicated faucet at your sink. It’s the most thorough option for the water you drink and cook with.
Some things a softener isn’t built to remove. A sediment or carbon pre-filter catches sand, grit, and chlorine before they reach the rest of the house, which also helps your softener last.
(If you’re lucky) every once in a while you run into someone who you just can’t say enough good things about. Like the other reviewers, I found Dan… to be knowledgeable, articulate, respectful, genuinely helpful, and HONEST to a fault. Not in a hundred years would I ever have expected to feel good about having to buy another water softener, but with Dan behind the wheel this thing was worth every penny and every minute.
Very honest, straight forward and not looking to hustle the client. I would strongly recommend Dan and his company to anyone.
You will not find a more wonderful, reliable, honest and helpful company. He has installed a water softener and a reverse osmosis system for me, as well as delivery of salt. He is the Best!
Water testing to see what is going on in my faucets. Professional and responsive. quick and efficient!
Dan started installing and servicing water treatment equipment in 2000, on his days off from the fire department. Years as a full-time firefighter and paramedic taught him that people call when something’s wrong, and what they need is someone who shows up, explains things plainly, and can be trusted.
American Soft Water is still run that way. When you call, you talk to Dan. He tests your water, tells you what he finds, and recommends only what it needs. Sometimes the answer is that your current system is working fine.
I’ve spent over half of my lifetime helping people, so if you need help with your water, please give me a call.
Starts installing and servicing water treatment equipment between fire department shifts.
Opens American Soft Water LLC to serve Livingston, Washtenaw, and Oakland Counties.
Named a Nextdoor Neighborhood Favorite three years running in Pinckney and Whitmore Lake neighborhoods.
26 years in water treatment, with the same phone number and the same person answering it.
Real basements, real equipment. Clean runs, labeled valves, and room to service it later.
In-home testing for hardness, iron, sulfur, chlorine, and more, with lab testing when needed.
No water, a leak, or a system that won’t stop regenerating? Call any time.
We bring softener salt to your door and carry it to the brine tank.
Resin cleaning, valve service, and tune-ups, including systems we didn’t install.
Quality rebuilt softeners and filters when budget matters.
Check, cash, credit card, or PayPal.
Tell us a little about your water and Dan will get back to you to set a time. Prefer to talk? Call or text.
| Monday–Friday | 8:00 am – 5:00 pm |
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| Saturday | 9:00 am – 1:00 pm |
| Sunday | Closed. Emergencies answered 24/7. |
Dan will call or text you to set a time for your free water test.
Need him sooner? Call or text 734-878-2572.
Once a year, especially if you’re on a well, and any time you notice a change in taste, smell, or staining.
Yes. Dan tests at your home and explains the results on the spot. There’s no obligation to buy anything.
It depends on your plumbing and the system, but most installs are done the same day with only a short water shutoff.
You can, but sizing and programming the valve for your water’s hardness and iron is where most DIY systems fall short. A professional install also keeps product and workmanship warranties intact.
Keep the brine tank stocked with salt (we can deliver it), and have the system checked periodically. We clean resin, check salt levels, and confirm it’s regenerating correctly.
We work on most brands. You can text a picture to Dan at 734-878-2572 and he can come out and evaluate the unit to see if it’s repairable or not. Depending on the issue, sometimes all it needs is a little cleaning.