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Avatar for Water Specialties Group, Inc.
Water Specialties Group, Inc.
4.3(
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or Replace

Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The experience beginning with Scott coming out to test the water to Jim installing the water softener tank and reverse osmosis unit was great. They are very professional and informative and the price was just right. I will highly recommend and will refer this company to any family or friends looking to improve their water."
Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Leaf Home Water Solutions- Chicago
4.1(
197
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or Replace

Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2020

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

Leaf Home Water Solutions provides best-in-class water filtration and softener products for healthy, purified water that protects both the home and family. With state-of-the-art water testing materials, dedication to White Glove installation and service, best-in-class products, and the support of the nation's largest home solutions company, homeowners can feel confident choosing Leaf Home Water Solutions. Since all installations are tailored to specific water needs, custom solutions may include enhanced impact on hair and skin, energy savings on bills, increased appliance longevity, and elimination of hard water contaminants like calcium and magnesium, while also combatting taste and odor issues by filtering out chlorine and other organic compounds. The team of professionals at Leaf Home Water Solutions takes great pride in knowing that families are provided with the cleanest, crispest, and heathiest water possible.

5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by73%of homeowners
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A-1 Patrick's Sewer & Pipe Services
4.6(
188
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Well Pump - Repair or Service

Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Patrick was promptly in figuring out what our issue was. He was able to rod the line and get the water to start draining out. Explained why the line clogged and what to do to help it from happening again. He will be my go to plumber"
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Response time2 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Illinois Sewer And Drain Inc
4.9(
20
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Well Pump - Repair or Service

Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We are new homeowners and had a hole in our septic tank made of concrete block, which was sending wastewater into the foundation/basement of the home. It was my first time using Angie's List, and I would recommend Illinois Sewer and Drain to anyone. Joe and his team of experts solved our issue immediately at an affordable price. They even went above and beyond to install a sump pump in our basement to help with the rain water. Quality work!!"
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+23

Response time9 hrs
Recommended by65%of homeowners
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Midwest Spray Coatings A Perfect Crawlspace
4.7(
193
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Well Pump - Repair or Service

Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Greg, the owner, came out on two occasions to discuss the crawl space and drain tile. He is extremely knowledgeable and experienced in the crawl space industry. We had a few options and he told me about the new spray product he was using. It is this unique seamless liner that is sprayed on after preparing and insulating the area.
His crew was very professional and easy to talk to. We had some scheduling conflicts that were easy to work around and get the job done when we needed it to be finished.
The difference we noticed in the smell in our basement, the effect the insulation and seamless lining had on the air conditioning in our family room (which is above the crawl space) was immediate. We feel cooler air coming through the duct work since it isn't losing energy traveling through a non insulated space anymore and they basement smells and feels normal since the dirt and concrete is now completely covered by the new liner.
That new product is great.
Greg's company also did drain tile work in our basement. It was a different crew than the group who did the crawl space, but they were equally as professional and easy to work with. Rather than break up the job into 3-4 days they stayed late the first day to get everything ready and prepared so they could complete the job quicker. The job was done the next day. The price was very fair and the crew was extremely clean throughout thew whole process.
We now have a water tight, well insulated basement and we couldn't be happier with the results.
I have told several friends about the experience and would recommend them anytime. From Greg down to each of his crew members they really know how to do a good job and work with the customer."
Exposed stone foundation
Foundation repair and insulation
Polyurea Coating
Ineffective fiberglass
Repairs to Foundation - Same Day

+16

Recommended by98%of homeowners
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High Tech Waterproofing LLC
4.7(
63
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Well Pump - Repair or Service

Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"This company is excellent. They saved me thousands of dollars on basement waterproofing. I assumed I needed drain tile and a sump pump installed since my basement flooded twice in the past few years. I got estimates for the job from several companies. Rather than trying to find the source of where the water was coming into my basement, the other companies just wanted to install the drain tile. High Tech Waterproofing's goal was to keep the water away from the house and discover the source . It turned out I had a huge crack in my basement wall. They fixed it at a minimal cost. They not only saved me money, but they saved me from the hassle of having my basement torn apart & the mess that comes with it. I couldn't be happier.
The employees were prompt, courteous and professional. They explained everything to me and never pressured me like the other companies did. I highly recommend this company and would not hesitate to recommend them to friends and family."
crack repair
crack repair
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+1

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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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.

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.

Because it’s been through the water cycle, evaporating and becoming slightly acidic thanks to dissolved carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, rainwater tends to be naturally soft compared to groundwater, which has just been in contact with limestone. However, the natural hardness level of water always depends on where you are and other factors.

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.

You should not use a water conditioner with a water softener because a water conditioner changes the chemistry of the water and causes the ion exchange in a softener to be ineffective. Choose a water softener if you have hard water or well water, and use a water conditioner if you need to remove certain contaminants.

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