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Tom Drexler Plumbing Air & Electric

4.21(
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Tom Drexler Plumbing Air & Electric

4.21(
468
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Customers say: Super punctual
951 local quotes requested
43 years of experience

Tom Drexler Plumbing, Air & Electric was founded in 1982 by 4th generation Master Plumber, Tom Drexler. We are now one the area's largest home service provider. We offer plumbing, heating and cooling, indoor air quality, electrical, and other home services. Our highly qualified & expertly trained employees can help with any home repair services you may need.

"I typically do not leave reviews, but my experience with Tom Drexler Plumbing was so poor that I feel compelled to share it in hopes of preventing others from wasting their time and money. I initially contacted the company to address a leaking faucet in a spare bathroom. I was given a vague appointment window of 8 AM to 5 PM and informed that if I didn’t answer a call prior to their arrival, the technician would not show up. When the technician arrived, he spent time criticizing the company’s hiring practices rather than focusing on the repair. He determined that a full tub and shower replacement was needed, quoting over $1,000. The work could not be done the same day, requiring me to schedule another appointment. The technician arrived late and took the entire day to complete the job, spending a significant portion of time sitting on my staircase visibly exhausted. The installation was subpar—both the faucet and showerhead were protruding nearly two inches from the wall, and the showerhead was visibly crooked. The faucet and showerhead were protruding so far out they couldn't even be caulked. My wife documented the issues with photos. She sent them to me after the tech left. I immediately called Tom Drexler, informed them of the subpar work, and requested a different technician to correct the poor workmanship. A new technician arrived the following week and made the necessary adjustments. However, within four days of using the shower, a leak developed in the ceiling of the kitchen below, and our toilet began leaking from the base when flushed—suggesting possible plumbing pressure or blockage issues. I contacted the company again and scheduled yet another appointment. Despite being given the same 8 AM to 5 PM time frame, no one showed up, and I had to follow up myself to learn the technician wasn’t coming. Eventually, another technician did visit and claimed the ceiling leak was due to "residual water" and dismissed the toilet issue. When the ceiling stain continued to grow, I called again and requested a supervisor. The supervisor came a week later, concluded that the issue wasn’t related to their work, and left without offering any solutions. Altogether, I had to take four days off work to accommodate this series of visits. I now need to hire another plumber from a different company to resolve the ongoing leak. Based on my experience, I cannot in good conscience recommend Tom Drexler Plumbing. The quality of work, communication, and overall customer service were consistently poor throughout the entire process."

Matt B on September 2025

Tom Drexler Plumbing, Air & Electric was founded in 1982 by 4th generation Master Plumber, Tom Drexler. We are now one the area's largest home service provider. We offer plumbing, heating and cooling, indoor air quality, electrical, and other home services. Our highly qualified & expertly trained employees can help with any home repair services you may need.

"I typically do not leave reviews, but my experience with Tom Drexler Plumbing was so poor that I feel compelled to share it in hopes of preventing others from wasting their time and money. I initially contacted the company to address a leaking faucet in a spare bathroom. I was given a vague appointment window of 8 AM to 5 PM and informed that if I didn’t answer a call prior to their arrival, the technician would not show up. When the technician arrived, he spent time criticizing the company’s hiring practices rather than focusing on the repair. He determined that a full tub and shower replacement was needed, quoting over $1,000. The work could not be done the same day, requiring me to schedule another appointment. The technician arrived late and took the entire day to complete the job, spending a significant portion of time sitting on my staircase visibly exhausted. The installation was subpar—both the faucet and showerhead were protruding nearly two inches from the wall, and the showerhead was visibly crooked. The faucet and showerhead were protruding so far out they couldn't even be caulked. My wife documented the issues with photos. She sent them to me after the tech left. I immediately called Tom Drexler, informed them of the subpar work, and requested a different technician to correct the poor workmanship. A new technician arrived the following week and made the necessary adjustments. However, within four days of using the shower, a leak developed in the ceiling of the kitchen below, and our toilet began leaking from the base when flushed—suggesting possible plumbing pressure or blockage issues. I contacted the company again and scheduled yet another appointment. Despite being given the same 8 AM to 5 PM time frame, no one showed up, and I had to follow up myself to learn the technician wasn’t coming. Eventually, another technician did visit and claimed the ceiling leak was due to "residual water" and dismissed the toilet issue. When the ceiling stain continued to grow, I called again and requested a supervisor. The supervisor came a week later, concluded that the issue wasn’t related to their work, and left without offering any solutions. Altogether, I had to take four days off work to accommodate this series of visits. I now need to hire another plumber from a different company to resolve the ongoing leak. Based on my experience, I cannot in good conscience recommend Tom Drexler Plumbing. The quality of work, communication, and overall customer service were consistently poor throughout the entire process."

Matt B on September 2025


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Greenwell Plumbing Heating & Air

4.50(
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Greenwell Plumbing Heating & Air

4.50(
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Customers say: Super punctual
239 local quotes requested
31 years of experience

We're your neighborhood plumbing, heating, and air company. We've been providing "Simply Dependable" services in Southern Indiana since 1972. We can take care of all your plumbing and HVAC needs, 24 hours a day, when you need us we will be there!!! We are proud of our service tech's and do monthly training and product awareness with our service team. Tech's are clean, drug-tested, and uniformed, we use shoe covers and floor runners when working on your home. We clean up after every job.

"They got the old sump pump removed and installed the new one. They even disposed of the old stuff which I greatly appreciated. They were wonderful and would call on Greenwell Plumbing again."

Sharon J on May 2025

We're your neighborhood plumbing, heating, and air company. We've been providing "Simply Dependable" services in Southern Indiana since 1972. We can take care of all your plumbing and HVAC needs, 24 hours a day, when you need us we will be there!!! We are proud of our service tech's and do monthly training and product awareness with our service team. Tech's are clean, drug-tested, and uniformed, we use shoe covers and floor runners when working on your home. We clean up after every job.

"They got the old sump pump removed and installed the new one. They even disposed of the old stuff which I greatly appreciated. They were wonderful and would call on Greenwell Plumbing again."

Sharon J on May 2025


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Infinity Design & Construction Group INC

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Infinity Design & Construction Group INC

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12 years of experience

In Business Since 2013 Free Estimates with a Trip Charge for Any Service Completed We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer’s needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. How We Got Started We started in this industry in 2013. We describe our business as Well established

In Business Since 2013 Free Estimates with a Trip Charge for Any Service Completed We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer’s needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. How We Got Started We started in this industry in 2013. We describe our business as Well established


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Tri-State Water, Power & Air

4.25(
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Tri-State Water, Power & Air

4.25(
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Customers say: Quality work
160 local quotes requested

We are the experts in the field of Whole Home Generator Sales and Installation, with over 20 years of experience in the game. We provide turn-key installation by licensed professionals - 24 hour emergency service - Remote Monitoring - Long term maintenance and service by factory trained technicians.We expect customer service excellence and aim to go above and beyond on every call. With 9 locations across 8 states, Tri-State is always ready to serve you.

"very good would call again"

Wayne W on June 2024

We are the experts in the field of Whole Home Generator Sales and Installation, with over 20 years of experience in the game. We provide turn-key installation by licensed professionals - 24 hour emergency service - Remote Monitoring - Long term maintenance and service by factory trained technicians.We expect customer service excellence and aim to go above and beyond on every call. With 9 locations across 8 states, Tri-State is always ready to serve you.

"very good would call again"

Wayne W on June 2024


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Ky Water & Air Inc.

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Ky Water & Air Inc.

4.08(
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Customers say: Quick response
10 years of experience

Since 1953, it has been our mission to take the worry out of water, and to help our customers rid their homes of airborne contaminants. We offer home water softener systems, drinking water filtration systems, whole house air cleaner systems, problem-solving water filtration systems, and many other premium products.

"If I could give this company negative stars I would. We were assigned this company when we purchased our Rain Soft water filtration system. We called multiple times when our unit was displaying a "No Salt" code, when it had salt. It took over two months and a handful of calls to the company to get someone out here. When they finally did, they took less then five minutes to look at the unit, charges $150 to "service" the unit, which they didn't do. They looked at the unit and said it was running fine, they did not test the quality of the water to confirm it was actually doing its job or open the unit up. And when they left, they didn't realize our windows were open and proceeded to say "that f*cker, didn't put salt in it" The most unprofessional experience I have ever had. Stay away from this company."

Sarah B on August 2023

Since 1953, it has been our mission to take the worry out of water, and to help our customers rid their homes of airborne contaminants. We offer home water softener systems, drinking water filtration systems, whole house air cleaner systems, problem-solving water filtration systems, and many other premium products.

"If I could give this company negative stars I would. We were assigned this company when we purchased our Rain Soft water filtration system. We called multiple times when our unit was displaying a "No Salt" code, when it had salt. It took over two months and a handful of calls to the company to get someone out here. When they finally did, they took less then five minutes to look at the unit, charges $150 to "service" the unit, which they didn't do. They looked at the unit and said it was running fine, they did not test the quality of the water to confirm it was actually doing its job or open the unit up. And when they left, they didn't realize our windows were open and proceeded to say "that f*cker, didn't put salt in it" The most unprofessional experience I have ever had. Stay away from this company."

Sarah B on August 2023


Kaptains Plumbing

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Kaptains Plumbing

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12 years of experience

Kaptains Plumbing provides honest pricing and reliable plumbing services to the Southern Indiana area. With customer service and satisfaction at the heart of our business, we continue to grow and build our company. With 25 years of experience, there is no project that is too big or too small. We know that we can provide you with the highest level of professionalism completing your residential or commercial work. We look forward to working with you, weather it be helping to design the kitchen/bathroom of your dreams or addressing an emergency need.

Kaptains Plumbing provides honest pricing and reliable plumbing services to the Southern Indiana area. With customer service and satisfaction at the heart of our business, we continue to grow and build our company. With 25 years of experience, there is no project that is too big or too small. We know that we can provide you with the highest level of professionalism completing your residential or commercial work. We look forward to working with you, weather it be helping to design the kitchen/bathroom of your dreams or addressing an emergency need.




JnC Enterprises

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JnC Enterprises

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20 years of experience

Handyman Service in Rural Rensselaer that works with many independent contractors - besides my wife and myself - to do a great job everytime. "If we can't do it, we know someone who can" is our motto. We use experienced, personally-known independent contractors to do work when we can't or are personally unavailable. We are listed distributors for Rainhandler gutter system products with 1-year moneyback guarantee on purchases of Rainhandler products. We have over 3000 hours of labor in our own home that we built and moved into in 2005, and have been working in the handyman/construction business ever since with many satified customers from not only Rensselaer, but also Lake Station, Lowell, and Sumava Resorts in the North, and Remington, Wolcott, and Brookston in the South. Our prices average $15-20 per hour per person, and we can give free estimates per job.

Handyman Service in Rural Rensselaer that works with many independent contractors - besides my wife and myself - to do a great job everytime. "If we can't do it, we know someone who can" is our motto. We use experienced, personally-known independent contractors to do work when we can't or are personally unavailable. We are listed distributors for Rainhandler gutter system products with 1-year moneyback guarantee on purchases of Rainhandler products. We have over 3000 hours of labor in our own home that we built and moved into in 2005, and have been working in the handyman/construction business ever since with many satified customers from not only Rensselaer, but also Lake Station, Lowell, and Sumava Resorts in the North, and Remington, Wolcott, and Brookston in the South. Our prices average $15-20 per hour per person, and we can give free estimates per job.


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Water Softeners questions, answered by experts

The best way to soften hard water in the shower is with a water softening system. These whole-home softeners help remove minerals from the water as it enters your home. If you’re looking for a more affordable, shower-specific solution, install a water-softening showerhead to filter water as it’s coming out. With a water softening solution in place, you may find a reduction in mineral deposits as well as cleaner-feeling hair and skin.

Soft water is better for your hair. The minerals in hard water can impact hair in a number of ways. It can cause the hair to dry out and become brittle, and it can require you to use more shampoo to get a good lather. The hard water may leave a film on the hair and scalp from mineral buildup, which may also cause some irritation.

If your water softener repair is fairly straightforward, like a simple filter replacement, then you can probably do it yourself with little risk. However, anything beyond a simple fix should be addressed by someone with extensive plumbing expertise to avoid costly water softener problems, like leaks. 

That said, even simple problems can be complicated to diagnose, particularly if your water softener is attached to a whole-house treatment system. So, unless you feel absolutely certain that the problem is an easy fix that you can take on yourself, it's probably best to hire a plumber to diagnose and fix the problem.

Routine maintenance involves recharging the resin bed with salt or potassium, cleaning components, and periodic inspection.

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.

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