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Adam's Water Treatment Inc

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Adam's Water Treatment Inc

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers

We have been in the water treatment business since 1989, we offer very fair pricing, free estimates and free water analysis. Active military families receive free service calls. We are pleased to announce that we won the Angie's List 2012 and 2013 and 2014 Super Service Award.

"Set up was done nice and clean."

Dan S on June 2023

We have been in the water treatment business since 1989, we offer very fair pricing, free estimates and free water analysis. Active military families receive free service calls. We are pleased to announce that we won the Angie's List 2012 and 2013 and 2014 Super Service Award.

"Set up was done nice and clean."

Dan S on June 2023


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Hobson Plumbing & Heating Inc

4.88(
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Hobson Plumbing & Heating Inc

4.88(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are a family owned and operated residential and commercial plumbing, heating and cooling services company. We operate 24 hours a day. We have over 20 years of experience in the plumbing, heating and cooling industries and we guarantee the issue will be resolved quickly and efficiently the first time. Our licensed plumbers and HVAC techs accept all major credit cards, checks, and cash as payment when the job is complete .

"Very good, very professional. their price is competitive."

nancy p on June 2022

We are a family owned and operated residential and commercial plumbing, heating and cooling services company. We operate 24 hours a day. We have over 20 years of experience in the plumbing, heating and cooling industries and we guarantee the issue will be resolved quickly and efficiently the first time. Our licensed plumbers and HVAC techs accept all major credit cards, checks, and cash as payment when the job is complete .

"Very good, very professional. their price is competitive."

nancy p on June 2022


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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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Complete Plumbing Services, Inc

4.98(
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Complete Plumbing Services, Inc

4.98(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are a family owned/operated plumbing & HVAC company with over 25 years in the industry and a 2017 Super Service Award winner, offering residential and commercial services. We have focused on plumbing since establishment, but recently added HVAC services to our plumbing services and are offering the same level of expertise, care, and customer service that you have come to expect from our plumbing services. Kristina Johnson has 15 years’ plumbing office experience, but has been around plumbers all of her life. Her father, grandfather and uncle are all plumbers! It is probably no coincidence that she also married a plumber. Jerry Johnson has been a plumber for over 22 years. he is licensed through the State of Ilinois CCCDI (Cross Connection Control Device Inspector) and Med Gas Certified. Tina and Jerry have built on the family business and now run Complete Plumbing Services, Inc. in South Elgin, Illinois. We serve the Chicago Northern Suburbs, including Elgin, Bartlett, Schaumburg, St. Charles, Geneva, Elburn, Batavia and the entire Northern Illinois Region. We provide comprehensive services to our residential, commercial and industrial clients. When you call Complete Plumbing Services, it will probably be Tina who answers the phone. but no matter who answers, you can be assured that you will be speaking to someone who understands plumbing and HVAC services and we will be able to dispatch the help you need to get the job done–promptly and professionally.

"Nick called and said he could arrive early if convenient and that was perfect. He quickly identified the source of a leak in a drain pipe between a second floor bathroom and basement. In less than two hours he replaced a section of pipe in the wall that had been damaged by a nail. His work quality was excellent and was very efficient. I now prefer paying an hourly rate as opposed to most plumbing companies that charge by individual services that keep being added after the initial estimate."

Ed W on August 2020

We are a family owned/operated plumbing & HVAC company with over 25 years in the industry and a 2017 Super Service Award winner, offering residential and commercial services. We have focused on plumbing since establishment, but recently added HVAC services to our plumbing services and are offering the same level of expertise, care, and customer service that you have come to expect from our plumbing services. Kristina Johnson has 15 years’ plumbing office experience, but has been around plumbers all of her life. Her father, grandfather and uncle are all plumbers! It is probably no coincidence that she also married a plumber. Jerry Johnson has been a plumber for over 22 years. he is licensed through the State of Ilinois CCCDI (Cross Connection Control Device Inspector) and Med Gas Certified. Tina and Jerry have built on the family business and now run Complete Plumbing Services, Inc. in South Elgin, Illinois. We serve the Chicago Northern Suburbs, including Elgin, Bartlett, Schaumburg, St. Charles, Geneva, Elburn, Batavia and the entire Northern Illinois Region. We provide comprehensive services to our residential, commercial and industrial clients. When you call Complete Plumbing Services, it will probably be Tina who answers the phone. but no matter who answers, you can be assured that you will be speaking to someone who understands plumbing and HVAC services and we will be able to dispatch the help you need to get the job done–promptly and professionally.

"Nick called and said he could arrive early if convenient and that was perfect. He quickly identified the source of a leak in a drain pipe between a second floor bathroom and basement. In less than two hours he replaced a section of pipe in the wall that had been damaged by a nail. His work quality was excellent and was very efficient. I now prefer paying an hourly rate as opposed to most plumbing companies that charge by individual services that keep being added after the initial estimate."

Ed W on August 2020


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Air Blue Heating & Cooling Inc

4.67(
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Air Blue Heating & Cooling Inc

4.67(
619
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Customers say: Super punctual
1983 years of experience

**$25 off any repair $100 or more (exclusions apply) ASK US FOR DETAILS** Air Blue Heating & Cooling Inc. is full service heating and cooling company staffed by experienced, trained, and courteous professionals. We serve you with over 30 years of HVAC field experience. We pride ourselves on excellent customer service, and will make sure that your every HVAC need and request is satisfied 100% of the time. Air Blue Heating & Cooling, Inc. is fully licensed, bonded, insured, and our technicians are factory trained. We are a member of the North American Technician Excellence (NATE) which is the leading certificate program for technicians in the heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC/R) industry and is the only test supported by the entire industry. We offer safety efficiency maintenance agreements as a pillar to the reliability of your heating and cooling needs. To maintain your system for year-round comfort and reliability. we recommend you get your spring and fall tune-up and service every year.

"Although the technician was not able to fix my wall heater, he was prompt courteous and explained the issue and why it could not be repaired."

John P on January 2024

**$25 off any repair $100 or more (exclusions apply) ASK US FOR DETAILS** Air Blue Heating & Cooling Inc. is full service heating and cooling company staffed by experienced, trained, and courteous professionals. We serve you with over 30 years of HVAC field experience. We pride ourselves on excellent customer service, and will make sure that your every HVAC need and request is satisfied 100% of the time. Air Blue Heating & Cooling, Inc. is fully licensed, bonded, insured, and our technicians are factory trained. We are a member of the North American Technician Excellence (NATE) which is the leading certificate program for technicians in the heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC/R) industry and is the only test supported by the entire industry. We offer safety efficiency maintenance agreements as a pillar to the reliability of your heating and cooling needs. To maintain your system for year-round comfort and reliability. we recommend you get your spring and fall tune-up and service every year.

"Although the technician was not able to fix my wall heater, he was prompt courteous and explained the issue and why it could not be repaired."

John P on January 2024


Good Call Plumbing

4.82(
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Good Call Plumbing

4.82(
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers

In Addition to general plumbing we also perform plumbing needs for house remodels and new commercial developments.

"Good Call Plumbing is a fitting name for this company. I had them upgrade the inside water shut off valves for our faucets and toilets, plus the outside water spigot for our home. Steve the owner was a pleasure to work with and he provided a competitive quote. His plumbers: Jake and Zak were absolutely fantastic, they were professional, knowledgeable, customer friendly, finished the job on time and treated our home with great respect. I highly recommend them for your plumbing needs, Five Stars!"

Dennis J on May 2025

In Addition to general plumbing we also perform plumbing needs for house remodels and new commercial developments.

"Good Call Plumbing is a fitting name for this company. I had them upgrade the inside water shut off valves for our faucets and toilets, plus the outside water spigot for our home. Steve the owner was a pleasure to work with and he provided a competitive quote. His plumbers: Jake and Zak were absolutely fantastic, they were professional, knowledgeable, customer friendly, finished the job on time and treated our home with great respect. I highly recommend them for your plumbing needs, Five Stars!"

Dennis J on May 2025


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ARROW PLUMBING

4.83(
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ARROW PLUMBING

4.83(
132
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers

Arrow Plumbing offers both commercial and residential service. Rodding Sewer/Water lines, Water Heaters, Sump Pump and Back-up Pumps, Kitchen/Bathroom Fixtures, Gas Line Repairs, Backflow Testing etc. All of our work complies with the rules and regulations of the Illinois Plumbing Code, without exception. We are appropriately licensed, bonded and insured. Established in 1996. Arrow Plumbing is a family-owned serving Libertyville and surrounding areas. Our mission is to provide prompt, professional, and quality plumbing services to our customers. The owner, John has lived in Libertyville his entire life and has almost 40 years of plumbing experience. He and his wife Karen started this business over 21 years building a high quality team of professionals that have expertise and knowledge of the streets and neighborhoods you live in. Arrow Plumbing has earned a remarkable reputation as a leading company in Lake County. Know that you can trust you will be met with professional, quality, knowledgeable staff to help you with any plumbing issues.

"all good!! it passed so nothing more needed te be done"

Douglas W on September 2018

Arrow Plumbing offers both commercial and residential service. Rodding Sewer/Water lines, Water Heaters, Sump Pump and Back-up Pumps, Kitchen/Bathroom Fixtures, Gas Line Repairs, Backflow Testing etc. All of our work complies with the rules and regulations of the Illinois Plumbing Code, without exception. We are appropriately licensed, bonded and insured. Established in 1996. Arrow Plumbing is a family-owned serving Libertyville and surrounding areas. Our mission is to provide prompt, professional, and quality plumbing services to our customers. The owner, John has lived in Libertyville his entire life and has almost 40 years of plumbing experience. He and his wife Karen started this business over 21 years building a high quality team of professionals that have expertise and knowledge of the streets and neighborhoods you live in. Arrow Plumbing has earned a remarkable reputation as a leading company in Lake County. Know that you can trust you will be met with professional, quality, knowledgeable staff to help you with any plumbing issues.

"all good!! it passed so nothing more needed te be done"

Douglas W on September 2018


Fettes Love & Sieben Inc

4.80(
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Fettes Love & Sieben Inc

4.80(
589
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers

Full service plumbing and heating offering both residential and commercial plumbing services. Service work completed on a time(hourly) and material basis per job. Estimates are available for larger projects and fixture replacements. Please call John or Mark in the service department for more information or to schedule an appointment.

"These guys are real quality. They know their business, show up on time, and get the job done in a professional fashion. As with all companies things sometimes go wrong. Great companies like Fettes deal with it and do whatever it takes (within reason) to make the customer happy. This is a great company."

Dennis G on December 2020

Full service plumbing and heating offering both residential and commercial plumbing services. Service work completed on a time(hourly) and material basis per job. Estimates are available for larger projects and fixture replacements. Please call John or Mark in the service department for more information or to schedule an appointment.

"These guys are real quality. They know their business, show up on time, and get the job done in a professional fashion. As with all companies things sometimes go wrong. Great companies like Fettes deal with it and do whatever it takes (within reason) to make the customer happy. This is a great company."

Dennis G on December 2020


Alenia Home

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Alenia Home

4.90(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers

We approach every exterior or interior remodeling project as an opportunity to bring tailored craftsmanship to fit every client's lifestyle. We pride ourselves in creating beautifully designed and remodeled spaces - from kitchens and bathrooms, to finished living space in your basements. We incorporate client's wants and needs to ultimately deliver their vision of a remodeled and renovated space.

We approach every exterior or interior remodeling project as an opportunity to bring tailored craftsmanship to fit every client's lifestyle. We pride ourselves in creating beautifully designed and remodeled spaces - from kitchens and bathrooms, to finished living space in your basements. We incorporate client's wants and needs to ultimately deliver their vision of a remodeled and renovated space.


Block Plumbing

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Block Plumbing

4.94(
49
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers

Block Plumbing is a full service plumbing company. We do new RPZ testing and repair, new construction, remodeling, additions, service work and commercial buildouts. We also provide great pricing on fixtures when they are purchased in combination with plumbing work. Only having a few employees, we are able to keep our overhead low which means lower prices to you. We will never hire out any portion of our jobs unless needed to, or asked to do so. We are Illinois State licensed, bonded and insured. We do free estimates and all work will be described before we start. All work that we perform is done as if it were our own. We will never cut corners to save a dollar. You will not be disappointed in our price, workmanship or company. Call today for a free estimate!

Block Plumbing is a full service plumbing company. We do new RPZ testing and repair, new construction, remodeling, additions, service work and commercial buildouts. We also provide great pricing on fixtures when they are purchased in combination with plumbing work. Only having a few employees, we are able to keep our overhead low which means lower prices to you. We will never hire out any portion of our jobs unless needed to, or asked to do so. We are Illinois State licensed, bonded and insured. We do free estimates and all work will be described before we start. All work that we perform is done as if it were our own. We will never cut corners to save a dollar. You will not be disappointed in our price, workmanship or company. Call today for a free estimate!

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Water Softeners questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

Hard water stains can be a headache because they will reoccur as long as hard water flows through. Thankfully, hard water stains are not permanent. With the right tools and an appropriate cleaning routine, you can prevent hard water stains from ever building up. However, you might feel like you are stuck in a constant cleaning cycle. In that case, you may consider hiring a contractor to perform routine cleaning.

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.

Softener systems extend appliance life spans, improve skin and hair health, and reduce pipe buildup by removing minerals like calcium and magnesium.

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