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Dauenhauer Plumbing

4.43(
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Dauenhauer Plumbing

4.43(
99
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Customers say: Super punctual
74 local quotes requested
67 years of experience

At Dauenhauer Plumbing, Heating, Air, and Electric, our skilled, licensed technicians will provide you with efficient, professional home services. Our friendly customer service staff will make every effort to get your problem taken care of fast, even on nights and weekends. From sump pumps and HVAC systems to drain cleanings and generators, our team takes pride in offering the area’s best customer experience. Additional DBA - Anytime Plumbing.

"Service people were very professional and friendly!"

Marvin T on October 2024

At Dauenhauer Plumbing, Heating, Air, and Electric, our skilled, licensed technicians will provide you with efficient, professional home services. Our friendly customer service staff will make every effort to get your problem taken care of fast, even on nights and weekends. From sump pumps and HVAC systems to drain cleanings and generators, our team takes pride in offering the area’s best customer experience. Additional DBA - Anytime Plumbing.

"Service people were very professional and friendly!"

Marvin T on October 2024


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Tom Drexler Plumbing Air & Electric

4.21(
468
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Tom Drexler Plumbing Air & Electric

4.21(
468
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Customers say: Super punctual
922 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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Fayette Heating & Air || H20 Maestro

4.17(
169
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Fayette Heating & Air || H20 Maestro

4.17(
169
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Customers say: Super punctual
256 local quotes requested
54 years of experience

Fayette Heating & Air was founded in 1971 with one man, one truck and $500. From the start, Al Melrose was committed to providing quality equipment with integrity and outstanding customer service. As a second generation family-owned business, those same values lead our company today. Fayette Heating & Air has been recognized nationally, regionally and locally for both business practices and its community efforts.

"BUYER BEWARE!!!!! This company is all about getting their $99.00 for the estimate, selling you an annual service fee and then quoting exuberant prices. Not really sure if they really care about doing the actual plumbing work. Recently gave me an estimate for a job of $500. Learned later after from another plumber that what they wanted to do was actually not correct AND should have cost no more than $250. Had I used Fayette Heating / H20 Mastero, I would have paid $600 for a job done incorrectly. At least the 99.00 I paid kept me from damaging my house further. There are a lot of reputable plumbers in Lexington. Suggest you look elsewhere"

Lesley R on August 2024

Fayette Heating & Air was founded in 1971 with one man, one truck and $500. From the start, Al Melrose was committed to providing quality equipment with integrity and outstanding customer service. As a second generation family-owned business, those same values lead our company today. Fayette Heating & Air has been recognized nationally, regionally and locally for both business practices and its community efforts.

"BUYER BEWARE!!!!! This company is all about getting their $99.00 for the estimate, selling you an annual service fee and then quoting exuberant prices. Not really sure if they really care about doing the actual plumbing work. Recently gave me an estimate for a job of $500. Learned later after from another plumber that what they wanted to do was actually not correct AND should have cost no more than $250. Had I used Fayette Heating / H20 Mastero, I would have paid $600 for a job done incorrectly. At least the 99.00 I paid kept me from damaging my house further. There are a lot of reputable plumbers in Lexington. Suggest you look elsewhere"

Lesley R on August 2024


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GRS Plumbing, Heating & Air

4.90(
43
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GRS Plumbing, Heating & Air

4.90(
43
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
29 years of experience

You can put your trust in GRS Plumbing, Inc. We provide personal service and exceptional quality. All of our services and products are guaranteed. We have been in business for 20 years providing unparalleled service. Overall value is why our loyal customers won't go anywhere else. We look forward to serving you!

"GRS Plumbing, Heating & Air did excellent job replacing furnace in our home, installing new wire and thermostat. They also corrected mistakes made by previous serviceman from different company. We will use GRS Plumbing again."

Jacek C on January 2024

You can put your trust in GRS Plumbing, Inc. We provide personal service and exceptional quality. All of our services and products are guaranteed. We have been in business for 20 years providing unparalleled service. Overall value is why our loyal customers won't go anywhere else. We look forward to serving you!

"GRS Plumbing, Heating & Air did excellent job replacing furnace in our home, installing new wire and thermostat. They also corrected mistakes made by previous serviceman from different company. We will use GRS Plumbing again."

Jacek C on January 2024


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Doctor Rooter Plumbing

5.00(
13
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Doctor Rooter Plumbing

5.00(
13
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
173 local quotes requested
25 years of experience

Welcome to Doctor Rooter Plumbing, a family-owned and operated business! In business since 2022, we bring over ten years of experience to the plumbing industry. We can help with all your plumbing needs, no job is too big or too small! Serving Berea, Richmond, Lexington, and surrounding areas, give us a call today!

"Everything from initial contact to invoicing was handled professionally and the team listened to our needs. Bryce and Bryce tested to make sure we wouldn’t have any further issues. "

Courtney J on August 2025

Welcome to Doctor Rooter Plumbing, a family-owned and operated business! In business since 2022, we bring over ten years of experience to the plumbing industry. We can help with all your plumbing needs, no job is too big or too small! Serving Berea, Richmond, Lexington, and surrounding areas, give us a call today!

"Everything from initial contact to invoicing was handled professionally and the team listened to our needs. Bryce and Bryce tested to make sure we wouldn’t have any further issues. "

Courtney J on August 2025


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Clog Busterz, LLC

4.71(
337
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Clog Busterz, LLC

4.71(
337
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
139 local quotes requested

Clog Busterz, LLC, provides exceptional service to Richmond, Lexington and the surrounding areas. Always taking pride in all of our services, whatever your drain clearing needs may be, you can count on our company to leave you satisfied and happy. Customer satisfaction is our top priority. We will earn your trust for a lifetime. We believe in making all clients repeat clients.

"Great service, great guy, great company!"

K T on July 2025

Clog Busterz, LLC, provides exceptional service to Richmond, Lexington and the surrounding areas. Always taking pride in all of our services, whatever your drain clearing needs may be, you can count on our company to leave you satisfied and happy. Customer satisfaction is our top priority. We will earn your trust for a lifetime. We believe in making all clients repeat clients.

"Great service, great guy, great company!"

K T on July 2025


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Clog Busterz

4.53(
34
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Clog Busterz

4.53(
34
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
89 local quotes requested
9 years of experience

We offer free estimates and free home inspections with any purchase of service. We are much more than your average drain cleaning 'clog busting' plumbers. We are a small, home town based company. We care about what’s best for your household and business plumbing needs. We provide outstanding plumbing services (water heaters, faucet rebuilds, garbage disposal, main water/plumbing lines) without breaking the bank. Give us a call today today.

"Josh was very professional, informative and prompt. This company was quick to respond with competitive pricing. Highly recommend and will be using again when needed."

Debbie J on September 2024

We offer free estimates and free home inspections with any purchase of service. We are much more than your average drain cleaning 'clog busting' plumbers. We are a small, home town based company. We care about what’s best for your household and business plumbing needs. We provide outstanding plumbing services (water heaters, faucet rebuilds, garbage disposal, main water/plumbing lines) without breaking the bank. Give us a call today today.

"Josh was very professional, informative and prompt. This company was quick to respond with competitive pricing. Highly recommend and will be using again when needed."

Debbie J on September 2024


Redesign & Remodeling, LLC

4.10(
5
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Redesign & Remodeling, LLC

4.10(
5
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Customers say: Terrific value
133 local quotes requested
6 years of experience

We pride our company on reliability, excellent communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your task or project.!! FREE DESIGN CONSULTATION!! WE BRING SAMPLES TO YOU AND GIVE YOU A SAME DAY QUOTE!

"They have not been able to start the work as their schedule is full. They will start work Sept 10. We also had to wait for our loan approval. Terry has been in constant communication with us and will be here next week to help us finalize all our materials and complete the 3 d design elements."

LouAnna K on August 2021

We pride our company on reliability, excellent communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your task or project.!! FREE DESIGN CONSULTATION!! WE BRING SAMPLES TO YOU AND GIVE YOU A SAME DAY QUOTE!

"They have not been able to start the work as their schedule is full. They will start work Sept 10. We also had to wait for our loan approval. Terry has been in constant communication with us and will be here next week to help us finalize all our materials and complete the 3 d design elements."

LouAnna K on August 2021


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All-Pro of Kentucky

4.98(
43
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All-Pro of Kentucky

4.98(
43
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
14 local quotes requested

Martin Saunders owner of All-Pro of Kentucky has been serving Lexington and surrounding areas with Kitchen & Bathroom remodeling services as well as a complete handyman services since 1990. We have very strong relationships with subcontractors if needed. Our General Contractors license is for both Residential and Commercial work. Jobs over $1000.00 will be estimated. We offer special discounts for Seniors. Angie's list members will receive 10% off any job that is less than $1000.00. We pride ourselves in being extremely careful in your home or business. We use carpet runners to protect your surfaces & daily clean up. In performing exterior work, your shrubs will be protected during the process. Martin Saunders has his (AAS) Associates in Applied Science in Construction Technology & a BS In Construction. EPA Lead-Based Certified License Number NAT-F157303-1. Also completes ADA Remodeling projects.

"All- Pro built a large deck with roof on the rear of our house. The design made it look like it had been there all the time. The attention to detail was awesome. I would recommend All-Pro for any of your construction needs."

David B on January 2025

Martin Saunders owner of All-Pro of Kentucky has been serving Lexington and surrounding areas with Kitchen & Bathroom remodeling services as well as a complete handyman services since 1990. We have very strong relationships with subcontractors if needed. Our General Contractors license is for both Residential and Commercial work. Jobs over $1000.00 will be estimated. We offer special discounts for Seniors. Angie's list members will receive 10% off any job that is less than $1000.00. We pride ourselves in being extremely careful in your home or business. We use carpet runners to protect your surfaces & daily clean up. In performing exterior work, your shrubs will be protected during the process. Martin Saunders has his (AAS) Associates in Applied Science in Construction Technology & a BS In Construction. EPA Lead-Based Certified License Number NAT-F157303-1. Also completes ADA Remodeling projects.

"All- Pro built a large deck with roof on the rear of our house. The design made it look like it had been there all the time. The attention to detail was awesome. I would recommend All-Pro for any of your construction needs."

David B on January 2025


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Velasquez home service

4.84(
31
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Velasquez home service

4.84(
31
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Terrific value
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
268 local quotes requested

We, here at Velazquez Flooring and Home Services LLC, are a company located in Central Kentucky. We provide the all the best services with the professionalism and honesty you are looking for. We take responsibility for our clients and we guarantee our services. Put your project in our hands and your house will be left looking like new again. We are ready to work with you and provide you with the best of our services! - Flooring Installation - Hardwood Refinish - Hardwood Flooring Installation - Tile and Backsplashes - Laminate - Carpet - Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling - Exterior and Interior Paint - Deck Pressure Washing and Staining - Fire place Remodeling - Roofing - Custom Cabinets - Window Installation - General Remodeling Contact us today (859) 618-4364

"Fast and efficient"

Grant C on May 2025

We, here at Velazquez Flooring and Home Services LLC, are a company located in Central Kentucky. We provide the all the best services with the professionalism and honesty you are looking for. We take responsibility for our clients and we guarantee our services. Put your project in our hands and your house will be left looking like new again. We are ready to work with you and provide you with the best of our services! - Flooring Installation - Hardwood Refinish - Hardwood Flooring Installation - Tile and Backsplashes - Laminate - Carpet - Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling - Exterior and Interior Paint - Deck Pressure Washing and Staining - Fire place Remodeling - Roofing - Custom Cabinets - Window Installation - General Remodeling Contact us today (859) 618-4364

"Fast and efficient"

Grant C on May 2025

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Water Heaters questions, answered by experts

You have more options for water heaters than ever before. The best one for your home depends on your hot water usage and budget. Some of the more common types of water heaters are the conventional gas heater, a heat pump water heater, or a tankless heater for smaller homes or those with less water demands. Some uncommon types are solar and point-of-use systems. Some homes may have a combination of two units, such as a large heat pump heater and a backup point-of-use system.

The average water heater holds between 40 and 60 gallons, but the exact amount of water that comes out during draining will depend on your unit’s capacity. The amount of time it takes to drain a water heater averages from 10 to 30 minutes.

It is very difficult and dangerous to install your own water heater, so we strongly recommend against tackling this as a DIY project. Not only will you need to wire your water heater, but you’ll also need to connect plumbing to the intake and outlet. Sweating copper pipes and connecting wiring properly are skills most DIYers don’t have, and even if you do feel confident you can do it, working with water and electricity always leaves the potential for electrocution. Hiring a local water heater installer is well worth the investment.

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.

Replacing facilitates energy savings, decreases repair frequency, and aligns with modern safety regulations, maximizing safety.

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