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STOPPLEWORTH PLUMBING LTD

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STOPPLEWORTH PLUMBING LTD

4.92(
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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


"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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Water Doctors

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Water Doctors

4.89(
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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


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Harker Heating & Cooling

4.68(
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Harker Heating & Cooling

4.68(
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Customers say: Super punctual
77 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


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.


Action Plumbing Heating ,and Electric

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Action Plumbing Heating ,and Electric

4.65(
217
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Customers say: Super punctual
37 years of experience

Additional DBAs - Action Electric of Dane County, Action Plumbing, Action Plumbing and Air, Action Plumbing Heating Air Conditioning & Electrical Co, Action Plumbing Heating Air & Electric. Award winning. See website for additional service areas.

"Great communication with the office staff. Both a plumber and electrician came out last week. Garrett was the electrician who installed 3 ceiling fans where there were no ceiling fans previously. I ordered the fans on-line and they came un-assembled. He had no problem figuring out how to assemble and install the fans. He made sure I was completely satisfied before he left. The plumber just had to cap off a gas stove that was no longer going to be used. When he turned the gas back on, he made sure the seal with tight and that my gas fireplace was still working properly. Could not be more pleased with the office staff and professionals who worked on my issues. Will definitely use them again."

Christine C on July 2020

Additional DBAs - Action Electric of Dane County, Action Plumbing, Action Plumbing and Air, Action Plumbing Heating Air Conditioning & Electrical Co, Action Plumbing Heating Air & Electric. Award winning. See website for additional service areas.

"Great communication with the office staff. Both a plumber and electrician came out last week. Garrett was the electrician who installed 3 ceiling fans where there were no ceiling fans previously. I ordered the fans on-line and they came un-assembled. He had no problem figuring out how to assemble and install the fans. He made sure I was completely satisfied before he left. The plumber just had to cap off a gas stove that was no longer going to be used. When he turned the gas back on, he made sure the seal with tight and that my gas fireplace was still working properly. Could not be more pleased with the office staff and professionals who worked on my issues. Will definitely use them again."

Christine C on July 2020


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Hellenbrand Water Center

5.00(
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Hellenbrand Water Center

5.00(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Hellenbrand is a progressive, innovative, family-owned business located in Waunakee, WI. We have over 45 years of experience providing quality water treatment systems. We are experts at engineering and designing custom water treatment systems for city or well applications, as well as complex commercial/industrial application. We are known for our superior technical and applications support. Our continued growth in the industry is a testament to our value-added customer-focused business model. Additional phone number - (608) 849-5717. Additional emails - [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected] & [email protected]. Additional DBA - Hellenbrand Water Center. Additional fax - (608) 849-7398.

"Spotted the leak right away; told me my options and installed on the spot. Gave me directions on filling the tub, etc. Very pleased with the manner and professionalism of the installer. It's been awhile so I can't remember the name of the installer. Insurance paid for most of it."

Judy B on May 2018

Hellenbrand is a progressive, innovative, family-owned business located in Waunakee, WI. We have over 45 years of experience providing quality water treatment systems. We are experts at engineering and designing custom water treatment systems for city or well applications, as well as complex commercial/industrial application. We are known for our superior technical and applications support. Our continued growth in the industry is a testament to our value-added customer-focused business model. Additional phone number - (608) 849-5717. Additional emails - [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected] & [email protected]. Additional DBA - Hellenbrand Water Center. Additional fax - (608) 849-7398.

"Spotted the leak right away; told me my options and installed on the spot. Gave me directions on filling the tub, etc. Very pleased with the manner and professionalism of the installer. It's been awhile so I can't remember the name of the installer. Insurance paid for most of it."

Judy B on May 2018

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Water Softeners questions, answered by experts

No. You should never directly drain a water softener into a sewer cleanout. This practice is illegal in many areas because it could allow raw sewage to get into your drinking water and make you seriously ill. Many places have codes requiring a specific seal, pipe, and a large air gap between a water softener and a sewage cleanout. Check out Florida's Plumbing Building Code as an example of what these restrictions might look like.

It’s not a good idea to oversize your water softener. Doing so will mean the tank doesn’t get full, which can lead to channeling. This leads to a large portion of the resin beads not being utilized and the beads at the bottom of the tank being overused. Over time, this will reduce the efficiency of your system, not to mention that the upfront cost of an oversized softener is unnecessarily high. If you have a timed regeneration cycle rather than a demand-based one, you’ll also spend far more on replacing salt than you need to.

The main difference between water softeners and water filters is that softeners remove hard minerals from the water, while filters have more of a blanket effect, removing all contaminants above a certain size. Filters are also much less expensive to install and protect against bacteria and other impurities. Depending on your water supply, you may need both.

You can install a water softener system by turning off the water supply, draining the water, and then connecting your device to the waterline. Next, you’ll fill your tank with the recommended amount of salt or brine (whichever your unit calls for; be sure to read the instructions). Turn the water supply on and check for leaks. You can opt to let your water run for a few minutes, then test it using strips. 

The process of inspecting your water softener system is similar.

Because it’s been through the water cycle, evaporating and becoming slightly acidic thanks to dissolved carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, rainwater tends to be naturally soft compared to groundwater, which has just been in contact with limestone. However, the natural hardness level of water always depends on where you are and other factors.

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