Water Softener Columbus
Shorty's Plumbing is Columbus's trusted, female-owned water treatment company — offering water testing, water softener installation and repair, and reverse osmosis filtration with licensed plumbing expertise, clear pricing, and zero pressure to buy what you don't need.
- BBB A+ Rating
- 20+ Years Plumbing
- Licensed, Insured & Bonded
- Female-Owned & Operated
50+ 5 Star Reviews
The Shorty’s team is amazing!! Responsive, courteous, honest. This is a company that clearly operates with integrity and professionalism. We will never call anyone else for plumbing needs!
Kathy, Columbus
Looking for a Water Softener in Columbus?
Know what's in your water first.
Shorty's Plumbing handles water testing, water softener installation and repair, and reverse osmosis drinking water systems across Columbus — with honest assessments that start with understanding what your water actually needs before recommending any solution.
Evie is AMAZING. Thorough. Punctual. Great communication. Explains everything. Couldn't give higher praise. She is the plumber we've been looking for for years.
James Columbus, OH
We were very pleased with her work that she did for us. She is very friendly and polite. What really made me respect her is that she was going to be a little late because of a flat tire and she had the decency to call us to let us know. Not many people would do that. I will give her number to anyone that needed a plumber.
Joy Columbus, OH
The Shorty’s team is amazing!! Responsive, courteous, honest. This is a company that clearly operates with integrity and professionalism. We will never call anyone else for plumbing needs!
Katy Columbus, OH
“Friendly, hardworking, fast, thorough, affordable. They beat the breaks off another quote I got from a neighbor referral. They got me a quote within 20 minutes of my call and installed next business day from my decision. Greg is super friendly, and Kevin is a no nonsense installer. Thanks so much!
Prasanth Columbus, OH
Top-Rated Water Testing Columbus
Don't guess what your water needs. Find out.
Shorty's Plumbing offers water testing for Columbus homeowners who want to understand their water quality before committing to any treatment system — because the right solution starts with knowing what you're actually dealing with.
Hard Water Testing Columbus
Columbus and Franklin County have some of the hardest water in Ohio — a professional water test gives you an accurate hardness reading so any softener recommendation is based on your actual water, not a generic sales pitch.
Whole-Home Water Quality Assessment
Beyond hardness, Columbus water can contain elevated levels of chlorine, sediment, and trace minerals that affect taste, appliance life, and plumbing — a full assessment helps you understand the complete picture.
Test First. Recommend Second.
Shorty's doesn't sell water treatment systems and then find a reason to justify them — we test your water, share the results with you honestly, and let you decide what level of treatment makes sense for your home and budget.
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Top-Rated Water Softener Columbus Ohio
Soft water. Longer-lasting everything.
Shorty's Plumbing installs, repairs, and replaces water softeners in Columbus with proper sizing for your household's demand — and we integrate the system directly into your plumbing so it works correctly from day one, not just in the showroom.
Water Softener Installation & Replacement Columbus
We size and install water softeners correctly for Columbus's hard water conditions, and when an existing unit is aging out or no longer performing, we replace it with a properly sized system — all plumbing connections handled cleanly with an honest assessment of repair vs. replace before any work begins.
Carbon Filtration Columbus
Whole-home carbon filtration removes chlorine, chloramines, and other compounds affecting the taste and odor of your Columbus tap water — installed as a standalone solution or paired with a water softener for comprehensive treatment throughout your home.
Iron Filter Installation Columbus
Columbus homeowners on well water or with older iron pipes frequently deal with rust staining, metallic taste, and reddish discoloration — an iron filter removes dissolved and particulate iron at the point of entry so it never reaches your fixtures, appliances, or water heater.
Water Softener Repair Columbus
If your softener isn't regenerating properly, your water still feels hard, or the unit is showing error codes, Shorty's diagnoses the actual problem and repairs it without pushing you toward a full replacement unless that's genuinely the right call.
Reverse Osmosis Filter Columbus
Clean drinking water. Right from your tap.
Shorty's Plumbing installs reverse osmosis drinking water systems in Columbus homes — handling the full plumbing integration so your under-sink RO system is connected correctly to your cold water supply and drain, with a dedicated filtered water faucet at your sink.
Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Installation
A reverse osmosis system installed under your kitchen sink delivers filtered drinking water on demand — removing chlorine, sediment, heavy metals, and other dissolved solids that affect the taste and quality of Columbus tap water.
RO + Water Softener Pairing
Reverse osmosis works best when combined with a water softener — the softener handles hardness throughout the home while the RO system provides an additional layer of filtration specifically for your drinking and cooking water.
Filter Replacement & System Maintenance
RO systems require periodic filter changes to maintain performance — Shorty's can handle filter replacements and system checks so your Columbus home's drinking water stays clean without the guesswork.
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Columbus Water That's Hard on Your Home and Your Taste Buds?
Shorty's Plumbing starts with a water test and ends with a solution that actually fits — whether that's a softener, a filtration system, or both — with honest guidance and no pressure to buy more than you need.
Trusted Water Filtration Columbus
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Most water softener and filtration companies in Columbus are product dealers first and plumbers second — Shorty's is a licensed plumber who handles the full installation, integration, and repair so your system actually works the way it should.
- Female-Owned. Third-Generation. Built on Honesty. Owner Evangelynn brings 20 years of hands-on experience and a third-generation plumber's commitment to doing things right — not just doing things fast.
- NoWe Recommend Based on Your Water, Not Our Margin. After testing your water, Shorty's recommends the level of treatment your home actually needs — if a basic softener is sufficient, that's what we'll tell you, even when a more expensive system would be more profitable for us.
- Clean, Respectful, Accountable. We treat your home the way we'd want ours treated — we clean up after ourselves, show up on time, and back every repair with our 1-year workmanship warranty.
Best Water Softener Installation Columbus Process
Test. Recommend. Install. Done.
Getting cleaner, softer water in your Columbus home is a straightforward process with Shorty's — we start with what your water actually needs and take it from there with no pressure and no unnecessary upgrades.
Schedule Water Testing
Call or fill out our quick form and we'll set up your water test — a fast, low-commitment first step that tells you exactly what you're working with.
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Review Clear Options
We walk you through exactly what's wrong and what it'll cost — no jargon, no pressure, just honest choices.
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Enjoy Clean Water
We install your softener or filtration system with proper plumbing integration, back the work with our 1-year warranty, and leave your home cleaner than we found it.
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Water Softener Columbus Reviews
Real words from real Columbus homeowners.
What Columbus homeowners say when the water finally feels right.
Evangelynn and her team were welcoming and honest. They treated my house with respect and I do greatly appreciate them coming to my house.
Naomi Worthington, Oh
Shorty’s plumbing was right on time & did an amazing job with an installation of a new toilet. Price was very good and service was excellent. Will not hesitate to call upon them for future plumbing services.
Anna Columbus, OH
Shorty's plumbing went above and beyond in fixing an issue I was having. The communication was excellent and the service call was exactly what was promised. I would not hesitate to use Shorty's again and highly recommend them. My service call with Shorty's was after a failed visit by one of the "big" companies that left me with a big bill and the problem not resolved.
James Columbus, OH
I’m out of town project manager and she’s come through perfectly for each project. She’s done… She’s my Columbus area go to
B. Dublin, Ohio
Water Softener Columbus FAQ
You've got questions? We have Answers!
Before you call for plumbing, here are the answers to homeowners most asked questions.
Columbus and Franklin County have moderately hard to very hard water, with hardness levels typically ranging from 150 to 250+ parts per million depending on your specific location and the time of year. At those levels, scale buildup inside pipes, water heaters, dishwashers, and faucet aerators is an ongoing issue that shortens appliance life and reduces plumbing efficiency over time. A quick water test gives you the exact hardness reading for your home so any recommendation is based on your actual water, not a general estimate.
Common signs that Columbus hard water is affecting your home include white or yellowish scale deposits on faucets, showerheads, and around drains; dishes and glasses that come out of the dishwasher spotted or cloudy; skin and hair that feel dry or rough after showering; and a water heater that's losing efficiency or making rumbling sounds from sediment buildup. These are all normal results of Columbus's hard water, and a properly sized water softener addresses all of them. A water test confirms the severity and helps determine the right level of treatment.
A water softener specifically addresses hardness — it removes calcium and magnesium ions that cause scale buildup — while a water filter or filtration system targets contaminants like chlorine, sediment, lead, or other dissolved solids that affect taste and quality. Many Columbus homeowners benefit from both: a softener to protect their plumbing and appliances throughout the house, and a reverse osmosis system at the kitchen sink for clean drinking and cooking water. Shorty's will help you understand what your specific water needs after testing it.
We serve Columbus and the surrounding Central Ohio communities, including Westerville, Dublin, Hilliard, Grove City, Gahanna, Reynoldsburg, Pickerington, Canal Winchester, Upper Arlington, Worthington, and New Albany. If you're not sure whether we come to your area, just give us a call — we're happy to help.
A properly sized and installed water softener won't damage your plumbing — in fact, it protects it by preventing the scale buildup that hard water causes inside pipes, valves, and water-using appliances over time. The key word is properly sized and installed — an oversized softener can add unnecessary sodium to your water, and a poorly integrated one can create pressure or bypass issues. That's exactly why having a licensed plumber handle the installation matters, rather than a product dealer who hands you a manual and leaves.
We are open 24/7 Monday thru Sunday, so give us a call anytime!
Your Local Water Softener company
Columbus water is hard. We know it well.
From the established neighborhoods of Bexley and Upper Arlington to the newer developments in Powell, Lewis Center, and Pickerington, Shorty's Plumbing provides water testing, softener installation, and filtration systems across Columbus and Central Ohio with the local knowledge that comes from working in these homes every day.
Things Columbus Homeowners Should Know About Their Water:
- Franklin County hardness levels typically range from 150 to 280 parts per million depending on location. The EPA's secondary standard for hardness is 100 ppm — most Columbus households are well above that threshold, which is why scale buildup on fixtures and in appliances is so common here.
- Columbus homeowners with water softeners often notice their water heater lasting longer, their dishwasher performing better, and their faucets and showerheads staying cleaner — the scale that hard water leaves behind accumulates over years and quietly reduces the efficiency and lifespan of every water-using appliance in your home.
We're proud to provide water softener service for:
- Columbus
- Westerville
- Dublin
- Hilliard
- Grove City
- Gahanna
- Reynoldsburg
- Pickerington
- Canal Winchester
- Upper Arlington
- Worthington
- New Albany
Let's talk — no pressure, just help.
Whether you're dealing with hard water buildup, looking to upgrade your drinking water quality, or want to know what your Columbus water actually contains, Shorty's Plumbing is ready to help — fill out the form or give us a call.