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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


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3rd Rock Plumbing LLC

4.87(
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3rd Rock Plumbing LLC

4.87(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers

Thank you for your interest in 3rd Rock Plumbing. With over 15 years of plumbing experience, we are confident that we can help you with your plumbing needs. Our professional, punctual, and experienced staff look forward to hearing from you today! We offer 10% Senior Citizen and Military Veteran discounts on repairs.

"Did the job properly "

Ariel C on December 2025

Thank you for your interest in 3rd Rock Plumbing. With over 15 years of plumbing experience, we are confident that we can help you with your plumbing needs. Our professional, punctual, and experienced staff look forward to hearing from you today! We offer 10% Senior Citizen and Military Veteran discounts on repairs.

"Did the job properly "

Ariel C on December 2025


"The gentleman that responded to our call on a Saturday morning was very curtious and professional. He did a wonderful job over the course of two days due to the difficulty of our situation. I will definitely recommend him to anybody that has the same problem as we had."

jessica f on March 2019

E W Gladden Plumbing & Piping

"The gentleman that responded to our call on a Saturday morning was very curtious and professional. He did a wonderful job over the course of two days due to the difficulty of our situation. I will definitely recommend him to anybody that has the same problem as we had."

jessica f on March 2019


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Comfort First Heating & Cooling

4.51(
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Comfort First Heating & Cooling

4.51(
538
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Customers say: Super punctual
16 years of experience

Comfort First Heating and Cooling takes great pleasure in being the friendliest, most caring and competent air conditioning and heating service, repair and installation company in North Carolina & Virginia. Our more than 20 years of residential and commercial experience gives us the confidence needed to boldly offer the most aggressive,thoughtful Written Guarantee in the industry. Everything we do, from answering your first call to seeing the savings in your electricity after our visit, is meticulously planned because we feel that every detail of your comfort is valuable. If you need air conditioning and heating service, repair or installation and live in central North Carolina, we have technicians locally that can serve you. Contact Us today to find the people and comfort you can count on! Financing is available and Military discounts.

"We got assigned this vendor through American Home Shield on June 7. Our AC unit was not holding 79 degrees in our upper floor. The tech came 5 days later and diagnosed a leak in the evaporator coil. They replaced it one week later ($3.5k). The following day, the unit was functioning worse than prior to the installation not holding 80 degrees in any of the floors. We called and came again 3 days later. One would expect they would come earlier as it was a follow up. They told us they need it to re-adjust the temperature of the compressor, apparently (they told us) this is common after coil replacement (why this was not done first? no idea!). One day after the visit, the unit still cannot hold 80 degrees in both floors. It is obvious the tech has no idea of what he is doing. At this point I am not sure the initial diagnosis and replacement of the coil (with the consequent fees of adding new refrigerant, $1800 + hand labor+ modifications, all not covered by AHS) was correct. Extremely frustrated experience. I would not recommend this vendor."

Paloma B on June 2025

Comfort First Heating and Cooling takes great pleasure in being the friendliest, most caring and competent air conditioning and heating service, repair and installation company in North Carolina & Virginia. Our more than 20 years of residential and commercial experience gives us the confidence needed to boldly offer the most aggressive,thoughtful Written Guarantee in the industry. Everything we do, from answering your first call to seeing the savings in your electricity after our visit, is meticulously planned because we feel that every detail of your comfort is valuable. If you need air conditioning and heating service, repair or installation and live in central North Carolina, we have technicians locally that can serve you. Contact Us today to find the people and comfort you can count on! Financing is available and Military discounts.

"We got assigned this vendor through American Home Shield on June 7. Our AC unit was not holding 79 degrees in our upper floor. The tech came 5 days later and diagnosed a leak in the evaporator coil. They replaced it one week later ($3.5k). The following day, the unit was functioning worse than prior to the installation not holding 80 degrees in any of the floors. We called and came again 3 days later. One would expect they would come earlier as it was a follow up. They told us they need it to re-adjust the temperature of the compressor, apparently (they told us) this is common after coil replacement (why this was not done first? no idea!). One day after the visit, the unit still cannot hold 80 degrees in both floors. It is obvious the tech has no idea of what he is doing. At this point I am not sure the initial diagnosis and replacement of the coil (with the consequent fees of adding new refrigerant, $1800 + hand labor+ modifications, all not covered by AHS) was correct. Extremely frustrated experience. I would not recommend this vendor."

Paloma B on June 2025


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Advanced Water Systems Inc

4.94(
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Advanced Water Systems Inc

4.94(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are the Authorized, Independent Kinetico dealer for all of Eastern and Central NC and Southeastern VA. We are family-owned and operated for the past 32 years. We have grown to have 10 different offices to serve you with all your water quality needs. We are experts in water quality issues and aim to educate our customers about their water. We solve any water problem with any budget and with the best equipment available. We accept major credit cards.

"I got six estimates for replacement of my 12-year-old water heater. I went with Advanced Water Systems of Coastal NC-VA. I’m extremely happy with the purchase and installation of my new water heater. Advanced Water Systems of Coastal NC-VA impressed me at every step of the process. They provided a fair estimate, professional communication and installation, answered all my questions during the process, and cleaned up after they were done. The installation team installed a new gas shut off valve and an expansion tank, in addition to the water heater, and didn’t add on extra charges like some companies. They also insulated the pipes. I’m thankful that everything is now up to code. The plumber explained the purpose of the expansion tank, other companies didn’t even mention one. Both of the people doing the install were highly knowledgeable and efficient. I highly recommend Advanced Water Systems of Coastal NC-VA."

John F on January 2022

We are the Authorized, Independent Kinetico dealer for all of Eastern and Central NC and Southeastern VA. We are family-owned and operated for the past 32 years. We have grown to have 10 different offices to serve you with all your water quality needs. We are experts in water quality issues and aim to educate our customers about their water. We solve any water problem with any budget and with the best equipment available. We accept major credit cards.

"I got six estimates for replacement of my 12-year-old water heater. I went with Advanced Water Systems of Coastal NC-VA. I’m extremely happy with the purchase and installation of my new water heater. Advanced Water Systems of Coastal NC-VA impressed me at every step of the process. They provided a fair estimate, professional communication and installation, answered all my questions during the process, and cleaned up after they were done. The installation team installed a new gas shut off valve and an expansion tank, in addition to the water heater, and didn’t add on extra charges like some companies. They also insulated the pipes. I’m thankful that everything is now up to code. The plumber explained the purpose of the expansion tank, other companies didn’t even mention one. Both of the people doing the install were highly knowledgeable and efficient. I highly recommend Advanced Water Systems of Coastal NC-VA."

John F on January 2022


Benjamin Franklin Plumbing

4.42(
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Benjamin Franklin Plumbing

4.42(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers

No matter what your plumbing needs are, you can count on Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Morganton, NC, to provide you with quality professional plumbing services. No job is too big or too small. From the leaky toilet; to the sewer pipe bursting in the front yard; we fix it all! We are on time, or we pay and we clean our work area. We have friendly and courteous technicians who are drug tested and background checked. With straight forward pricing and guaranteed repairs, your satisfaction is guaranteed 100%. You will always speak to a real person when calling in, no machines. Because your time is valuable, a fully trained plumber will arrive at your home in a truck stocked with thousands of parts. The Warehouse on Wheels allows your plumbing issue to be fixed immediately since there is no need to order parts. We can service up to 90% of all plumbing items, excluding specialty items, while we are there, saving you both time and money. Your plumbing service call will begin with a thorough examination of the problem and then our technician will spend time helping you understand the problem and the proper procedure to repair it correctly and meet your expectations. We will provide you with straightforward pricing for all of your options. These options are designed to help save you money before any work begins, so you know exactly what it costs and what type of work is going to be performed. Also serving Lenoir, Chesterfield, Oak Hill, Rutherford College, Salem, & Valdese.

No matter what your plumbing needs are, you can count on Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Morganton, NC, to provide you with quality professional plumbing services. No job is too big or too small. From the leaky toilet; to the sewer pipe bursting in the front yard; we fix it all! We are on time, or we pay and we clean our work area. We have friendly and courteous technicians who are drug tested and background checked. With straight forward pricing and guaranteed repairs, your satisfaction is guaranteed 100%. You will always speak to a real person when calling in, no machines. Because your time is valuable, a fully trained plumber will arrive at your home in a truck stocked with thousands of parts. The Warehouse on Wheels allows your plumbing issue to be fixed immediately since there is no need to order parts. We can service up to 90% of all plumbing items, excluding specialty items, while we are there, saving you both time and money. Your plumbing service call will begin with a thorough examination of the problem and then our technician will spend time helping you understand the problem and the proper procedure to repair it correctly and meet your expectations. We will provide you with straightforward pricing for all of your options. These options are designed to help save you money before any work begins, so you know exactly what it costs and what type of work is going to be performed. Also serving Lenoir, Chesterfield, Oak Hill, Rutherford College, Salem, & Valdese.


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Chem Free Pure Water Systems

5.00(
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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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Doby's Plumbing & Repair

4.58(
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Doby's Plumbing & Repair

4.58(
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Customers say: Terrific value
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are family owned and operated with over 20 years experience. We strive to offer the highest in quality service and products to our customers. From wells to pumps to plumbing and septic we are here to handle all of your water needs, start to finish. 24 hour emergency service available.

"We had been without hot water for 3 days and because we had a Bradford model we had to go through one of their certified technicians. They were 5 hours late and told me I needed a new water heater. He did mention that if I searched locally that they might be able to install a new unit less expensively, which I appreciated. I searched a few local companies and decided to go with Doby’s because of the reviews on Angi’s list. Cassie was fantastic and although it was 2:30 on a Friday afternoon, knowing that we’d been without hot water for 3 days, she was able to schedule a technician to install a new unit that day. They arrived within 30 minutes, installed a new unit, were very pleasant and efficient. I will highly recommend Doby’s to others and will use Angi’s list for all my projects going forward."

Wendy C on October 2021

We are family owned and operated with over 20 years experience. We strive to offer the highest in quality service and products to our customers. From wells to pumps to plumbing and septic we are here to handle all of your water needs, start to finish. 24 hour emergency service available.

"We had been without hot water for 3 days and because we had a Bradford model we had to go through one of their certified technicians. They were 5 hours late and told me I needed a new water heater. He did mention that if I searched locally that they might be able to install a new unit less expensively, which I appreciated. I searched a few local companies and decided to go with Doby’s because of the reviews on Angi’s list. Cassie was fantastic and although it was 2:30 on a Friday afternoon, knowing that we’d been without hot water for 3 days, she was able to schedule a technician to install a new unit that day. They arrived within 30 minutes, installed a new unit, were very pleasant and efficient. I will highly recommend Doby’s to others and will use Angi’s list for all my projects going forward."

Wendy C on October 2021



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DrinkFromTheRock.com

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DrinkFromTheRock.com

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14 years of experience

We specialize in providing quality services to our customers. We offer complete water filtration systems to residential and commercial customers. Our products are cost effective reliable.

We specialize in providing quality services to our customers. We offer complete water filtration systems to residential and commercial customers. Our products are cost effective reliable.

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Water Softeners questions, answered by experts

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.

Water softener life spans range from 10 to 25 years, with most lasting around 15 years on average. After the 10-year mark, you may see your softener’s performance diminish as it progresses in age. Proper water softener maintenance can impact how long your water softener lasts. Likewise, a home with very hard water or a high demand will put more demand on your softener, which in turn shortens its life span.

Drinking hard water is not known to have any negative health impacts. Using hard water can lead to dry skin and hair, and the minerals in hard water can build up in pipes, faucets, and appliances. Hard water is more of a threat to your plumbing than it is to your health.

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.

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.

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