Fountain Softeners Reviews 

235
TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.5

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Considering 100 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the helpful staff and the reliable after-sales support that provides clear technical advice when needed. People note that the ordering process is exceptionally easy, while items consistently arrive well-packaged and on schedule. Reviewers often mention the smooth purchasing experience and express high satisfaction with the quality of the items received. However, some customers also noted occasional issues with delivery delays where shipments took longer than expected to arrive. Others mentioned that heavy salt blocks occasionally arrived broken or damaged inside their boxes due to transport conditions.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Product arrived within 48h, works perfectly. Came with all the parts needed to install from scratch although I only needed the filter as there was one installed previously in the kitchen. Screwe... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I accidentally ordered more than what I needed (two pair of braided hoses instead of one). Got in touch with Fountain Softeners and they happily agreed to refund for half the order if I return the un... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent product arrived in perfect condition. My only complaint is with the delivery. The delivery man left the items outside despite us being at home all day. The boxes got wet due to rain all da... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Helpful and responsive chat window helped me ensure I ordered the correct part. Status updates followed the order through dispatch so I knew what to expect and when. Good site, well packaged new part... See more

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Company details

  1. #14 of 19 best companies in Water softening equipment supplier
  2. #21 of 27 best companies in Water Filter Supplier
  3. #11 of 13 best companies in Water Purification Company
  4. #12 of 13 best companies in Water treatment supplier

Written by the company

For over 60 years, our independent, family-run business has been a trusted supplier of high-quality water softeners, water softener salt, kitchen filter taps, and water filtration systems for homes and businesses across the UK and worldwide. We also provide all the necessary plumbing fittings for installing or relocating a water softener. Experience the benefits of soft water—less cleaning, reduced detergent use, softer skin and hair, and no more stubborn limescale on your surfaces. Plus, your appliances, including dishwashers, washing machines, and boilers, will run more efficiently. As an established online retailer, we understand that choosing the right water softener is an important decision. That’s why we offer expert, impartial advice to help you find the best solution to fit your needs and budget. Trust us to provide quality products, excellent service, and reliable support every step of the way.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Service

I have always found Fountain Softeners to be very pleasant and reliable to deal with and have been using them for I think now probably twenty years. Friendly, professional and helpful with a good customer service ethos. Recommended.

9 December 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Avoid this company!

Avoid this company!
My Coral water softener is faulty. It was leaking softening medium to my pipes blocking toilet valve filter and washing machine.
I've disconnected the water softener and tried to get the company to collect water softener. No chance to get to someone past the reception.
The receptionist picks up the call, tells you that someone will call you back and nobody does. After numerous calls all you get is "everyone is busy, they will call you back".
After bad review I was contacted by them. They told me that they will send me new water softener. New water softener didn't arrive.

25 October 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Review: Exceptional Customer Service for Water Softener Breakdown

Review: Exceptional Customer Service for Water Softener Breakdown

I recently experienced a breakdown of my water softener, and I must say, the customer service I received from James in Technical Services was nothing short of exceptional.
James took the time to explain the issue in detail and provided a clear and concise solution.
Water softeners typically last around 12 years, though they can exceed this lifespan—my previous one lasted 15 years. The unit I bought from Fountain Softeners is now 10 years old. What truly impressed me was the cost-effective advice I received: instead of being pushed to buy a new machine, I was advised to replace the parts for approximately £100.
Throughout the entire process, the communication was excellent.
My softener is working perfectly now and I highly recommend their services to anyone in need of water softener repairs or a new water softener. Their commitment to customer satisfaction is evident, and they have certainly earned my trust and loyalty. Thank you for turning a stressful situation into a positive experience!

28 August 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I placed the order

I placed the order, was referred by a friend. I spoke to a friendly sales agent.... placed and paid for the product. That is a where is goes wrong... I email and ask for an update on the delivery date... nothing... I call to try and take to a sales agent... someone will call me back... nothing .... I would rather purchase from company who has customer service... what would happened if you have a product failure?

1 October 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good softeners and excellent customer service

I bought two Crown/Harvey softeners from Fountain Softeners in August/September 2019 and fitted them to my son's and my houses, as they are excellent softeners at competitive prices. Both have worked without any problems until recently when the one in my house developed a small leak, noticed as the overflow was dripping after we'd been away for a week. I traced the problem to a small drip from a plug in the shuttle valve (with help from a YouTube video on how to dismantle a Harvey softener). I contacted Fountain Softeners and as the softener was still (just) within the 5 year warranty period they supplied a replacement shuttle valve free of charge on the basis of my description of the problem and some photos. They gave me the option of having a go at fitting it myself or getting a Harvey's engineer out to look at it, and so I fitted it myself - though they were happy to call out a Harvey's engineer if I had any problems. The softener is working fine again now. So I'd rate that as excellent customer service.

6 August 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have been a customer of this company…

I have been a customer of this company for nearly 30 years. Their product that I use has been in use all this time with excellent service from them when I have ordered replacement filters for my reverse osmosis water filtration system. If I have asked for advice they have been helpful to my concerns in every way.
I am happy to confirm that they are a good company to deal with

23 July 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Speedy Delivery

Reached out via their chat services to see if they could get an external water softener chassis out to me with 3 day, they confirmed they could so I went ahead and placed the order.

To my delight they managed to get it out the door the same day and arrived the following day via FedEx.

Also followed up in an email to acknowledge the delivery.

Much appreciated for your service.

3 July 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Harvey Crown Water Softener and free Salt

I ordered a new Harvey Crown Water Softener which included 9 bags of salt as a free offer. I had some questions to ask and found the Chat line extremely effective to communicate with the sales and technical team. The salt deliver was delayed but that was not a problem as I had some in my stock. It seems that the salt comes from a different supplier, namely Simple Salt so that may explain why some customers have experienced some delays.

5 June 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good to do business with

Great team with advice and help on purchase of a water softener unit only company to offer a discount because I didn’t need the fitting kit. Price was very competitive and unit came with a good supply of salt free. Overall very pleasant experience and i would do business with them again.

30 May 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10 Ltr water Softener

Had a Problem With a damaged delivered Softener . It was replaced within 48Hrs and the faulty one collected the following day. James of Fountain Softeners could not of been more apologetic and helpful.

7 March 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

0 stars / avoid avoid avoid

0 stars / avoid avoid avoid
Ordered a water softener Simplex Metered Commercial Water Softeners | 1 inch connections on 6th Feb promised delivery it came 3/4 weeks later, incomplete order. Had to chase them profusely. There didn’t update until we advised always delayed DPD fault never took owner ship.

Let down our big customer, had to pay abortive fee to our client . Never received an apology.

Now trying to raise a compliant and compensation process and no answer just getting ignored.

This is beyond terrible service ! Will NOT use or recommend

6 February 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Expert advice given

Contacted the company about a problem I had with my softener assuming I would have to replace it. Without trying to sell me anything I was put through to the technical department who explained exactly what they thought the problem could be. I was even emailed a link to the parts required, instructions and video on how to carry out the repair myself. It was easy, successful and cheap to repair. I was so appreciative to find a genuinely helpful company who actually helped me save money rather than try to line their own pockets! Without a doubt I would recommend!!

25 January 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

100% good company

I purchased a Harvey water softner from Fountain softners, the service was 100% Delivery was as said and the after service from James was second to none, I would highly recommend purchasing from this company.
Thank you guys for everything

19 February 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First class service and excellent softener.

This is our second crown softener that we have purchased from Fountain Softeners, the first was in 2009 which lasted around 15 years (they don’t go on forever). The replacement which arrived a week ago is the latest twintec from Harvey Softeners along with 6 packs of block salt, all quoted delivery times were met. This is the best company to purchase the twintec softener from as it comes with a five year warranty for both parts and labour which no one else provides and the price is also considerably cheaper.

19 February 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

A week before xmas my daughter asked…

A week before xmas my daughter asked what could she do because her Harvey water softener had been leaking causing a high water usage bill and it was consequently isolated. That weekend I determined that the optimal solution in the circumstance was to buy a new ,boxed one from fountain softeners which they undertook to have delivered and did deliver by the Monday. I duly fitted the new softener but post commissioning discovered it was leaking from a not seen by me before on other units, a white plastic add on to the spool valve. The resulting problem was an ever rising brine tank level and water continuously running down the drain which matched the defect on the original softener. Having contacted Fountain they sent a van, changed the unit for another new one from Harveys factory. The new, new unit was fitted after dinner on Xmas day and commissioned by my son in law a few days later. In respect of this transaction I had an excellent fast efficient service from Fountain Softeners. Unfortunately Harvey Softeners appear to have ‘improved’ their design by the addition of a white plastic manifold on the side of the spool valve and it appears that may have caused these two failures.

25 December 2023
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

If only you responded to your customers as quick as a bad review!

If only you responded to your customers as quick as you reply to a bad review on here, I would still have my customer! This was the first time this customer used my services, due to the fact that your team took weeks to return a phone call or respond to an email, the customer thought I was taking the mick and lost confidence/trust in me. I was told I would be given a refund but as usual it took 6 weeks to receive! Unlike your company I issued the full refund straight away for the tap and my services, losing out financially. After chasing you daily, 6 weeks later I got a refund to find it was only partial. How can you have the audacity not to give me a refund for the tap and the filter, that I bought as a package - an embarrassing service.

7 February 2024
Unprompted review
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Reply from Fountain Softeners

Thanks again for the feedback. It is regrettable that it took a while to try and get answers and source these parts but with suppliers that are spread across the world then sometimes things do not work as smoothly as we would like. This is one of the reasons why we no longer use this supplier despite the products being very popular with our customers.

As before, the offer still remains of a refund for the filter system if you wish to return it.

Thanks.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service.

I've had my water softener from Fountain for several years. I could always count on the firms support when I had minor issues with my equipment. I have now bought a new water softener as James was always helpful and assisted with any queries in a professional manner. It is a true pleasure to support this business time and time again.

22 November 2023
Unprompted review

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