How Much Does a TAC Water Conditioner Cost?

After researching ways to combat pesky scale buildup in your home, you’ve heard the term template-assisted crystallization (TAC) water conditioner. The limescale on your faucets isn’t going any time soon, so how much does one of these water conditioners cost?

At Monkey Wrench Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electric, we’ve helped thousands of families with cost breakdowns involving water conditioners so that they can make the right decisions for their homes. In our experience, one of the first questions regarding water conditioners is, “How much will it cost?”

Pricing for water conditioners will vary from company to company, but the average price range is between $6,800 to $7,300. Certain factors impact the final cost, such as

• Installation
• Additional Plumbing Work
• Extra Filtration Options

After exploring the facts that impact TAC water conditioner costs, you’ll be able to decide whether one of these systems is a good fit for your home. Now, let’s get started with cost factors.

What Factors Affect Pricing for a TAC Water Conditioner?

Water conditioning systems that use TAC media resin have a few factors that will affect their final price. On its own, this water conditioner has an average price range of $800 to $2,000, depending on the brand and added features.

Installation, possible plumbing work, and extra filtration options are then added to the cost of the water conditioning system. Most water conditioners are single-tank systems of varying sizes and may have a control unit mounted on the top.

Regarding estimates, some companies may include one total price with all factors included or a breakdown of each factor to help homeowners understand what they might be paying for.

Installation fees are one of the price factors you will run into if you decide on a TAC water conditioner. We’ll break down exactly what installation fees consist of in the following section.

TAC Water Conditioner Installation

TAC water conditioner installation costs vary, but the average price ranges from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars. An installation fee may include labor and materials required by the technician. The labor may be a flat rate for the entire installation or be charged by the hour.

Although it’s possible for homeowners to install a water conditioner on their own, it’s recommended to hire a professional service to install it for you. A technician will ensure the water conditioner is installed correctly.

Some water conditioner systems may not include all the necessary components for assembly, so the technician may need to obtain the required parts. Bypass valve assemblies, connection fittings, and soldering equipment are some materials used that can be included in the installation cost.

Installation time for a water conditioner is usually two to three hours. A technician may require extra time if any additional plumbing work is needed to complete the water conditioner installation, which can also affect the total cost.

Additional Plumbing Work

Additional plumbing work can increase the cost by several hundred dollars. Sometimes, a water conditioner installation may require some necessary plumbing work before the installation can be completed.

Examples of additional plumbing work include,

• Repiping: Some older homes may have old corroded pipes that may contain pinhole leaks. To prevent water leaks, the technician may recommend repiping some of the pipes with copper pipes to ensure conditioned water runs smoothly. Some pinholes and cracks may be covered by scale, which will erode over time once the water starts being treated.
• Water line repairs: A water conditioner should be installed after the main water line and before the water heater. If there’s a problem with the main water line, such as clogs or cracks, a technician may suggest an unclog or repairs to ensure the water entering your water conditioner is flowing properly.

It may be okay to install your water conditioner without any of these repairs, but you may run into problems in the future with your plumbing that a simple water conditioner isn’t designed to fix.

TAC water conditioners are available as single treatment systems, but if you add extra water filtration, the cost of a water conditioner will increase.

Extra Filtration Options

Water conditioners help treat water, but they aren’t full-on filtration systems. Some water conditioner units are sold with an attached carbon and or sediment filter, which can increase the cost by $250 to $1,000. This provides a home with better-filtered and tasting water that also prevents scale buildup.

The range in price depends on the type of added filtration and if it’s either whole-house or solely for one fixture in the home. The most common filtration included with some water conditioners is carbon filters.

Carbon filters improve the taste of water by removing contaminants such as chlorine. On the other hand, sediment filters help remove physical particles such as dirt and sand. Both of these filtration systems can help improve the water quality, but it comes down to a homeowner’s preference.

Is a TAC Media Water Conditioner Right for Me?

With scale buildup, kitchen appliances that use water will lose efficiency and break down sooner. A TAC media water conditioner can prevent these issues from happening. Now that you know the pricing behind a water conditioner, you can be confident in deciding whether or not this system is a good fit for your home.

Since 2007, we’ve helped families improve the water flowing through their homes by installing water conditioners. Home improvement projects are an investment, so it’s wise to take the time to read up on their options so that you can make the best decision for your home.

If you have any questions regarding water conditioner pricing, contact us using one of the buttons below, or book an appointment through our water filtration scheduler.

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