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Culligan of Wheeling

270 W Palatine Rd
3.00(
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Culligan of Wheeling

270 W Palatine Rd
3.00(
3
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Customers say: Quick response
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.

Culligan of Bolingbrook

375 W S Frontage Rd
5.00(
3
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Culligan of Bolingbrook

375 W S Frontage Rd
5.00(
3
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

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.

Patrick & Sons Plumbing & Sewers

1031 W Touhy Ave
4.27(
15
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Patrick & Sons Plumbing & Sewers

1031 W Touhy Ave
4.27(
15
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Customers say: Terrific value
26 years of experience

We are your local plumbers who are well respected in the industry for honest, fair and profeesional services.Residential, commercial and industrial. We are licensed, bonded & insured.

We are your local plumbers who are well respected in the industry for honest, fair and profeesional services.Residential, commercial and industrial. We are licensed, bonded & insured.

R CARROZZA PLUMBING CO INC

9226 W CHESTNUT
4.67(
6
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R CARROZZA PLUMBING CO INC

9226 W CHESTNUT
4.67(
6
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

R. Carrozza Plumbing Co., Inc. is a full service plumbing company. We specialize in new construction of mid-rise condominiums, hotels, single-family homes, and townhome subdivisions. We also have a division that specializes in commercial and industrial construction. Our plumbers do repairs both small and large. We do it all, from opening obstructed drains to correcting code violations. We are also specialists in vintage and high end plumbing projects. We have the experience, certification, and know-how to do quality work on any plumbing project.

R. Carrozza Plumbing Co., Inc. is a full service plumbing company. We specialize in new construction of mid-rise condominiums, hotels, single-family homes, and townhome subdivisions. We also have a division that specializes in commercial and industrial construction. Our plumbers do repairs both small and large. We do it all, from opening obstructed drains to correcting code violations. We are also specialists in vintage and high end plumbing projects. We have the experience, certification, and know-how to do quality work on any plumbing project.

Suburban Softener Co.

4850 158TH ST
5.00(
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Suburban Softener Co.

4850 158TH ST
5.00(
1
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Suburban Softener LLC, in Oak Forest, IL, is the area's leading water softening equipment company, serving Oak Forest and surrounding areas since 1964. We specialize in commercial water softener sales, repair, and installation, while also offering services for residential and industrial clients. For more information, contact Suburban Softener LLC in Oak Forest.

"Professional, timely work with lots of knowledge for how to maintain a working system. Willing to share information to maximize efficiency of system. I have both softener and lead remover tanks - two different."

Judie C on September 2020

Suburban Softener LLC, in Oak Forest, IL, is the area's leading water softening equipment company, serving Oak Forest and surrounding areas since 1964. We specialize in commercial water softener sales, repair, and installation, while also offering services for residential and industrial clients. For more information, contact Suburban Softener LLC in Oak Forest.

"Professional, timely work with lots of knowledge for how to maintain a working system. Willing to share information to maximize efficiency of system. I have both softener and lead remover tanks - two different."

Judie C on September 2020

CRAFTWOOD LUMBER & HARDWARE

1590 OLD DEERFIELD RD
No reviews yet

CRAFTWOOD LUMBER & HARDWARE

1590 OLD DEERFIELD RD
No reviews yet
69 years of experience

Craftwood Lumber & Hardware is a service oriented retail lumberyard, building materials supplier and hardware store. Established in 1956, Craftwood Lumber & Hardware's product selection has been fine tuned to meet the needs of the North Shore customer. Our reputation for having the hard to find product is unmatched! With over 25,000 items IN STOCK, our knowledgeable and highly trained employees are ready, willing, and able to answer your questions or concerns. You don't have to wait for a seminar, just ask anytime day or night. In addition to the 25,000 items in stock, we have developed reliable relationships with literally thousands of suppliers to get that special item you need. And now, just point and click on the "shop!" icon above to explore over 70,000 items available to ship to your home or business from doitbest.com - our primary wholesaler. This is the largest selection of hardware and building materials currently available to anyone, anywhere in the world via the internet. Or, if you prefer, we will gladly order it for pick up at our store, or we will deliver it.

Craftwood Lumber & Hardware is a service oriented retail lumberyard, building materials supplier and hardware store. Established in 1956, Craftwood Lumber & Hardware's product selection has been fine tuned to meet the needs of the North Shore customer. Our reputation for having the hard to find product is unmatched! With over 25,000 items IN STOCK, our knowledgeable and highly trained employees are ready, willing, and able to answer your questions or concerns. You don't have to wait for a seminar, just ask anytime day or night. In addition to the 25,000 items in stock, we have developed reliable relationships with literally thousands of suppliers to get that special item you need. And now, just point and click on the "shop!" icon above to explore over 70,000 items available to ship to your home or business from doitbest.com - our primary wholesaler. This is the largest selection of hardware and building materials currently available to anyone, anywhere in the world via the internet. Or, if you prefer, we will gladly order it for pick up at our store, or we will deliver it.

Aqua Plumbing, Heating & Cooling Services Inc

5675 W Howard St
4.04(
50
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Aqua Plumbing, Heating & Cooling Services Inc

5675 W Howard St
4.04(
50
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Customers say: Super punctual
66 years of experience

At Aqua Plumbing, Heating & Cooling, Inc., we provide fast, reliable, and professional service for all of your plumbing, heating and cooling needs! Licensed bonded and insured Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, Drain cleaning, Duct Cleaning, Residential and Commercial services. 24 Hour Service with NO additional Fees. Additional DBAs - Aqua Plumbing, Heating & Cooling Services Inc, Hometown Plumbers Inc, William Gutman Plumbing Company, Aqua Plumbing Services Inc.

"The technicians were really great guys, but I was not happy with the fact that I was charged $860 and they wanted another $1,000 to come back the next day to complete the job. That seemed excessively high for the problem at hand and the solution that they proposed was not feasible (hydrojet from the catch basin in the backyard, must be done so that the water is propelled into the sewer line). Two additional plumbers that I called verified this. "All Clear Plumbing" came out a few days later with a camera and cleaned out the drain and scoped it for $125. I did call Aqua customer service to express my concern and dismay but no one ever got back to me to discuss it - so here is my review."

Paula D on February 2022

At Aqua Plumbing, Heating & Cooling, Inc., we provide fast, reliable, and professional service for all of your plumbing, heating and cooling needs! Licensed bonded and insured Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, Drain cleaning, Duct Cleaning, Residential and Commercial services. 24 Hour Service with NO additional Fees. Additional DBAs - Aqua Plumbing, Heating & Cooling Services Inc, Hometown Plumbers Inc, William Gutman Plumbing Company, Aqua Plumbing Services Inc.

"The technicians were really great guys, but I was not happy with the fact that I was charged $860 and they wanted another $1,000 to come back the next day to complete the job. That seemed excessively high for the problem at hand and the solution that they proposed was not feasible (hydrojet from the catch basin in the backyard, must be done so that the water is propelled into the sewer line). Two additional plumbers that I called verified this. "All Clear Plumbing" came out a few days later with a camera and cleaned out the drain and scoped it for $125. I did call Aqua customer service to express my concern and dismay but no one ever got back to me to discuss it - so here is my review."

Paula D on February 2022

Affordable Services

3.67(
3
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Affordable Services

3.67(
3
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Customers say: Quick response
Free onsite estimate

Affordable Services works with you through the entire project, from the initial idea to the finished result. We are a family owned and operated company that has relied on referrals from our satisfied customers for over 30 years. Give us a call if you need commercial and residential electrical, plumbing, heating & ac, carpentry, room additions, renovation services. We offer a 10% discount for Seniors & Veterans. Affordable Services accepts all major credit cards.

"It went VERY BAD. We needed to paint our deck. It was scheduled for Augest 2023. Then it was rescheduled for 3 weeks later because of bad weather. Which is OK but not 3 weeks later. Then it was rescheduled 3 weeks later again because they did not hve enough stuff! Then it was rescheduled one more time again because they did not have enough stuff!!! Every time they call asking for reschedule - but phone call does not help. Finally the work was never done and we have to try it next year. I'd NOT recoment to use this company. Nobody should use it! Liliya Yakovleva."

Liliya Y on October 2023

Affordable Services works with you through the entire project, from the initial idea to the finished result. We are a family owned and operated company that has relied on referrals from our satisfied customers for over 30 years. Give us a call if you need commercial and residential electrical, plumbing, heating & ac, carpentry, room additions, renovation services. We offer a 10% discount for Seniors & Veterans. Affordable Services accepts all major credit cards.

"It went VERY BAD. We needed to paint our deck. It was scheduled for Augest 2023. Then it was rescheduled for 3 weeks later because of bad weather. Which is OK but not 3 weeks later. Then it was rescheduled 3 weeks later again because they did not hve enough stuff! Then it was rescheduled one more time again because they did not have enough stuff!!! Every time they call asking for reschedule - but phone call does not help. Finally the work was never done and we have to try it next year. I'd NOT recoment to use this company. Nobody should use it! Liliya Yakovleva."

Liliya Y on October 2023

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FAQs for water softener service projects in Chicago, IL

The license requirements for water softener installation depend on your location. Some municipalities require that the installer hold a plumbing license, some require a permit and an inspection, but no license for the installer, and some require a permit and a license for the installer. Regardless of the local laws in your area, it’s always a good idea to hire a licensed plumber or installer. These pros will install your system properly and have the experience to size the system appropriately. Use Angi’s state licensing tool to check your installer’s license status.

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.

It’s possible to install a water softener yourself, but we don’t recommend it. Water softeners require working with copper pipes and electrical wiring, neither are suitable tasks for most DIYers. Plus, working with water and electricity together is dangerous and could pose a risk to your safety. Water softeners also need to be calibrated so that they don’t make your water too soft, as soft water poses just as many risks as hard water. Overall, it’s well worth hiring a local water softener installer to place your water softener system.

The cost to install a water softener system is $1,500 on average, ranging between $200 and $6,000. The labor for water softener work typically costs between $150 and $1,000, so you can add that to your equipment costs to get an accurate total. Your price will depend on many factors, including the following:

  • System capacity 

  • Home size

  • Water hardness levels

  • Type of water softener

  • Presence of electricity in the installation area

  • Local permit costs

Your water softener size is based on your total household water consumption. In most cases, you can assume the average household member will use around 75 gallons per day. Multiply that by the number of people in your home, then multiply by 10 (for the typical grains per gallon). You’ll get a number in grains that should help roughly size your water softener. However, it’s best to hire a professional to install your system and use more exact numbers, like your exact average water consumption per day and starting water hardness.

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