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Advanced Plumbing Systems

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Advanced Plumbing Systems

4.98(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Locally Owned & Family Operated, Call Advanced Plumbing Systems Today! We continually strive to be the local leading plumbing service provider, as well as earn the impeccable reputation that we have as a local La Crosse plumbing company. Our approach is simply.....do what we would do normally –whatever it takes to provide the customer with workmanship and service excellence. With over 28 years of experience, we have been the providing both residential and commercial clients with quality plumbing repair and installation work. We offer a wide assortment of industry-related tasks, in order to make sure that we can take care of your service needs. Whether you need new installation, maintenance and repairs or total replacement, we are the team of plumbers you can trust in.

"Excellent service!"

Gwyneth S on July 2021

Locally Owned & Family Operated, Call Advanced Plumbing Systems Today! We continually strive to be the local leading plumbing service provider, as well as earn the impeccable reputation that we have as a local La Crosse plumbing company. Our approach is simply.....do what we would do normally –whatever it takes to provide the customer with workmanship and service excellence. With over 28 years of experience, we have been the providing both residential and commercial clients with quality plumbing repair and installation work. We offer a wide assortment of industry-related tasks, in order to make sure that we can take care of your service needs. Whether you need new installation, maintenance and repairs or total replacement, we are the team of plumbers you can trust in.

"Excellent service!"

Gwyneth S on July 2021


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AppliancePartsPros.com

4.73(
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AppliancePartsPros.com

4.73(
287
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers

Since 1999, we've helped millions of do-it-yourselfers save money and fix their broken appliances quickly by providing quality appliance parts and free repair advice. We are only an online appliance parts retailer that offers a 365 day warranty and fast shipping. We also offer technical advice and diagnosis totally free 6 days a week. If you are interested in repairing your own appliance, please call us at 1-877-477-7278 or click live chat on our web site. We will help diagnose the problem and provide you with all the necessary information for the repair free of charge. It's better with the Pros!™ Avoid costly service calls - visit us at http://www.appliancepartspros.com

"Beware of shipping issues with this company. Ordered an ice maker installation kit on 10/10/25. Shipping was due no later than 10/20 according to company and FedEx tracking. FedEx tracking showed the package at their facility for 8 days without moving beginning on 10/15. Called FedEx 3 times. Each time they said they cannot find package and I have to contact shipper. Shipper has to make a claim, they will not mark it as lost. Called Appliance Parts Pros twice. Each time they say FedEx has to mark package lost before they will do anything. They also state they have to wait 14 days from them before doing anything because of their contract with FedEx. I don't care about their contract, I want what was ordered and paid for. Just going in circles with them and FedEX. If they shipped after 14 days it would be 22 days from that point, 32 days from the date of order if they shipped it that day. There was a deadline for installing this part before tenants arrive. They did not care, would not m"

Ron R on October 2025

Since 1999, we've helped millions of do-it-yourselfers save money and fix their broken appliances quickly by providing quality appliance parts and free repair advice. We are only an online appliance parts retailer that offers a 365 day warranty and fast shipping. We also offer technical advice and diagnosis totally free 6 days a week. If you are interested in repairing your own appliance, please call us at 1-877-477-7278 or click live chat on our web site. We will help diagnose the problem and provide you with all the necessary information for the repair free of charge. It's better with the Pros!™ Avoid costly service calls - visit us at http://www.appliancepartspros.com

"Beware of shipping issues with this company. Ordered an ice maker installation kit on 10/10/25. Shipping was due no later than 10/20 according to company and FedEx tracking. FedEx tracking showed the package at their facility for 8 days without moving beginning on 10/15. Called FedEx 3 times. Each time they said they cannot find package and I have to contact shipper. Shipper has to make a claim, they will not mark it as lost. Called Appliance Parts Pros twice. Each time they say FedEx has to mark package lost before they will do anything. They also state they have to wait 14 days from them before doing anything because of their contract with FedEx. I don't care about their contract, I want what was ordered and paid for. Just going in circles with them and FedEX. If they shipped after 14 days it would be 22 days from that point, 32 days from the date of order if they shipped it that day. There was a deadline for installing this part before tenants arrive. They did not care, would not m"

Ron R on October 2025


"We requested emergency service from Schneider on our AC unit in August 2023. What was explained to us for the cost of the service was not what was billed to us. The person we spoke during the emergency call explained their fee would be a $115 flat fee (discounted for "Gold Star" members from $205) plus the price of any additional parts. As that sounded like a fair price, we agreed to have them out that night. The technician was great, we have worked with him before. He arrived, assessed the issue, repaired it, and left within 25 minutes. He explained that the issue was a bad capacitor, and while he did not have the part with him, he was able to make one out of two other parts he had. Fine by me-as we have children, our house was in the 80s at this point, we were just glad to get it fixed. I thanked him for his quick service and that was that. The next day we received our bill, which was $332. $115 for the fee that they explained, and $217 for the part, itemized as "BDP-914554 OHWP291-4554 45/5 MFD AT 370V DUAL CAPACITOR". I do work with capacitors in my field, albeit on a lower scale, and they are not nearly that price range so I was immediately skeptical, but hesitant as maybe commercial parts are a different ballgame. I looked into the part myself, online, and found that it ranged anywhere from $15 to $25 if I were to buy it myself. I then contacted a trusted local business owner, who formerly worked in the HVAC field and he confirmed the price he pays for the exact itemized line I forwarded him is $23.73 plus shipping. I talked with the HVAC department at my workplace which is quite a large business in this area and he also confirmed this part is less than $30. I called other local heating and AC businesses to ask how much they charge for this part, you guessed it, less than $30. I called Schneider and talked to Roxanne in billing. I explained our conversation during the emergency call, what was explained to us as far as billing, and my curiousity in why we were charged $217 for a part that I had spoken to other HVAC technicians about that runs anywhere from $15-$25. She explained that price factors in labor, taxes, and fees in addition to the part. I relayed back that it was not explained to us that labor was tied into this cost, nor is it displayed in the invoice, despite plenty of space for it to be added. She retorted with "you don't think our technicians should get paid for their time?" I replied with, "that is not what I said, I am just stating that is what was explained to us during the phone call". I absolutely believe the technician should be paid, I assumed that is what the $115/$205 charge was included for. Not once did she apologize for the mistake, take any responsibility, or even recgonize that there was a possibility that labor was never mentioned during that phonecall. I was instead made to feel like I was the idiot for even questioning the $217 itemized line of "BDP-914554 OHWP291-4554 45/5 MFD AT 370V DUAL CAPACITOR". I told Roxanne that I will pay the bill if that's what is going to be charged, but I will be cancelling my "Gold Star" plan as I do not feel that I am benefitting from this service. Our unit was just inspected on 6/30/23. I understand that capacitors can go bad (randomly at that), and I also know that they can leak prior to failing. I do not know if the part was beginning to fail in June 2023 and if that inspection point was missed at the time. Maybe it failed from the excessive heat wave that week. She continued to inform me that not only will our warranty on the part be voided without routine cleaning, but that we will forfeit "Gold Star" service moving forward. I understood what would happen by cancelling the service. We have been "Gold Star" customers for 7 years, through 2 different houses. We had Schneider install our last furnace and AC unit, and then continued to have them come out bi-anually for their "Gold Star" plan, where they inspect and clean each unit once per year. I'm a bit disheartened that, although I've purchased a furnce through them and also used their services for this duration of time, they didn't make any attempt to make the situation right or offer any sort of remedy. I'm a pretty patient person, maybe too nice for my own good, but having worked in customer service myself-this was an unnacceptable resolution. I don't believe we should pay for services that were oversold and understated. Perhaps 7 years as a customer is not seen as "essential customer", or maybe we are not seen as a loss "only" paying $200 a year for routine service, but I've still paid nearly $10,000 over the years to Schneider, an amount I do not consider small as an average income family. I'm only sharing this story for others to consider when shopping around. When I look for places to give my business to, honesty is near the top of my list of needs. Today they've shown me that's not one of theirs. I was mostly happy with them up until this point."

Justin P on September 2023

We are a family-owned HVAC company that has been serving the La Crosse area since 1937.

"We requested emergency service from Schneider on our AC unit in August 2023. What was explained to us for the cost of the service was not what was billed to us. The person we spoke during the emergency call explained their fee would be a $115 flat fee (discounted for "Gold Star" members from $205) plus the price of any additional parts. As that sounded like a fair price, we agreed to have them out that night. The technician was great, we have worked with him before. He arrived, assessed the issue, repaired it, and left within 25 minutes. He explained that the issue was a bad capacitor, and while he did not have the part with him, he was able to make one out of two other parts he had. Fine by me-as we have children, our house was in the 80s at this point, we were just glad to get it fixed. I thanked him for his quick service and that was that. The next day we received our bill, which was $332. $115 for the fee that they explained, and $217 for the part, itemized as "BDP-914554 OHWP291-4554 45/5 MFD AT 370V DUAL CAPACITOR". I do work with capacitors in my field, albeit on a lower scale, and they are not nearly that price range so I was immediately skeptical, but hesitant as maybe commercial parts are a different ballgame. I looked into the part myself, online, and found that it ranged anywhere from $15 to $25 if I were to buy it myself. I then contacted a trusted local business owner, who formerly worked in the HVAC field and he confirmed the price he pays for the exact itemized line I forwarded him is $23.73 plus shipping. I talked with the HVAC department at my workplace which is quite a large business in this area and he also confirmed this part is less than $30. I called other local heating and AC businesses to ask how much they charge for this part, you guessed it, less than $30. I called Schneider and talked to Roxanne in billing. I explained our conversation during the emergency call, what was explained to us as far as billing, and my curiousity in why we were charged $217 for a part that I had spoken to other HVAC technicians about that runs anywhere from $15-$25. She explained that price factors in labor, taxes, and fees in addition to the part. I relayed back that it was not explained to us that labor was tied into this cost, nor is it displayed in the invoice, despite plenty of space for it to be added. She retorted with "you don't think our technicians should get paid for their time?" I replied with, "that is not what I said, I am just stating that is what was explained to us during the phone call". I absolutely believe the technician should be paid, I assumed that is what the $115/$205 charge was included for. Not once did she apologize for the mistake, take any responsibility, or even recgonize that there was a possibility that labor was never mentioned during that phonecall. I was instead made to feel like I was the idiot for even questioning the $217 itemized line of "BDP-914554 OHWP291-4554 45/5 MFD AT 370V DUAL CAPACITOR". I told Roxanne that I will pay the bill if that's what is going to be charged, but I will be cancelling my "Gold Star" plan as I do not feel that I am benefitting from this service. Our unit was just inspected on 6/30/23. I understand that capacitors can go bad (randomly at that), and I also know that they can leak prior to failing. I do not know if the part was beginning to fail in June 2023 and if that inspection point was missed at the time. Maybe it failed from the excessive heat wave that week. She continued to inform me that not only will our warranty on the part be voided without routine cleaning, but that we will forfeit "Gold Star" service moving forward. I understood what would happen by cancelling the service. We have been "Gold Star" customers for 7 years, through 2 different houses. We had Schneider install our last furnace and AC unit, and then continued to have them come out bi-anually for their "Gold Star" plan, where they inspect and clean each unit once per year. I'm a bit disheartened that, although I've purchased a furnce through them and also used their services for this duration of time, they didn't make any attempt to make the situation right or offer any sort of remedy. I'm a pretty patient person, maybe too nice for my own good, but having worked in customer service myself-this was an unnacceptable resolution. I don't believe we should pay for services that were oversold and understated. Perhaps 7 years as a customer is not seen as "essential customer", or maybe we are not seen as a loss "only" paying $200 a year for routine service, but I've still paid nearly $10,000 over the years to Schneider, an amount I do not consider small as an average income family. I'm only sharing this story for others to consider when shopping around. When I look for places to give my business to, honesty is near the top of my list of needs. Today they've shown me that's not one of theirs. I was mostly happy with them up until this point."

Justin P on September 2023


Maxwell-White Plumbing Inc

4.72(
29
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Maxwell-White Plumbing Inc

4.72(
29
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are located in West Salem with 9 Full Time Plumbers and 3 Full Time Office Assistants... We are your one stop shop for plumbing services including drain cleanings, water filtration, water heater install/replacement, faucet repair, retail showroom, remodeling, new construction, and light commercial.

"They are excellent and very responsive. They do excellent work. Very professional and we would highly recommend them."

Vikki J on March 2018

We are located in West Salem with 9 Full Time Plumbers and 3 Full Time Office Assistants... We are your one stop shop for plumbing services including drain cleanings, water filtration, water heater install/replacement, faucet repair, retail showroom, remodeling, new construction, and light commercial.

"They are excellent and very responsive. They do excellent work. Very professional and we would highly recommend them."

Vikki J on March 2018


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Dennis Priebe Plumbing

4.96(
23
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Dennis Priebe Plumbing

4.96(
23
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers

All that you expect & more. With over 60 years of experience we pride ourselves with our customer service & specialization in the plumbing field. Our clean, friendly & knowledgeable staff will impress you. Our dedicated plumbers will first review with you the problem, & give you a free estimate on the work that you need done, fix it in an efficient manner while respecting your home & leaving the work area as clean, if not cleaner once the job is finished. Honest, respectful & knowledgeable - these are the traits our company & employees swear by.

"All I can say is Steve was prompt, friendly, and very professional. They fit us into their already busy schedule with same day service and it was much appreciated."

Tamara E on July 2021

All that you expect & more. With over 60 years of experience we pride ourselves with our customer service & specialization in the plumbing field. Our clean, friendly & knowledgeable staff will impress you. Our dedicated plumbers will first review with you the problem, & give you a free estimate on the work that you need done, fix it in an efficient manner while respecting your home & leaving the work area as clean, if not cleaner once the job is finished. Honest, respectful & knowledgeable - these are the traits our company & employees swear by.

"All I can say is Steve was prompt, friendly, and very professional. They fit us into their already busy schedule with same day service and it was much appreciated."

Tamara E on July 2021


Bernie Buchner Plumbing

4.71(
17
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Bernie Buchner Plumbing

4.71(
17
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers

Over 60 years in the business. Licensed, bonded and fully insured. When you need residential or commercial HVAC or plumbing services, chances are you need them without delay. So if you're in the La Crosse, WI area, call the experts who will get your plumbing, heating or refrigeration fixed fast. Don't risk the cost and inconvenience of getting it wrong: Bernie Buchner Inc will have everything working perfectly the first time around. Our reliable and efficient plumbers use only the finest plumbing fittings to ensure that your systems are in top working order. Speak to Bernie Buchner Inc and get your plumbing problems sorted out quickly. We serve customers within a 60-mile radius from our office, including La Crosse, Holmen, West Salem, Bangor, Onalaska, Tomah, Black River Falls, and Viroqua. Additional DBAs - Bernie Buchner, Bernie Buchner Inc., Bernie J. Buchner Inc.

Over 60 years in the business. Licensed, bonded and fully insured. When you need residential or commercial HVAC or plumbing services, chances are you need them without delay. So if you're in the La Crosse, WI area, call the experts who will get your plumbing, heating or refrigeration fixed fast. Don't risk the cost and inconvenience of getting it wrong: Bernie Buchner Inc will have everything working perfectly the first time around. Our reliable and efficient plumbers use only the finest plumbing fittings to ensure that your systems are in top working order. Speak to Bernie Buchner Inc and get your plumbing problems sorted out quickly. We serve customers within a 60-mile radius from our office, including La Crosse, Holmen, West Salem, Bangor, Onalaska, Tomah, Black River Falls, and Viroqua. Additional DBAs - Bernie Buchner, Bernie Buchner Inc., Bernie J. Buchner Inc.


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High Tech Home Warranties

4.37(
35
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High Tech Home Warranties

4.37(
35
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Customers say: Terrific value
2008 years of experience

We are a one stop shop for all your home warranty needs. Our upbeat and friendly support team is always at your fingertips to respond to questions about your warranty 365 days a year! Emergency claims will be addressed within 24 hours from time claim is submitted and non-emergency claims will be addressed within 48 hours Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 6:00 pm. During nights and weekends non-emergency claims will not receive a call back until the next business day. Our service call deductibles range from $65 - $75.

"I had a bad computer board in my oven. they said they would not cover it because they found a roach. This is Florida we have some roaches. i do not have a bug problem. It has nothing to do with a bad computer board. This company looks for a way to deny claims. i had one other claim and they tried to deny it as well. Save yourself some agravation and stay away. They must post their own positive reviews. They took my $65.00 fee and did nothing"

marc g on August 2018

We are a one stop shop for all your home warranty needs. Our upbeat and friendly support team is always at your fingertips to respond to questions about your warranty 365 days a year! Emergency claims will be addressed within 24 hours from time claim is submitted and non-emergency claims will be addressed within 48 hours Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 6:00 pm. During nights and weekends non-emergency claims will not receive a call back until the next business day. Our service call deductibles range from $65 - $75.

"I had a bad computer board in my oven. they said they would not cover it because they found a roach. This is Florida we have some roaches. i do not have a bug problem. It has nothing to do with a bad computer board. This company looks for a way to deny claims. i had one other claim and they tried to deny it as well. Save yourself some agravation and stay away. They must post their own positive reviews. They took my $65.00 fee and did nothing"

marc g on August 2018



Cary Heating & Air Conditioning

4.75(
12
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Cary Heating & Air Conditioning

4.75(
12
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers

Cary Heating and Air Conditioning has been in business in the La Crosse, WI area since 1929. We are an American Standard Customer Care Dealer, and we install and service residential gas and oil furnaces and air conditioning units. We also install and service Honeywell controls and indoor air quality systems, boiler systems, in-floor heat systems and solar hot water systems

Cary Heating and Air Conditioning has been in business in the La Crosse, WI area since 1929. We are an American Standard Customer Care Dealer, and we install and service residential gas and oil furnaces and air conditioning units. We also install and service Honeywell controls and indoor air quality systems, boiler systems, in-floor heat systems and solar hot water systems


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US Water, LLC

5.00(
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US Water, LLC

5.00(
4
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We offer water treatment, water testing, well pump services and well, septic, and home inspections. Affordable pricing. Friendly, experienced team. Our business has been proudly serving our customers since 2000. We KNOW Wisconsin water. We strive to provide the best water treatment services possible to central, eastern, western, and northern Wisconsin. We can help with water hardness/scaling and resolve problems from nitrates, coliform bacteria, arsenic, lead, tannin and much more. Our experience and knowledge about Wisconsin water is complemented by our use of the highest-quality water treatment products available. We have combined two generations of expertise into a dedicated, friendly, knowledgeable staff. Please contact us to set up a FREE water test and let us help you get safe, clean, great tasting water from every tap in your home. We are also proud to offer complete home inspections with our experienced state-licensed home inspector. We offer flexible scheduling and quick turnaround on our home inspections.

We offer water treatment, water testing, well pump services and well, septic, and home inspections. Affordable pricing. Friendly, experienced team. Our business has been proudly serving our customers since 2000. We KNOW Wisconsin water. We strive to provide the best water treatment services possible to central, eastern, western, and northern Wisconsin. We can help with water hardness/scaling and resolve problems from nitrates, coliform bacteria, arsenic, lead, tannin and much more. Our experience and knowledge about Wisconsin water is complemented by our use of the highest-quality water treatment products available. We have combined two generations of expertise into a dedicated, friendly, knowledgeable staff. Please contact us to set up a FREE water test and let us help you get safe, clean, great tasting water from every tap in your home. We are also proud to offer complete home inspections with our experienced state-licensed home inspector. We offer flexible scheduling and quick turnaround on our home inspections.

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Water Heaters questions, answered by experts

If your gas water heater is over 20 years old, it should be replaced. Gas water heaters can last up to 12 years and while they can exceed this expectancy if well-maintained, a heater that's 20 years old would require replacement. The heater is unlikely to run as efficiently as a new model and could be more expensive to do so.

Unless you have previous plumbing experience or extensive experience with water heaters, you should avoid replacing your electric water heater yourself. This process involves disconnecting wiring and parts from the old water heater and reinstalling them onto the new one, among other difficult tasks. This job is best left to the pros to make sure that everything is connected correctly to avoid serious leaks or malfunctions.

Signs that your water heater needs replacing include rust or corrosion on the tank, persistent leaks, inconsistent heating, strange noises coming from the heater, decreased efficiency, and visible damage. Water heaters over 10 years old may also need to be replaced. However, in some cases, these issues can be fixed with a repair rather than a replacement, so make sure to consult a pro before investing in a new water heater.

Installing a water heater without a permit can result in high fines—as much as hundreds of dollars per day, in some areas. It can also void your homeowners' insurance and cause problems when selling your home because it violates local building codes and safety regulations.

The average water heater, whether gas-powered or electric, has a lifespan of about 10 years. If your heater is that age or older and no longer gives you hot water, replacing it with a new one may be the most cost-effective option. Maintaining your new water heater will help ensure that it lasts another 10 years or even longer.

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