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Dickson Plumbing LLC

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Dickson Plumbing LLC

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1 years of experience

Dickson Plumbing is a small Local company In Delaware with 15 years experience. Dickson Plumbing will be able to give you better prices and better service compared to the bigger companies and look forward to earning your trust and business. Call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Never come to a person's house to fix an issue and leave the person with a problem. No matter what the problem is, let the person know and do your best to fix it, even if it costs more money. Fix it before you leave. No comebacks. You should never leave the work incomplete. I started with a leak on my pipes and they left my house with the pipes still leaking. What was the purpose of them coming? My bill is still going."

Lyneice B on May 2025

Dickson Plumbing is a small Local company In Delaware with 15 years experience. Dickson Plumbing will be able to give you better prices and better service compared to the bigger companies and look forward to earning your trust and business. Call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Never come to a person's house to fix an issue and leave the person with a problem. No matter what the problem is, let the person know and do your best to fix it, even if it costs more money. Fix it before you leave. No comebacks. You should never leave the work incomplete. I started with a leak on my pipes and they left my house with the pipes still leaking. What was the purpose of them coming? My bill is still going."

Lyneice B on May 2025


Cocoa and Sage

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Cocoa and Sage

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14 years of experience

We have a complete team that includes whole house painting, whole house water purification systems, plumbing systems, and whole house remodeling and renovations.

We have a complete team that includes whole house painting, whole house water purification systems, plumbing systems, and whole house remodeling and renovations.


Kelly does it

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Kelly does it

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I do just about everything you can think of quality work I've been doing this for 15 years. I am just a handyman who is skilled in many different trades.

I do just about everything you can think of quality work I've been doing this for 15 years. I am just a handyman who is skilled in many different trades.



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Rain Drainz

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Rain Drainz

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Protect your home and add value! At Rain Drainz LLC, we address all of your home's water management needs. These services include gutters, downspouts, and gutter guards, french drains and water treatment. We are licensed and insured and proud to be family owned, honest and affordable. Call today and ask about our financing options.

"They did an awesome job! Very professional, punctual and great prices. Very happy and would highly recommend."

Nikki C on January 2023

Protect your home and add value! At Rain Drainz LLC, we address all of your home's water management needs. These services include gutters, downspouts, and gutter guards, french drains and water treatment. We are licensed and insured and proud to be family owned, honest and affordable. Call today and ask about our financing options.

"They did an awesome job! Very professional, punctual and great prices. Very happy and would highly recommend."

Nikki C on January 2023


Coverdale plumbing llc

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Coverdale plumbing llc

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Customers say: True professional
5 years of experience

Locally owned business providing exceptional service in a timely fashion! We specialize in all your plumbing project needs from water heater installs, fixture replacements, to leaks and clogged drains. No job too big or too small! If your looking for a reasonable priced plumber In your area, feel free to call and schedule your next service call with us. We also offer 24/7 emergency service, and also give free estimates and water tests for customers shopping around.

"We have the contract to sell the house. The buyers sent an inspector, the inspection was failed because they did the job incomplete and incorrect and it made us lose the contract of the house. They took $4000 and they screwed us and they were not answering our phone calls."

Kathie W on December 2022

Locally owned business providing exceptional service in a timely fashion! We specialize in all your plumbing project needs from water heater installs, fixture replacements, to leaks and clogged drains. No job too big or too small! If your looking for a reasonable priced plumber In your area, feel free to call and schedule your next service call with us. We also offer 24/7 emergency service, and also give free estimates and water tests for customers shopping around.

"We have the contract to sell the house. The buyers sent an inspector, the inspection was failed because they did the job incomplete and incorrect and it made us lose the contract of the house. They took $4000 and they screwed us and they were not answering our phone calls."

Kathie W on December 2022


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Atlantic Water Products

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Atlantic Water Products

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Customers say: Super punctual
38 years of experience

Atlantic Water Products offers a wide variety of home water treatment systems and air purifier options for residents of Philadelphia, Southeastern Pennsylvania, Central and Southern New Jersey, and Delaware who want better quality water and fresh air for their families. We have been serving local homeowners since 1987 by offering superior products that will last for years. We also focus on addressing the specific needs of our customers and providing customized solutions, with an individualized approach that begins with our complimentary in-home water testing service.

"Do not be deceived by this scam. We thought we could trust Home Depot back in 2015 when they offered us a free water test after we bought our first home. Lo and behold it was a LENGTHY sales pitch using psuedo-science that played upon the vulnerable situation we were in at the time (one of us was having frightening chronic health problems that were getting worse by the day.) We were not allowed to have time to think about our decision and were told our water was bad based on a psuedo-scientific magic trick. Could we get back to them tomorrow? No the decision had to be made that day. To the tune of $7,000. Oh but they were throwing in so many freebies for us! Come to find out this system is only worth a few thousand dollars. Fast forward five years and we have to pay HUNDREDS per year to maintain this system. Additionally, all along the customer service of the distributer, Atlantic Water Products (AWP,) has been atrocious. Very unprofessional. We have to call 3 and 4 times to get a call back. We are clearly low priority now that we've bought the system. We moved recently, to a home that is a 2 minute drive from our previous home. Our first appointment to have the water system removed was canceled only hours beforehand. So we had to leave the system and then arrange with the new residents to have it removed by AWP a month later (which was the soonest we could get.) AWP does not allow same day removal and installation. You have to call them again once the system is removed to schedule installation. BUT they don't call you back until you've called 3-4 times. So we weren't able to get a re-installation scheduled for another month. When we finally got them on the phone they told us that since our system had been sitting for over 24 hours we now were advised to pay an additional $700 for new filters... keep in mind removal was $300 and installation will be ANOTHER $300. So we have to pay $1,300 to move this system, $700 of which we have to pay only because they don't allow same day installation!! The unprofessional way the company is run as well as the scammy way the sale went down has really made me question whether this product is even legitimate. A few years back I grilled one of the customer service people repeatedly to find out whether the system filters our lead. All I ever eventually got was a one sentence email saying "yes it filters out lead." No NSF certification, no "this is how it works" etc. Last year when the technician was installing replacement parts I saw that one of the under-sink cartridges had a new label with just SO many psuedo-scientific claims on it- It said it prevents cancer!? The only thing I will say is that the technicians have always seemed professional. But no one told us when we moved our system that it couldn't sit for longer than 24 hours. No one told us about the risk of bacteria. When we called to complain Gus Pfaundler, who runs the service department at AWP told us HE was disappointed with US! For not wanting to be scammed I guess? Please be aware that multiple lawsuits against Rainsoft and Home Depot for this scam have been filed and won. Please be aware there are other products that do the same thing and are cheaper. And don't be naive like we were when we were scared for our health and desperate- if someone tells you you can't take a day or two to think about whether to buy something you have to stop and ask yourself what they are afraid you will discover in 24-48 hours of research."

Krista L on July 2020

Atlantic Water Products offers a wide variety of home water treatment systems and air purifier options for residents of Philadelphia, Southeastern Pennsylvania, Central and Southern New Jersey, and Delaware who want better quality water and fresh air for their families. We have been serving local homeowners since 1987 by offering superior products that will last for years. We also focus on addressing the specific needs of our customers and providing customized solutions, with an individualized approach that begins with our complimentary in-home water testing service.

"Do not be deceived by this scam. We thought we could trust Home Depot back in 2015 when they offered us a free water test after we bought our first home. Lo and behold it was a LENGTHY sales pitch using psuedo-science that played upon the vulnerable situation we were in at the time (one of us was having frightening chronic health problems that were getting worse by the day.) We were not allowed to have time to think about our decision and were told our water was bad based on a psuedo-scientific magic trick. Could we get back to them tomorrow? No the decision had to be made that day. To the tune of $7,000. Oh but they were throwing in so many freebies for us! Come to find out this system is only worth a few thousand dollars. Fast forward five years and we have to pay HUNDREDS per year to maintain this system. Additionally, all along the customer service of the distributer, Atlantic Water Products (AWP,) has been atrocious. Very unprofessional. We have to call 3 and 4 times to get a call back. We are clearly low priority now that we've bought the system. We moved recently, to a home that is a 2 minute drive from our previous home. Our first appointment to have the water system removed was canceled only hours beforehand. So we had to leave the system and then arrange with the new residents to have it removed by AWP a month later (which was the soonest we could get.) AWP does not allow same day removal and installation. You have to call them again once the system is removed to schedule installation. BUT they don't call you back until you've called 3-4 times. So we weren't able to get a re-installation scheduled for another month. When we finally got them on the phone they told us that since our system had been sitting for over 24 hours we now were advised to pay an additional $700 for new filters... keep in mind removal was $300 and installation will be ANOTHER $300. So we have to pay $1,300 to move this system, $700 of which we have to pay only because they don't allow same day installation!! The unprofessional way the company is run as well as the scammy way the sale went down has really made me question whether this product is even legitimate. A few years back I grilled one of the customer service people repeatedly to find out whether the system filters our lead. All I ever eventually got was a one sentence email saying "yes it filters out lead." No NSF certification, no "this is how it works" etc. Last year when the technician was installing replacement parts I saw that one of the under-sink cartridges had a new label with just SO many psuedo-scientific claims on it- It said it prevents cancer!? The only thing I will say is that the technicians have always seemed professional. But no one told us when we moved our system that it couldn't sit for longer than 24 hours. No one told us about the risk of bacteria. When we called to complain Gus Pfaundler, who runs the service department at AWP told us HE was disappointed with US! For not wanting to be scammed I guess? Please be aware that multiple lawsuits against Rainsoft and Home Depot for this scam have been filed and won. Please be aware there are other products that do the same thing and are cheaper. And don't be naive like we were when we were scared for our health and desperate- if someone tells you you can't take a day or two to think about whether to buy something you have to stop and ask yourself what they are afraid you will discover in 24-48 hours of research."

Krista L on July 2020



Delmarva Water Solutions

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Delmarva Water Solutions

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

Delmarva Water Solutions is the Delmarva Peninsula’s premier water treatment company. We have over 40 years of combined experience in treating the various water problems on Delmarva, and are proud to be your authorized EcoWater Systems dealer. Here are just a few reasons why you should choose DWS: GUARANTEED treatment solutions. FREE, NO PRESSURE, in-home consultations. HONEST & COURTEOUS staff ensures clean, professional installations & EXEMPLARY service after the sale. Authorized dealer for ECOWATER SYSTEMS, the world’s oldest & largest manufacturer of residential, automatic water treatment equipment. Licensed Water Conditioning Installer Licensed Water Treatment Plant Operator Member – WATER QUALITY ASSOCIATION WQA Certified Installer WQA Certified Water Specialist EcoWater Certified Sales Representative EcoWater Certified Service Technician Certified Water Sampler Bonded and Insured PRICE MATCH GUARANTEE! CONTACT US today for your consultation, or with any question you may have regarding the safety of your water. Proudly serving all of Delaware and the eastern shores of both Maryland & Virginia including (but not limited to) Salisbury, Dover, Chestertown, Stevensville, Rock Hall, Galena, Ocean City, Berlin, Princess Anne, Cambridge, Elkton, Smyrna, Easton, Queenstown, Kennedyville, Worton, Bishopville, and Delmar.

"Tom, the technician, was actually early for the appointment. He got done in less time than expected and took the time to familiarize me with the new unit. His work and his attitude were friendly and professional. He took the time to answer all my questions and I felt comfortable with his work. I will recommend Delaware Water Solutions to all my neighbors and friends and use them again if I have a need to."

Jeff H on May 2021

Delmarva Water Solutions is the Delmarva Peninsula’s premier water treatment company. We have over 40 years of combined experience in treating the various water problems on Delmarva, and are proud to be your authorized EcoWater Systems dealer. Here are just a few reasons why you should choose DWS: GUARANTEED treatment solutions. FREE, NO PRESSURE, in-home consultations. HONEST & COURTEOUS staff ensures clean, professional installations & EXEMPLARY service after the sale. Authorized dealer for ECOWATER SYSTEMS, the world’s oldest & largest manufacturer of residential, automatic water treatment equipment. Licensed Water Conditioning Installer Licensed Water Treatment Plant Operator Member – WATER QUALITY ASSOCIATION WQA Certified Installer WQA Certified Water Specialist EcoWater Certified Sales Representative EcoWater Certified Service Technician Certified Water Sampler Bonded and Insured PRICE MATCH GUARANTEE! CONTACT US today for your consultation, or with any question you may have regarding the safety of your water. Proudly serving all of Delaware and the eastern shores of both Maryland & Virginia including (but not limited to) Salisbury, Dover, Chestertown, Stevensville, Rock Hall, Galena, Ocean City, Berlin, Princess Anne, Cambridge, Elkton, Smyrna, Easton, Queenstown, Kennedyville, Worton, Bishopville, and Delmar.

"Tom, the technician, was actually early for the appointment. He got done in less time than expected and took the time to familiarize me with the new unit. His work and his attitude were friendly and professional. He took the time to answer all my questions and I felt comfortable with his work. I will recommend Delaware Water Solutions to all my neighbors and friends and use them again if I have a need to."

Jeff H on May 2021


A+ Plumbing and Mechanical Solutions, LLC

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A+ Plumbing and Mechanical Solutions, LLC

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Locally owned and operated plumbing business. Owner Herb Romisch is a Board Certified Master Plumber. Licensed and insured. We offer Quality Craftsmanship at Excellent Prices.

Locally owned and operated plumbing business. Owner Herb Romisch is a Board Certified Master Plumber. Licensed and insured. We offer Quality Craftsmanship at Excellent Prices.

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Water Softeners questions, answered by experts

The main difference between water softeners and water filters is that softeners remove hard minerals from the water, while filters have more of a blanket effect, removing all contaminants above a certain size. Filters are also much less expensive to install and protect against bacteria and other impurities. Depending on your water supply, you may need both.

It does cost money to have a water softener, both for installation and ongoing maintenance. Additionally, the taste of your water will be altered, especially if sodium is the ingredient you use to run the water softening system. Look up exactly what your chosen water softener will remove and what will remain because not all systems provide the same results.

It’s not a good idea to oversize your water softener. Doing so will mean the tank doesn’t get full, which can lead to channeling. This leads to a large portion of the resin beads not being utilized and the beads at the bottom of the tank being overused. Over time, this will reduce the efficiency of your system, not to mention that the upfront cost of an oversized softener is unnecessarily high. If you have a timed regeneration cycle rather than a demand-based one, you’ll also spend far more on replacing salt than you need to.

The chemicals in a water softener can wear down the anode rod in the heater and shorten its life span. However, for most people, the benefits of the softener outweigh this potential drawback.

Have a plumber inspect the anode rod annually for damage, as replacing the anode rod is far less expensive than replacing the entire water heater.

The best way to fix hard water in a shower is by installing a water softener system. This is the only way to truly ensure that hard water doesn't enter your shower—or any part of your home beyond the water softener. Most other methods are temporary fixes. While you can choose a shower filter, these filters aren’t as effective and may not remove many contaminants that cause limescale and hard water stains.

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