Tank water heater replacement in River Falls
We removed a failed 40-gallon power-vent water heater at a River Falls, Wisconsin home and installed a new 40-gallon tank. The photo shows the old unit before removal.
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Water Softeners & Plumbing in River Falls, WI
Water softeners, filtration, and licensed plumbing for River Falls homes: softener installation and repair, whole-home filtration, reverse osmosis, water heater replacement, and planned plumbing work. Written upfront pricing and a free in-home water test.
City water brief
What to know about River Falls water
Confirm the utility or private well serving your address. Use its current water report or well-specific laboratory results before choosing treatment.
Thatcher Anderson lives in River Falls and serves the western Wisconsin and St. Croix Valley corridor.
PFAS source and testing information for River Falls
PFAS reference and testing guidanceCheck the current report for the utility serving your address. For a private well, use well-specific testing guidance. A regional history or source-well result does not establish the concentration at your tap.
Wisconsin DNR drinking-water PFAS resources
This source information is not a household result, treated-water concentration, or health-risk rating.
Hardness reference
16 gpg
City-published value
River Falls Municipal Utilities publishes 272 mg/L, or 16 grains per gallon. Confirm the actual reading at the home.
River Falls Municipal Utilities water hardness , checked 2026-10-06
A city reference is not a measurement from your tap.
Need help interpreting your water or plumbing issue?
Start with the right test or inspection, then decide what the home actually needs.
Licensed Wisconsin (WI 226456)
★ 4.9 stars, 900 reviews Best of Woodbury · 2026 Winner, 2025 Winner
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Quick Summary
A.J. Alberts provides water softener installation and repair, whole-home filtration, and reverse osmosis in River Falls, WI, plus licensed plumbing for water heater replacement, fixtures, and planned projects. Equipment is sized from a free in-home water test, pricing is written and upfront, and every install carries a lifetime craftsmanship warranty. Call 651-738-0580 or book online.
Water Treatment and Plumbing in River Falls
One licensed crew for repairs, replacements, and water treatment. No commissioned salespeople, ever.
Water Softeners and Filtration
Softener installation and repair, filtration, and reverse osmosis, selected for the actual water conditions, household goals, and equipment requirements.
Plumbing Repair
Leaks, faucets, toilets, sump pumps, water lines, and gas lines. Diagnosed on site and quoted in writing before work starts.
Water Heaters
Repair and replacement of tank, tankless, and hybrid heat pump water heaters, with availability confirmed when scheduling.
Drain and Sewer Cleaning
Cable, hydro jetting, and in-line camera inspection for slow drains and mainline backups.
Boilers and Hydronic Heat
Boiler repair, replacement, and radiant floor heat, with licensed boiler technicians on staff.
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What We See in River Falls Homes
A.J. Alberts provides licensed residential plumbing and water conditioning in River Falls, WI.
We assess water heaters, slow or backed-up drains, leaking fixtures and supply lines, and existing treatment equipment. We inspect the specific problem and provide a written quote before work starts.
Local Expert
Meet Thatcher Anderson
River Falls Resident, Plumber
Thatcher is a plumber on the A.J. Alberts team and lives in River Falls. He grew up in the trades, his father owns Ispiri Design + Remodel, an established Twin Cities design-build partner, and he joined A.J. Alberts after his junior year of high school. He has been with the company ever since and serves River Falls, Hudson, and nearby communities.
Thatcher works on residential plumbing, water treatment, water heaters, and hydronic and boiler systems. His water work includes basic testing and treatment installation. PFAS testing is separate paid laboratory analysis; a basic in-home reading does not measure PFAS.
From River Falls, Thatcher dispatches across western Wisconsin (Hudson, Roberts, Houlton) and the East Metro (Woodbury, Afton, Cottage Grove, Lake Elmo, Stillwater, Oakdale, Maplewood, Saint Paul, West Saint Paul, North Saint Paul, Sunfish Lake, Mendota Heights, Lakeland, Bayport, Oak Park Heights, Baytown, West Lakeland, and Marine on Saint Croix). Outside work, he is at the family cabin, on a golf course, or training for marathons and Hyrox races. River Falls and Hudson area customers can request him by name when scheduling.
"When I'm not plumbing you can find me at the cabin with my family, playing golf, running a marathon or doing a hyrox race!"
Thatcher Anderson, Plumber
What Customers Say
Excerpts from the 900 Google reviews A.J. Alberts has earned across the Twin Cities. Each one links to the original.
★★★★★
"AJ Alberts is hands-down the best plumbing service in Woodbury. This was my third or fourth time working with them, and they continue to earn my complete trust. They offer highly competitive, job-based flat pricing (not hourly) and never pressure you into upsells...."
Heonjoo Ha
★★★★★
"Ryan was professional and very diligent in checking that the shower faucet was working properly after installation. He did not bolt for the door the second he finished the job. He worked clean wearing shoe protection and cleaning up everything after he finished. The price was reasonable. 1s time I have used AJ Alberts will definitely call them in the future."
Larry Kallas
★★★★★
"New service - AJ Alberts installed two toilets and a kitchen faucet. Kevin Lundell was wonderful to work with. His recommendations were spot on and he did a timely job of installation. Highly recommend...."
Roger Green
★★★★★
"My house is getting to be old and so I have found it necessary to hire AJ Alberts Plumbing five times in the past five years for various repairs. Their employees have always impressed me with their politeness, knowledge, good advice, and diligence, and the quality of their work has consistently been excellent. I am happy to report that my experience with master plumber Kevin these past couple of days regarding a laundry tub pipe leak has also been very favorable."
Eric Eide
How to use River Falls water information
Use the city references above to identify the right questions, not to diagnose the water at a specific address. Confirm the supplying utility or private well, review current notices, and choose testing that measures the concern you actually have.
Choose treatment only after the concern is defined
Compare the exact equipment's documented reduction claims and maintenance requirements. A basic hardness reading does not measure PFAS, and a PFAS source-water history does not establish the result at a household tap.
MDH home-softening guidance explains why softening depends on actual hardness and household needs.
Common Water Issues We Solve
The appropriate test or equipment inspection depends on the concern. Our free basic water test does not measure PFAS or establish that water is safe to drink. PFAS analysis is a separate paid laboratory service.
Hardness and Scale
16 gpg. River Falls Municipal Utilities publishes 272 mg/L, or 16 grains per gallon. Confirm the actual reading at the home. Hard water can contribute to mineral buildup. Confirm actual hardness and any treatment already in place before deciding whether to use a softener.
PFAS Testing and Information
A.J. Alberts offers separate paid laboratory PFAS testing for municipal-water and private-well customers. We collect and submit the sample and explain the report. Confirm the test scope, price, and turnaround when scheduling; PFAS is not included in the free basic water test. A regional history does not establish the level at your tap.
Drinking Water
Start with the current utility report or appropriate laboratory results for a private well. Select treatment for a defined concern and check the exact model's reduction claims and maintenance requirements.
Aging Plumbing and Equipment
Check the equipment model, installation history, maintenance and current symptoms. The age of a house does not establish the age or condition of its plumbing equipment.
Free In-Home Water Test
Our free basic in-home water test checks hardness, iron, chlorine, pH, alkalinity, and total dissolved solids, with nitrate testing for private wells. It does not measure PFAS or certify that water is safe to drink.
A.J. Alberts offers separate paid laboratory PFAS testing for municipal-water and private-well customers. We collect and submit the sample and explain the report. Confirm the test scope, price, and turnaround when scheduling; PFAS is not included in the free basic water test.
Why Homeowners Choose A.J. Alberts
Since 1989
Serving Twin Cities homeowners since 1989, and locally owned and operated today. Best of Woodbury 2026 Winner, 2025 Winner.
Licensed / Master / 0
Licensed plumbers, master plumber leadership, and 0 commissioned salespeople. No upsell pressure, ever.
4.9 stars
900 Google reviews from Twin Cities customers. Lifetime craftsmanship warranty on every install.
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Service FAQs
Do you serve River Falls, WI?
Yes. A.J. Alberts Plumbing is licensed in Wisconsin (WI License 226456) and handles plumbing repair, water heaters, drain cleaning, boilers, and water conditioning here. Most non-emergency calls are scheduled within a day or two.
How fast can you get to my home?
Same-day to next-day appointments are typical for non-emergency work. For active leaks, burst pipes, or no heat, call 651-738-0580 and we will prioritize you.
How do I decide whether my River Falls home needs a softener?
Measure hardness at your home and check any treatment already in place. Softening is a choice, not a requirement for every home. Equipment selection and settings depend on actual hardness, household water use and the selected manufacturer's instructions.
How should I assess PFAS concerns at my River Falls home?
Check current information for your actual water supply and any health advice. AJ Alberts offers separate paid PFAS testing for city-water and private-well customers. Basic in-home readings do not measure PFAS. If treatment is appropriate, check the exact model's certified PFAS reduction claim and maintenance requirements. A suitable drinking-water filter may meet your goal; whole-home treatment is not automatically necessary.
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A.J. Alberts Plumbing & Water Conditioning
7975 Afton Road, Woodbury, MN 55125 · 651-738-0580