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EcoWater of Central California has 3 locations, listed below.

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    Business ProfileforEcoWater of Central California

    Water Purification Equipment
    HeadquartersMulti Location Business
    BBB accredited business
    The Complaints and Reviews shown on this HQ profile may have been submitted against either the HQ itself or one of the corporate-owned locations found under "Find Locations".

    At-a-glance

    Customer Reviews

    1/5stars

    Average of 2 Customer Reviews

    Customer Complaints

    2 complaints closed in last 3 years

    1 complaints closed in last 12 months

    BBB Rating & Accreditation

    Accredited Since: 2/5/2013

    Years in Business: 13

    Customer Reviews are not used in the calculation of BBB Rating

    Overview of BBB Rating

    Overview

    Our company provides water system services. 

    Products & Services

    Water Refiners, Water Conditioners, Water Softeners, Reverse Osmosis, Filtration, Contaminant removal systems,

    Business Details

    This is a multi-location business.

    Find a Location

    EcoWater of Central California has 3 locations, listed below.

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      Headquarters
      287 W Fallbrook Ave Ste 101, Fresno, CA 93711-6149
      BBB File Opened:
      2/22/2012
      Years in Business:
      13
      Business Started:
      4/18/2011
      Business Incorporated:
      3/17/2011
      Accredited Since:
      2/5/2013
      Licensing Information:
      This business is in an industry that may require professional licensing, bonding or registration. BBB encourages you to check with the appropriate agency to be certain any requirements are currently being met.
      BBB records show a license number of 968065 for this business, issued by Contractors State License Board. The expiration date of this license is 12/31/2025.

      These agencies may include:

      Contractors State License Board

      9821 Business Park Dr

      Sacramento CA 95827

      (800) 321-2752

      http://www.cslb.ca.gov

      Type of Entity:
      Corporation
      Alternate Business Name
      • Steitz & Der Manouel, Inc.
      Business Management
      • Mr. Ken Steitz, President
      • Ms. Mary Larios, Office Manager
      Contact Information

      Principal

      • Mr. Ken Steitz, President

      Customer Contact

      • Ms. Mary Larios, Office Manager
      Additional Contact Information

      Email Addresses

      Customer Complaints

      2 Customer Complaints

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      Most Recent Customer Complaint

      11/29/2023

      Complaint Type:
      Service or Repair Issues
      Status:
      Resolved
      EcoWater of Central California ************************************************************* Phone ************ Invoice 95548A Approximately a year ago, I had my system serviced due to filling up with water. At that time the venturi was not working correctly, (even though it had all been serviced a short time before). At that time I was told that the face plate was not working but it is under warranty. I called EcoWater to inquire about the faceplate and asked if I was going to have to pay another service call for them to come out and fix it. *** said she would call me back. I never received a call back and found that the tank was again filling with water. I used the bypass valve and shut the system off, thinking that I would hear from EcoWater and they would take care of it.Now, nearly a year later, I get a call from ***** at EcoWater and it is again time for service of my system. I explained to ***** about the faceplate, and that I had never been called about it and that because it was not working correctly, that I put it in by-pass mode. She said she would make sure that the correct part came out. *** came to do the service, 11-13-23 m which included 375 membrane, annual R/O service which I then received and additional bill for $68 to pay for the warranty work. I emailed twice requesting and explanation why I am being billed for something that is under warranty. I never received and explanation, but I did receive another invoice for $68. I called, and again spoke with ***, I never received an explanation. The exchange of the faceplate amounted to unplugging the old one and plugging in the new one. I was presented with a bill for $388.45, which I paid on the spot. Unless I receive and explanation why I am being billed additional money for warranty work, I do not intend to pay this additional bill. An explanation would include that the company charges EcoWater for this service, or does not pay for this service in writing
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      2 Customer Reviews

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      Most Recent Customer Review

      Julian leon R

      1 star

      01/22/2023

      They are the worst in the business. Till now after 6 months they haven't been able to make the equipment work yet. And they sight documents with my signature to be able to close the case. They comited fraud. And I buy this at Costco thinking what we all think that because it's Costco will be a great product. But no it's a nightmare no one cares about you and they don't even help at all to resolve there own problems with there product. Don't buy it it's a nightmare and lots of lots of stress.........

      EcoWater of Central California Response

      01/26/2023

      Mr. ****-******** personally signed a contract July 28, 2022 to purchase water treatment through Costco, which EcoWater of Central California is a vendor. There is no record of “fraud” on any of the customer’s paperwork with our company. The equipment was installed August 2, 2022. Mr. ****-******** requested the unit be moved after the first week of installation. We accommodated him by moving the whole home unit to his desired location August 12th at no charge. By requesting our company move a system we “fraudulently” put in doesn’t look like any fraud occurred. Mr. ****-******** has received the goods he contracted to. He requested EcoWater of Central CA to move the system, which we did at no charge to him. He received a Costco Shop Card for over $800. He has made no payments to the finance company since his install in August. Since the finance company is now going to collections against Mr. ****-********, he is now claiming fraud five months after the installation of the contracted goods he signed for and received an $800 Costco Shop Card.

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