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Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories, Inc

4.85(
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Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories, Inc

4.85(
347
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers

ETR Laboratories in an analytic laboratory with a broad range of commercial, industrial and individual clients. We provide analytic services using a wide variety of scientific methods including GC/MS, IC/MS, GIR, NMR and SEM equipment. We can do particle analysis, organic and inorganic chemical analysis and micro analysis on biological and other materials. Private water analysis is our specialty. Award winning. Additional DBA - Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories Inc, ETR Labs, ETR Laboratories.

"as advertised"

Nancy C on July 2018

ETR Laboratories in an analytic laboratory with a broad range of commercial, industrial and individual clients. We provide analytic services using a wide variety of scientific methods including GC/MS, IC/MS, GIR, NMR and SEM equipment. We can do particle analysis, organic and inorganic chemical analysis and micro analysis on biological and other materials. Private water analysis is our specialty. Award winning. Additional DBA - Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories Inc, ETR Labs, ETR Laboratories.

"as advertised"

Nancy C on July 2018


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Bellows Plumbing, Heating & Air

4.78(
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Bellows Plumbing, Heating & Air

4.78(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers

Bellows is your all-in-one place for all your service needs. The customer is always #1 and we go above and beyond to ensure the job is done properly, on time, and on budget. We believe our customers always deserve the best, every day. Give us a call and experience Bellows exceptional customer service today!

"If you want a company that guarantees their work don’t choose Bellows. I paid a ridiculous amount for a new HVAC system and one week after install it stopped working. This happened on a Saturday and they don’t have technicians available for emergencies on weekends and they won’t reimburse for a company that does. They told me not to worry we’ll make it right but the earliest service date they had available was two weeks later. Post sale they don’t care about the customer or about the quality of their work. Make sure to choose another company for your HVAC needs."

Chance C on June 2024

Bellows is your all-in-one place for all your service needs. The customer is always #1 and we go above and beyond to ensure the job is done properly, on time, and on budget. We believe our customers always deserve the best, every day. Give us a call and experience Bellows exceptional customer service today!

"If you want a company that guarantees their work don’t choose Bellows. I paid a ridiculous amount for a new HVAC system and one week after install it stopped working. This happened on a Saturday and they don’t have technicians available for emergencies on weekends and they won’t reimburse for a company that does. They told me not to worry we’ll make it right but the earliest service date they had available was two weeks later. Post sale they don’t care about the customer or about the quality of their work. Make sure to choose another company for your HVAC needs."

Chance C on June 2024


"They provided courteous and professional service. James is the best plumber on the Monterey Peninsula !"

Douglas H on October 2020

Additional DBAs - Marina Plumbing & Heating, Marina Plumbing & Hardware Inc.

"They provided courteous and professional service. James is the best plumber on the Monterey Peninsula !"

Douglas H on October 2020


Chris Wilson Plumbing & Heating Repairs Inc

4.63(
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Chris Wilson Plumbing & Heating Repairs Inc

4.63(
30
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers

Whether it’s a new installation or plumbing, heating and air conditioning repairs that you need, rest assured that when you call Chris Wilson Plumbing and Heating Repairs we will resolve your problem or project. We pride ourselves on responsive, professional service. Normally we can have a technician en-route within the hour that you make the call. We use a sophisticated Electronic Dispatch GPS system and have technicians throughout the Monterey, Santa Cruz and San Benito Counties to address your service problem, as quickly and conveniently as possible. We’ll get the job done with estimates upfront, so you won’t get that sinking feeling of hidden costs that you get from other plumbing companies. We Stand Behind Our Service You often hear family businesses boast that they come from a long line of plumbers, heating and air conditioning tradesman, but in our case, it’s the home truth. We employ veteran professionals with many years of experience who are versed in the most up-to-date, technological advances to meet your service needs. Our technicians receive quality, safety and continuing manufacturer certified training. In short, there isn’t a problem you’ll encounter that our family of trade specialists cannot handle.

"I was found them professional and friendly."

david w on April 2023

Whether it’s a new installation or plumbing, heating and air conditioning repairs that you need, rest assured that when you call Chris Wilson Plumbing and Heating Repairs we will resolve your problem or project. We pride ourselves on responsive, professional service. Normally we can have a technician en-route within the hour that you make the call. We use a sophisticated Electronic Dispatch GPS system and have technicians throughout the Monterey, Santa Cruz and San Benito Counties to address your service problem, as quickly and conveniently as possible. We’ll get the job done with estimates upfront, so you won’t get that sinking feeling of hidden costs that you get from other plumbing companies. We Stand Behind Our Service You often hear family businesses boast that they come from a long line of plumbers, heating and air conditioning tradesman, but in our case, it’s the home truth. We employ veteran professionals with many years of experience who are versed in the most up-to-date, technological advances to meet your service needs. Our technicians receive quality, safety and continuing manufacturer certified training. In short, there isn’t a problem you’ll encounter that our family of trade specialists cannot handle.

"I was found them professional and friendly."

david w on April 2023


RELIABLE PLUMBING & HEATING SERVICES

4.52(
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RELIABLE PLUMBING & HEATING SERVICES

4.52(
31
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Customers say: Super punctual
1987 years of experience

Reliable Plumbing & Heating Services has been serving the Monterey, Santa Cruz & San Benito county area since 1987. We promise prompt and professional service to all of our customers. We look forward to solving all your plumbing & heating repair, installation and service needs. Call us now to schedule an appointment.

"As as part of our remodeling efforts we needed a plumber to install a new sink, garbage disposer, kitchen faucet, complete sink trap, air gap and three water valves. My wife has been without her kitchen for a month now. I called Reliable Plumbing & Heating Services who are now out of Sand City. I chose them because of the previous work they did for me as I had a leaking underground pipe that two other plumbing companies I called could not locate. I called on a late Wednesday afternoon close to quitting time. I told them that my wife would like the sink installed ASAP and if they could help us out. The next morning at 8:00 am I was told that they just had a cancelation and would be able to install our sink today. They sent out Joseph Aguilar who I was happy to see who had fixed a previous underground water leak for us. He did a great job, is very friendly, extremely competent and whom I would strongly recommend if you need any plumbing work done."

Dennis E on December 2025

Reliable Plumbing & Heating Services has been serving the Monterey, Santa Cruz & San Benito county area since 1987. We promise prompt and professional service to all of our customers. We look forward to solving all your plumbing & heating repair, installation and service needs. Call us now to schedule an appointment.

"As as part of our remodeling efforts we needed a plumber to install a new sink, garbage disposer, kitchen faucet, complete sink trap, air gap and three water valves. My wife has been without her kitchen for a month now. I called Reliable Plumbing & Heating Services who are now out of Sand City. I chose them because of the previous work they did for me as I had a leaking underground pipe that two other plumbing companies I called could not locate. I called on a late Wednesday afternoon close to quitting time. I told them that my wife would like the sink installed ASAP and if they could help us out. The next morning at 8:00 am I was told that they just had a cancelation and would be able to install our sink today. They sent out Joseph Aguilar who I was happy to see who had fixed a previous underground water leak for us. He did a great job, is very friendly, extremely competent and whom I would strongly recommend if you need any plumbing work done."

Dennis E on December 2025


Apex Heating Plumbing and Electric

4.73(
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Apex Heating Plumbing and Electric

4.73(
15
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers

License Number: 898328.additional DBAs - Apex Plumbing, Heating and Electric, Inc.Additional Contacts - Kumar Khelawan.Additional Phone - (831) 442-5133.family owned and operated.

"We placed the call on friday. We got the service on Tuesday after the long weekend. The technician was very qualified, was very polite, fixed the problem in a very short time, and gave a lot of good advice. We followed up with a call to their office, and were very pleased with their response."

Madhu K on February 2021

License Number: 898328.additional DBAs - Apex Plumbing, Heating and Electric, Inc.Additional Contacts - Kumar Khelawan.Additional Phone - (831) 442-5133.family owned and operated.

"We placed the call on friday. We got the service on Tuesday after the long weekend. The technician was very qualified, was very polite, fixed the problem in a very short time, and gave a lot of good advice. We followed up with a call to their office, and were very pleased with their response."

Madhu K on February 2021


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Chem Free Pure Water Systems

5.00(
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Chem Free Pure Water Systems

5.00(
9
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Residential and business water treatment systems. Water softeners, UV lights. We will analyze your water for contaminants such as chlorine, low pH, iron, bacteria, and devise a system to suit your needs. Treat your water from the source, as it enters your home, so whether you are drinking it, cooking with it or bathing in it, your water is pure.

"The process was quick and easy. I just provided a water sample. It was determined that I had high levels of chlorine in our drinking water. I was able to solve my water problems with only one filter. Why did I wait years to have this done? Now I can be confident that our water is safe. Highly recommended."

Tony R on February 2021

Residential and business water treatment systems. Water softeners, UV lights. We will analyze your water for contaminants such as chlorine, low pH, iron, bacteria, and devise a system to suit your needs. Treat your water from the source, as it enters your home, so whether you are drinking it, cooking with it or bathing in it, your water is pure.

"The process was quick and easy. I just provided a water sample. It was determined that I had high levels of chlorine in our drinking water. I was able to solve my water problems with only one filter. Why did I wait years to have this done? Now I can be confident that our water is safe. Highly recommended."

Tony R on February 2021


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OCG Plumbing, Inc

5.00(
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OCG Plumbing, Inc

5.00(
9
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

OCG Plumbing is a locally owned “GREEN” plumbing Company.We take extreme pride in our work, respectable team of employees, competitive pricing and quality workmanship.We have been doing business for over 20 years for the greater Monterey Bay peninsula. Our goal is customer satisfaction! We are geared towards providing sustainable products for a better future. We are Licenced (CA.812063)and Insured. We are a traditional plumbing business and charge the old fashion method of time and material for service calls. Many other plumbing companies have change to "Flat Rate" pricing. We feel the traditional method is a more honest and fair way to charge customers. We offer a "Angie's List" discount when you call us for service. WE ARE YOUR SUSTAINABLE PLUMBER FOR LIFE!

OCG Plumbing is a locally owned “GREEN” plumbing Company.We take extreme pride in our work, respectable team of employees, competitive pricing and quality workmanship.We have been doing business for over 20 years for the greater Monterey Bay peninsula. Our goal is customer satisfaction! We are geared towards providing sustainable products for a better future. We are Licenced (CA.812063)and Insured. We are a traditional plumbing business and charge the old fashion method of time and material for service calls. Many other plumbing companies have change to "Flat Rate" pricing. We feel the traditional method is a more honest and fair way to charge customers. We offer a "Angie's List" discount when you call us for service. WE ARE YOUR SUSTAINABLE PLUMBER FOR LIFE!


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Monterey Coastal Plumbing & Remodeling

5.00(
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Monterey Coastal Plumbing & Remodeling

5.00(
6
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Customers say: Quick response
2018 years of experience

At Monterey Coastal Plumbing and Remodeling, we are dedicated to providing top-notch residential plumbing services tailored to meet the unique needs of our clients. Specializing in pipe replacements, underground plumbing solutions, and comprehensive full pipe replacements throughout your home, we ensure reliable and efficient systems that stand the test of time. In addition to our plumbing expertise, we take pride in transforming spaces with our exceptional bathroom remodeling services, creating beautiful and functional environments. With a commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, Monterey Coastal Plumbing and Remodeling is your trusted partner for all your plumbing and remodeling needs.

"Wow! Very professional repair done to leaking spigot on irrigation system. Very fast and efficient and tested perfect ! Will definitely hire this company again!"

Jennifer m on November 2025

At Monterey Coastal Plumbing and Remodeling, we are dedicated to providing top-notch residential plumbing services tailored to meet the unique needs of our clients. Specializing in pipe replacements, underground plumbing solutions, and comprehensive full pipe replacements throughout your home, we ensure reliable and efficient systems that stand the test of time. In addition to our plumbing expertise, we take pride in transforming spaces with our exceptional bathroom remodeling services, creating beautiful and functional environments. With a commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, Monterey Coastal Plumbing and Remodeling is your trusted partner for all your plumbing and remodeling needs.

"Wow! Very professional repair done to leaking spigot on irrigation system. Very fast and efficient and tested perfect ! Will definitely hire this company again!"

Jennifer m on November 2025


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American Plumbing Solutions & Waterworks

4.11(
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American Plumbing Solutions & Waterworks

4.11(
9
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Customers say: True professional
2019 years of experience

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as knowledgeable as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"Charge $3000 so I could dig. Install drain trap and run a camera. I had to do most pressure running buy my own snake to do there job. Next time recommend roter rooter"

John L on June 2022

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as knowledgeable as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"Charge $3000 so I could dig. Install drain trap and run a camera. I had to do most pressure running buy my own snake to do there job. Next time recommend roter rooter"

John L on June 2022

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Water Softeners questions, answered by experts

Water softeners are worth the money if you live in an area with hard water. Hard water is safe to drink, but it poses serious threats to your plumbing system. The minerals in hard water will gradually build up on the inside walls of your pipes, reducing water flow to your fixtures. The minerals can also gradually corrode your plumbing system, reduce its lifespan, and increase the risk of leaks. Hard water also makes soap and detergent less effective. Water softener systems can solve all these issues, making them a great investment.

There are several things that can shorten the life of a water softener. Homes with very hard water may have to replace the unit sooner because the water softener works harder to filter out the hard minerals. High water usage and infrequent maintenance can also put more strain on a water softener.

Yes. To get soft water, you can install a water softening system, which will replace the calcium and magnesium ions in the water with sodium or potassium ions. Water softeners cost anywhere from $200 to $6,000, depending on the size and complexity of the system. You can either install a water softener for the whole house or just at your shower heads. If you’re sensitive to sodium or potassium, you can install a salt-free water conditioner.

Yes, it’s fine to drink softened water. However, if you follow a low-sodium diet or have high blood pressure or sodium-related health concerns, make sure to speak with your doctor beforehand. If they advise against drinking water that’s been softened with sodium, you might be able to use potassium in your water softener instead.

You can decide whether you need a water softener or water filter based on how your bathing or laundry experience is. If you notice issues like limescale buildup, dry skin, or stains on dishes—all telltale signs of hard water—you'd likely benefit from a water softener. However, if your main concern is over chemicals or bacteria in your tap water filter, and not just comfort, a filter is a better option.

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