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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


MY Plumber

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MY Plumber

4.88(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers

Owner operated. No Subcontractors. Emergency & Week-end's at no extra cost. Free estimates. 100% Customer Satisfaction is our Top Priority! If it has Water, we can fix it!

"Well if your looking to get ripped off by someone, call My Plumber. We never got an estimate of how much the job was going to cost, he fixed our well but charged us triple the price that it should have cost. I should have asked the locals that live here about him. After talking to some of them, they said that's what he does, OVERCHARGE YOU for the job he does. Do your homework before hiring him."

Kathy G on August 2025

Owner operated. No Subcontractors. Emergency & Week-end's at no extra cost. Free estimates. 100% Customer Satisfaction is our Top Priority! If it has Water, we can fix it!

"Well if your looking to get ripped off by someone, call My Plumber. We never got an estimate of how much the job was going to cost, he fixed our well but charged us triple the price that it should have cost. I should have asked the locals that live here about him. After talking to some of them, they said that's what he does, OVERCHARGE YOU for the job he does. Do your homework before hiring him."

Kathy G on August 2025


Ostlund A Service Co

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Ostlund A Service Co

4.91(
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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


"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


Central Water Treatment has been servicing the greater Davison area for over 35 years.Service & Repair on most makes of Water Conditioners & drinking water treatment systems.


Owens Soft Water

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Owens Soft Water

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

Owens Soft Water is a family owned business that has been around for over 50 years in the Central, Mid, and Northern Michigan areas. Owens systems are custom built to suit the individual needs of each household or business, and we support all systems, including those of our competitors. Our main product time is the High Efficient - non - electric Kinetico Water Softeners, Reverse Osmosis, and purification.

Owens Soft Water is a family owned business that has been around for over 50 years in the Central, Mid, and Northern Michigan areas. Owens systems are custom built to suit the individual needs of each household or business, and we support all systems, including those of our competitors. Our main product time is the High Efficient - non - electric Kinetico Water Softeners, Reverse Osmosis, and purification.


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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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Advanced Water Treatment & Well Drilling

5.00(
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Advanced Water Treatment & Well Drilling

5.00(
7
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Advanced Water Treatment has been family owned and operated since 1977. We service all makes and models of water treatment equipment. At Advanced Water Treatment we are an authorized Evolve Series repair center and sales center. We service Fleck, Autotrol, GE, Kinetico, Culligan and any other water treatment system on the market. Angies List customers get a free estimate and evaluation on your current water treatment system. Advanced Water Treatment & Well Drilling now offers all well services along with our water treatment services. We have partnered with some of the oldest names in the well drilling industry to offer you the best quality that you would expect from us. Call us today to get your water problems solved.

"I called Advanced Water and Jay came out shortly after. He found the problem immediately and discussed with us how we could improve our risk of other water issues. He made the fix for us and recommended a plumber to help with another issue. We are very grateful for the help and service. It can be a struggle to find reliable home repair services and I highly recommend Advanced Water Treatment. Thanks again Jay!"

susan s on September 2019

Advanced Water Treatment has been family owned and operated since 1977. We service all makes and models of water treatment equipment. At Advanced Water Treatment we are an authorized Evolve Series repair center and sales center. We service Fleck, Autotrol, GE, Kinetico, Culligan and any other water treatment system on the market. Angies List customers get a free estimate and evaluation on your current water treatment system. Advanced Water Treatment & Well Drilling now offers all well services along with our water treatment services. We have partnered with some of the oldest names in the well drilling industry to offer you the best quality that you would expect from us. Call us today to get your water problems solved.

"I called Advanced Water and Jay came out shortly after. He found the problem immediately and discussed with us how we could improve our risk of other water issues. He made the fix for us and recommended a plumber to help with another issue. We are very grateful for the help and service. It can be a struggle to find reliable home repair services and I highly recommend Advanced Water Treatment. Thanks again Jay!"

susan s on September 2019


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Mr Rooter Plumbing of Mid-Michigan

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Mr Rooter Plumbing of Mid-Michigan

4.00(
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Customers say: Super punctual
16 years of experience

Our courtesy means that our visit is stress-free and pleasant for our customers. We appear in clean uniforms (with a belt!), ready to thoroughly examine your problem and provide a solution. Not only that, but we make sure to keep your home as clean as possible as we work, protecting your flooring with special footwear. Additional fax - (586) 933-0104. Additional contact name - Amanda Walton. Additional DBAs - Brad's Drain Cleaning Inc, Mr Rooter Corp.

"Terrible terrible terrible. We contacted Mr. Rooter mid Michigan. Mount Pleasant location. They sent us an unlicensed plumber without telling us. They also advertise that they are BBB accredited and have an A+ rating. They are not BBB accredited and they have an F rating. The plumber with the license that was sent to our home, walked off the job when we asked him to uninstall 3 toilets that were the wrong brand we asked for Toto or Kohler toilets and he installed American Standard. He flipped out, swore at us and walked off the job. We had a water softener replaced as well. The one we replaced was in working condition and he took it with him when we were gonna use it somewhere else. It was never returned, even though we asked for it. They tried to sneak on an extra $500 for an extra hose bit. The most dishonest company I have ever seen from lying about plumbers having plumbing license, lying about Better Business Bureau accreditation, and rating. Lying on invoicing total bill. 14,000"

Alyce W on June 2025

Our courtesy means that our visit is stress-free and pleasant for our customers. We appear in clean uniforms (with a belt!), ready to thoroughly examine your problem and provide a solution. Not only that, but we make sure to keep your home as clean as possible as we work, protecting your flooring with special footwear. Additional fax - (586) 933-0104. Additional contact name - Amanda Walton. Additional DBAs - Brad's Drain Cleaning Inc, Mr Rooter Corp.

"Terrible terrible terrible. We contacted Mr. Rooter mid Michigan. Mount Pleasant location. They sent us an unlicensed plumber without telling us. They also advertise that they are BBB accredited and have an A+ rating. They are not BBB accredited and they have an F rating. The plumber with the license that was sent to our home, walked off the job when we asked him to uninstall 3 toilets that were the wrong brand we asked for Toto or Kohler toilets and he installed American Standard. He flipped out, swore at us and walked off the job. We had a water softener replaced as well. The one we replaced was in working condition and he took it with him when we were gonna use it somewhere else. It was never returned, even though we asked for it. They tried to sneak on an extra $500 for an extra hose bit. The most dishonest company I have ever seen from lying about plumbers having plumbing license, lying about Better Business Bureau accreditation, and rating. Lying on invoicing total bill. 14,000"

Alyce W on June 2025


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Complete Comfort LLC

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Complete Comfort LLC

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

At Complete Comfort we pride ourselves in quality work and customer satisfaction. We take the time to do the job right the first time. We are a small company, carrying little overhead saving our customers money. We offer all the same warranties as the large/expensive companies but at a discounted rate. Call Complete Comfort today for a free non-pushy estimate. We look forward to hearing from you soon!

At Complete Comfort we pride ourselves in quality work and customer satisfaction. We take the time to do the job right the first time. We are a small company, carrying little overhead saving our customers money. We offer all the same warranties as the large/expensive companies but at a discounted rate. Call Complete Comfort today for a free non-pushy estimate. We look forward to hearing from you soon!

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Water Softeners questions, answered by experts

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.

Hard water doesn’t hurt, but it might feel more abrasive, especially if you have sensitive skin. It’s also about how your skin feels after bathing. You might feel as though you have a sticky film over your body because you do—it’s all that soapy residue left behind because the hard water can’t rinse it off completely.

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.

A lower-end water softener would cost around $900, not including installation. Each home has different requirements, water hardness, and number of inhabitants, so there’s a huge range in pricing—$600 to over $6,000. The average water softener repair bill is around $500, meaning it’s a much better option to repair any issues and only replace your softener if absolutely necessary. 

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.

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