Fresno hard water, handled.
White scale on the glass, spots on dishes, dry skin, water heaters dying early. A properly sized softener or whole-house system fixes all of it. Free water test, written price.
What we install
- Whole-house water softeners (salt) and salt-free conditioners
- Whole-house carbon filtration for chlorine, taste and odor
- Reverse-osmosis drinking water systems under the sink
- Sediment pre-filters for well water in Sanger, Reedley, Kerman and the county
- Softener installed alongside a new water heater
Why it matters in Fresno
Fresno and Clovis tap water is hard — much of it is groundwater and it carries a lot of dissolved minerals. That hardness is what coats your shower glass, ruins fixtures and scales up the bottom of your water heater. A softener sized to your household protects everything downstream.
Service area
Water Filtration for Fresno, Clovis and the Central Valley:
Related services
- Free on-site estimate, written price the same visit
- Owner-operator — Nick answers his own phone
- Licensed & insured · serving the Valley since 2010
- Evenings and weekends included
Owner on site. Price in writing. Photos when it's done.
Nick Alvarado has run Central Valley Home Upgrades in Fresno since 2010. He does the estimate himself, his crew does the work, and you hear from him — not a call center — the whole way through.
Fresno homeowners on water filtration
Every word below is a real Google or Yelp review of Nick and Central Valley Home Upgrades. Nothing edited.
Great experience from start to finish. Everything was explained clearly, no pressure, and the process was smooth. The team was professional, responsive, and made sure I understood my savings and system before moving forward.
My water heater wasn't working correctly and Nick was recommended to us. He came in for an inspection and explained everything very well that was wrong. They took out and installed a new water heater. We didn't have to worry about anything. Him and his coworkers; Evan and Alex were a pleasure to work with.
We had an excellent experience with Central Valley. Nick was responsive and helpful. His quote was less than half what a competitor quoted! Evan came to the house prepared for a replacement but was actually able to fix the problem within just a few minutes. I will definitely call again with any future needs. We highly recommend this company!
Questions we hear every week.
Is Fresno water hard?
Yes — Fresno and Clovis draw largely from groundwater and it is hard enough to scale fixtures and shorten water heater life. We test it free at your tap.
Softener or salt-free conditioner?
A salt softener actually removes hardness; a conditioner reduces scale but leaves minerals in. Nick explains the trade-offs and prices both.
Can you install a softener with my new water heater?
Yes, on the same visit — it roughly doubles the life of the heater.
Water Filtration in Fresno — priced this week.
Call, text a photo, or leave your number. Nick will come out, look, and give you a written price. Free.
Or text a photo — Nick can usually price a repair from a picture.