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Water, Air & You
4.7(
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Serving Normal, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I interviewed 3 different water purification companies, because having safe, good water is one of THE MOST IMPORTANT investments we can make in our home and for our good health (both in the short term AND in the long term). My urgent (because of my timetable) inquiry to the companies was for an estimate to install a Reverse Osmosis (RO) Purification System, knowing that was my base cost, but also knowing Iâ d inquire about the other water systems at the time of the inquiry. We have purification systems at 3 homes, therefore I know costs and some aspect of the business practices. The owners of Water Air and You, Mr and Mrs Les Strong, heard the urgency in my situation in a new condo in Peoria, and came to visit immediately. They explained that to truly purify the water, that is, to achieve the level of pure water that I wanted, the mechanism would involve 3 systems, but NOT to panic, because the price would be very good, I am a cancer surgeon at a university in Tampa, FL,, and Les and Judy conveyed warmth, encouragement, and sound information about water treatment systems. Their estimate was very fair, very comparable with what our other water treatment systems cost in Florida and in our other Home. Their company is the ONLY company that did not take advantage of our desperate timetable and needs. The installer for Water, Air and You, Phil, was just as professional and kind and knowledgeable as the owners, although his assistant was not so on par with the others. Iâ m still amazed that I almost chose the first company to respond to my request for an estimate, though it was over 3x the cost I expected for the the RO system installation ALONE. I am so glad I restrained the impulse to just â get it done.â Les and his amazing team (â ¦. ESPECIALLY Judy, his Superlady-wife) were out to visit our newly purchased condo, the very next day, and they installed the systems the following day. The professionals (â ¦ at every level) at Water Air and You listen carefully and work ever so diligently, to educate their customers about water (ie the sources of city-water, governmental mechanisms of water treatment, and why after-care of this â cleanâ water (â ¦ and I use therm VERY loosely, here) is so absolutely imperative. Les and Judy explained how different water treatment systems work and work together, to make your water safe, delicious, and enjoyable. Les and Judy entered our home with warmth, kindness, invaluable information, and absolutely NO PRESSURE, just information and options. I cannot speak highly enough about them or their company. Phil, the installer, was especially respectful of our needs, was very attentive to any drill holes and such, and he carefully cleaned up his installation debris. The company, Water Air and You, is truly one of the rare and pure examples of an honest, hard working business, holding up â old-schoolâ values, traditions, and business practices."
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Response time10 hrs
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Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Pure Water Solutions
5.0(
3
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Serving Normal, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Was surprised to get a response as quickly as I did. Even more surprised that he was able to complete the job the next day. Plumbers in this area are few and far between. We have a lot of iron in our water so this system has a third tank that addresses this issue instead of a small filter that we had to replace quite frequently."
New system
Old system
Kaufman home
Dairy Barn
Response time1 day
36 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Irvin Plumbing LLC
5.0(
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Serving Normal, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"There are two properties attached together with absolutely no drainage to the sewer and Kyle Irvin came in and commandeered the entire situation. We had a previous plumbers here and they did not solve the problem, but they were very expensive and Kyle was very considerate of the charges and brought in the best of the best to get the job done! Kyle gets 10 stars because he had excellent customer service skills and was very communicative and helped us tremendously. We wish we would’ve gone with Kyle first. His knowledge and experience were top-notch! This was a $15,000 job and Kyle navigated it to be a $10,000 job! We will call Kyle on every new need that we have and we own 10 properties! Irvin Plumbing was a godsend"
Water Heater Replacement
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Edelman Cooling, Plumbing, Electric & Solar
5.0(
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Serving Normal, IL and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Here at Edelman, we’re your trusted local team for HVAC heating & cooling services around northern Illinois. We provide residential repair, replacement, installation, and maintenance.\n\nEdelman is built on 23 years of experience, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to delivering the best service to every client and customer. We stand behind our work with a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee on all service, repairs, and replacements.

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Mini Split
Mini Split
Mini Split
Mini Split

+5

44 neighbors recently requested a quote
Betsworth Mechanical LLC
5.0(
5
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Serving Normal, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I canâ t recommend Betsworth Mechanical enough. Scott was right on time, professional, and extremely kind. The previous owner of our home did not maintain our water heater up to code, and Scott saw this and quickly corrected the issue. This correction not only got the job done, it made us feel safer in our house. All around great experience."
Response time20 mins
Response rate91%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Edelman Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, Electric & Solar
5.0(
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Serving Normal, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Here at Edelman, we’re your trusted local team for HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and solar services across Central Illinois. We provide residential repair, replacement, installation, and maintenance.\n\nEdelman is built on 23 years of experience, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to delivering the best service to every client and customer. We stand behind our work with a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee on all service, repairs, and replacements.

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Central AC Unit

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8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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May's Plumbing & Contracting
5.0(
3
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Serving Normal, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

We're May's Plumbing & Contracting, and we've been a premier plumbing company in Bellflower, IL, since 1998. We specialize in residential and commercial plumbing services and bathroom remodeling. We also offer drywall, kitchen remodeling, flooring, plumbing fixtures and repair, and more. We're licensed, bonded, and insured, and we offer a variety of brands, including Aerosmith, Delta, Elkay, Kohler, and more. We're looking forward to partnering with Champaign, DeWitt, and Ford counties to continue offering a premier plumbing experience. We'd like to personally invite you contact us for 24-hour emergency services today!

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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Professional Plumbing Services
5.0(
2
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Serving Normal, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Welcome to Professional Plumbing Services! We are a family owned and operated business with over 27 years of experience. We specialize in all of your plumbing needs, and in particular, water heater installs and repairs and tankless water heater conversions.\n\nWe offer emergency services as well.\n\nPlease request a quote! We look forward to working with you!

Response time3 hrs
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Water Softeners questions, answered by experts

Whether you need a permit or license for a water softener installation depends on your location, as requirements vary significantly. Some municipalities require the installer to hold a plumbing license, some mandate a permit and an inspection, and others require both. In some areas, no special permit or license is needed at all.

To determine the rules in your area, you can contact your local building department or consult a local water softener installer or plumber. Often, only certified professionals are authorized to pull the necessary permits, and they will typically handle the entire permitting process for you. Regardless of local laws, it is always recommended to hire a licensed professional to ensure the system is sized and installed correctly. You can use Angi’s state licensing tool to check an installer’s license status.

Water softeners have many benefits. The most important one is converting previously hard water—water with too many minerals—to more usable, easier water. When we say easier water, we mean water that’s easier to digest, less harsh on skin and clothes, and builds up less in the water system. Softer water may lead to lower energy costs and will extend the lifespan of all appliances that use water.

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.

While not everyone can detect taste differences in high-calcium water, water that has a slightly metallic taste probably has too much calcium.

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.

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