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"Ernie T is the man, saved me from days with no hot water. Quick response, professional work, clean install, great price. Ernie is friendly, and a top notch professional. Would recommend over and over."

Rob S on September 2025

2 employees. Uses subs for excavations. Cost is determined by the job. No travel charges. Ask for details on service fees. Award winning.

"Ernie T is the man, saved me from days with no hot water. Quick response, professional work, clean install, great price. Ernie is friendly, and a top notch professional. Would recommend over and over."

Rob S on September 2025


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Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories, Inc

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Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories, Inc

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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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Air, Plumbing & Heating Solutions LLC

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Air, Plumbing & Heating Solutions LLC

4.80(
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers

Air Plumbing & Heating Solutions is one of Maryland’s top heating, cooling, and plumbing companies. With over 33 years of experience, we solve all sorts of heating, plumbing, and HVAC problems. We’ve been in Maryland a long time we know the Baltimore area well and the types of repairs homeowners in these neighborhoods tend to need!

"The job went OK."

Allen B on January 2021

Air Plumbing & Heating Solutions is one of Maryland’s top heating, cooling, and plumbing companies. With over 33 years of experience, we solve all sorts of heating, plumbing, and HVAC problems. We’ve been in Maryland a long time we know the Baltimore area well and the types of repairs homeowners in these neighborhoods tend to need!

"The job went OK."

Allen B on January 2021


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L J Butler Plumbing

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L J Butler Plumbing

4.94(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers

LJ Butler Plumbing Heating has established itself as a leading and reliable provider of plumbing services for the Baltimore, MD area . We employ knowledgeable, licensed plumbers to ensure that work is done right the first time.Over many years of quality, professional service, LJ Butler Plumbing Heating has acquired the ability to quickly and accurately diagnose the work that needs to be done. This makes it possible for us to provide you with a realistic and fair estimate before any service is begun. We use our own equipment, this saves you from extra rental fees or delays when the right equipment is not readily available to others. It also means less time involved once the job has started.

LJ Butler Plumbing Heating has established itself as a leading and reliable provider of plumbing services for the Baltimore, MD area . We employ knowledgeable, licensed plumbers to ensure that work is done right the first time.Over many years of quality, professional service, LJ Butler Plumbing Heating has acquired the ability to quickly and accurately diagnose the work that needs to be done. This makes it possible for us to provide you with a realistic and fair estimate before any service is begun. We use our own equipment, this saves you from extra rental fees or delays when the right equipment is not readily available to others. It also means less time involved once the job has started.



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Liberty Pure Solutions Inc

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Liberty Pure Solutions Inc

4.80(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers

Total Plumbing and Water Treatment Company, sales, installation and service of custom selected equipment. Residential and commercial delivery of purified bottled water. We service all brands of water conditioning and purification systems. We deliver solar salt and supplies. We provide pluming services as needed. We are licensed by MDE WCI119, and certified by the water quality association in the following areas - Certified Installer, Certified Sales, Certified Water specialist III. We have been servicing the area since 1988 with over 15000 customers to date.

"LP came to service my water system on 4/4/2023. The service tech indicated I had a possible issue with my sump pump as he poured water and sediment from changing my cartridge/filter into the sump pump. He asked if I wanted an LP plumber to come out and to see what the issue was. I agreed. Plumbers came. 20-minutes later they left my home and I received an electronic invoice for $550.00. They never told me what was wrong. They did not provide an estimate to replace. They did not request a signature to accept the estimate and okay to perform the work. They did not request a signature for me accepting the work that was supposedly performed. When I opened the electronic invoice, my name had been forged in 2 areas. The invoice did not list what brand/manufacturer of sump pump was installed. The invoice did not have a price for the labor. There was a $100 deduction but no reason provided. When I called LP, a was switched over to a representative. She stated they could not provide the sump pump information I requested. No reason as to why. But wanted to know if I wanted to pay my bill. I did pay, but thought more about it and filed a complaint with the Better Business Bureau. My request was simple: provide a new invoice with the manufacturer of the sump pump. It would be a good thing to have in the event the supposed NEW sump pump failed. Odd that another well known contractor who replaced this years ago, gave me their invoice with the name and manufacturer and brand name/model of the sump pump that was determined defective by LP. I still have that receipt but odd that LP, supposedly a professional company, literally refused to provide the information that I requested. LP did reach out but I did not take the call on my cell and was out the next day when they called a landline. Their rep replied was everything looked reasonable but they, LP, NEVER, and STILL HAS NOT provided the information I requested. The name of the new sump, model number, etc. that I would need should the unit fail after LP had performed the work. If the unit failed, how would I ever be able to call the maker, e.g., Kohler, and see if they would honor a warranty if it did fail. How hard would it have been for LP to honor this request? Because I, a senior citizen did not contact LP by phone, the BBB closed the complaint. Instead of requesting that LP provide the required information, they closed the complaint. Makes one feel like they were totally scammed and the reason they didn't know or want to provide the information is that didn't actually perform the work. Another senior - SCAMMED."

David H on April 2023

Total Plumbing and Water Treatment Company, sales, installation and service of custom selected equipment. Residential and commercial delivery of purified bottled water. We service all brands of water conditioning and purification systems. We deliver solar salt and supplies. We provide pluming services as needed. We are licensed by MDE WCI119, and certified by the water quality association in the following areas - Certified Installer, Certified Sales, Certified Water specialist III. We have been servicing the area since 1988 with over 15000 customers to date.

"LP came to service my water system on 4/4/2023. The service tech indicated I had a possible issue with my sump pump as he poured water and sediment from changing my cartridge/filter into the sump pump. He asked if I wanted an LP plumber to come out and to see what the issue was. I agreed. Plumbers came. 20-minutes later they left my home and I received an electronic invoice for $550.00. They never told me what was wrong. They did not provide an estimate to replace. They did not request a signature to accept the estimate and okay to perform the work. They did not request a signature for me accepting the work that was supposedly performed. When I opened the electronic invoice, my name had been forged in 2 areas. The invoice did not list what brand/manufacturer of sump pump was installed. The invoice did not have a price for the labor. There was a $100 deduction but no reason provided. When I called LP, a was switched over to a representative. She stated they could not provide the sump pump information I requested. No reason as to why. But wanted to know if I wanted to pay my bill. I did pay, but thought more about it and filed a complaint with the Better Business Bureau. My request was simple: provide a new invoice with the manufacturer of the sump pump. It would be a good thing to have in the event the supposed NEW sump pump failed. Odd that another well known contractor who replaced this years ago, gave me their invoice with the name and manufacturer and brand name/model of the sump pump that was determined defective by LP. I still have that receipt but odd that LP, supposedly a professional company, literally refused to provide the information that I requested. LP did reach out but I did not take the call on my cell and was out the next day when they called a landline. Their rep replied was everything looked reasonable but they, LP, NEVER, and STILL HAS NOT provided the information I requested. The name of the new sump, model number, etc. that I would need should the unit fail after LP had performed the work. If the unit failed, how would I ever be able to call the maker, e.g., Kohler, and see if they would honor a warranty if it did fail. How hard would it have been for LP to honor this request? Because I, a senior citizen did not contact LP by phone, the BBB closed the complaint. Instead of requesting that LP provide the required information, they closed the complaint. Makes one feel like they were totally scammed and the reason they didn't know or want to provide the information is that didn't actually perform the work. Another senior - SCAMMED."

David H on April 2023


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Apple Plumbing & Heating Inc

4.76(
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Apple Plumbing & Heating Inc

4.76(
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Customers say: Super punctual
32 years of experience

Apple Plumbing, Heating, & Air is a family owned and operated full-service Plumbing and HVAC company. They offer plumbing, HVAC, and Water Treatment services to home owners, businesses, and property management companies. Apple Plumbing, Heating, & Air serves the greater Baltimore region, including Baltimore, Carroll, Frederick, and Howard Counties. They have been in business since 1994 and are dedicated to providing its customers with the highest quality service so that any problem is as unobtrusive as possible. Apple Plumbing, Heating, & Air offers its customer a full range of Plumbing and HVAC products and services. They also offer 24/7 emergency service to better satisfy customer's needs. Apple Plumbing, Heating, & Air is fully licensed and insured. All subcontractors used by Apple Plumbing, Heating, & Air are as equally licensed and insured.

"They came on time. They had to do some extra work. They took their time and did a very good job. They're very nice people. There was no delay on the service because they came out to do the work the same day we called."

Arnold S on April 2022

Apple Plumbing, Heating, & Air is a family owned and operated full-service Plumbing and HVAC company. They offer plumbing, HVAC, and Water Treatment services to home owners, businesses, and property management companies. Apple Plumbing, Heating, & Air serves the greater Baltimore region, including Baltimore, Carroll, Frederick, and Howard Counties. They have been in business since 1994 and are dedicated to providing its customers with the highest quality service so that any problem is as unobtrusive as possible. Apple Plumbing, Heating, & Air offers its customer a full range of Plumbing and HVAC products and services. They also offer 24/7 emergency service to better satisfy customer's needs. Apple Plumbing, Heating, & Air is fully licensed and insured. All subcontractors used by Apple Plumbing, Heating, & Air are as equally licensed and insured.

"They came on time. They had to do some extra work. They took their time and did a very good job. They're very nice people. There was no delay on the service because they came out to do the work the same day we called."

Arnold S on April 2022


Edgar Plumbing & Heating Inc

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Edgar Plumbing & Heating Inc

4.96(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers

Family owned & operated by Bob & Lisa Edgar. Specializing in the installation of new water heaters, toilets, vanities, radiant heat, piping, steam boilers, gas furnaces, and more.

"Edgar Plumbing solved the problem at my dad's house quickly and at a reasonable price."

James T on January 2019

Family owned & operated by Bob & Lisa Edgar. Specializing in the installation of new water heaters, toilets, vanities, radiant heat, piping, steam boilers, gas furnaces, and more.

"Edgar Plumbing solved the problem at my dad's house quickly and at a reasonable price."

James T on January 2019


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River Breeze Services, LLC

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River Breeze Services, LLC

4.91(
32
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are a full service plumbing, heating and cooling company. We have been serving the general Baltimore region since 2010 with seasoned, experienced and dedicated workmen. We give upfront pricing and accept most major credit cards.

"The repair went well but the price was outrageous which included a $50 off coupon. $450 for a simple repair is at least $150 too much. The provider said that their technician was here for over two hours over two days but the actual time that person was actually in the bathroom confirming the cause and then replacing the cartridge was 45 minutes total over both days. So they didn’t have the cartridge in their van, I was told it was not a standard cartridge and so Most of his time was spent calling around to see if a local parts place had it which they didn’t so it had to be ordered (true professionals would know the local suppliers inventory and not charge me time for their own lack of knowledge) and filling out paperwork for me to sign. Get a quote upfront for even the most basic repair."

RENEE D on May 2019

We are a full service plumbing, heating and cooling company. We have been serving the general Baltimore region since 2010 with seasoned, experienced and dedicated workmen. We give upfront pricing and accept most major credit cards.

"The repair went well but the price was outrageous which included a $50 off coupon. $450 for a simple repair is at least $150 too much. The provider said that their technician was here for over two hours over two days but the actual time that person was actually in the bathroom confirming the cause and then replacing the cartridge was 45 minutes total over both days. So they didn’t have the cartridge in their van, I was told it was not a standard cartridge and so Most of his time was spent calling around to see if a local parts place had it which they didn’t so it had to be ordered (true professionals would know the local suppliers inventory and not charge me time for their own lack of knowledge) and filling out paperwork for me to sign. Get a quote upfront for even the most basic repair."

RENEE D on May 2019


"Ron was very professional and courteous. He took time to explain what options I had for repairs. The work was done in an efficient and timely manner."

Valerie D on October 2025

A local plumbing firm with extensive experience in both the residential and commercial industry. Handles all aspects of service from excavating and repairing sewer and water mains, to leaking pipes and faucets.

"Ron was very professional and courteous. He took time to explain what options I had for repairs. The work was done in an efficient and timely manner."

Valerie D on October 2025

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Water Softeners questions, answered by experts

While not everyone can detect taste differences in high-calcium water, water that has a slightly metallic taste probably has too much calcium.

There are several things that can shorten the life of a water softener. Homes with very hard water may have to replace the unit sooner because the water softener works harder to filter out the hard minerals. High water usage and infrequent maintenance can also put more strain on a water softener.

Yes, it’s fine to drink softened water. However, if you follow a low-sodium diet or have high blood pressure or sodium-related health concerns, make sure to speak with your doctor beforehand. If they advise against drinking water that’s been softened with sodium, you might be able to use potassium in your water softener instead.

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.

Yes, a water softener can remove scale deposits. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, after you add a water softener to your home, “gradually the softer water will dissolve limescale scale deposits and remove the problem entirely.” Installing a water softener—or water descaler—will also help prevent new scale deposits from forming.

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