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Ensor Plumbing
4.3(
135
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Well Pump - Repair or Service

Serving Baltimore, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1961

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Jason was my plumber, he was professional very quick, cleaned up. Honest, he also diagnosed my water heater which also had to be replaced. Bge was cheaper, so I got the water heater from them. Heather the lady in the office, very sweet, and helpful. I will use again Thank u Jason, he was the 4th plumber to come to my house. He removed bathroom pipe they was clogged leading to bathroom sink. I have pictures. I would love to share."
Water Treatment System
Radiator Installation
Tankless Water Heater Installation
Well pump
New water treatment Installation

+15

Response time1 day
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Supreme Service Today
4.4(
477
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Repair or ServiceWell Pump - Repair or Service

Serving Baltimore, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They were up front with what is wrong. Provided explanation of the quote. Asked permission to get access to places. They explain the reasoning for the cost and the risks if ignored. Pricing was fair. Went above an beyond to solve the water heater issue we had. Even calling in an electrician to help with a fix. They were on-time to early on their scheduled appointments. Excellent customer service."
Response time9 hrs
Response rate100%
61 neighbors recently requested a quote
Chesapeake Water Treatment, Inc.
4.4(
32
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or Replace

Serving Baltimore, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1993

Credit card accepted

Customers say: Quick response

"I was very impressed with the follow up calls. Marlene was patient and called back multiple times. When I finally scheduled the appointment Tom was professional and thorough in his assessment. Another company told me I needed to replace parts on my water filter system that would take months to order. Tom, said they just needed set properly and it will work. The best part was a flat fee for the service call and parts if needed. I was so happy I can't thank you enough. Honesty should be rewarded!"
Response time1 day
Response rate90%
74 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Steve's Monster Plumbing and Drain Cleaning
5.0(
10
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Well Pump - Repair or Service

Serving Baltimore, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"He came be ause I had someone else replace my well pump and still had no water. He showed up on time and checked everything. He had to pull the pump again and it ended up being the wiring. He ran the wire the whole length of the pipe,at least 300 feet or more. Then pump the pump back in the ground. He installed a gauge on my water tank and made sure we had water before he left. All this in the humid weather that day. He was very nice and knowledgeable. And very professional. Would definately use him again."
Water heater installs
Upon arrival
Complete
Response time2 hrs
Response rate94%
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Liquid Assets, LLC
4.9(
5
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or Replace

Serving Baltimore, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I am incredibly happy with the outcome of our heating maintenance that Mr. Clay Phelps Liquide Assets LLC Plumbing and Heating provided for us this week. Mr. Phelps is an experienced and efficient professional. He helped us with setting up our water treatment tanks and repairing our baseboard heating system throughout the house. Mr. Phelps was on time for his appointment, and he was totally focused on doing the work in an excellent quality manner. The price for his work was reasonable. I am extremely glad to find this company for our future plumbing needs. We strongly recommend this company for their services."
Tankless
Tankless
Boiler
Boiler
Water treatment

+4

Response time40 mins
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Water Softeners questions, answered by experts

The primary difference between a water softener and a water filter lies in what they remove from the water. A water softener is designed to remove hard minerals like calcium and magnesium. In contrast, a water filter has a broader effect, removing various contaminants above a certain size, which can include bacteria and other impurities.

To decide which you need, consider your goal. If you want to eliminate hard minerals, choose a softener. If you want to remove a wide range of contaminants, a filter is the better option. Filters are also generally less expensive to install. Depending on your water supply, you may need to install both for comprehensive treatment.

The most accurate way to determine whether you have hard water is to purchase a water test kit from a hardware store or send a tap water sample to a lab. But there are some signs you can look out for without professional testing. For instance, if you're consistently dealing with mineral stains on your glassware, windows, and shower doors, you're likely to have hard water. Hard water can also make it harder to lather and rinse soap, so if you're struggling to work up a good lather in the shower, hard water might be the culprit.

Whether you need a permit or license for a water softener installation depends on your location, as requirements vary significantly. Some municipalities require the installer to hold a plumbing license, some mandate a permit and an inspection, and others require both. In some areas, no special permit or license is needed at all.

To determine the rules in your area, you can contact your local building department or consult a local water softener installer or plumber. Often, only certified professionals are authorized to pull the necessary permits, and they will typically handle the entire permitting process for you. Regardless of local laws, it is always recommended to hire a licensed professional to ensure the system is sized and installed correctly. You can use Angi’s state licensing tool to check an installer’s license status.

Hard water isn’t necessarily bad for you. In some ways, it’s good for you. If you’re deficient in magnesium or calcium, hard water can give you a mineral boost that you wouldn’t get with soft water. However, this is where the benefits of hard water pretty much stop. Hard water can cause many minor inconveniences and lead to costly, premature replacements of your water-using appliances.

Replacing a water softener costs $200 to $6,000, depending on the capacity of the water softener, the type of water softener, and the amount of people living in your home. An ion exchange water softener is the most common type and costs $500 to $3,000. Water distillers, which cost $1,200 to $4,000, and dual-tank models, which cost $1,000 to $5,000, are definitely pricey, but they offer more filtration or capacity, respectively.

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