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Avatar for Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories, Inc

Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories, Inc

4.85(
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Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories, Inc

4.85(
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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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RJ Graham Plumbing Inc

4.89(
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RJ Graham Plumbing Inc

4.89(
645
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers

Now Offering no credit check financing!!! Don’t wait get your repairs or projects done now for about the same interest as an average credit card!! Family owned and operated since 2007, we are committed to providing the superior service and value you've come expect, all while giving you the piece of mind you deserve. There is no risk with our 100% money back satisfaction guarantee. We will meet or beat ANY competitors estimate! Estimate must be from a licensed, bonded, and insured plumbing company( using licensed plumbers as required by law). Quality work at unbeatable prices. We cut no corners here which is why our Guarantees are among the best in the business. Call today to schedule your appointment.

"Steve arrived promptly to change out a faucet and to assess a shower head that was too high for us to safely reach. Steve replaced our laundry room faucet efficiently and solidly. Such a relief to have one that works properly. Steve recommended an alternate fix to our high-reach shower head. He will look through the hardware options and see what Graham can provide. At least, we know the direction to pursue."

Marion J on August 2023

Now Offering no credit check financing!!! Don’t wait get your repairs or projects done now for about the same interest as an average credit card!! Family owned and operated since 2007, we are committed to providing the superior service and value you've come expect, all while giving you the piece of mind you deserve. There is no risk with our 100% money back satisfaction guarantee. We will meet or beat ANY competitors estimate! Estimate must be from a licensed, bonded, and insured plumbing company( using licensed plumbers as required by law). Quality work at unbeatable prices. We cut no corners here which is why our Guarantees are among the best in the business. Call today to schedule your appointment.

"Steve arrived promptly to change out a faucet and to assess a shower head that was too high for us to safely reach. Steve replaced our laundry room faucet efficiently and solidly. Such a relief to have one that works properly. Steve recommended an alternate fix to our high-reach shower head. He will look through the hardware options and see what Graham can provide. At least, we know the direction to pursue."

Marion J on August 2023

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Lanz Heating & Cooling Inc

4.53(
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Lanz Heating & Cooling Inc

4.53(
72
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Customers say: Super punctual
23 years of experience

Lanz Heating & Cooling Inc is your resource for delivering dependable, quality service and comfort to the Champaign area. Our expert Customer Service, Repair Technician, Indoor Air Quality, and Comfort Advisor Teams work together to bring you the very best in commercial and residential HVAC and Plumbing services for your home. Repair Services are offered with our 8 to 8 Same Great Rate, along with timely and reasonable emergency services. Our Comfort Club Members enjoy additional savings and peace of mind. Indoor air quality and comfort is our priority for your home…and we’ve got the energy efficient equipment and service teams to provide it

"Service was amazing. They were always clean, very clean and they did it fast. They sent out 6 people to do the job."

Demi M on August 2019

Lanz Heating & Cooling Inc is your resource for delivering dependable, quality service and comfort to the Champaign area. Our expert Customer Service, Repair Technician, Indoor Air Quality, and Comfort Advisor Teams work together to bring you the very best in commercial and residential HVAC and Plumbing services for your home. Repair Services are offered with our 8 to 8 Same Great Rate, along with timely and reasonable emergency services. Our Comfort Club Members enjoy additional savings and peace of mind. Indoor air quality and comfort is our priority for your home…and we’ve got the energy efficient equipment and service teams to provide it

"Service was amazing. They were always clean, very clean and they did it fast. They sent out 6 people to do the job."

Demi M on August 2019

Heartland Plumbing & Sewer Inc

5.00(
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Heartland Plumbing & Sewer Inc

5.00(
14
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Heartland Plumbing & Sewer, Inc. is a family owned, full-service, modern plumbing company based on simple old fashioned values. Here at Heartland, we strive each and every day to ensure and deliver complete customer satisfaction with honest, professional, courteous service, with the highest level of quality workmanship. Serving residential and commercial customers throughout Illinois, Heartland Plumbing is licensed, bonded and insured for our customer’s protection and peace of mind. We offer quality plumbing services at the most reasonable rates. We also provide same day service! We understand that you have many options when it comes to plumbing contractors. Here at Heartland Plumbing, we excel in helping you solve your plumbing problems and strive to be your plumbing contractor of choice. Heartland Plumbing takes immense pride in the way we take care of our customers, and it is our goal that your choice will be us!

Heartland Plumbing & Sewer, Inc. is a family owned, full-service, modern plumbing company based on simple old fashioned values. Here at Heartland, we strive each and every day to ensure and deliver complete customer satisfaction with honest, professional, courteous service, with the highest level of quality workmanship. Serving residential and commercial customers throughout Illinois, Heartland Plumbing is licensed, bonded and insured for our customer’s protection and peace of mind. We offer quality plumbing services at the most reasonable rates. We also provide same day service! We understand that you have many options when it comes to plumbing contractors. Here at Heartland Plumbing, we excel in helping you solve your plumbing problems and strive to be your plumbing contractor of choice. Heartland Plumbing takes immense pride in the way we take care of our customers, and it is our goal that your choice will be us!

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TURNEY Heating/Cooling, Plumbing and Electrical

4.92(
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TURNEY Heating/Cooling, Plumbing and Electrical

4.92(
12
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

TURNEY has been locally owned and operated for 25 years and take pride in doing good quality work at a reasonable price. From new construction to replacement of your existing system we can help. We service all makes and models of equipment. We take pride in being able to handle all of your Heating/Cooling, Plumbing and Electrical needs with just one phone call or email.

TURNEY has been locally owned and operated for 25 years and take pride in doing good quality work at a reasonable price. From new construction to replacement of your existing system we can help. We service all makes and models of equipment. We take pride in being able to handle all of your Heating/Cooling, Plumbing and Electrical needs with just one phone call or email.

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McDonagh & Sons Plumbing & Sewer Inc

4.86(
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McDonagh & Sons Plumbing & Sewer Inc

4.86(
51
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers

Mcdonagh & sons plumbing & sewer takes great pride with 15 years of experience! We are honest, reliable, genuine and trustworthy! We are constantly referred by our customers because of our great service and dedication to meet their needs! We offer free estimates! "anything plumbing, anything sewer, any time". Ertain areas are to subject a service fee *prices may vary. Discounts can not be combined, unless noted. Award winning. Additional dba - mcdonagh & sons plumbing and sewer.

Mcdonagh & sons plumbing & sewer takes great pride with 15 years of experience! We are honest, reliable, genuine and trustworthy! We are constantly referred by our customers because of our great service and dedication to meet their needs! We offer free estimates! "anything plumbing, anything sewer, any time". Ertain areas are to subject a service fee *prices may vary. Discounts can not be combined, unless noted. Award winning. Additional dba - mcdonagh & sons plumbing and sewer.

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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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Popejoy Inc

4.75(
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Popejoy Inc

4.75(
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Customers say: Super punctual
41 years of experience

People pleasing solutions since 1984. Popejoy Incorporated is the premier dealer of all the latest commercial and residential products including Trane, Weil McLain, Generac, Northstar Products, Delta, and many more.

People pleasing solutions since 1984. Popejoy Incorporated is the premier dealer of all the latest commercial and residential products including Trane, Weil McLain, Generac, Northstar Products, Delta, and many more.

Edwards Heating & Cooling

4.71(
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Edwards Heating & Cooling

4.71(
14
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers

Heating, cooling and plumbing, duct cleaning, indoor air quality solution, geothermal, water softeners & water heaters.

"My technician Walter Brown was excellent, I highly recommend him. He was professional and knowledgeable and diagnosed my issue quickly."

Mary B on July 2025

Heating, cooling and plumbing, duct cleaning, indoor air quality solution, geothermal, water softeners & water heaters.

"My technician Walter Brown was excellent, I highly recommend him. He was professional and knowledgeable and diagnosed my issue quickly."

Mary B on July 2025

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John T Long Healthier Environment

5.00(
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John T Long Healthier Environment

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

John Long has been chartered member of the National Organization of Remediators and Mold Inspectors since 2006. He is an expert in in-home water and air quality. You can't be healthy living in a sick home: healthy air, healthy water, healthy family. Endorsed by doctors and healthcare practitioners as the most comprehensive testing systems identifying potential environmental toxins that contribute to unresolved health issues. Learn more at pureairpurewater.com/johnlong

"He was very professional and knowledgeable. Mr. Long was able to answer all my questions and informed me of issues I didn't know about effective air quality. I'm very pleased with the service and I recommend him; especially with today's concerns about our air and water."

Shirley C on April 2020

John Long has been chartered member of the National Organization of Remediators and Mold Inspectors since 2006. He is an expert in in-home water and air quality. You can't be healthy living in a sick home: healthy air, healthy water, healthy family. Endorsed by doctors and healthcare practitioners as the most comprehensive testing systems identifying potential environmental toxins that contribute to unresolved health issues. Learn more at pureairpurewater.com/johnlong

"He was very professional and knowledgeable. Mr. Long was able to answer all my questions and informed me of issues I didn't know about effective air quality. I'm very pleased with the service and I recommend him; especially with today's concerns about our air and water."

Shirley C on April 2020

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Verified Reviews for Water Softener Service pros in Kankakee, IL

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Last update on December 30, 2025

Water Softeners questions, answered by experts

Hard water doesn’t hurt, but it might feel more abrasive, especially if you have sensitive skin. It’s also about how your skin feels after bathing. You might feel as though you have a sticky film over your body because you do—it’s all that soapy residue left behind because the hard water can’t rinse it off completely.

Some shower water softeners are effective, but this isn’t always the case. Most shower filters only filter out chlorine, not hard minerals like calcium. Other shower filters can't handle the demand in homes with very hard water. It's also important to change the filters on your shower filters. Failure to regularly swap out old filters will make the filter ineffective over time. 

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.

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.

Softened water prevents scale deposits, reducing appliance wear, leading to energy savings and longer-lasting household fixtures.

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