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Avatar for Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories, Inc

Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories, Inc

4.85(
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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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Plumb Care Plumbing Inc

4.52(
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Plumb Care Plumbing Inc

4.52(
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Customers say: Super punctual
34 years of experience

Locally owned and operated since 1991, that’s 26 years and over 120 years of combined experience!! Emergency service is available 24/7, and our plumbers are very quick to respond. No job too small or too big! We take care of all your plumbing needs including water heater replacements and full bathroom and kitchen remodels!! We are known for our dependability and quality work. Residential or commercial; our highly skilled team of professional plumbing contractors will get the job done right!. All of our work is guaranteed.

"Horrible,the owners wife, Pauline,is going to be the downfall of this business.Errors like you would not believe,the owner Ken,could not validate a breakdown of all services rendered,but he knows how to collect a $5900 check.We will never use this business again,nor will we reccomend them.TOTAL NIGHTMARE."

Cynthia P on April 2022

Locally owned and operated since 1991, that’s 26 years and over 120 years of combined experience!! Emergency service is available 24/7, and our plumbers are very quick to respond. No job too small or too big! We take care of all your plumbing needs including water heater replacements and full bathroom and kitchen remodels!! We are known for our dependability and quality work. Residential or commercial; our highly skilled team of professional plumbing contractors will get the job done right!. All of our work is guaranteed.

"Horrible,the owners wife, Pauline,is going to be the downfall of this business.Errors like you would not believe,the owner Ken,could not validate a breakdown of all services rendered,but he knows how to collect a $5900 check.We will never use this business again,nor will we reccomend them.TOTAL NIGHTMARE."

Cynthia P on April 2022

Culligan/Stoner Quality Water

5.00(
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Culligan/Stoner Quality Water

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

Culligan/Stoner Enterprises Inc. began in 1959. We proudly serve our customers in over 30 counties within Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. Culligan/Stoner Enterprises Inc. operates out of 5 different locations: Harrisonburg VA, Hagerstown MD, Ruckersville VA, Staunton VA, and Roanoke VA. Over the last 20 years, our franchise has been consistently recognized by Culligan International as a Presidents Circle Dealership, which ranks us in the top 40 out of 700 dealers. Also, we have reached VIP status 5 times, which ranks us in the to...p 15. These high levels of recognition are only achieved through superior customer service and high customer satisfaction. We offer the largest variety of superior water and water treatment products available for your home or business including bottled water, water softeners, water filters, drinking water filters, reverse osmosis, and salt delivery service. Our senior management team combines over 160 years in water treatment experience. We are proud to provide both loyal and local service to each customer living within the communities we serve. We would consider it an honor to earn your trust and patronage.

Culligan/Stoner Enterprises Inc. began in 1959. We proudly serve our customers in over 30 counties within Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. Culligan/Stoner Enterprises Inc. operates out of 5 different locations: Harrisonburg VA, Hagerstown MD, Ruckersville VA, Staunton VA, and Roanoke VA. Over the last 20 years, our franchise has been consistently recognized by Culligan International as a Presidents Circle Dealership, which ranks us in the top 40 out of 700 dealers. Also, we have reached VIP status 5 times, which ranks us in the to...p 15. These high levels of recognition are only achieved through superior customer service and high customer satisfaction. We offer the largest variety of superior water and water treatment products available for your home or business including bottled water, water softeners, water filters, drinking water filters, reverse osmosis, and salt delivery service. Our senior management team combines over 160 years in water treatment experience. We are proud to provide both loyal and local service to each customer living within the communities we serve. We would consider it an honor to earn your trust and patronage.

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Fitzy maintenance solution

5.00(
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Fitzy maintenance solution

5.00(
11
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

24 hour emergency maintenance, Residential and commercial, maintenance, interior and exterior window cleaning, pressure washing and soft washing, sewer jetting, unclogging drains

"Great. On time. Very courteous. Completed everything on estimate."

Edgar V on May 2022

24 hour emergency maintenance, Residential and commercial, maintenance, interior and exterior window cleaning, pressure washing and soft washing, sewer jetting, unclogging drains

"Great. On time. Very courteous. Completed everything on estimate."

Edgar V on May 2022

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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

Paul's Plumbing

5.00(
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Paul's Plumbing

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

Paul's Plumbing has been fixing leaky faucets, pipes, and water heaters in Albemarle County for over 20 years. We are known in the industry for our high quality of work and excellent customer service. Whatever your plumbing service needs, we will handle them properly and efficiently. We are efficient with removing your grey quest piping and will replace it with CPVC or copper piping. We value your business and want to make sure any plumbing emergency is taken care of in a timely manner. Be assured when we are at your door your leaky issue will be taken care of immediately! Please call us today.

"Great. He did a good job. I would like for him do my outside fauset."

Rose R on June 2022

Paul's Plumbing has been fixing leaky faucets, pipes, and water heaters in Albemarle County for over 20 years. We are known in the industry for our high quality of work and excellent customer service. Whatever your plumbing service needs, we will handle them properly and efficiently. We are efficient with removing your grey quest piping and will replace it with CPVC or copper piping. We value your business and want to make sure any plumbing emergency is taken care of in a timely manner. Be assured when we are at your door your leaky issue will be taken care of immediately! Please call us today.

"Great. He did a good job. I would like for him do my outside fauset."

Rose R on June 2022

Deaton's Home Improvement

4.60(
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Deaton's Home Improvement

4.60(
10
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers

call for details 434-525-3489

"He is real sweat until something doesnt go his way. I felt so uncomfortable. He just jerry rigged my door moving the latch over and it still would close. He then stood there and said I owe him $125. I felt so uncomfortable and threatened that I just wrote him a check. He then messaged me on messanger saying he was glad that he was able to fix my door and I just said thanks for fixing my door I am glad you could do it because I felt so threatened by him. I called him to let him know that the door was not fixed and maybe we could work it out for some of my money back and he screamed at me. I wasnt allowed to get a word in. He just kept screaming at me. I was trying to be gracious. I said you couldnt fix my door but you made a trip to my house so maybe we could work it out and he just kept screaming at me saying Dont you call this number again! I know customers like you!"

patricia s on June 2023

call for details 434-525-3489

"He is real sweat until something doesnt go his way. I felt so uncomfortable. He just jerry rigged my door moving the latch over and it still would close. He then stood there and said I owe him $125. I felt so uncomfortable and threatened that I just wrote him a check. He then messaged me on messanger saying he was glad that he was able to fix my door and I just said thanks for fixing my door I am glad you could do it because I felt so threatened by him. I called him to let him know that the door was not fixed and maybe we could work it out for some of my money back and he screamed at me. I wasnt allowed to get a word in. He just kept screaming at me. I was trying to be gracious. I said you couldnt fix my door but you made a trip to my house so maybe we could work it out and he just kept screaming at me saying Dont you call this number again! I know customers like you!"

patricia s on June 2023

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Water Softeners questions, answered by experts

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.

Softener systems extend appliance life spans, improve skin and hair health, and reduce pipe buildup by removing minerals like calcium and magnesium.

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.

Yes, it’s fine to drink softened water. However, if you follow a low-sodium diet or have high blood pressure or sodium-related health concerns, make sure to speak with your doctor beforehand. If they advise against drinking water that’s been softened with sodium, you might be able to use potassium in your water softener instead.

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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