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Complete Water Conditioning Services from Universe

Water conditioning is not one product. It is a category of treatment options that address different water quality problems in different ways.

Universe Home Services has been serving Long Island, Rockland County & Bergen County homeowners for over 70 years, and our licensed master plumbers install and service the full range of water conditioning equipment, from whole-home softeners to targeted filtration systems, based on the specific water chemistry at your address. Universe provides complete water conditioning services across Long Island:

If hard water or water quality is affecting your home, contact Universe Home Services today for service anywhere in Long Island, Rockland County & Bergen County.

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Long Island, Rockland County & Bergen County’s Water Treatment Team

Long Island, Rockland County & Bergen County homeowners call Universe when they want to understand what is in their water and what to do about it.

Long Island sits in one of the hardest-water areas in the New York metro area. The water drawn from Long Island’s aquifer system carries mineral content, primarily calcium and magnesium, that deposits scale on every surface it contacts.

That includes the inside of your water heater tank, your dishwasher, your washing machine, your faucet aerators, and your pipes. Universe licensed master plumbers understand Long Island’s water chemistry and have been installing and servicing water treatment equipment across Long Island, Rockland County & Bergen County long enough to know what works here and what does not.

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Why Work With Universe Home Services?

Our plumbers understand how Long Island’s water chemistry affects plumbing systems and what treatment approaches work for the specific conditions here. That local knowledge changes the quality of the recommendation.

We do not recommend equipment before understanding what is in your water. The test results drive the recommendation, not the other way around.

Since 1954, our team has been installing and servicing water treatment equipment across Long Island, Rockland County & Bergen County. The water quality problems we address today are the same ones we have been seeing in these homes for years.

Hard water damage to a water heater, scale buildup in pipes, or cartridge failures in faucets are all plumbing problems that often surface alongside a water conditioning conversation. We handle the full plumbing scope. One call addresses what the visit turns up.

Not every Long Island home needs a whole-home softener plus a multi-stage filtration system plus an RO unit. We give you an honest assessment of what your water chemistry requires and what a properly sized solution looks like.

Water softeners require periodic maintenance, including salt refills, resin cleaning, and valve service. Filtration systems require filter cartridge replacement on schedule. We service what we install and provide a consistent service relationship after the equipment is in.

Universe is a BBB Accredited Business. Seven decades of plumbing work across Long Island stands behind every water treatment system we install.

We live and work on Long Island. Homeowners across Long Island, Rockland County & Bergen County rely on us because we know the water here and we know the homes.


An Easy, Stress-Free Scheduling Process

Getting water treatment right starts with a water test, not a product recommendation.

Universe Home Services makes the process easy from start to finish.

Call us or schedule service online at a time that works for you. We gather the details needed about your water concerns and plumbing situation.

Your licensed plumber reviews water test results and explains what they mean for your home’s plumbing and appliances. You receive a recommendation based on your specific water chemistry, household size, and plumbing configuration, not a default product.

We install water conditioning equipment to current plumbing code, handle the supply and drain connections, and set the system for your specific water conditions. You get equipment that is correctly configured from day one.

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What Our Customers Are Saying

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4.8
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Paul Reh
4 days ago
I received a quote on replacing an older existing central air conditioning for my home last summer from Frank Barczik. I didnโ€™t decide to purchase at that time. Last week an emergency situation developed and I called Frank. He quickly and professionally sent me a new quote. I decided to go ahead with the replacement. He stopped by to double check everything. Universe was able to have an installation crew at my home the next day. The crew worked neatly and diligently throughout the day to install the system by 5 pm. Frank stopped by midday to check on everything. The installers were polite and knew what they were doing. I am very satisfied with the work that was done. If you want a professional job done right the first time with a great company that stands behind their work, choose Universe.
Mary Vargas
7 days ago
Connor Tomaszewski is one of the best technicians out there and the only one who truly knows Navien boilers inside and out. His work is outstanding, and he is always professional, knowledgeable, and reliable. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for top-quality service!
We recently hired Universe for our oil to gas conversion, along with some related work. Everyone who worked on these projects was professional and a pleasure to deal with. In particular, Nikki LaCava did a wonderful job coordinating the work and assisting with our permits and other required paperwork. Brian Gerle and Hayden Muttee did a fantastic job installing the gas piping for the project, while Sal Tarantino and his crew (Hayden Muttee and Nick DiGiacomo) also did fantastic and efficient work removing our old furnace and hot water heater and installing the new equipment. Additionally, Christopher Martin did a great job fixing an interim problem with our old hot water heater before the final conversion was completed. Thanks to you all for a job very well done – each one of you deserves a five-star review! Thank you again for everything, Craig and Claudine Livingston
Paula Condit
1 week ago
Dawid Boroch and Tyler Quintero came to upgrade my electric, replace box inside and outside. Fantastic job done. Neat clean and knowledgeable. Explained all! Very happy with Universe
JG
1 week ago
June 2026 The pump from my washing machine decided to stop working a few nights ago. What a disaster! Thank goodness I had the gizmo on the floor that starts beeping when water hits it because it could have been a lot worse. The water in the pump kept pouring out until it was empty. I called Universe and Melanie F. came over. She evaluated the situation and made plans to come back the following day to install a new pump. I was so impressed with Melanie. Her recommendations on the new pump worked out great. I was so pleased with Melanie's professionalism and knowledge that she's coming back soon to install the automatic water main shut off when it senses a leak. Once again I highly recommend Universe and Melanie F.! April 2026 Nick S. came to do the yearly service for my air conditioning. Nick is great and very up front which I like. After almost 17 years I need a new system. Ugh! He brought me outside and showed me all the reasons why it should be replaced. I could wait & see but didnโ€™t want to risk it so Saturday Iโ€™ll be getting a new system. It just needs to be done. I was very happy Nick explained everything to me. Heโ€™s very knowledgeable & friendly. I would also like to acknowledge the following employees from Universe who all had some part of the installation of my furnace, compressor and humidifier. Everyone who came to my house were so friendly and respectful. The guys all explained what was being done. They also installed an Air Scrubber which purifies my system of spores, etc. The employees are Tommy Ercolano, Matt Drury, Carlos Caceros, Justin Quan-Soon, Jamell Smith and Karl Rindfleisch. All were fabulous. And I can't forget Chester Sacknievich who came back to fix an issue I was having and figured out the solution. Chester is great. I highly recommend Universe. Their employees go above and beyond!!
Vanessa Arnone
2 weeks ago
Our water heater unexpectedly had to be replaced after National Grid identified it as a safety concern before reconnecting our gas service. Needless to say, it was a very stressful and completely unexpected situation. From my very first phone call, everyone at Universe Home Services was kind, patient, and incredibly helpful. They understood the urgency and had a technician at my home much sooner than I expected. Jeff Madonia was outstanding. He took the time to thoroughly inspect everything, patiently answered every question I had, and never made me feel rushed or like I was inconveniencing him. He explained my options clearly, walked me through the estimates on his tablet, and made sure I understood everything before moving forward. Initially, it looked like the installation might have to wait until the following morning. I asked if there was any chance it could be done the same day, and Jeff immediately went to see what he could do. A few minutes later, he came back and told me they were going to make it happen that day. That level of customer service meant so much during a stressful situation. I also appreciated how respectful Jeff was while working in my home. Even when I had left the door unlocked while he was moving equipment in and out, he always knocked before coming back inside. That level of professionalism and respect stood out to me and made a stressful situation much easier. The entire experience, from the first phone call through the completed installation, was professional, efficient, and reassuring. Jeffโ€™s kindness, knowledge, and willingness to go the extra mile made all the difference. Thank you, Jeff, and thank you to the Universe Home Services team.
I had an issue with my HVAC, and Universal was able to send someone out very quickly. Both Chester and Dawid were knowledgeable, professional, efficient, and very respectful of my home. They diagnosed and fixed the problem promptly, and the entire experience was smooth from start to finish. Thank you for your excellent service! I will definitely use Universal again in the future and highly recommend them.
Anthony Hartmann
3 weeks ago
Excellent work by Patrick for a light fixture and hard wiring for a video doorbell with chime.
Michael Greer
3 weeks ago
Universe responded promptly to my service call and the technician was very friendly and knowledgeable. We had to wait a few days for the parts, but when it arrived (new sewage ejector pump) the repair was done quickly and everything worked perfectly.
howard valan
4 weeks ago
Tim the technician answered all my questions to my satisfaction and explained all my options thoroughly. His work solved my issue and he offered some insight into a replacement unit if I opted to do so.
Desiree Boucher
4 weeks ago
I had a great experience with Universe Home Services. I initially left a message on their call system and received a call back with 30 minutes from Laurie. I explained my concern and issue we were having with out Central AC and she was able to schedule service for that same day. I received text messages with arrival time, when the technician was on their way, and when they arrived at my home. Our service technician was Bob Grillo. He was super personable, kind and very thorough in his process. He answered all my questions and explained exactly what he was doing as he was troubleshooting. I had a great experience overall with the customer service as well as the job completion and would highly recommend Universe Home Services and Bob as the technician.
Danny Sutton from Sales was amazing.without him this was not possible.so kind and empathetic towards customer amazing service From the crew who was here to install the air condition Sean Dany Jared Brian Very professional polite and extremely knowledgeable They worked so efficiently and kept the area clean that you could not feel that a big job was completed after they left. I will recommend Universe home service to everyone out there who is looking for a reliable company.
shelly bansal
4 weeks ago
VERY. GOOD. SERVICES. THEY. COVER. GAURENTEE. FOR 5. YEARS. GOOD PRICE. TONY. ASHMAVI. THE. BEST. WHO. EXPLAINED. ALL DETAILS. AND. GIVE. GOOD PRICE. TOP. RATED. THANKS TO. UNIVERSAL. HOME. SERVICES
Scott Faucheux
4 weeks ago
We have used Universe now for a few installations, Anthony recently swapped out a toilet for us, cleared out a major blockage on a sewer line and Vidal just installed a whole house filtration system for us after our previous system failed on our 1929 house. They have been very polite, knowledgeable and efficient and have always given us fair and tiered options with pricing. We would highly recommend their services.
Justin Bridges
4 weeks ago
Micheal was a great technician, perfectly on time, fast detailed diagnosis, made quick work of the repair work, communicated everything. Universal did all my installations of all new HVAC and I always trust them with the maintenance.
Mario Sesso
1 month ago
Ac repair
Donna Cincotta
1 month ago
Kevin came to my home, evacuated the problem and detailed the situation to me. He ordered the new ductless equipment and installed it the next day. Kevin was professional, honest, neat and made sure the air conditioning was working properly. For my air conditioning units and repairs, I wouldnโ€™t go anyplace else.
The team was incredibly professional, friendly and worked efficiently to get the job done. I had a great experience
fran lucher
1 month ago
Came within reasonable time, fixed problem & checked for other possible issues.
William Funcheon
1 month ago
Dean, your technician is definitely an asset to your company. He was so thorough and kind. I canโ€™t say enough about him!
Laurence Andrews
1 month ago
I am pleased with the the service man that came out. He is very knowledgeable and professional
Donna Mckeon
1 month ago
Our service person Sean was great. Very knowledgeable and friendly. Answered all questions we had. Definitely will use Universe home services again
I canโ€™t say enough good things about Universe home services and repairs. We have been a customer of Universe for years. Recently we had a plumbing issue and they were wonderful. Jeff the plumber was very professional and a pleasure to work with. We have also worked with Marc on a gas conversion. He was very knowledgeable, professional, and helpful. Great company with quality people! Update June 2026 – another 5 stars for Universe Home Services and electrician Dawid Boroch. Dawid was very professional, knowledgeable, and his work is exceptional. He explained the scope of the job and answered our questions before beginning his work and walked us through the results afterwards. Dawid was an absolute pleasure to work with and we highly recommend him!
Marie kopczynski
1 month ago
Very professional Answer all my questions Did a great job
Ronald Goebel
1 month ago
Chester was the best service tech we ever had. A real credit to Universe-friendly, knowledgeable and thorough in his work

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Water Softeners

A water softener addresses hardness by replacing calcium and magnesium ions with sodium ions through an ion exchange process. It is the primary solution for the scale buildup problem that affects most Long Island homes.

Universe installs and services water softeners across Long Island, Rockland County & Bergen County.

White mineral deposits on faucets, showerheads, tile, and inside appliances indicate calcium carbonate scale from hard water. A water softener removes the minerals before they reach your fixtures and appliances.

Scale inside a water heater tank insulates the heating element from the water above it, forcing the system to run longer and consume more energy. Consistent hard water shortens water heater life significantly on Long Island. A softener installed upstream protects the heater.

Cartridges in single-handle faucets and valves in showerheads accumulate mineral deposits that cause them to fail faster than in softer-water areas. If you are replacing faucet cartridges more frequently than expected, hard water is typically the reason.

Hard water reduces soap and detergent effectiveness, leaves residue on dishes, and causes laundry to feel stiff. A water softener addresses all of these effects.

Water Filtration Systems

A water softener addresses hardness. A filtration system addresses a different category of concerns, including sediment, chlorine taste and odor, iron, and contaminants that softening does not remove.

Universe installs whole-home and point-of-use filtration systems across Nassau and Suffolk County.

Water with elevated iron leaves orange or brown staining on fixtures, in the toilet bowl, and in the laundry. Iron is not addressed by a standard water softener and requires a dedicated iron filter or oxidizing filter depending on the iron form present.

Chlorine taste and odor from municipal water treatment, or hydrogen sulfide producing a sulfur smell, are addressed by activated carbon filtration. A whole-home carbon filter removes these from every tap rather than just the kitchen sink.

Sediment filters protect fixtures, appliances, and downstream treatment equipment from particulate matter in the water supply. They are typically installed as a first stage in a multi-stage treatment system.

Under-sink reverse osmosis systems provide a high level of filtration for drinking and cooking water specifically. We install and service RO systems as a complement to whole-home treatment.

Water Testing

Every water treatment recommendation from Universe starts with a water test. Recommending equipment without knowing what is in the water is guesswork.

Universe provides water testing across Long Island, Rockland County & Bergen County. We can help with:

Water hardness is not uniform across the county. The appropriate softener capacity, resin volume, and regeneration frequency depends on the actual hardness of the water at your specific address. Testing confirms the number rather than relying on regional averages.

A home with elevated iron content needs a different treatment approach than one with only a hardness problem. Testing identifies which parameters are present and at what levels before any equipment is recommended.

A water test before and after system installation confirms the equipment is performing as specified. For homeowners troubleshooting an existing system, a test documents whether the system is still softening or filtering effectively.

Water supplies and treatment equipment both change over time. Annual testing catches drift in either one so the system continues to perform the way it was commissioned to.

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Whole-Home Treatment Systems

A whole-home treatment system combines softening, filtration, and where appropriate, specialty treatment into a single integrated approach. The right configuration depends on your water chemistry.

Universe designs and installs whole-home treatment systems across Long Island, Rockland County & Bergen County.

Homes with hardness, iron, and taste or odor concerns benefit from a multi-stage configuration that addresses each parameter in the correct sequence. Getting the order right is part of the design.

A whole-home system has to match household water usage, not just water chemistry. Peak flow, simultaneous fixture use, and regeneration timing all factor into system sizing.

A whole-home system has to work with the plumbing already in the home, including pipe material, layout, and pressure. We evaluate the plumbing picture before recommending and installing the system.

A well-designed system is also a serviceable one. Filter changes, salt refills, and component access all get considered during installation so maintenance is straightforward across the years the system is in service.

Other Solutions for Your Home from Universe Home Services


Schedule Your Water Conditioning Service

Understanding your water is the first step.

Universe Home Services provides water testing and conditioning system installation across Long Island, Rockland County & Bergen County. Contact us online or call to get on the schedule.

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Water Conditioner FAQs

What is the difference between a water softener and a water conditioner?

A water softener uses ion exchange to physically remove calcium and magnesium from the water, replacing them with sodium. The result is chemically soft water that does not deposit scale. A water conditioner is a broader term that includes softeners and other treatment approaches that address hardness or other water quality parameters through different mechanisms.

How hard is the water on Long Island?

Long Island water is among the hardest in the New York metro area, typically ranging from 10 to 20+ grains per gallon depending on the specific water district and time of year. Water above 7 grains per gallon is considered hard. A water test at your address gives you the precise number relevant to sizing and configuring your treatment equipment.

How can I tell if my water softener has stopped performing?

The most reliable indicator is testing the output water for hardness. Hard water coming out of a softener means the resin is exhausted, the regeneration cycle is not completing correctly, or the system has a bypass or brine issue. Visible scale returning to fixtures that had been scale-free is another indicator.

Does a water softener affect my plumbing pipes?

Soft water is slightly more aggressive toward older metal pipes than hard water, primarily because hard water tends to deposit a thin protective layer of calcium carbonate inside pipes. In most Long Island homes, this is not a concern that outweighs the benefits of softening. Homes with very old lead or galvanized pipes are a case where a plumber’s assessment matters before recommending a softener.

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