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M. DiFoggio Plumbing

11900 Southwest Hwy
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M. DiFoggio Plumbing

11900 Southwest Hwy
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A reputation built on impeccable workmanship and expertise for over 100 years! Highest Quality Commercial, Industrial and Residential Plumbing. With over 100 years of expert plumbing service, M. DiFoggio Plumbing is known as one of the most knowledgeable plumbing contractors in Chicago and Northwest Indiana. We are a woman owned company with a history of reliability and performance.

A reputation built on impeccable workmanship and expertise for over 100 years! Highest Quality Commercial, Industrial and Residential Plumbing. With over 100 years of expert plumbing service, M. DiFoggio Plumbing is known as one of the most knowledgeable plumbing contractors in Chicago and Northwest Indiana. We are a woman owned company with a history of reliability and performance.



Culligan of Kankakee & Bradley

1480 N. Hobbie
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Culligan of Kankakee & Bradley

1480 N. Hobbie
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89 years of experience

Culligan is the world’s leading water treatment company. For over 75 years, Culligan has led the way in water treatment technology, providing the most advanced products and solutions for the world’s water problems. Your local Culligan Man is your local water expert. He is dedicated to delivering high-quality water solutions that will improve the lives of his customers. Simply stated, Culligan believes that better water will make life better for you and your family. Today we offer the most technologically advanced products and services available, combined with the personal service of your local Culligan organization. Our entire line of water softeners, water filtration systems, drinking water systems, and whole-house filtration systems set the standard in the water treatment industry.

Culligan is the world’s leading water treatment company. For over 75 years, Culligan has led the way in water treatment technology, providing the most advanced products and solutions for the world’s water problems. Your local Culligan Man is your local water expert. He is dedicated to delivering high-quality water solutions that will improve the lives of his customers. Simply stated, Culligan believes that better water will make life better for you and your family. Today we offer the most technologically advanced products and services available, combined with the personal service of your local Culligan organization. Our entire line of water softeners, water filtration systems, drinking water systems, and whole-house filtration systems set the standard in the water treatment industry.


Service First Mechanical Inc.

850 W. Dupont Rd
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Service First Mechanical Inc.

850 W. Dupont Rd
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17 years of experience

Service First Mechanical values its customers and workers. Having been in the plumbing industry for 30+ years Service First Mechanical has exceptional reputation to uphold. Managed by a reliable group of 20+ licensed plumbers that are on call 24 hours a day. No job is too big or too small.

Service First Mechanical values its customers and workers. Having been in the plumbing industry for 30+ years Service First Mechanical has exceptional reputation to uphold. Managed by a reliable group of 20+ licensed plumbers that are on call 24 hours a day. No job is too big or too small.


R.J. O'Neil, Inc.

1125 S. Lake Street
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R.J. O'Neil, Inc.

1125 S. Lake Street
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99 years of experience

R.J. O’Neil, Inc. is a small shop with a lot of know-how. Since 1926, R. J. O’Neil, Inc. has been serving Montgomery, IL and the surrounding area. With a team of talented and skilled workers who can solve any plumbing or HVAC issue, it won’t matter if you own a business or if your problem is at home. From installing a faucet in your home or school to plumbing entire buildings, they have done it all. Always reliable and always on call, R.J. O’Neil, Inc. is the first choice in service and ability. Call us at (630)906-1300, email us at [email protected], or feel free to stop in at 1125 S. Lake Street, Montgomery, IL 60538.

"As a small business owner, I strongly caution others against this HVAC/R company. In over 10 years, they?ve been the least trustworthy and poorest performing contractor I?ve worked with. We experienced repeated service issues, a 25% rate hike without notice, ignored emails, and unreturned quote requests. Worse, we were billed for work that wasn?t done?confirmed twice, including by a third-party inspection with photos. Even when confronted, they deflected and delayed for months. We had to hire another company. They also mis-sized a walk-in freezer due to bad measurements and blamed their supplier. When shown proof it was undersized, they argued with no solution. They later mismeasured again on a replacement bid. Their attitude throughout was defensive, unprofessional, and dismissive. If something goes wrong?and it likely will?they will not stand behind their work. Save yourself the frustration and look elsewhere."

Jonathan D on July 2025

R.J. O’Neil, Inc. is a small shop with a lot of know-how. Since 1926, R. J. O’Neil, Inc. has been serving Montgomery, IL and the surrounding area. With a team of talented and skilled workers who can solve any plumbing or HVAC issue, it won’t matter if you own a business or if your problem is at home. From installing a faucet in your home or school to plumbing entire buildings, they have done it all. Always reliable and always on call, R.J. O’Neil, Inc. is the first choice in service and ability. Call us at (630)906-1300, email us at [email protected], or feel free to stop in at 1125 S. Lake Street, Montgomery, IL 60538.

"As a small business owner, I strongly caution others against this HVAC/R company. In over 10 years, they?ve been the least trustworthy and poorest performing contractor I?ve worked with. We experienced repeated service issues, a 25% rate hike without notice, ignored emails, and unreturned quote requests. Worse, we were billed for work that wasn?t done?confirmed twice, including by a third-party inspection with photos. Even when confronted, they deflected and delayed for months. We had to hire another company. They also mis-sized a walk-in freezer due to bad measurements and blamed their supplier. When shown proof it was undersized, they argued with no solution. They later mismeasured again on a replacement bid. Their attitude throughout was defensive, unprofessional, and dismissive. If something goes wrong?and it likely will?they will not stand behind their work. Save yourself the frustration and look elsewhere."

Jonathan D on July 2025


Culligan Water Conditioning of Chebanse IL

289 S Schuyler Ave
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Culligan Water Conditioning of Chebanse IL

289 S Schuyler Ave
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89 years of experience

Culligan is the world’s leading water treatment company. For over 75 years, Culligan has led the way in water treatment technology, providing the most advanced products and solutions for the world’s water problems. Your local Culligan Man is your local water expert. He is dedicated to delivering high-quality water solutions that will improve the lives of his customers. Simply stated, Culligan believes that better water will make life better for you and your family. Today we offer the most technologically advanced products and services available, combined with the personal service of your local Culligan organization. Our entire line of water softeners, water filtration systems, drinking water systems, and whole-house filtration systems set the standard in the water treatment industry.

Culligan is the world’s leading water treatment company. For over 75 years, Culligan has led the way in water treatment technology, providing the most advanced products and solutions for the world’s water problems. Your local Culligan Man is your local water expert. He is dedicated to delivering high-quality water solutions that will improve the lives of his customers. Simply stated, Culligan believes that better water will make life better for you and your family. Today we offer the most technologically advanced products and services available, combined with the personal service of your local Culligan organization. Our entire line of water softeners, water filtration systems, drinking water systems, and whole-house filtration systems set the standard in the water treatment industry.


Mepco A/C Heating & Plumbing

10956 E Le Claire St
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Mepco A/C Heating & Plumbing

10956 E Le Claire St
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40 years of experience

Mepco a/c, heating & plumbing is owned and run by michael e plein. We offer many great services at great prices and we always welcome new customers. Thanks to our loyal customers, we now offer great discount codes on our facebook account to help you save money. We are open monday-friday 7:30a.m.-4:30p.m & we have an answering service that can reach a service technician for emergency weekend calls.

Mepco a/c, heating & plumbing is owned and run by michael e plein. We offer many great services at great prices and we always welcome new customers. Thanks to our loyal customers, we now offer great discount codes on our facebook account to help you save money. We are open monday-friday 7:30a.m.-4:30p.m & we have an answering service that can reach a service technician for emergency weekend calls.


We use no subcontractors, $50.00 trip charge, $75.00 diagnostic fee, (may be waived based on required work performed). Credit Cards accepted, a 3% processing fee may be added to invoice total.


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Area Salt & Chemical

30801 S Egyptian Trl
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Area Salt & Chemical

30801 S Egyptian Trl
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36 years of experience

Area Salt & Chemical, based in Peotone, Illinois, stands as the leading provider of feed, salt, and expert water softening and conditioning services in the region. Proudly serving Peotone, Beecher, Monee, Manteno, Mokena, Frankfort, Orland Park, Manhattan, and surrounding areas, we offer a diverse range of quality products. From horse feed and bedding to livestock feed, pet foods, cat litter, and wild bird seed, we ensure your animals are well cared for. Additionally, we supply high-quality water softening salt, bottled water, and deicing salt to meet all your needs. Our comprehensive services include professional installation and repair of water softeners as well as drinking water systems. Enjoy the convenience of delivery for all your needs, straight to your home or business. Reach out to Area Salt & Chemical in Peotone today for premium products and unmatched service.

Area Salt & Chemical, based in Peotone, Illinois, stands as the leading provider of feed, salt, and expert water softening and conditioning services in the region. Proudly serving Peotone, Beecher, Monee, Manteno, Mokena, Frankfort, Orland Park, Manhattan, and surrounding areas, we offer a diverse range of quality products. From horse feed and bedding to livestock feed, pet foods, cat litter, and wild bird seed, we ensure your animals are well cared for. Additionally, we supply high-quality water softening salt, bottled water, and deicing salt to meet all your needs. Our comprehensive services include professional installation and repair of water softeners as well as drinking water systems. Enjoy the convenience of delivery for all your needs, straight to your home or business. Reach out to Area Salt & Chemical in Peotone today for premium products and unmatched service.

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Water Softeners questions, answered by experts

Whether or not your water softener installation requires a permit depends on where you live; some municipalities only let certified plumbers and electricians pull the necessary permits and complete the work, others only require a professional to sign off on the work, and some don’t mandate permits at all. You can contact your local building department to find out, but you can also ask a local water softener installer or plumber to see if a permit is necessary. They will usually pull the permits for you and can help close them out after the work is complete.

Hard water isn’t unhealthy. It’s safe to drink, bathe in, and cook with. However, it can make some skin, hair, and scalp problems, such as eczema, worse by affecting the pH balance of your skin and hair. Additionally, some people don’t like the taste of hard water, but it does contain minerals that are important to your overall health, like calcium.

It’s sometimes possible to install a water softener yourself, but it’s usually better to hire a water softener professional to get the job done. Water softeners involve plumbing and electrical work, which usually require permits and a certified expert to sign off on the work. Not only is it dangerous to work with these utility lines, but it’s also not legal in many areas. Plus, improper installation or system sizing might not fix your hard water issue and could lead to an increased risk of leaks, fires, and other property damage. 

No. You should never directly drain a water softener into a sewer cleanout. This practice is illegal in many areas because it could allow raw sewage to get into your drinking water and make you seriously ill. Many places have codes requiring a specific seal, pipe, and a large air gap between a water softener and a sewage cleanout. Check out Florida's Plumbing Building Code as an example of what these restrictions might look like.

A single shower consumes an average of over 17 gallons, while brushing your teeth with the water running uses up to four unnecessary gallons. Watering the lawn spreads hundreds of gallons of water across the yard each time. Limiting water usage in these areas can significantly cut down your water bill.

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