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STOPPLEWORTH PLUMBING LTD

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STOPPLEWORTH PLUMBING LTD

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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers

Stoppleworth Plumbing has been serving our neighbors' since 1973. We are a second generation plumbing company, and all of our plumbers have between 10 to 30 years of plumbing experience. We love our customers! Our service fees are $90.00 for the first half hour and $25.00 per 15 minutes labor after that. Payment is due upon completion and we accept cash, checks and most major credit cards.

"They were on time, polite, and cleaned up after themselves. Fair price and they did the job."

Barbara L on August 2022

Stoppleworth Plumbing has been serving our neighbors' since 1973. We are a second generation plumbing company, and all of our plumbers have between 10 to 30 years of plumbing experience. We love our customers! Our service fees are $90.00 for the first half hour and $25.00 per 15 minutes labor after that. Payment is due upon completion and we accept cash, checks and most major credit cards.

"They were on time, polite, and cleaned up after themselves. Fair price and they did the job."

Barbara L on August 2022


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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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H.J. Pertzborn Plumbing & Fire Protection Corp

4.79(
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H.J. Pertzborn Plumbing & Fire Protection Corp

4.79(
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers

H.J. Pertzborn Plumbing & Fire Protection has been trusted by thousands of Wisconsin families and businesses in Madison and beyond since 1928. Winner of the Super Service Award 11 years in a row (2008 - 2018). We offer same day service and installation and our service technicians arrive on schedule, use only quality parts - and do the work right the first time. Count on H.J. Pertzborn whether you need a service plumber, a plumbing contractor or fire protection design, installation & service.

"I had used Pertzborn in the past for a number of projects, so they are always the first people I call. They looked up the information on that model and found out the warranty was still in effect (amazingly). Phil arrived within 2 hours and the replacement was done quickly and efficiently. I have never been disappointed in the professionalism, service or quality of this company and will definitely continue to call them for any work."

Patricia W on April 2020

H.J. Pertzborn Plumbing & Fire Protection has been trusted by thousands of Wisconsin families and businesses in Madison and beyond since 1928. Winner of the Super Service Award 11 years in a row (2008 - 2018). We offer same day service and installation and our service technicians arrive on schedule, use only quality parts - and do the work right the first time. Count on H.J. Pertzborn whether you need a service plumber, a plumbing contractor or fire protection design, installation & service.

"I had used Pertzborn in the past for a number of projects, so they are always the first people I call. They looked up the information on that model and found out the warranty was still in effect (amazingly). Phil arrived within 2 hours and the replacement was done quickly and efficiently. I have never been disappointed in the professionalism, service or quality of this company and will definitely continue to call them for any work."

Patricia W on April 2020


Chris Elke Plumbing

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Chris Elke Plumbing

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

Chris Elke is a full service master plumber serving the Madison area. Fully insured. No trip charge.

"Chris has worked on several plumbing-related renovations at our home, from simple toilet installations to reconfiguring our laundry room and mechanicals space to installing a new tankless water heater. Each time he has been knowledgeable, professional and personable. His work has been on the mark and true to estimate every time. We feel fortunate to have met Chris and he’s the first person we think of anytime we have a plumbing-related job under consideration. We whole-heartedly recommend Chris’ services."

Kathleen F on December 2020

Chris Elke is a full service master plumber serving the Madison area. Fully insured. No trip charge.

"Chris has worked on several plumbing-related renovations at our home, from simple toilet installations to reconfiguring our laundry room and mechanicals space to installing a new tankless water heater. Each time he has been knowledgeable, professional and personable. His work has been on the mark and true to estimate every time. We feel fortunate to have met Chris and he’s the first person we think of anytime we have a plumbing-related job under consideration. We whole-heartedly recommend Chris’ services."

Kathleen F on December 2020


Benjamin Plumbing Inc

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Benjamin Plumbing Inc

4.86(
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers

Residential and commercial plumbing remodeling, new construction and repair services; award winning member of NARI of Madison.

"They are very good to work with. They'll respond immediately."

Jeff K on June 2022

Residential and commercial plumbing remodeling, new construction and repair services; award winning member of NARI of Madison.

"They are very good to work with. They'll respond immediately."

Jeff K on June 2022


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Dallman Plumbing LLC

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Dallman Plumbing LLC

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

Dallman Plumbing is a small Middleton based company. We are a great choice for homeowners who like the business owner to be directly involved with their job. We have very high standards and really appreciate our customers. We accept checks, credit cards or cash which is due upon job completion.

"Excellent service"

Barb K on September 2019

Dallman Plumbing is a small Middleton based company. We are a great choice for homeowners who like the business owner to be directly involved with their job. We have very high standards and really appreciate our customers. We accept checks, credit cards or cash which is due upon job completion.

"Excellent service"

Barb K on September 2019


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Water Doctors

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Water Doctors

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers

Since 1982, Water Doctors has carried the highest quality water treatment systems available. We address water problems through a large product family designed to meet your needs. From water softners to iron filters to reverse osmosis systems, we address all water conditioning needs.

"It was smooth and no issues."

Jim S on June 2019

Since 1982, Water Doctors has carried the highest quality water treatment systems available. We address water problems through a large product family designed to meet your needs. From water softners to iron filters to reverse osmosis systems, we address all water conditioning needs.

"It was smooth and no issues."

Jim S on June 2019


Harker Heating & Cooling

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Harker Heating & Cooling

4.68(
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Customers say: Super punctual
1949 years of experience

Harker Heating & Cooling set out in 1949 to provide our customers with the very best quality heating and cooling services available in Madison, WI. Together with our staff, vendors, friends and family, we’ve been able to sustain a company that has always been focused on our customer’s needs. For this to happen we hold firm in the importance of supporting and taking good care of our staff. We believe in a quote from Simon Sinek, who wrote, “Customers will never love a company until the employees love it first.” It all starts at the core. From there, after more than 60 years serving Dane County, gratefully, we’re able to continue the journey.

"Would not recommend. I called them out to take a look at my furnace that stopped working. They fixed it, replaced a gas valve that went bad. But instead of charging me for the labor to replace the valve, they charged me half of the cost of the part which was almost $1100. I had to argue with the service department for 20 minutes just to get them to knock $100 off, but I still was grossly overcharged for the service performed. I will not be using them again."

Mike A on January 2025

Harker Heating & Cooling set out in 1949 to provide our customers with the very best quality heating and cooling services available in Madison, WI. Together with our staff, vendors, friends and family, we’ve been able to sustain a company that has always been focused on our customer’s needs. For this to happen we hold firm in the importance of supporting and taking good care of our staff. We believe in a quote from Simon Sinek, who wrote, “Customers will never love a company until the employees love it first.” It all starts at the core. From there, after more than 60 years serving Dane County, gratefully, we’re able to continue the journey.

"Would not recommend. I called them out to take a look at my furnace that stopped working. They fixed it, replaced a gas valve that went bad. But instead of charging me for the labor to replace the valve, they charged me half of the cost of the part which was almost $1100. I had to argue with the service department for 20 minutes just to get them to knock $100 off, but I still was grossly overcharged for the service performed. I will not be using them again."

Mike A on January 2025


"Nate H. We impressed Nate with Service AAAAA!!!"

W.J. R on October 2024

Additional address - PO Box 30, Lake Mills, WI 53551. Additional email - [email protected].

"Nate H. We impressed Nate with Service AAAAA!!!"

W.J. R on October 2024


Capital Water Softener Inc

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Capital Water Softener Inc

4.95(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Anything with water softeners. Capital Water Softener, Inc. is located in America's Heartland of Madison, Wisconsin. All of our products are made in the U.S.A.

Anything with water softeners. Capital Water Softener, Inc. is located in America's Heartland of Madison, Wisconsin. All of our products are made in the U.S.A.

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Water Softeners questions, answered by experts

Most of the U.S. has hard water, especially across portions of the West and Midwest. The areas with the hardest water include parts of Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming, Illinois, North and South Dakota, Ohio, and New York. You’ll find soft water in parts of New England, the Southeast, the Pacific Northwest, and Hawaii.

A tankless water heater should be at least 10 feet away from a water softener, although the pros you hire for water softener installation can help you determine the correct distance. These two units need to have some distance between them to prevent hot water from the tankless water heater from flowing backward into the water softener when it runs a regeneration cycle.

A good hardness level for drinking water can vary based on personal preferences, but an ideal level is 3.5 to 7 GPG. This means your water isn’t soft or hard. However, some people prefer the “fresh” taste from the minerals in hard water, while others like the smoother, “slippery” texture of soft water.

It’s sometimes possible to install a water softener yourself, but it’s usually better to hire a water softener professional to get the job done. Water softeners involve plumbing and electrical work, which usually require permits and a certified expert to sign off on the work. Not only is it dangerous to work with these utility lines, but it’s also not legal in many areas. Plus, improper installation or system sizing might not fix your hard water issue and could lead to an increased risk of leaks, fires, and other property damage. 

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.

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