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Hecker & Frères Énergie (HFE) supports homeowners across Lille and the metropolitan area with all renewable energy projects: heat pumps, air conditioning, heating and plumbing. A single point of contact from survey to after-sales.
Solutions for your home
Air-to-water heat pump
Replace your boiler with a high-performance air-to-water heat pump, compatible with radiators or underfloor heating.
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MaPrimeRénov', CEE and ANaH applications: we handle everything for you.
Find out moreReversible air conditioning
Summer and winter comfort in every room, with controlled energy consumption.
Find out moreThermodynamic water heater
Eco-friendly domestic hot water: up to 70% savings compared with a standard tank.
Find out moreComplete bathroom renovation
Toilets, walk-in showers, taps and bespoke fittings by our plumbing team.
Find out morePlumbing
Repairs, hot water tanks and sanitary work in Lille and the metropolitan area.
Find out moreWater softener
Reduce limescale, protect your equipment and improve everyday comfort.
- Salt-based: most effective against limescale, protects plumbing and appliances.
- CO₂: limits scaling without salt, low-maintenance solution.
- Drago: physical/electronic treatment, no salt, no discharge, discreet.
Condensing boiler
Replace old boilers with high-efficiency condensing models.
Find out moreMaintenance & servicing
Annual maintenance contracts from €149 incl. VAT per year to protect your equipment.
Find out moreWater softener questions
Quick answers to choose the right anti-limescale solution for your home.
Why install a water softener?
Hard water causes limescale build-up in heaters, taps and pipework, increases energy use and shortens equipment lifespan. An anti-limescale solution improves comfort and helps protect your installation.
Salt, CO₂ or Drago: what’s the difference?
Salt-based softeners truly soften water (ion exchange): very effective but require salt and servicing. CO₂ reduces scaling by shifting the carbonate balance: low maintenance, no salt. Drago is a physical/electronic treatment: no salt, no discharge, but performance depends on installation conditions. We recommend the best option after a quick diagnosis.
Is Drago suitable for every home?
Not always. For very hard water or strong anti-limescale needs, a salt-based softener can be more appropriate. We validate the solution after assessing your water and system.
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