Rich has been in the Northern Nevada home improvement industry as an HVAC and water purification installer and sales representative for the past 22 years. When he’s not helping homeowners fix their water, you can find him camping, playing disc golf, or visiting his son wherever the Navy has him stationed.

 

Fun Fact: Rich has survived 2 volcanic eruptions and a hurricane.

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Kristy RichardsKristy Richards
23:43 29 Nov 23
Rich Hilstad did a great job, we are very happy with our water system so far!
Diana WolfDiana Wolf
21:58 22 Nov 23
Fantastic service and water purifying equipment, I love my systems both at home and at my business, a coffeeshop, which must have pure water and ice to produce delicious coffee drinks..Thank you Pure Water System for keeping my water crystal clear and pure, both at home and at work !
Don VonarxDon Vonarx
21:56 22 Nov 23
Our neighbors just installed the Pure Water system and it took care of their hardwater problems. They were also very pleased with the timely installation and service.We called Rich and had him come out to test our water which was also very high in calcium. We used the Home Depot 24 months interest free financing and the technician, Jose, was at our home just a couple of days later to install the new system. He did a great job; the installation looks very good.
Will MayWill May
23:52 21 Nov 23
Rich was amazing to work with, got us setup with a great system and answered all of our questions. We are very happy with our water!
Meghan HarveybyrdMeghan Harveybyrd
15:57 21 Nov 23
They made everything very simple, they’re knowledgeable and helpful, and the water tastes great.Chris L was great at my quality check in and made sure everything was perfect. Very happy!
Henderson LopezHenderson Lopez
22:42 20 Nov 23
Review edited from 2020 to currently 11/2023.Joe, one of their sellers. Didn't hear me tell him to call me back, instead goes off on me. Poor customer service.And I was willing to buy their $8000 product for the water filter tank and charcoal tank, not anymore.Edited review three years later.Bryce was able to work with me on getting their best system. I was glad to hear Joe was no longer with them after other customers complained. Bryce and Chris worked a deal with my family so we can finally get a system. We ended up getting their best product $8600+, which is now one tank instead of two. So far we have been satisfied with the water quality. Installation was less than 3 hours, every tubing looks cleanly placed during installation. Size is moderately larger than my neighbors older Orange/Black model.Waiting on a recheck from Chris on the water quality.
Jason DolanJason Dolan
22:36 18 Nov 23
Huge improvement! Highly recommend!
Deborah StockerDeborah Stocker
21:37 16 Nov 23
Rich Hilstad wasexcellent, transparent, authentic, and possessed utmost integrity in all communication, transactions. A true professional. Definitely has acumen!
Michael CiccarellaMichael Ciccarella
20:37 15 Nov 23
Chris my sales rep had a lot of good information on the reason to consider a water softener and filtration system, and James the technician showed up on time and did the install neatly and quickly. I highly recommend Pure Water System to anyone looking to improve their water quality,
Diane BelnapDiane Belnap
19:37 15 Nov 23
I love my new water system. Thanks so much to Rich and James for great service and a great product!
Kerri McLain-CareyKerri McLain-Carey
14:23 14 Nov 23
Chris and Nick treated us great! Adjusting to Fernley's hard water was a challenge for my family (poor dog and his itchy skin included). Chris came out to test our water, explained things very well for us, and had us scheduled for a water filtration system to be installed within a week and a half. Nick did a great job with the installation. They even came back a few weeks later to re-test to make sure everything was working as it should. I would definitely recommend Pure Water Systems of NV for anyone looking to get a water filtration system!
Susan GallantSusan Gallant
20:03 09 Nov 23
We received excellent service and information from our saleman, Rich Hilstad. Good water makes moving into a new home so much easier!
Eric JacobsenEric Jacobsen
17:49 04 Nov 23
Install was slick! Technicians were quick and knowledgeable and worked great with our availability which was important for us! Water is noticably softer.
Amy InglisAmy Inglis
23:49 03 Nov 23
Bought a brand new house and it is amazing what isn’t included with that purchase. Before the movers even got here with our furniture, we reached out to Pure to get the water tested. It just made sense to protect our largest investment from hard water. The first couple showers before the system was installed left our skin and hair dry. There was a noticeable difference after our water softener was installed. Plus, now we are saving on bottled water by using the R/O system. Chris was great to work, very friendly and knowledgeable. One of the best first purchases for our new home.
anthony kanthony k
01:23 03 Nov 23
Chris L. Came to my house to test my water and was very knowledgeable and also cared a lot about the health my family, very happy that he took time to come over and help. 5 star recommendation thank you.
dimple narangdimple narang
22:28 02 Nov 23
The water tastes good Ray is a good man to have to handle the water in your home and would recommend to others.
Felix ChapaFelix Chapa
21:19 28 Oct 23
Chris came by to finalize our systems did a great job explaining the work and definitely helpedthe taste and feel of the water.
Aaron GambettyAaron Gambetty
20:50 28 Oct 23
Chris came out to do our water test after we got the our system and everything they say and do is legit!!! I love our system!!
Sushil PatelSushil Patel
23:06 27 Oct 23
Pure Water systems did a great job at a reasonable price. The best thing is that they did not try to sell more product than what was actually needed. Ray and his team had great communication from inception throughout the project.
Marilyn GreenMarilyn Green
22:09 26 Oct 23
Ray and team did a great job of specifying and installing our system
Dori GoetzeDori Goetze
18:46 26 Oct 23
My Mom had a Pure water system put in her home..it's absolutely the best investment she could have purchased..Your skin feels amazing after getting out of the shower..I cant believe what a difference the Pure water system has made..and a special thank you to Chris Lombardo the salesman that got everything going and hooked up for my Mom...Thank you again.
Codeintel TeamCodeintel Team
14:04 25 Oct 23
Honest, respectful, professional, knowledgeable service. 5 stars for every member of the team, from Ray Crocker to the installers. Job well done and would not hesitate to recommend 🙂
Randy SantiagoRandy Santiago
21:53 24 Oct 23
Our sales rep Chris L. Was very informative when testing our water. Didn't pressure us into buying it. Jose the tech did any excellent job installing. Informed us of everything he was doing. No regrets and would recommend.R. SantiagoUPDATE ON MY REVIEW.Thought this company would be different. When they installed our system the tech said he forgot to load bags of salt that morning. He called another tech who had two bags and would bring them, He also said Chris would be back to check on us and would have more salt, I trusted them. We received an email asking for us to leave a review on Google and yelp and we would be given some bags of salt. And if we included the names of the tech and sales rep they would receive a bonus. I received a call, voice mail, from the office that our sales rep would be calling to setup an appointment to see have everything went, check the system and test the water again. We never got a call or any bags of salt. For what we paid for our system, over $4000, I expected to have a full tank. It's like when you buy a car or house and they receive the money they ghost you. We are happy with the system but disappointed with the service.
Emma TimmermanEmma Timmerman
19:13 24 Oct 23
Rich with Pure Water did a wonderful job! Highly recommend
Lisa ArchuletaLisa Archuleta
23:45 21 Oct 23
So relieved to have clean pure water! A Pure Water system took care of arsenic and stinky sulphur smell. Ray C and Shane are the best!
Dan McgintyDan Mcginty
21:25 20 Oct 23
We had a system in our previous house and getting a unit in our new home was a big priority. We had noticed a huge difference in the water quality and mineral deposit control. We met with Ray and he was very knowledgeable about water purification and easily answered all our questions. Customer service was excellent and we would highly recommend this company!
Clay WardClay Ward
19:06 20 Oct 23
We just moved to Minden and figured out that we have hard water. We’ve never had a water softener, so Rich thoroughly explained how one works and what to expect afterwards. Jose installed the water softener and again answered operational question after setting it up. Both Rich and Jose were very helpful and professional.
Nick MannanNick Mannan
22:41 19 Oct 23
Great service! They went above and beyond on install. They even fixed several preexisting issues with the water lines/ drains
Helen MillerHelen Miller
21:26 19 Oct 23
Rich and the team are fantastic! Everyone is professional, personable, and committed to making sure their customers are happy. The process from sales to install is impressively seamless.
Margaret GwerderMargaret Gwerder
23:27 18 Oct 23
Super service! Rich Hilstad gave us a great presentation. The crew who installed the system were on time and very pleasant. We love our Pure water system.
Jessica McDowellJessica McDowell
19:03 18 Oct 23
Ryan came out and serviced our system and ran several water tests including an arsenic test.Called ahead of time to coordinate arrival.Very knowledgeable about our system as well as the wells in our area.
Kim MKim M
17:47 18 Oct 23
Fantastic service and fantastic system!
Diane MinielDiane Miniel
16:16 18 Oct 23
Ryan (& Ray) arrived timely to inspect the whole house Pure Water system installed in fall 2021.Ryan was fast, efficient, and knowledgeable.I signed up for the convenient and affordable monthly plan so next year’s system checkup will be paid for.
patrick saxofonepatrick saxofone
23:04 17 Oct 23
Although their product is mediocre in softening water their business practice rates less than one star. I had a system installed 2 years ago and realized that it was not a good idea from a monetary standpoint to use softened water to water my plants via the outside hose bibs. After being charged $650 to isolate the 2 hose bibs from the softener I noticed a noise in my pipes. I called and they promised to send a tech out to inspect the work. I wanted to be sure I didn't have some kind of leak from the work that was done. The tech never arrived at the assigned time. I finally called 1/2 hour after the scheduled appointment window (10am-2pm). They didn't see that I was scheduled. I explained that I was concerned that there might be a leak and I stressed the need for someone to come by in lieu of the fact that I took time off of work to make sure we could ascertain the problem. The techs arrived and I was able to replicate the noise by turning on my faucet. I asked them to go into the crawl space to make sure there wasn't a leak. They did so and found no leak. My main concern was shown to not be the issue. We then discussed issues like air in the line or pressure gradient noise. Nothing conclusive. The tech set up a manometer to check pressure at the bib and found it to be 72psi. He said thts about 10psi higher than it should be. He concluded that the noise must be a result of this "abnormal" pressure. He was quick to give me an estimate of $650 to add a pressure reducer valve. I deferred and shortly thereafter he asked for payment of $135 for a "service call" Ludicrous !! this noise issue is the result of isolating the outside bibs. I never had this noise issue prior to the work being done 2 months ago yet they had the audacity to charge $135 for what amounted to 15min. of theorizing what the noise might be caused by. I spoke to "management" and out of the goodness of her heart she took $50 off the service call and gave me 2 bags of salt. So it only cost me $85 to have someone come by to check their own work which took 10-15mins. I will find someone else to service this system next year. I will not do business with a company that will nickle and dime the consumer. I am sorry that I actually referred my son and a friend to this company after the initial install.
Catherine McClintockCatherine McClintock
00:23 14 Oct 23
We just had Pure Water Systems install our soft water conditioner. Something we should have done years ago. Ray from Pure Water did an excellent Presentation about the many benefits of having soft water in the Home. I quit drinking and cooking with the tap water in my Reno home for the last 30 years. Ray explained how the soft water is healthier for skin and hair so I'm looking forward to seeing if this could help with some mild skin issues I'm having once the system has been in our home awhile. My 1st shower with the conditioner in my home was an enjoyable experience. The water felt so gentle and clean. My hair was smoother & shinier and I didn't use hair conditioner. I'm sure my laundry will show better results. Thru out the whole installation our salesman Ray was available to us nearly round the clock and we work nights. When Jose showed up to begin installation he kept the noise level as quiet as possible. He was polite and respectful. I never had any issues with Pure Water they showed up when they said they would and I thought the cost would be higher than it was. I still have to give it more time but so far we are very satisfied.
Ron MedagliaRon Medaglia
18:09 13 Oct 23
Pure Water Systems of Nevada offers a good product. Prompt, courteous and good people to do business with. Rich and Jose were very helpful in explaining how the Pure Water system worked.
David SuDavid Su
22:17 12 Oct 23
Rich was very helpful in explaining the water quality in our area, and assisting us during the purchase process.
Brian WillsBrian Wills
19:12 12 Oct 23
Rich did a great job getting me all set up
youngs ruizyoungs ruiz
18:38 12 Oct 23
Great company, water is perfect now. Chris was alot of help.
Lindsay ChrismanLindsay Chrisman
17:05 08 Oct 23
We have been working with Ray and Nick for installation and maintenance. We are so pleased with their knowledge and their customer service. We had a systemBy them in our last house and did not even think twice about using them in our new house. Thank you so much for such great service!
Luke BraudLuke Braud
16:45 06 Oct 23
Ray and the team have been outstanding from the first visit! Always professional and direct. Showed up on time. Gave me tons of information without "selling" me.Installation was easy and clean. They followed up to test the water and verify that all of the hardness, chlorine, heavy metals had been removed after the install.Overall we are very happy and I would highly recommend Pure Water Systems, Ray, and the installation team.
Crystal BurbyCrystal Burby
20:18 17 Sep 23
We moved to Dayton, NV about two years ago. We weren’t happy with the overall water quality, and did some research on filtration systems. We found Pure Water Systems. We had them install a water filtration system in our home and absolutely love it! We’ve become water snobs and can tell the difference when we drink water other than at home. You can taste the difference. I would highly recommend Pure Water Systems! They’re a great company, they have a great service team, and a super friendly staff! So happy we found them!
Erica DrydenErica Dryden
14:55 11 Sep 23
We had a great experience installing a whole home water filter system. It was easy to work with Ray and his whole team. It was really nice that everything was installed cleanly, and I wasn't left to fix or pick up after them. I'm noticing a difference with our clean water. My skin feels and looks less dry and I am not getting the hard water build up on my sinks, toilets, and faucets. Our water was terrible in leaving a hard water build up of some kind. I honestly did this system for that reason alone! Our water was rated a 7 for hardness! I like drinking our water knowing I am no longer drinking chlorine and all the other contaminants that were in our water. Thank you! I'd definitely recommend this company to anyone. They were great to work with, responsive, and they know what they are doing. My home is a tricky home to set this all up in and they worked all day to run necessary pipes and did so without a complaint! I wish I had done this years ago! Don't delay if you are thinking about it. You won' regret it!
Richard GibbRichard Gibb
04:05 14 May 23
Nice looking product. Professional clean looking install. Noticed a big difference in the water within a week of getting the softener installed. The RO system is now providing much cleaner water for cooking and drinking.
Anthony GianoniAnthony Gianoni
21:08 05 Aug 22
Chris Lombardo our sales tech was great. Super accommodating and made sure to answer any questions promptly whenever they came up. Chris was easy to communicate with which was appreciated. Will did a great job with the installation. He was quick and it looks great. Instant change to the water quality throughout our home.
Gene PooleGene Poole
21:46 29 Jul 22
Best water and service. We had a Pure water system placed 6 months ago to take care of all the calcium deposits in our fixtures. Now there hasn't be a single spot of calcium build up anywhere. The installation was clean and quick. The technician was very friendly and answered all my questions and concerns. We are very happy with our nice clean tasty water.
Denise MendoncaDenise Mendonca
00:51 13 Jul 22
We had a fabulous experience working with Andrew G at Pure Water in Sparks, NV. He was VERY customer service oriented and explained the system we bought clearly and answered all our questions. Dillon the installer was meticulous and did a clean install. He also explained how the system worked. Andrew came out to the house after the install to make sure we were happy and answered questions. The water tastes great! We definitely recommend calling Andrew if you have any interest in improving on your water.
Laura SteelmanLaura Steelman
23:14 06 Jul 22
BEFORE PURE: Our glasses were covered with spots and foggy. Our hair sounded like wheat and skin like dried leather hide. Our ice machine created floating particles. It made our mouths dry when we brushed our teeth.AFTER PURE: Glasses are beautiful and clear after every dishwasher use. Our hair is so fluffy and our skin feels like human skin again. We drink so much water now and clearly feel the difference in our laundry too! Totally game changing all around!Thanks Luke & Jeremy for the great customer service, explaining everything and the genuine care in making our home a healthier place to live! We can't believe now that we even debated getting this! Trust us, it's worth every drop of your dollar.Tim Snell & Laura SteelmanStagecoach, NV
The gentlemen who came in were professional, helpful and very kind. We had a purified water system put in. AKA a regular water dispenser that purifies/filters the water from our water system in the building. They were clean and efficient with the work. Very much recommend this company! We are very happy with the water and the water tastes cold and fresh. Thank you!!
Jamie ThompsonJamie Thompson
20:58 04 Jan 22
Nico came to our home for our assessment and quote. He was timely and extremely professional. His knowledge of the water source we are on was phenomenal and we really appreciate the time he spent educating us and reviewing our options. Not only did Nico take great care of us but then he made sure the best installer, Chris Schuth came to our home for our install. Chris showed up on time with all of the parts and tools he needed. He explained everything and took great care in installing our new water heater and water filtering system. He was so kind and efficient. This was 5 star service all around and I would recommend them to anyone! thank you Nico and Chris!!
May KauferMay Kaufer
23:51 21 Dec 21
This water system is worth every penny! I’ve been showering at the gym for months because our water was so hard and hurt my hair (blonde is difficult and expensive). Been wanting the system for so long and I am SO happy we took the leap. They make it so easy and offer financing which helped the decision as well. I am so happy to say that my hair is softer and nicer than ever and not being stripped any longer! The water pressure has improved immensely, I finally have real bubbles in my bubble bath (never foamed up before!), husband is stoked I don’t go to the gym to shower anymore, the reverse osmosis is amazing as well! I have nothing but great things to say about Luke and his team! Thank you so much for making this easy and rescuing my hair and skin! Not to mention we finally have clear and clean dishes, clean sink and shower!
Arelyne DonaldsonArelyne Donaldson
02:08 20 Dec 21
Absolutely happy with Pure Water Systems! Had Chris come out and talk to me and another Chris came and installed and they were both amazing! The installer Chris went above and beyond what I expected. He even told me issues that were going on under my house that I would have never know. I highly recommend Pure, as my water tastes great and feels wonderful!
Jennifer LearyJennifer Leary
02:56 13 Nov 21
I had Pure Water Systems of Nevada install a water system and could not be happier!From the initial encounter with Nico…. helping me determine what would be the best for my home ….to installation with Adam who was efficient and fast. I had a softener installed in the garage; drinking water system under my sink; and water to the ice maker. The units fit perfect and they are compact too.I could tell the difference in my sinks, toilets, and showers to my now soft hair. My laundry also is coming out cleaner!On even more of a plus side, Nico reached out after the installation to follow up and helped me move the unit for some garage work. I could’ve not done this on my own. He worked around his schedule to make that happen and I could not appreciate it more.I appreciate this type of dedication and my hat is off to a job well done!!Thank you!
Zella MihldZella Mihld
21:02 18 Oct 21
I actually can’t fuss over the whole experience enough… Chris was the gentleman who came to our home in Dayton ( on time) went over the whole process with us… he didn’t need to do a sales pitch… our water is so terrible… however he so patiently went over the entire process… Next came Jesse (on time) the gentleman to do the install… what a beautiful job he did … from letting us know what he was doing… to cutting into the marble sink countertop for the water system… just a perfect job … about 5 hours I really don’t believe he even took a break … next thing we are setting up another visit from Chris to come by and test the system to make sure all was right … Pure water system is definitely a perfect change and a much better quality of life for us … Just a great job and company…
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