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McLean Plumbing

4.86(
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McLean Plumbing

4.86(
176
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
1991 years of experience

I have always specialized in service but have much experience in all aspects of plumbing. We do commercial and residential new installation and repair as well as gas work and underground service (water, sewer, gas) repair or replace. We also do kitchen & bath remodeling. ***Currently our website is under construction***

"I cannot begin to say how amazing this company is. I was recommended this company on Facebook. I called and was told I would have a technician at my house at 9am. The technicians was prompt and ready to go. He went above and beyond what was asked of him. He assisted and gave me suggestions for my project and did the work I asked him to do. He was definitely a life saver helping me out with my water tank. The service I thought was going to cost a ton of money was Penny's compared to their competitors. This company will now be my one and only plumbing resource. Thank you McLean Plumbing you freaking ROCK!!"

Jeffrey F on January 2025

I have always specialized in service but have much experience in all aspects of plumbing. We do commercial and residential new installation and repair as well as gas work and underground service (water, sewer, gas) repair or replace. We also do kitchen & bath remodeling. ***Currently our website is under construction***

"I cannot begin to say how amazing this company is. I was recommended this company on Facebook. I called and was told I would have a technician at my house at 9am. The technicians was prompt and ready to go. He went above and beyond what was asked of him. He assisted and gave me suggestions for my project and did the work I asked him to do. He was definitely a life saver helping me out with my water tank. The service I thought was going to cost a ton of money was Penny's compared to their competitors. This company will now be my one and only plumbing resource. Thank you McLean Plumbing you freaking ROCK!!"

Jeffrey F on January 2025


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Apex Pros Plumbing, Electric, Heating and Air

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Apex Pros Plumbing, Electric, Heating and Air

New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro
2019 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade, and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earing your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today.

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade, and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earing your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today.


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Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories, Inc

4.85(
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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


"Keith's quote for a 40 gal. water heater (plus pan) was less than the others I called. He came the next day, called ahead, arrived promptly, answered my questions, was professional and polite. I will call him the next time I need a plumber."

Jan J on July 2019

Plumbing - Heating - Air Conditioning repair and replacement, Drain Cleaning

"Keith's quote for a 40 gal. water heater (plus pan) was less than the others I called. He came the next day, called ahead, arrived promptly, answered my questions, was professional and polite. I will call him the next time I need a plumber."

Jan J on July 2019


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A-Abel

4.69(
275
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A-Abel

4.69(
275
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers

2012 was our 75th Year. We must be doing something right. We will work hard to make sure ANGIE'S LIST customers are pleased with our service. Our Experts are Experienced and ready to solve your Home's problems.

"They did a great job and have a nice work."

Carol B on December 2021

2012 was our 75th Year. We must be doing something right. We will work hard to make sure ANGIE'S LIST customers are pleased with our service. Our Experts are Experienced and ready to solve your Home's problems.

"They did a great job and have a nice work."

Carol B on December 2021


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Ed's Heating Cooling Plumbing Electric

4.73(
126
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Ed's Heating Cooling Plumbing Electric

4.73(
126
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers

Your one-stop-shop for heating, air conditioning, plumbing, and electrical solutions in the Dayton, Ohio & surrounding Miami Valley. One call to (937) 667-6713 really does it all when it comes to keeping your homes and businesses running smoothly. Contact us at [email protected] for professional and affordable heating cooling plumbing electric services from Ed's. For over 30 years Ed's has delivered comfort to our neighbors. Our commitment to our customers gives you peace of mind. We listen closely to your needs, then work with you on determining the most efficient and affordable solution. Ed's is Licensed, Bonded, and Insured for your safety, peace of mind, and protection. Our State of Ohio contractor's license numbers are #47383 for HVAC, heating and air conditioning, #47100 for plumbing, and #46262 for electric. Our technicians are certified and factory trained to install or fix most major brands of furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps and plumbing equipment. Ed's HVAC technicians are also NATE certified by the North American Excellence (NATE) Air Conditioning Excellence – ACE Exams. You can rely on Ed's for new building, remodeling and maintenance projects at your home or office. And you can be confident knowing that when you call Ed's for assistance, you will get a trained and knowledgeable representative to meet your needs. We offer FREE SECOND OPINIONS and FREE ESTIMATES. Ed's is your single source solution to help you with -- *Heating issues including furnaces, boilers, geothermal, and heat pumps *Cooling problems with air conditioners *Plumbing concerns such as water heaters, clogged drains, toilets, broken pipes, leaky faucets and much more *Electrical projects including wiring, service panels, lighting, generators and much more Contact Ed's Heating Cooling Plumbing Electric and discover what thousands of satisfied Dayton and Miami Valley customers already know - when it comes to comfort, no one can compare.

"The electrical and plumbing was good"

Dennis S on February 2019

Your one-stop-shop for heating, air conditioning, plumbing, and electrical solutions in the Dayton, Ohio & surrounding Miami Valley. One call to (937) 667-6713 really does it all when it comes to keeping your homes and businesses running smoothly. Contact us at [email protected] for professional and affordable heating cooling plumbing electric services from Ed's. For over 30 years Ed's has delivered comfort to our neighbors. Our commitment to our customers gives you peace of mind. We listen closely to your needs, then work with you on determining the most efficient and affordable solution. Ed's is Licensed, Bonded, and Insured for your safety, peace of mind, and protection. Our State of Ohio contractor's license numbers are #47383 for HVAC, heating and air conditioning, #47100 for plumbing, and #46262 for electric. Our technicians are certified and factory trained to install or fix most major brands of furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps and plumbing equipment. Ed's HVAC technicians are also NATE certified by the North American Excellence (NATE) Air Conditioning Excellence – ACE Exams. You can rely on Ed's for new building, remodeling and maintenance projects at your home or office. And you can be confident knowing that when you call Ed's for assistance, you will get a trained and knowledgeable representative to meet your needs. We offer FREE SECOND OPINIONS and FREE ESTIMATES. Ed's is your single source solution to help you with -- *Heating issues including furnaces, boilers, geothermal, and heat pumps *Cooling problems with air conditioners *Plumbing concerns such as water heaters, clogged drains, toilets, broken pipes, leaky faucets and much more *Electrical projects including wiring, service panels, lighting, generators and much more Contact Ed's Heating Cooling Plumbing Electric and discover what thousands of satisfied Dayton and Miami Valley customers already know - when it comes to comfort, no one can compare.

"The electrical and plumbing was good"

Dennis S on February 2019


"Enviro Dr listen to my ideas/concerns and accounted for them in the proposal. Competitive price. Called when they were on their way. Very responsive to phone calls and emails. What more could you ask for."

Aaron B on July 2018

Additional contact name - Brenden J Gitzinger. Additional DBA - Indoor Environmental Specialists Inc.

"Enviro Dr listen to my ideas/concerns and accounted for them in the proposal. Competitive price. Called when they were on their way. Very responsive to phone calls and emails. What more could you ask for."

Aaron B on July 2018


"I was very pleased with all aspects of Heeter Plumbing. They were very efficient and professional. They replaced my outside faucet, which hadn't been usable for several years after freezing one winter, and installed the water heater both in one day. Unfortunately after trying a couple of different things, the tub faucet which had just a trickle of water coming from it, was was unable to be fixed the first trip. Another company tried to fix the same problem earlier in the year, but I ended up experiencing the problem again and worse. After getting a separate estimate for the problem job, another time was set to complete the work. Upon arrival, they tried several things again to see if they would work before actually going through with the most expensive solution. They had to cut an access panel through a bedroom wall to get to the pipes to replace them. They did a great job with clean up. The estimate price was right on target. After they were finished, water filled the tub faster than it ever has in the 21 years I've lived in the house. After several months later, it's continuing to work just as well. I wouldn't hesitate to use them again in the future!"

JENNIFER T on March 2018

Additional contact names - Kathy Heeter, Chris Heeter.

"I was very pleased with all aspects of Heeter Plumbing. They were very efficient and professional. They replaced my outside faucet, which hadn't been usable for several years after freezing one winter, and installed the water heater both in one day. Unfortunately after trying a couple of different things, the tub faucet which had just a trickle of water coming from it, was was unable to be fixed the first trip. Another company tried to fix the same problem earlier in the year, but I ended up experiencing the problem again and worse. After getting a separate estimate for the problem job, another time was set to complete the work. Upon arrival, they tried several things again to see if they would work before actually going through with the most expensive solution. They had to cut an access panel through a bedroom wall to get to the pipes to replace them. They did a great job with clean up. The estimate price was right on target. After they were finished, water filled the tub faster than it ever has in the 21 years I've lived in the house. After several months later, it's continuing to work just as well. I wouldn't hesitate to use them again in the future!"

JENNIFER T on March 2018


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Summers Plumbing Heating & Cooling of Dayton

4.67(
45
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Summers Plumbing Heating & Cooling of Dayton

4.67(
45
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Customers say: True professional
1967 years of experience

As a family-owned and operated business, we have proudly served our loyal Indianapolis customers since 2011. Backed by more than 40 years of hands-on industry experience, we are well versed in all areas of plumbing, indoor air, heating, and cooling. In fact, our licensed and insured Indianapolis plumbing and HVAC technicians always stay on the cutting-edge of industry advancements.

"Serviced and cleaned water heater. Provided me with a quote for tankless water heater. The technician was polite and explained everything in detail. Took the time to review “in detail and also took the time to review what he was doing and the cost of that. Excellent service, quick service and I definitely would use them again."

Bradley P on March 2021

As a family-owned and operated business, we have proudly served our loyal Indianapolis customers since 2011. Backed by more than 40 years of hands-on industry experience, we are well versed in all areas of plumbing, indoor air, heating, and cooling. In fact, our licensed and insured Indianapolis plumbing and HVAC technicians always stay on the cutting-edge of industry advancements.

"Serviced and cleaned water heater. Provided me with a quote for tankless water heater. The technician was polite and explained everything in detail. Took the time to review “in detail and also took the time to review what he was doing and the cost of that. Excellent service, quick service and I definitely would use them again."

Bradley P on March 2021


MERRELL PLUMBING INC

4.55(
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MERRELL PLUMBING INC

4.55(
38
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Customers say: Quick response
1976 years of experience

CHARGES AN HOURLY RATE. TRAVEL CHARGES MAY APPLY. EXTRA CHARGE FOR AFTER HOUR SERVICES. LICENSE NUMBER #1262

"Highly Disappointed/Dissatisfied. 8/18/21 had hot water tank replaced by Merrell Plumbing tech. Paid $1536.16 9/5/21 have water dripping down the wall and on to the floor. Discover it’s coming from a hot water pipe and call Merrell back for emergency service to repair. Paid $500.85. 9/8/21 talk with Mark about my concern that the leak was coming from the same pipe that connects to the hot water tank that was replaced a couple of weeks earlier. Coincidental? Maybe/Maybe not. I asked Mark, as a good faith gesture, if an adjustment could be made (i.e. that I pay the regular labor rate vs. the emergency labor rate) as I believe the leaking issue could have been related to when the hot water tank was replaced as the tech would have had contact with that water pipe. Mark’s responses: “There was some corrosion on the pipe so no adjustment will be made” (my attempts to say that perhaps the tech working on the end of the pipe contributed to the leak happening were dismissed). “I made the decision to schedule the emergency call on Sunday and not wait until Tuesday when the office was back open”. That was correct but I had water coming down my wall. “I could have turned the water off”. That was correct but having no water for several days was not a viable option for me and my family."

Tim O on September 2021

CHARGES AN HOURLY RATE. TRAVEL CHARGES MAY APPLY. EXTRA CHARGE FOR AFTER HOUR SERVICES. LICENSE NUMBER #1262

"Highly Disappointed/Dissatisfied. 8/18/21 had hot water tank replaced by Merrell Plumbing tech. Paid $1536.16 9/5/21 have water dripping down the wall and on to the floor. Discover it’s coming from a hot water pipe and call Merrell back for emergency service to repair. Paid $500.85. 9/8/21 talk with Mark about my concern that the leak was coming from the same pipe that connects to the hot water tank that was replaced a couple of weeks earlier. Coincidental? Maybe/Maybe not. I asked Mark, as a good faith gesture, if an adjustment could be made (i.e. that I pay the regular labor rate vs. the emergency labor rate) as I believe the leaking issue could have been related to when the hot water tank was replaced as the tech would have had contact with that water pipe. Mark’s responses: “There was some corrosion on the pipe so no adjustment will be made” (my attempts to say that perhaps the tech working on the end of the pipe contributed to the leak happening were dismissed). “I made the decision to schedule the emergency call on Sunday and not wait until Tuesday when the office was back open”. That was correct but I had water coming down my wall. “I could have turned the water off”. That was correct but having no water for several days was not a viable option for me and my family."

Tim O on September 2021

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Water Softeners questions, answered by experts

Whether or not your water softener installation requires a permit depends on where you live; some municipalities only let certified plumbers and electricians pull the necessary permits and complete the work, others only require a professional to sign off on the work, and some don’t mandate permits at all. You can contact your local building department to find out, but you can also ask a local water softener installer or plumber to see if a permit is necessary. They will usually pull the permits for you and can help close them out after the work is complete.

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.

Selecting the right system depends on testing your water to understand the contaminants present and considering your household's water usage and specific needs, such as removing specific contaminants.

Replacing a water softener costs $200 to $6,000, depending on the capacity of the water softener, the type of water softener, and the amount of people living in your home. An ion exchange water softener is the most common type and costs $500 to $3,000. Water distillers, which cost $1,200 to $4,000, and dual-tank models, which cost $1,000 to $5,000, are definitely pricey, but they offer more filtration or capacity, respectively.

You can decide whether you need a water softener or water filter based on how your bathing or laundry experience is. If you notice issues like limescale buildup, dry skin, or stains on dishes—all telltale signs of hard water—you'd likely benefit from a water softener. However, if your main concern is over chemicals or bacteria in your tap water filter, and not just comfort, a filter is a better option.

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