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Avatar for Summers Plumbing, Heating & Cooling (P)- Crown Point

Summers Plumbing, Heating & Cooling (P)- Crown Point

5.00(
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Summers Plumbing, Heating & Cooling (P)- Crown Point

5.00(
16
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44 local quotes requested
56 years of experience

At Summers Plumbing Heating & Cooling we try to make service easy & fast! With all of our locations there is a good chance we're helping someone in your neighborhood with their plumbing, heating or cooling issues. We take the stress out of calling a repairman! Our friendly, helpful, and honest technicians are here to make your life easier, not harder than it already is. Our highly skilled, licensed, and trained technicians perform superior work, every time. We are committed to being honest, thorough, and friendly when we arrive at your house for an estimate or repair.

"Quick fast & easy. Very professional & nice. They unclogged my basement drain pipes. Also, the customer service rep was knowledgeable, professional & nice."

Lora W on September 2025

At Summers Plumbing Heating & Cooling we try to make service easy & fast! With all of our locations there is a good chance we're helping someone in your neighborhood with their plumbing, heating or cooling issues. We take the stress out of calling a repairman! Our friendly, helpful, and honest technicians are here to make your life easier, not harder than it already is. Our highly skilled, licensed, and trained technicians perform superior work, every time. We are committed to being honest, thorough, and friendly when we arrive at your house for an estimate or repair.

"Quick fast & easy. Very professional & nice. They unclogged my basement drain pipes. Also, the customer service rep was knowledgeable, professional & nice."

Lora W on September 2025


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Downing Plumbing & Heating, Inc.

4.47(
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Downing Plumbing & Heating, Inc.

4.47(
264
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Customers say: True professional
62 local quotes requested
75 years of experience

No matter what your plumbing or sewer needs are, you can count on Downing Plumbing & Heating, Inc. to provide you with quality professional plumbing and sewer services. No job is too small or too big - from that leaky faucet to drain stoppages to repiping the whole house - we do it all! • Same day service appointments • Night/weekend emergency service available • Friendly, skilled, licensed plumbing technicians • Home protection discount program available • Senior citizen discounts available • Two year warranty on plumbing repairs, installations, and drain cleaning* *Restrictions Apply Let "The Duck Team" keep your home's plumbing system in top working condition.

"Michael from Downing Plumbing came out & did such an amazing job that I now will only call him to come out for any plumbing needs. He has 22 years experience & always has a smile on his face. He really knows his trade very well & has always been very efficient, shows up on time & honest with me. I would recommend Michael to everyone that is looking for a quality plumber.😁"

Henry R on June 2025

No matter what your plumbing or sewer needs are, you can count on Downing Plumbing & Heating, Inc. to provide you with quality professional plumbing and sewer services. No job is too small or too big - from that leaky faucet to drain stoppages to repiping the whole house - we do it all! • Same day service appointments • Night/weekend emergency service available • Friendly, skilled, licensed plumbing technicians • Home protection discount program available • Senior citizen discounts available • Two year warranty on plumbing repairs, installations, and drain cleaning* *Restrictions Apply Let "The Duck Team" keep your home's plumbing system in top working condition.

"Michael from Downing Plumbing came out & did such an amazing job that I now will only call him to come out for any plumbing needs. He has 22 years experience & always has a smile on his face. He really knows his trade very well & has always been very efficient, shows up on time & honest with me. I would recommend Michael to everyone that is looking for a quality plumber.😁"

Henry R on June 2025


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Valpo Excavation & Septic

4.95(
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Valpo Excavation & Septic

4.95(
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Customers say: Quick response
37 local quotes requested
16 years of experience

Valpo Excavation & Septic is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Russ was great! Everything we needed and a great price! Very transparent and went the extra mile when the project tossed us some curveballs! Great hire!"

Andy E on November 2025

Valpo Excavation & Septic is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Russ was great! Everything we needed and a great price! Very transparent and went the extra mile when the project tossed us some curveballs! Great hire!"

Andy E on November 2025


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Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup

3.86(
14
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Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup

3.86(
14
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83 local quotes requested
90 years of experience

When you need an emergency plumber or a drain cleaner, call Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup. Your fast & reliable plumber can fix any plumbing problem, including sump pumps, toilet repair, faucet repair, faucet replacement, garbage disposals, water heaters, bathtubs, showers, and outside faucets. Roto-Rooter is best known for drain cleaning & sewer cleaning. We fix drain clogs, clogged toilets or sinks, blockage of main sewer lines, slow draining shower and bathtub drains, sewer lines and leaking or burst pipes. We also specialize in water damage restoration & water cleanup services. We can fix and clean up your flooded basement too. Roto-Rooter is a 24-hour plumber near you and provides emergency service.

"Had Roto rooter come out in November, paid cash to the employee and he wrote down 11-2022 instead of 8-2023 into the warranty system and wrote in we paid $450 which we paid $900 so he stole money and now they won’t warranty are clogged main line now. Called main office the lady was very rude and cursing then hung up the phone. Roto rooter is the scummiest company I have ever used. If you want to get screwed over by a big name use Roto rooter. Never again."

Shane L on April 2024

When you need an emergency plumber or a drain cleaner, call Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup. Your fast & reliable plumber can fix any plumbing problem, including sump pumps, toilet repair, faucet repair, faucet replacement, garbage disposals, water heaters, bathtubs, showers, and outside faucets. Roto-Rooter is best known for drain cleaning & sewer cleaning. We fix drain clogs, clogged toilets or sinks, blockage of main sewer lines, slow draining shower and bathtub drains, sewer lines and leaking or burst pipes. We also specialize in water damage restoration & water cleanup services. We can fix and clean up your flooded basement too. Roto-Rooter is a 24-hour plumber near you and provides emergency service.

"Had Roto rooter come out in November, paid cash to the employee and he wrote down 11-2022 instead of 8-2023 into the warranty system and wrote in we paid $450 which we paid $900 so he stole money and now they won’t warranty are clogged main line now. Called main office the lady was very rude and cursing then hung up the phone. Roto rooter is the scummiest company I have ever used. If you want to get screwed over by a big name use Roto rooter. Never again."

Shane L on April 2024


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Mr. Rooter of North West Indiana

4.61(
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Mr. Rooter of North West Indiana

4.61(
90
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
32 local quotes requested

At Mr. Rooter� plumbers, we never charge extra for plumbing services performed on nights or weekends and we always provide a written estimate before the plumbing services are performed. Plumbing services are provided 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our Mr. Rooter plumbers are clean, professional plumbers who are dedicated to your complete satisfaction. Every customer's individual needs are important to us at Mr. Rooter� Plumbing. Our focus of providing quality plumbing service and products combined with honesty has made our plumbers the first choice of many residential and commercial clients worldwide. You can count on a Mr. Rooter plumber to take care of your plumbing and drainage needs-day or night with never an overtime charge. Click to find out more about our Residential Plumbing and Drain Cleaning Services, Commercial Plumbing and Drain Cleaning Services, or the Products offered by our professional plumbers. There's a reason they call us Mr.�

"Did a great job at a reasonable price"

Chris E on October 2025

At Mr. Rooter� plumbers, we never charge extra for plumbing services performed on nights or weekends and we always provide a written estimate before the plumbing services are performed. Plumbing services are provided 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our Mr. Rooter plumbers are clean, professional plumbers who are dedicated to your complete satisfaction. Every customer's individual needs are important to us at Mr. Rooter� Plumbing. Our focus of providing quality plumbing service and products combined with honesty has made our plumbers the first choice of many residential and commercial clients worldwide. You can count on a Mr. Rooter plumber to take care of your plumbing and drainage needs-day or night with never an overtime charge. Click to find out more about our Residential Plumbing and Drain Cleaning Services, Commercial Plumbing and Drain Cleaning Services, or the Products offered by our professional plumbers. There's a reason they call us Mr.�

"Did a great job at a reasonable price"

Chris E on October 2025


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Regional Plumbing Services, Inc.

4.62(
124
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Regional Plumbing Services, Inc.

4.62(
124
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Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
178 local quotes requested

Regional Plumbing Services, Inc., is Northwest Indiana's premier service company. From a leaky faucet to a furnace and air conditioner installation, we do it right. No job too big or small and you can be sure that our service techs are on time and professional. We strive for customer satisfaction every time. Same day service is always available, and we can finance even the smallest jobs! Call us today and let us earn your business!

"Excellent"

Mohit P on December 2024

Regional Plumbing Services, Inc., is Northwest Indiana's premier service company. From a leaky faucet to a furnace and air conditioner installation, we do it right. No job too big or small and you can be sure that our service techs are on time and professional. We strive for customer satisfaction every time. Same day service is always available, and we can finance even the smallest jobs! Call us today and let us earn your business!

"Excellent"

Mohit P on December 2024


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Four Seasons Heating & Air Conditioning

4.54(
2,825
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Four Seasons Heating & Air Conditioning

4.54(
2,825
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Super punctual
1770 local quotes requested
54 years of experience

Four Seasons Heating, Air Conditioning, and Plumbing began as a father-son business operating out of a Chicago garage in 1971. They went from home to home repairing furnaces and air conditioners with the goal of offering their customers honest and competent service. No extra charge for 24 hr emergency service. Additional contacts: Chicago 773-413-1505 & 773-413-1028, South suburbs 708-406-3002, Southwest suburbs 815-306-2471, West suburbs 630-210-3352, North & Northwest 847-201-3222 , Northwest Indiana 219-228-8606, and (866) 444-2404. Additional emails - [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]. Additional fax numbers- 773-284-9484, 847-783-0400. Additional contact names - David Musial. Additional DBAs - Four Seasons Heating, Air Conditioning and Plumbing, Four Seasons Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc., Four Seasons Heating & Air.

"Prompt able to get work done but pricy"

George N on November 2025

Four Seasons Heating, Air Conditioning, and Plumbing began as a father-son business operating out of a Chicago garage in 1971. They went from home to home repairing furnaces and air conditioners with the goal of offering their customers honest and competent service. No extra charge for 24 hr emergency service. Additional contacts: Chicago 773-413-1505 & 773-413-1028, South suburbs 708-406-3002, Southwest suburbs 815-306-2471, West suburbs 630-210-3352, North & Northwest 847-201-3222 , Northwest Indiana 219-228-8606, and (866) 444-2404. Additional emails - [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]. Additional fax numbers- 773-284-9484, 847-783-0400. Additional contact names - David Musial. Additional DBAs - Four Seasons Heating, Air Conditioning and Plumbing, Four Seasons Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc., Four Seasons Heating & Air.

"Prompt able to get work done but pricy"

George N on November 2025


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D&J excavation &trucking

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D&J excavation &trucking

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2 years of experience

D&J excavation & trucking offers driveway repairs and new driveway installation, land clearing, septic repairs/install, site prep, demolition and much more. We pride ourselves in giving customers the best value and the highest quality work. You will deal directly with the 2 owners of the company and a few amazing employees.

D&J excavation & trucking offers driveway repairs and new driveway installation, land clearing, septic repairs/install, site prep, demolition and much more. We pride ourselves in giving customers the best value and the highest quality work. You will deal directly with the 2 owners of the company and a few amazing employees.


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Cartwright Plumbing

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Cartwright Plumbing

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33 years of experience

Cartwright Plumbing, founded by LaMar Cartwright JR., has been a staple in the Chicagoland area for 30+ years. Lamar has built a stellar reputation from his expertise in plumbing, heating/cooling, and locksmith services. Cartwright Plumbing is an owner-operated small business that is ready to serve your plumbing needs!

Cartwright Plumbing, founded by LaMar Cartwright JR., has been a staple in the Chicagoland area for 30+ years. Lamar has built a stellar reputation from his expertise in plumbing, heating/cooling, and locksmith services. Cartwright Plumbing is an owner-operated small business that is ready to serve your plumbing needs!


PCCI

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PCCI

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Emergency services offered

20+ year family construction business. Specializing in sewer replacement and repairs, water service lines and general construction

20+ year family construction business. Specializing in sewer replacement and repairs, water service lines and general construction

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Septic Tanks questions, answered by experts

Your septic tank naturally contains good bacteria, and you won’t really need to do much to put good bacteria in the septic tank. You can use additives like active yeast, rotten tomatoes, or store-bought septic enzymes or chemicals if you’d like, but typically, the system will produce beneficial bacteria on its own. The best way to keep that bacteria thriving is to avoid using chemical drain cleaners, which can kill off the good bacteria in the septic tank.

Oversized well pressure tanks are not always a bad thing, but it is still better to opt for a tank sized more appropriately for your well to save money and space. The advantage of an oversized well pressure tank is that it can reduce frequent pump cycling to conserve energy.

Septic leach lines are buried between 18 and 36 inches into the ground and are at least 6 inches under its surface. Keeping leach lines buried helps minimize odors, and it helps the system utilize bacteria and biological processes both underground and from the air to further treat and filter the wastewater.

How do you set your well’s pressure tank? All you need to do is first drain the tank of water and find the pressure switch. Remove the switch cover and adjust the switch with a wrench—clockwise to increase water pressure, and counter-clockwise to reduce it. Each complete turn of the nut on the switch should equal 2.5 psi. Once this is done, replace the switch cover. All that’s left is to adjust the pressure of the tank itself using an air compressor and a tire gauge to support the new setting.

Septic tanks appear full after pumping because the liquid levels have returned to normal. If you can see the pipe, the tank is empty. However, heavy rain can cause septic tanks to fill faster than normal. You might also have leaky pipes or faucets, causing extra water to drip down the drains and into the septic tank.

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