What does hard water feel like?

• <div><p>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 <i>after</i> 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.</p></div>

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Q: Are shower water softeners really effective?

• <div><p>Some shower water softeners are effective, but this isn&rsquo;t always the case. Most shower filters only filter out chlorine, not hard minerals like calcium. Other shower filters can't handle the demand in homes with very hard water. It's also important to change the filters on your shower filters. Failure to regularly swap out old filters will make the filter ineffective over time. </p></div>

Q: Is a water softener worth it?

• <div><p><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/hard-truth-about-water-softeners.htm">Water softeners</a> are worth the money if you live in an area with hard water. Hard water is safe to drink, but it poses serious threats to your plumbing system. The minerals in hard water will gradually build up on the inside walls of your pipes, reducing water flow to your fixtures. The minerals can also gradually corrode your plumbing system, reduce its lifespan, and increase the risk of leaks. Hard water also makes soap and detergent less effective. Water softener systems can solve all these issues, making them a great investment.</p></div>

Q: What does hard water feel like?

• <div><p>Hard water doesn&rsquo;t hurt, but it might feel more abrasive, especially if you have sensitive skin. It&rsquo;s also about how your skin feels <i>after</i> bathing. You might feel as though you have a sticky film over your body because you do&mdash;it&rsquo;s all that soapy residue left behind because the hard water can&rsquo;t rinse it off completely.</p></div>

Q: Will a water descaler descale pipes?

• <div><p>No, a water descaler won't descale pipes. The charged water running through the pipes may very slowly dissolve mineral deposits and hold them inside the water, but it's a very gradual process. If your pipes do need descaling, it's much better to get a local plumber to descale your pipes. </p></div>

Q: Do you need a conditioner with a water softener?

• <div><p>You should not use a water conditioner with a water softener because a water conditioner changes the chemistry of the water and causes the ion exchange in a softener to be ineffective. Choose a water softener if you have hard water or well water, and use a water conditioner if you need to remove certain contaminants.</p></div>

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Otto is excellent. He came out to replace my water heater. He is reasonably priced, professional and easy to talk to. I will definitely be calling him back when I am ready for more work that needs done.
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Reviewed in November 2024
i want to thank Jenn for helping us with our water pump issues..she was very professional and friendly, and explained things as she went along. i will call them again, if other issues come up, and will soon need some under the sink drain lines replaced. We are very happy with the service we had...
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Reviewed in January 2024
charged 500.00 labor for 1 hour and 20 minutes of simple installaion/replacement of water heater.
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Reviewed in March 2023
Mario did a excellent job sealing my roof when water was coming in my bathroom.I would highly recomend this company he came out as soon as I called cause it was a emergency. Very fair pricing. I cant thank him enough for his great customer service.
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Reviewed in November 2022
Beware of this contractor, do your homework. Steve is a personable guy and comes across very friendly but doesn't listen, cuts corners, and will defer you to his attorney if you have problems with his work. Our property is now de-valued because he was there. - Water lines all over the building...
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Reviewed in October 2021
Great response. Came and installed a water softener for the whole house at a fair price. Workmanship was great. Very courteous. Left the area clean and even brought 6 bags of salt to fill up the tank. Would highly recommend.
Water Medic, Inc.
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Reviewed in July 2017
Awful. I trusted Perry, and paid him $4,200 cash upfront. Perry and his helper came out to replace the pipes under the home. He didn't replace all of them. He also didn't bother to discard or haul off the pipes he took out. Perry said that the water company fixed the water main for me. Perry...
Pick's Plumbing
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Reviewed in September 2015
We hired Handyman Matters in 2011 before they were listed with Angie's List. Definitely disapppointed with the workmanship of this company. Handyman Matters might be okay for doing minor handyman work like changing light bulbs; fixing dripping faucets etc but in my opinion they cannot handle a...
Ace Handyman Services South Pittsburgh
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Reviewed in May 2015
I don't think they have people, they bring it out, but it is like they hire people to bring it out. If you have to go pick up something in Lowe's, they won't help you put it up in the truck in case it breaks, they don't want it to break. We thought it leaked, but it ended up to be rain that had...
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Reviewed in August 2013
We had called because the softener was overflowing some, and we were concerned. We also had the new sink and tub hardware (which we had purchased ourselves), and wanted them installed. The plumber was prompt and friendly. When he arrived, he looked the situation over, assessed the existing...
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