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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


Great Lakes Plumbing Inc

4.66(
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Great Lakes Plumbing Inc

4.66(
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Customers say: Super punctual
1990 years of experience

Great Lakes Plumbing has a State of Michigan Master Plumber license, a State of Michigan Boiler license to 1 million BTUs, a State of Michigan Mechanical License, and a State of Michigan Cross Connection license which enables us to install, test, and repair backflow prevention devices in commercial and residential applications. Great Lakes Plumbing dispatches service vehicles daily to Allegan, Kalamazoo, Otsego, Paw Paw, Plainwell, Saugatuck, South Haven and most areas in between. Most service appointments are performed same day or to your convenience. We are open 8 am to 5 pm with a message center answering and dispatching emergencies after hours. Additional phones - (269) 657-4500, (269) 673-6000. Award winning. Additional DBA - T. Weston, Inc.

"This is one of the most unprofessional companies I have dealt with. In June of 2021 GLP&H installed a faucet for me. That $200 faucet worked for 5 months before it broke. When I called to have it fixed in January of 2022, our plumber (Eldon) came out and explained they installed an old faucet in error. The old faucet was placed in a new faucet box which is usually sent out, however in my situation it was unintentionally installed. When Eldon took the faucet apart you could see it was an old faucet and he apologized and installed new one. Fast forward 8 months to August 2022. The new faucet has snapped. The company gives you a year warranty on the products they install. I called asking for a replacement since it's only been 8 months. I was advised the warranty had expired. How is that possible I just had it installed. Well ma'am when we installed the old one, your warranty started then so the new one we installed only had a 6 month warranty. I am sorry that is not how warranties work. I have been more then patient, especially after your people ADMITTED to installing the incorrect faucet, and now you are telling me you won't fix it because the warranty is expired. Absolutely not. When I called to talk to the manager, he was less then friendly and unwilling to make it right. I advised you I would purchase my own faucet and have your company install it you stated that wouldn't work for you. For a business that prides itself in being a family company you sure don't help your customers. I will await a response and a date when you can come install my new faucet."

Lynn P on September 2022

Great Lakes Plumbing has a State of Michigan Master Plumber license, a State of Michigan Boiler license to 1 million BTUs, a State of Michigan Mechanical License, and a State of Michigan Cross Connection license which enables us to install, test, and repair backflow prevention devices in commercial and residential applications. Great Lakes Plumbing dispatches service vehicles daily to Allegan, Kalamazoo, Otsego, Paw Paw, Plainwell, Saugatuck, South Haven and most areas in between. Most service appointments are performed same day or to your convenience. We are open 8 am to 5 pm with a message center answering and dispatching emergencies after hours. Additional phones - (269) 657-4500, (269) 673-6000. Award winning. Additional DBA - T. Weston, Inc.

"This is one of the most unprofessional companies I have dealt with. In June of 2021 GLP&H installed a faucet for me. That $200 faucet worked for 5 months before it broke. When I called to have it fixed in January of 2022, our plumber (Eldon) came out and explained they installed an old faucet in error. The old faucet was placed in a new faucet box which is usually sent out, however in my situation it was unintentionally installed. When Eldon took the faucet apart you could see it was an old faucet and he apologized and installed new one. Fast forward 8 months to August 2022. The new faucet has snapped. The company gives you a year warranty on the products they install. I called asking for a replacement since it's only been 8 months. I was advised the warranty had expired. How is that possible I just had it installed. Well ma'am when we installed the old one, your warranty started then so the new one we installed only had a 6 month warranty. I am sorry that is not how warranties work. I have been more then patient, especially after your people ADMITTED to installing the incorrect faucet, and now you are telling me you won't fix it because the warranty is expired. Absolutely not. When I called to talk to the manager, he was less then friendly and unwilling to make it right. I advised you I would purchase my own faucet and have your company install it you stated that wouldn't work for you. For a business that prides itself in being a family company you sure don't help your customers. I will await a response and a date when you can come install my new faucet."

Lynn P on September 2022


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Service Professor Inc

4.56(
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Service Professor Inc

4.56(
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Customers say: Super punctual
1978 years of experience

Service Professor is one of the largest home service repair companies in West Michigan! From our base in Grand Rapids we serve more than 15,000 residential and commercial customers in 7 counties providing your electrical, plumbing, heating and cooling, and sewer service and repair needs. When it comes to creating the very best customer experience, few compare to Service Professor! Our commitment to providing exemplary service is the foundation of our business model and the driving force behind everything we do. Choose the team that values transparency and integrity and stands behind the work they do.

"Nate was very professional and experienced and told us what he was doing on the steps to getting are kitchen sink unclog he was here 10 mins early and got right to work and got it unlcong for now and for good if we have any more issues we will be calling service professional again"

Jason M on March 2025

Service Professor is one of the largest home service repair companies in West Michigan! From our base in Grand Rapids we serve more than 15,000 residential and commercial customers in 7 counties providing your electrical, plumbing, heating and cooling, and sewer service and repair needs. When it comes to creating the very best customer experience, few compare to Service Professor! Our commitment to providing exemplary service is the foundation of our business model and the driving force behind everything we do. Choose the team that values transparency and integrity and stands behind the work they do.

"Nate was very professional and experienced and told us what he was doing on the steps to getting are kitchen sink unclog he was here 10 mins early and got right to work and got it unlcong for now and for good if we have any more issues we will be calling service professional again"

Jason M on March 2025


Modern Plumbing Sewer & Drain Contractors

4.72(
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Modern Plumbing Sewer & Drain Contractors

4.72(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers

Modern is a family owned and operated business, established in 1945. Whether you have a plumbing emergency or want to update your bathroom, we’re the people to call! We offer a full range of services to meet all of your needs, all at a competitive price. Ask about our senior and veteran discounts.

"Both jobs went very well. However, I have just learned by phone from Modern Plumbing that they no longer do residential plumbing as of January 1, 2018."

John V on May 2018

Modern is a family owned and operated business, established in 1945. Whether you have a plumbing emergency or want to update your bathroom, we’re the people to call! We offer a full range of services to meet all of your needs, all at a competitive price. Ask about our senior and veteran discounts.

"Both jobs went very well. However, I have just learned by phone from Modern Plumbing that they no longer do residential plumbing as of January 1, 2018."

John V on May 2018


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Gordon Water Systems

4.73(
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Gordon Water Systems

4.73(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers

Since 1973 Gordon Water Systems has been providing Water treatment solutions to families and businesses around west Michigan. We are now in 2nd Generation Ownership and 3rd generation is in the business. Our Mission/Passion: We Love to help all people have Clean, Safe water in their home or business. We bring positive Energy to the solutions we provide. We take Pride in how we deliver our products and services. These products and services include: Water Treatment, Water Softeners, Iron Filters, PFAS Filtration, Drinking Water Solutions & Bottled Water Service. We offer the largest range of water treatment equipment including the Non-Kinetico product line providing the widest range of innovative features, longest & most comprehensive warranties and prices. We service almost all makes and models. So whether it is taking care of your old unit to keep it running or helping you step up to the Non-electric Kinetico, we are the call to make.

"This installation could not have gone any better! Gordon Water Systems outperformed my expectations. The two installers were early, worked their tails off under difficult basement conditions, moved the install location at my request, got everything installed, tested, then instructed me on how to use it. However - technicians Sam Eyk and Micah Sims also literally saved me the entire contents of my basement, when they realized that the water meter attached to the house was in extremely delicate condition due to rust, and could fail at any time, completely flooding the basement. They warned me of it and worked to make sure they did not cause me an issue. These guys are smart, on their game, and I could not be more pleased with the system or the installers."

John M on June 2021

Since 1973 Gordon Water Systems has been providing Water treatment solutions to families and businesses around west Michigan. We are now in 2nd Generation Ownership and 3rd generation is in the business. Our Mission/Passion: We Love to help all people have Clean, Safe water in their home or business. We bring positive Energy to the solutions we provide. We take Pride in how we deliver our products and services. These products and services include: Water Treatment, Water Softeners, Iron Filters, PFAS Filtration, Drinking Water Solutions & Bottled Water Service. We offer the largest range of water treatment equipment including the Non-Kinetico product line providing the widest range of innovative features, longest & most comprehensive warranties and prices. We service almost all makes and models. So whether it is taking care of your old unit to keep it running or helping you step up to the Non-electric Kinetico, we are the call to make.

"This installation could not have gone any better! Gordon Water Systems outperformed my expectations. The two installers were early, worked their tails off under difficult basement conditions, moved the install location at my request, got everything installed, tested, then instructed me on how to use it. However - technicians Sam Eyk and Micah Sims also literally saved me the entire contents of my basement, when they realized that the water meter attached to the house was in extremely delicate condition due to rust, and could fail at any time, completely flooding the basement. They warned me of it and worked to make sure they did not cause me an issue. These guys are smart, on their game, and I could not be more pleased with the system or the installers."

John M on June 2021


Ostlund A Service Co

4.91(
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Ostlund A Service Co

4.91(
32
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers

Our Company vision is to provide all of our clients with honest, dependable and industry leading workmanship, accompanied by superior customer service. Ostlund Services is the leader in plumbing, electrical, HVAC-R and facility services. Let us help you with all of your residential, commercial and restaurant needs. At Ostlund Service Company we specialize in Commercial and Residential services for Plumbing, Electrical, HVAC-R and Facility Maintenance. Simply put, we are the best and we have the track record to prove it. Our staff of technicians are all state licensed professionals, in their fields. We service thousands of clients throughout the Midwest

Our Company vision is to provide all of our clients with honest, dependable and industry leading workmanship, accompanied by superior customer service. Ostlund Services is the leader in plumbing, electrical, HVAC-R and facility services. Let us help you with all of your residential, commercial and restaurant needs. At Ostlund Service Company we specialize in Commercial and Residential services for Plumbing, Electrical, HVAC-R and Facility Maintenance. Simply put, we are the best and we have the track record to prove it. Our staff of technicians are all state licensed professionals, in their fields. We service thousands of clients throughout the Midwest


Tri County Water

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Tri County Water

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 family-owned company focused on delivering the best water treatment products and services in the industry. We can fix your water! Put our 55 years of expertise to work. We service all makes and models and offer free estimates. Evening and weekend appointments available!

"Wonderful information. VERY nice and informative meet with Matt"

Twila H on July 2023

We are a family-owned company focused on delivering the best water treatment products and services in the industry. We can fix your water! Put our 55 years of expertise to work. We service all makes and models and offer free estimates. Evening and weekend appointments available!

"Wonderful information. VERY nice and informative meet with Matt"

Twila H on July 2023


Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services

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Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services

4.63(
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Customers say: True professional
1935 years of experience

$20.00 Off Plumbing Septic, Sewer, Drain Cleaning. Restrictions Apply - Not to be combined with any other offer.

"Terrible. I paid 3 times to have them out here. Was told I need a permit.. another $200... but they couldn't even fix it . Told by another business did not need drain field repaired... the drain field was dry. Waste of almost $1000 total. NEVER EVER AGAIN."

Mary B on September 2020

$20.00 Off Plumbing Septic, Sewer, Drain Cleaning. Restrictions Apply - Not to be combined with any other offer.

"Terrible. I paid 3 times to have them out here. Was told I need a permit.. another $200... but they couldn't even fix it . Told by another business did not need drain field repaired... the drain field was dry. Waste of almost $1000 total. NEVER EVER AGAIN."

Mary B on September 2020


"Drain was unclogged with a machine and it now runs freely."

Kate C on November 2021

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"Drain was unclogged with a machine and it now runs freely."

Kate C on November 2021


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Chem Free Pure Water Systems

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Chem Free Pure Water Systems

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

Residential and business water treatment systems. Water softeners, UV lights. We will analyze your water for contaminants such as chlorine, low pH, iron, bacteria, and devise a system to suit your needs. Treat your water from the source, as it enters your home, so whether you are drinking it, cooking with it or bathing in it, your water is pure.

"The process was quick and easy. I just provided a water sample. It was determined that I had high levels of chlorine in our drinking water. I was able to solve my water problems with only one filter. Why did I wait years to have this done? Now I can be confident that our water is safe. Highly recommended."

Tony R on February 2021

Residential and business water treatment systems. Water softeners, UV lights. We will analyze your water for contaminants such as chlorine, low pH, iron, bacteria, and devise a system to suit your needs. Treat your water from the source, as it enters your home, so whether you are drinking it, cooking with it or bathing in it, your water is pure.

"The process was quick and easy. I just provided a water sample. It was determined that I had high levels of chlorine in our drinking water. I was able to solve my water problems with only one filter. Why did I wait years to have this done? Now I can be confident that our water is safe. Highly recommended."

Tony R on February 2021

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Water Softeners questions, answered by experts

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.

It’s unlikely that hard water on its own could cause substantial hair loss or damage, though it’s true that bathing in hard water can cause your scalp to feel itchy or flaky and might dull your hair’s natural shine. Using high-quality shampoo and conditioner or buying a whole-home water softener can decrease these issues.

It does cost money to have a water softener, both for installation and ongoing maintenance. Additionally, the taste of your water will be altered, especially if sodium is the ingredient you use to run the water softening system. Look up exactly what your chosen water softener will remove and what will remain because not all systems provide the same results.

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.

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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