Fountain Softeners Reviews 

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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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Service

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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. Water Softening Equipment Supplier
  2. Water Filter Supplier
  3. Water Purification Company
  4. Water Treatment Supplier

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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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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

My delivery came on two consecutive…

My delivery came on two consecutive days which was inconvenient. Updates via the App were not particularly informative, I had no idea who the carrier was until Royal Mail informed me. On the positive items were packed well and in packs although labelled Heavy were just about manageable

December 4, 2025
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Reply from Fountain Softeners

Thank you for providing this feedback on your recent order. Your order was sent by us as one delivery, however the courier company appear to have split the consignment into 2 deliveries, which can unfortunately happen this time of year.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Confirmed replacement part compatible

Confirmed replacement part compatible, prompt delivery. Softener now working again.

December 1, 2025
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Reply from Fountain Softeners

Thank you for taking the time to leave this feedback, we are really pleased to hear you experienced great service and that your softener is back working again!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic service and staff brilliant

Fantastic service and staff brilliant

November 17, 2025
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Reply from Fountain Softeners

We constantly strive to provide our customers with brilliant customer service, so we are really please to hear that this is what you received. Thanks for taking the time to leave this feedback.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

One of the best companies I have dealt with in years

I have had an excellent experience with fountain. The staff went above and beyond I had ordered the wrong length of pipes on Amazon but they were able to provide the correct pipe length and take additional money seamlessly. Parts arrived next day.
One of the Best companies I have ordered from in years. Thank you fountain I will be back in the future.

November 20, 2025
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Reply from Fountain Softeners

Thank you for taking the time to provide this feedback, we really appreciate hearing your comments.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Very happy with Fountain and the Harvey…

Very happy with Fountain and the Harvey Crown, having purchased and fitted one 14 years ago in my previous house. So when fitted softener needed replacing after 10 years went back for another Crown. As an experienced amateur plumber easily fitted in the new one, only problem was my lack of knowledge of push fit. The drain connection appeared to be 10mm but on using a 10 mm plastic pipe it leaked…
Eventually worked out it was 9.5mm , then fit was perfect! Having re read the instructions it does say 3/8 inch so confusion between metric and imperial…

November 5, 2025
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Reply from Fountain Softeners

Thank you for taking the time to leave us this feedback and we are glad you were able to resolve the issue you experienced with our Technical Team and by reviewing the instruction documents.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy ordering process and quick…

Easy ordering process and quick delivery. Have always found the products to be of good quality.

October 14, 2025
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Reply from Fountain Softeners

Thank you for taking the time to leave this feedback, we really do appreciate hearing your comments.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Needs sturdier packaging

Packages arrived at the correct day and time, however one of the boxes was ripped and practically falling apart - as this was a very heavy box, it made it very hard to manoeuvre .

October 13, 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service Item arrived in…

Excellent service Item arrived in specified time I can recommend fountain softeners.

October 8, 2025
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Reply from Fountain Softeners

We are constantly striving to provide excellent customer service, so we really do appreciate you taking the time to leave this feedback.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Return Policy Failure

Dear Sir/Madam



I ordered the following item from your company:- A pressure reducing valve PRV15.



The Engineer attending our existing softener condemned it, being over 30 years old and obsolete.

The valve we had ordered was now not required and was returned 23/06/2025 by Royal Mail,Tracked 48.

I have since contacted by phone and was advised that a refund was approved and awaiting your accounts department.

My order number was 98584,account WOR040.

I was advised that the refund would be on the card I placed the order with,to date no sign of any payment.

Please can you action this refund.


June 2, 2025
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Reply from Fountain Softeners

Firstly, we apologise that your refund does not appear to have been handled in a timely manner. Having spoken to our accounts team it appears that when the refund was initially made it ended up being returned to us which we were unfortunately unaware of.
A further refund has now been made, however if this has still not made it's way to your account, please contact us directly so we can resolve this matter for you.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Company to deal with. Highly Recommended

Excellent Company to deal with good aftersales assistance. During commissioning i spoke to Mike who confirmed that all settings made to C15 Eco softener were correct, which was very helpful.

September 23, 2025
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Reply from Fountain Softeners

Thank you for taking the time to leave this feedback, we really do appreciate hearing that you received such great aftersales assistance.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Reliable service and product

Good product. Good customer service.

August 29, 2025
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Reply from Fountain Softeners

We are constantly striving to provide excellent customer service, so we are really grateful to receive your feedback. We hope you enjoy your Water Softener!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Non delivery

Order wasn't delivered for some unknown reason but after contacting the company, the problem was quickly resolved and the order delivered the day after.

September 19, 2025
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Reply from Fountain Softeners

Thank you for taking the time to leave us this feedback.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Faulty tap now refunded

The water softener is great, and the technical support was excellent throughout the buying and installation process. The faulty tap I returned has since been fully refunded.

August 1, 2025
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Reply from Fountain Softeners

Thank you for taking the time to leave this feedback and we are glad to hear that the water softener is great and you received excellent technical support. We are sorry to hear that you have not heard anything regarding your return to us, and that your calls have gone unanswered. If this matter has not yet been resolved yet, please do not hesitate to contact us on 01403 700794 and we will ensure the appropriate action is taken.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Good price but slow delivery

Good price but slow delivery. Quality fittings and salt included so worth waiting for.

September 12, 2025
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Reply from Fountain Softeners

Thank you for taking the time to leave us your comments, we really do appreciate your feedback.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

A very acceptable conversation ensued…

A very acceptable conversation ensued when I contacted Fountain about a replacement water softener that resulted in the offer of a 5% discount, which I accepted. The advertised dispatch in 2-3 days did not materialise (otherwise I would have given 5 stars) and I needed to chase after a week to be told the unit would be dispatched that day, which it was. It arrived very quickly via the courier and I have successfully fitted it in place of our old one.

September 12, 2025
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Reply from Fountain Softeners

Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback, we really appreciate your comments.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A quality tap

A quality tap, delivered quickly. The braided pipes supplied are to fit 3/8 inch bsp connection, I need the more regular 1/2 inch bsp size. Pipes on order

September 9, 2025
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Reply from Fountain Softeners

Thank you for taking the time to leave us your feedback, we really do appreciate your comments.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Good Product. Admin not so good this time.

Harvey block salt is consistently very good. Always free of impurities. Processing my order was not so smooth this time. I gave three possible dates which the sales staff said would be ok. I was told that I would be informed of which delivery date. I rang when the three dates passed and was told there was a pallet problem. A further date was agreed and I was told that the driver would phone me when on way. I didn't receive a call but the salt did come on the day stated. It's good that Fountain Softeners are retaining telephone access, unlike some on-line companies but it would have been nice to receive updates by phone or e-mail. I would, however, use them again.

September 9, 2025
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Reply from Fountain Softeners

Thank you for taking the time to leave us your feedback. We are constantly striving to provide our customers with excellent customer service, so we are sorry to hear that you did not experience that on this occasion. As you say, we are available on the phone 5 days a week, so please do not hesitate to contact us with any issues on future orders so we can ensure we meet your expectations.

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

get organised!

I think the Company needs to "get organised" as in better info to customers instead of customers not hearing about their order for weeks! Nobody seemed to know what was happening with my order. Eventually it arrived after a few phone calls.

August 5, 2025
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Reply from Fountain Softeners

Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback and we are sorry to hear that you experienced some issues with our communication. We endeavour to provide our customers with excellent customer service including regular updates on orders, so we are sorry you did not receive that service on this occasion.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ordered hoses online

Ordered hoses online, wonderful customer service. Chloe and James have been fantastic. I recommend buying from them.

September 4, 2025
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Reply from Fountain Softeners

We are constantly striving to provide excellent customer service, so we really appreciating receiving your feedback. Thank you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Water Filter

The water filter was delivered a few days after ordering. It was easy to fit and made the water really nice to drink. I do think that the filter is quite expensive for what it is.

July 28, 2025
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Reply from Fountain Softeners

Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback, we really appreciate your comments.

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