By Laura MyersLAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL. Four months before Nevada's GOP presidential caucus, Republican White House hopefuls will debate in Las Vegas on Oct. 18 in a live televised forum hosted by CNN. The event is sanctioned by the GOP, organizers said Wednesday.
Ion-exchange water softeners start around $400-$1,000 for a basic unit. Installation costs range from $100-$500 (depending on the type of equipment, ease of access and whether you need to add new piping and a suitable drain for the unit) for a total cost of $500-$1,500 for basic water softener in an average-size home.
Electric water heaters typically cost less initially than gas models, but are generally more expensive to operate. Typical costs: Conventional-storage (tank style) electric water heaters typically sell for $250-$2,000 or more from home improvement stores, plumbing supply houses or online retailers. CostHelper readers report paying $588-$1,389, with an average cost of $777, for complete installation of a 40- or 50-gallon conventional storage electric water heater.