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F.H. Furr Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning Inc

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F.H. Furr Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning Inc

4.33(
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
1981 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Whether you need a repair, preventive maintenance, or replacement, we are your plumbing, heating, and air conditioning service provider in the northern Virginia and surrounding areas. We invite you to give us a call!

"Nice, reliable, and responded immediately."

Ethan Q on January 2025

Whether you need a repair, preventive maintenance, or replacement, we are your plumbing, heating, and air conditioning service provider in the northern Virginia and surrounding areas. We invite you to give us a call!

"Nice, reliable, and responded immediately."

Ethan Q on January 2025

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Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories, Inc

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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

K & H Electric, Inc.

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K & H Electric, Inc.

4.95(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers

Licensed master electrician serving all of southern Maryland. No job too small. We accept major credit cards. Senior discounts. Free estimates. Residential and commercial.

"Prompt, helpful and at a reasonable cost."

Prabal S on May 2018

Licensed master electrician serving all of southern Maryland. No job too small. We accept major credit cards. Senior discounts. Free estimates. Residential and commercial.

"Prompt, helpful and at a reasonable cost."

Prabal S on May 2018

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Pristine Water Treatment

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Pristine Water Treatment

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers

Financing available with qualified purchase. Trade ins welcome for new whole house water treatment systems. We service all makes and models water treatment equipment. We also do minor plumbing work. New Systems we include a lifetime transferable warranty. All new systems are chemical free. ***Proud Winner of Water Quality Products Dealer of the Month*** http://www.wqpmag.com/family-legacy 10% off Senior Citizens and Military drinking water,drinking water filter,home water treatment system,reverse osmosis system,water filter,water filtration,water heater,water purification,water softening,water treatment

"Pristine did a great job. We were pleased they were willing to hook up existing equipment, as some companies had refused to. (Our previous company had gone out of business, and they complimented the existing work.) They worked quickly and cleaned up after themselves. Now our water is acid free and has fewer minerals. No more white powder everywhere!"

Jessica B on March 2021

Financing available with qualified purchase. Trade ins welcome for new whole house water treatment systems. We service all makes and models water treatment equipment. We also do minor plumbing work. New Systems we include a lifetime transferable warranty. All new systems are chemical free. ***Proud Winner of Water Quality Products Dealer of the Month*** http://www.wqpmag.com/family-legacy 10% off Senior Citizens and Military drinking water,drinking water filter,home water treatment system,reverse osmosis system,water filter,water filtration,water heater,water purification,water softening,water treatment

"Pristine did a great job. We were pleased they were willing to hook up existing equipment, as some companies had refused to. (Our previous company had gone out of business, and they complimented the existing work.) They worked quickly and cleaned up after themselves. Now our water is acid free and has fewer minerals. No more white powder everywhere!"

Jessica B on March 2021

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M E Flow Inc

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M E Flow Inc

4.62(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers

M.E. Flow, Inc. has been providing exceptional heating, cooling, and plumbing services to residents of northern Virginia since 1951. We are family-owned and operated, and currently in our third generation. We are a team of professionals who are licensed to ensure compliance with the laws and codes of the state of Virginia. With office locations in Leesburg, Winchester, and Alexandria, there’s always a ME Flow team member nearby to serve you quickly. What’s unique about M.E. Flow is that the entire company adopts the original family tradition of our "customer first" philosophy in order to provide the best service possible. This foundation is what sets us apart from other contractors. We have many long-term customers who continue to choose ME Flow because of our honor and integrity. We get to know our customers on a first-name basis and check in on this community that we love so much. We promise that we will never sell you anything you don't need - serving your best interest is our policy. We will always treat your home like it's our own - with respect. Offering weekend service at weekday rates! Emergency service available 7 days a week!

"I hired M E Flow to clean my furnace. They did a very POOR job and overcharged me."

Gawdat B on July 2023

M.E. Flow, Inc. has been providing exceptional heating, cooling, and plumbing services to residents of northern Virginia since 1951. We are family-owned and operated, and currently in our third generation. We are a team of professionals who are licensed to ensure compliance with the laws and codes of the state of Virginia. With office locations in Leesburg, Winchester, and Alexandria, there’s always a ME Flow team member nearby to serve you quickly. What’s unique about M.E. Flow is that the entire company adopts the original family tradition of our "customer first" philosophy in order to provide the best service possible. This foundation is what sets us apart from other contractors. We have many long-term customers who continue to choose ME Flow because of our honor and integrity. We get to know our customers on a first-name basis and check in on this community that we love so much. We promise that we will never sell you anything you don't need - serving your best interest is our policy. We will always treat your home like it's our own - with respect. Offering weekend service at weekday rates! Emergency service available 7 days a week!

"I hired M E Flow to clean my furnace. They did a very POOR job and overcharged me."

Gawdat B on July 2023

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CroppMetcalfe

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CroppMetcalfe

4.53(
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Customers say: True professional
1980 years of experience

CroppMetcalfe was founded and established in 1979 by Mitchell Cropp, and has remained a family owned business by Mitchell and his sons ever since. CroppMetcalfe's mission has always been to provide the ultimate in total comfort systems for your homes and businesses. Additional phone - (540) 347-3024.

"technicans showed up right away and on time. Justin the apprecitice did a great job of being there and helping the process. The senior man inspected the celing and determined a leak on the roof. I'm just glad it wasn't the fire sprinkling system. All in all, a great job. thanks again. Angies List members, hire these guys! Dave Miller"

David M on October 2020

CroppMetcalfe was founded and established in 1979 by Mitchell Cropp, and has remained a family owned business by Mitchell and his sons ever since. CroppMetcalfe's mission has always been to provide the ultimate in total comfort systems for your homes and businesses. Additional phone - (540) 347-3024.

"technicans showed up right away and on time. Justin the apprecitice did a great job of being there and helping the process. The senior man inspected the celing and determined a leak on the roof. I'm just glad it wasn't the fire sprinkling system. All in all, a great job. thanks again. Angies List members, hire these guys! Dave Miller"

David M on October 2020

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Matters Plumbing

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Matters Plumbing

4.85(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers

Full Service and installation of Plumbing and Gas Work. Licensed Master Plumber AND Licensed Master Gas Fitter

Full Service and installation of Plumbing and Gas Work. Licensed Master Plumber AND Licensed Master Gas Fitter

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Mid Atlantic Water Services

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Mid Atlantic Water Services

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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers

Additional contact names - Andy Beyerlein & Pamela Beyerlein. Additional DBA - Mid Atlantic Plumbing & Water Treatment Systems. Licensed Master Plumber servicing our customers since 1989. Financing and rental options available.

"We've been happy with the system. The only issue we had was with the installer who left the job site after he finished without let us know or giving any instructions or information about operation of the system. Basically, he just picked up and left. After I contacted the salesperson and explained what happened, he came out, apologized, and explained the system operation and maintenance."

Christopher D on September 2018

Additional contact names - Andy Beyerlein & Pamela Beyerlein. Additional DBA - Mid Atlantic Plumbing & Water Treatment Systems. Licensed Master Plumber servicing our customers since 1989. Financing and rental options available.

"We've been happy with the system. The only issue we had was with the installer who left the job site after he finished without let us know or giving any instructions or information about operation of the system. Basically, he just picked up and left. After I contacted the salesperson and explained what happened, he came out, apologized, and explained the system operation and maintenance."

Christopher D on September 2018

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Tech Star Services

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Tech Star Services

4.48(
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Customers say: Super punctual
1985 years of experience

15 years of experience in the residential service trade. We take pride in providing you with a memorable experience and getting the job done right the first time! Plumbing, well pumps, water treatment, water heaters, water proofing and more!

15 years of experience in the residential service trade. We take pride in providing you with a memorable experience and getting the job done right the first time! Plumbing, well pumps, water treatment, water heaters, water proofing and more!

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'58 Foundations

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'58 Foundations

4.25(
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Customers say: Super punctual
1958 years of experience

For more than 60 years, ’58 Foundations & Waterproofing has provided the highest-quality basement waterproofing, crawlspace encapsulation, radon mitigation, mold removal and foundation repair solutions for homes and commercial properties. We lead with a promise of Trusted Five-Star Service, which means the customer experience is at the center of everything we do. Since 1958, we have been steadfast in keeping this promise and in upholding the values on which '58 Foundations was built: trust, teamwork, integrity, respect and communication. This comes across in all that we do: from the initial call to job completion, our customers are met with a knowledgeable, caring, and professional staff prepared to offer a five-star experience that is unmatched in the home repair industry.

"If you’re considering 58 Foundations, do yourself a favor and stop right now. I cannot, in good conscience, recommend this company to anyone—let alone friends or family. Their complete disregard for accountability is nothing short of infuriating. At first, things appeared to go smoothly. The workers were professional, and the workmanship seemed decent. But the illusion of competence quickly disintegrated when it came time for the building inspection. The city inspector requires a letter from the project engineer verifying that the work is safe, sound, and compliant with code. 58 Foundations flat-out refuses to provide this basic validation of their work. Why won’t they stand behind their project? Are they hiding shoddy, substandard work? As a homeowner, I’m now saddled with the mess of an open permit and no resolution in sight. This is unacceptable. If a company won’t back their work with a simple letter, what does that say about their integrity—or lack thereof? Didn't expect this kind of run around from a well established professional firm, save yourself the frustration and inevitable regret. Choose a company that honors their commitments and respects their customers. Once upon a time, 58 Foundations may have been reputable, but their crumbling standards are now painfully obvious. Don’t let their negligence become your problem."

Warrick S on December 2024

For more than 60 years, ’58 Foundations & Waterproofing has provided the highest-quality basement waterproofing, crawlspace encapsulation, radon mitigation, mold removal and foundation repair solutions for homes and commercial properties. We lead with a promise of Trusted Five-Star Service, which means the customer experience is at the center of everything we do. Since 1958, we have been steadfast in keeping this promise and in upholding the values on which '58 Foundations was built: trust, teamwork, integrity, respect and communication. This comes across in all that we do: from the initial call to job completion, our customers are met with a knowledgeable, caring, and professional staff prepared to offer a five-star experience that is unmatched in the home repair industry.

"If you’re considering 58 Foundations, do yourself a favor and stop right now. I cannot, in good conscience, recommend this company to anyone—let alone friends or family. Their complete disregard for accountability is nothing short of infuriating. At first, things appeared to go smoothly. The workers were professional, and the workmanship seemed decent. But the illusion of competence quickly disintegrated when it came time for the building inspection. The city inspector requires a letter from the project engineer verifying that the work is safe, sound, and compliant with code. 58 Foundations flat-out refuses to provide this basic validation of their work. Why won’t they stand behind their project? Are they hiding shoddy, substandard work? As a homeowner, I’m now saddled with the mess of an open permit and no resolution in sight. This is unacceptable. If a company won’t back their work with a simple letter, what does that say about their integrity—or lack thereof? Didn't expect this kind of run around from a well established professional firm, save yourself the frustration and inevitable regret. Choose a company that honors their commitments and respects their customers. Once upon a time, 58 Foundations may have been reputable, but their crumbling standards are now painfully obvious. Don’t let their negligence become your problem."

Warrick S on December 2024

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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.

Installing a water softener could help reduce calcium buildup in your pool if your pool has high calcium hardness as a result of hard drinking water in your home. Pool softeners work by exchanging calcium and magnesium for sodium, so if you use softened water to top off your pool, it may help keep calcium hardness from rising over time. However, it won’t lower the calcium hardness of the water already in your pool and isn’t a practical way to control pool calcium levels. The average water softener installation cost is between $200 and $6,000.

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.

It’s not a good idea to oversize your water softener. Doing so will mean the tank doesn’t get full, which can lead to channeling. This leads to a large portion of the resin beads not being utilized and the beads at the bottom of the tank being overused. Over time, this will reduce the efficiency of your system, not to mention that the upfront cost of an oversized softener is unnecessarily high. If you have a timed regeneration cycle rather than a demand-based one, you’ll also spend far more on replacing salt than you need to.

Most experts agree there’s not much difference health-wise between hard water versus soft water. That said, hard water is more likely to cause skin dryness and issues that go along with it, like an itchy or flaky scalp. Hard water can also decrease the life span of your household appliances and make it more difficult for soap to do its job.

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