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Most service calls handled same-day across the Albuquerque metro — and we answer the phone 24/7.
Plumbing Services
Filtration and Softening Solve Different Things
Softening removes hardness. Filtration removes what is physically carried in the water and what affects taste and smell — sediment, sand, chlorine taste, and odour compounds.
A point-of-entry filter treats everything downstream, which protects fixtures and appliances as well as improving how the water is to live with. In many Albuquerque homes the sensible setup is filtration and softening together.
- Everything Downstream One installation covers every fixture and appliance in the house.
- Protects Equipment Sediment is hard on valves, cartridges and appliances.
- Cartridge Schedule Change intervals set to your water and tracked so performance holds.
What We See
Worth Installing If
Common reasons homeowners ask.
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Visible Sediment or Grit
Particulate in the water is hard on every valve and cartridge in the house.
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Chlorine Taste or Smell
Carbon filtration reduces it noticeably at every tap.
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Skin and Hair Complaints
Many people notice a real difference showering in filtered water.
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You Are on a Private Well
Well supplies almost always benefit from properly specified filtration.
What We Do
What We Install
Sized to your flow and your water.
- Sediment Filtration Sized so it filters without restricting flow to the house.
- Carbon Filtration Taste and odour reduction across every fixture.
- Combined Systems Filtration and softening configured to work together.
- Cartridge Service Scheduled replacement so it keeps performing.
How It Works
What to Expect
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Call or Book Online
Describe the problem. Same-day in most cases, and a licensed plumber answers 24/7.
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Find the Real Cause
We locate the source rather than treating the symptom, so the fix holds.
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Approve a Flat Price
Upfront flat-rate pricing you approve before we begin. Nothing added afterward.
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Fix It and Test It
Work completed to code, pressure-tested where required, and the area left clean.
Current Specials
Save on the work your home needs most.
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Up to $250 Off New Tank Water Heater
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Free Hard Water Analysis ($79 Value)
Free Water Hardness Testing
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$99
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Reliable Tank Maintenance & Servicing
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$350
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Save Up to $350 on Replacement
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Why Choose B. Carlson
Upfront Pricing
Flat-rate pricing approved before work begins — no surprises on the invoice.
Licensed & Insured
Fully licensed, bonded, and insured — heating, cooling, and plumbing under one roof.
Trusted Since 1971
Founded by Byron Carlson and serving Albuquerque families for more than 50 years.
Want better water everywhere?
Point-of-entry filtration treats the whole house at once.
What Our Customers Say
Don't just take our word for it — hear from our satisfied customers
★★★★★
Shane was our tech and he knew right away what needed to be fixed . Very professional from the beginning . Setting up the appointment and to the day Shane came to fix my issue . Amazing customer service
★★★★★
Drake came to our house after we experienced a leak from our upstairs bathroom. He patiently heard my concerns and very professionally handled the situation. He explained everything clearly so I knew exactly what he was doing and he made sure it all made sense. His experience was invaluable and he definitely knows what he is doing! If I ever have to go through anything like this again, I will request Drake by name!
Maintenance Membership
Join the Care Club
Total home service care, on a schedule.
Members get priority scheduling, annual HVAC maintenance, a yearly whole-home plumbing safety inspection, and no dispatch fees — for less than the cost of a single emergency call.
- Priority scheduling
- Seasonal HVAC tune-ups
- Annual safety inspection
- Exclusive member discounts
- Free dispatch on repairs
- No long-term contracts
Frequently Asked Questions
Will a whole-house filter soften my water?
No — those are different processes. Filtration removes particles and improves taste; softening removes hardness.
Will it reduce my water pressure?
Not if it is sized correctly for your flow. Undersizing is the usual cause of pressure complaints.
How often do cartridges need changing?
Typically every six to twelve months depending on the water and the filter type.
Do I need filtration on a well?
Almost always, and the specification depends on a water test. We test before recommending.
*Offers cannot be combined with other promotions or applied to dispatch fees. No cash value. Must present offer at time of service. Call for details.
