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John T Long Healthier Environment

17200 Ridgeland Ave
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John T Long Healthier Environment

17200 Ridgeland Ave
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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


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


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

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. 

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.

You can install a water softener system by turning off the water supply, draining the water, and then connecting your device to the waterline. Next, you’ll fill your tank with the recommended amount of salt or brine (whichever your unit calls for; be sure to read the instructions). Turn the water supply on and check for leaks. You can opt to let your water run for a few minutes, then test it using strips. 

The process of inspecting your water softener system is similar.

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.

Choosing involves understanding water hardness levels, household size, desired features, and consulting professionals experienced in suitable system types.

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