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Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories, Inc

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Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories, Inc

4.85(
347
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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

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Potomac Mechanical Contractors

5.00(
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Potomac Mechanical Contractors

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are a very professional well trained team of licensed plumbers who love to serve our community. Our guys will do whatever it takes to get the job done safely and on time. *Please check out our Health & Safety Measures to ensure you are comfortable with our services in your home.

"Faucet installation"

Diego D on October 2020

We are a very professional well trained team of licensed plumbers who love to serve our community. Our guys will do whatever it takes to get the job done safely and on time. *Please check out our Health & Safety Measures to ensure you are comfortable with our services in your home.

"Faucet installation"

Diego D on October 2020

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OUTLOOK PLUMBING & DRAIN CLEANING, LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

5.00(
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OUTLOOK PLUMBING & DRAIN CLEANING, LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

5.00(
20
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers

We promise accurate quotes that don?t change, and offer an on time service guarantee, with exceptional communication. Our company is committed to being as environmentally friendly as possible by utilizing multiple donation and recycling centers.

"I had an excellent experience with Outlook Plumbing and Drain Cleaning LLC. I called after 9pm on a Monday night and spoke to Joseph. Tuesday morning Sam provided an ETA and showed up exactly when he said he would. We’re so grateful they could come out on such short notice. From the beginning, Sam was courteous, respectful, and highly professional. He took the time to thoroughly assess the situation and clearly explained what the issues were, how they happened, and offered suggestions on repairs, including options to fix problems immediately, and what we may want to consider for the future. I appreciated his honesty and transparency; there was no upselling or pressure, just straightforward information and practical solutions. The repair quote was very reasonable, and his work was efficient and high-quality. I would absolutely hire Outlook Plumbing and Drain LLC again and specifically request Sam!"

ANDREA M on December 2025

We promise accurate quotes that don?t change, and offer an on time service guarantee, with exceptional communication. Our company is committed to being as environmentally friendly as possible by utilizing multiple donation and recycling centers.

"I had an excellent experience with Outlook Plumbing and Drain Cleaning LLC. I called after 9pm on a Monday night and spoke to Joseph. Tuesday morning Sam provided an ETA and showed up exactly when he said he would. We’re so grateful they could come out on such short notice. From the beginning, Sam was courteous, respectful, and highly professional. He took the time to thoroughly assess the situation and clearly explained what the issues were, how they happened, and offered suggestions on repairs, including options to fix problems immediately, and what we may want to consider for the future. I appreciated his honesty and transparency; there was no upselling or pressure, just straightforward information and practical solutions. The repair quote was very reasonable, and his work was efficient and high-quality. I would absolutely hire Outlook Plumbing and Drain LLC again and specifically request Sam!"

ANDREA M on December 2025

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UGI Heating Cooling & Plumbing

4.71(
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UGI Heating Cooling & Plumbing

4.71(
82
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers

Operating 24/7 for emergency service to repair your heating, cooling and water heating equipment, Specialize in Installation, Service Repairs & Maintenance. Also perform Energy Audits & Duct Cleaning. We Service All Makes & Models of your HVAC Equipment that are Natural Gas, Electric, Propane or Oil. Call us today at 1-877-844-4822!

"I AM LIVID WITH THEIR SERVICE. My husband and I have been living in our home 4 years without a single issue with our cooling system. We had UGI come out to "service" our system and said everything looked great....2 months later something with our compressor blew...that was $400. Then this morning, less than 30 days later, we apparently needed a brand new thermostat.....another $400 and guess what? MY HOUSE IS STILL NOT COOLING DOWN. So I called and said how it is absolutely ridiculous that there is still an issue especially after charging us to "fix" the thermostat. I am obviously frustrated. I work from home, its hot and I am pregnant with 4 pets in my home that are distressed from the rising heat and their customer service agent has the audacity to be BEYOND RUDE and tell me "to have a better day" as if it was MY FAULT...ok. It is very odd that ever since they came to "service" our central air system they've had to come back THREE TIMES and the system STILL NOT WORK. BEWARE!"

Danielle K on July 2024

Operating 24/7 for emergency service to repair your heating, cooling and water heating equipment, Specialize in Installation, Service Repairs & Maintenance. Also perform Energy Audits & Duct Cleaning. We Service All Makes & Models of your HVAC Equipment that are Natural Gas, Electric, Propane or Oil. Call us today at 1-877-844-4822!

"I AM LIVID WITH THEIR SERVICE. My husband and I have been living in our home 4 years without a single issue with our cooling system. We had UGI come out to "service" our system and said everything looked great....2 months later something with our compressor blew...that was $400. Then this morning, less than 30 days later, we apparently needed a brand new thermostat.....another $400 and guess what? MY HOUSE IS STILL NOT COOLING DOWN. So I called and said how it is absolutely ridiculous that there is still an issue especially after charging us to "fix" the thermostat. I am obviously frustrated. I work from home, its hot and I am pregnant with 4 pets in my home that are distressed from the rising heat and their customer service agent has the audacity to be BEYOND RUDE and tell me "to have a better day" as if it was MY FAULT...ok. It is very odd that ever since they came to "service" our central air system they've had to come back THREE TIMES and the system STILL NOT WORK. BEWARE!"

Danielle K on July 2024

TRI-COUNTY PLUMBING & HEATING LLC

4.83(
12
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TRI-COUNTY PLUMBING & HEATING LLC

4.83(
12
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers

We have three employees, the owner is always hands on. We work with several licensed contractors that are known to us to provide excellent service or someone of the clients choosing. We prefer payment at time of service and a formal receipt/invoice sent by mail, we do also bill. Cash, checks and credit cards excepted.

We have three employees, the owner is always hands on. We work with several licensed contractors that are known to us to provide excellent service or someone of the clients choosing. We prefer payment at time of service and a formal receipt/invoice sent by mail, we do also bill. Cash, checks and credit cards excepted.

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Shawley's Lp Gas

4.83(
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Shawley's Lp Gas

4.83(
18
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Since our foundation in 1972, we have been a locally owned and family operated business that is based in Hagerstown, Maryland. We provide prompt, dependable propane delivery, service, and transportation and offer 24 Hour Emergency service to our customers. We have been providing Sales, Service, and Installation of Propane and related products to customers in Maryland, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Virginia since 1972. Over the years people in the Quad State region have relied on Shawley’s to provide warmth and comfort to homes, farms, businesses, and industries with a wide array of products and services. We have a full service HVAC division to help with your Heating and Cooling needs. Shawley’s sells more than just propane. We also sell other fuels such as Fuel Oil and Kerosene. We have a full line of propane products such as Fireplaces, Furnaces, Pool Heaters, Generators, and Water Heaters to name a few. We also carry large selection of BBQ’s including The Big Green Egg grill. Stop by our showroom in Hagerstown off Interstate 81 to see our live burning displays and see how Shawley’s “The Energy People” can make your life a little more comfortable with propane.

Since our foundation in 1972, we have been a locally owned and family operated business that is based in Hagerstown, Maryland. We provide prompt, dependable propane delivery, service, and transportation and offer 24 Hour Emergency service to our customers. We have been providing Sales, Service, and Installation of Propane and related products to customers in Maryland, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Virginia since 1972. Over the years people in the Quad State region have relied on Shawley’s to provide warmth and comfort to homes, farms, businesses, and industries with a wide array of products and services. We have a full service HVAC division to help with your Heating and Cooling needs. Shawley’s sells more than just propane. We also sell other fuels such as Fuel Oil and Kerosene. We have a full line of propane products such as Fireplaces, Furnaces, Pool Heaters, Generators, and Water Heaters to name a few. We also carry large selection of BBQ’s including The Big Green Egg grill. Stop by our showroom in Hagerstown off Interstate 81 to see our live burning displays and see how Shawley’s “The Energy People” can make your life a little more comfortable with propane.

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'58 Foundations

4.25(
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'58 Foundations

4.25(
136
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Customers say: Super punctual
67 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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Powell's Plumbing

4.36(
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Powell's Plumbing

4.36(
80
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Customers say: Super punctual
36 years of experience

Full Service Plumbing and septic repair and replacement.

"Needed sewage pump replaced and line opened up. Called several others (Barr, A+,Fremyer, Comstock, Tri County) . None knew or cared what to do. I was told various things, call someone else or just ghosted. Powells took the bull by the horns. They tracked down the manufacturer of my old school system here in The Woods and with some detective work diagnosed and replaced pump without digging it all up. Two prior companies had said it needed to be dug up. If you have a REAL problem, call a REAL plumber!"

Steve P on December 2022

Full Service Plumbing and septic repair and replacement.

"Needed sewage pump replaced and line opened up. Called several others (Barr, A+,Fremyer, Comstock, Tri County) . None knew or cared what to do. I was told various things, call someone else or just ghosted. Powells took the bull by the horns. They tracked down the manufacturer of my old school system here in The Woods and with some detective work diagnosed and replaced pump without digging it all up. Two prior companies had said it needed to be dug up. If you have a REAL problem, call a REAL plumber!"

Steve P on December 2022

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Tri-County Pump Service Inc

4.43(
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Tri-County Pump Service Inc

4.43(
37
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Customers say: Super punctual
34 years of experience

Tri-County Pumps has been providing customers unbeatable plumbing, water treatment, well pump, and septic service for more than 25 years. Family owned and operated since 1991, we are devoted to providing every customer throughout select Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia counties the best in high-quality well pump and water treatment services and customer care. We strive to maintain the highest standard in customer service, and to continue creating those long-lasting customer relationships that have been the cornerstone of our success for decades. Through extensive services, an unmatched attention to detail, and an unwavering desire to do every job right the first time, we are your first choice in plumbing quality and dependability. KEEPITFLOWING® with Tri-County Pumps.

"Todd did an excellent job on getting my dishwasher in and replacing the damaged softener system/corroded piping. He was professional, timely, and throughly explained what was needed and why. Bretta was the MVP at the office and made it super easy for me to pay and schedule."

Devon A on December 2025

Tri-County Pumps has been providing customers unbeatable plumbing, water treatment, well pump, and septic service for more than 25 years. Family owned and operated since 1991, we are devoted to providing every customer throughout select Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia counties the best in high-quality well pump and water treatment services and customer care. We strive to maintain the highest standard in customer service, and to continue creating those long-lasting customer relationships that have been the cornerstone of our success for decades. Through extensive services, an unmatched attention to detail, and an unwavering desire to do every job right the first time, we are your first choice in plumbing quality and dependability. KEEPITFLOWING® with Tri-County Pumps.

"Todd did an excellent job on getting my dishwasher in and replacing the damaged softener system/corroded piping. He was professional, timely, and throughly explained what was needed and why. Bretta was the MVP at the office and made it super easy for me to pay and schedule."

Devon A on December 2025

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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.

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.

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.

Yes. Hard water is what causes scale buildup, and a whole-house filter provides numerous benefits beyond water softening. Any water that enters your home will go through the filter, which cleans up all water that you will use for cooking, bathing, and drinking. A whole-house water filter also blocks harmful particles like heavy metals.

Hard water stains can be a headache because they will reoccur as long as hard water flows through. Thankfully, hard water stains are not permanent. With the right tools and an appropriate cleaning routine, you can prevent hard water stains from ever building up. However, you might feel like you are stuck in a constant cleaning cycle. In that case, you may consider hiring a contractor to perform routine cleaning.

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