Dexter Wells & Plumbing, LLC in Culpeper and Staunton VA strive at giving you our best services. We stock the best pumps and tanks we can find. Full systems get a 5 year parts and labor warranty. We also offer water treatment with free evaluation on sight. There is never a fee for estimate’s. No water calls with livestock are same day service. We stock the best pumps we can get and bring them to you at a flat rate.
"John was very responsive, prompt, and fair with competitive pricing. I will call him for future needs and recommend to neighbors and friends."
Dennis F on November 2022
Dexter Wells & Plumbing, LLC in Culpeper and Staunton VA strive at giving you our best services. We stock the best pumps and tanks we can find. Full systems get a 5 year parts and labor warranty. We also offer water treatment with free evaluation on sight. There is never a fee for estimate’s. No water calls with livestock are same day service. We stock the best pumps we can get and bring them to you at a flat rate.
"John was very responsive, prompt, and fair with competitive pricing. I will call him for future needs and recommend to neighbors and friends."
Dennis F on November 2022
Our professional plumbers have over 35 years of experience. With a background like that, you can trust that we have the skills needed to get the job done right the first time. We strive to provide excellent customer service and top-quality workmanship. We're licensed, bonded, insured and ready to take on your job. Call us now at 804-749-0303 to schedule the plumbing services you need.
"Great service. Nick was very professional."
Juan C on April 2025
Our professional plumbers have over 35 years of experience. With a background like that, you can trust that we have the skills needed to get the job done right the first time. We strive to provide excellent customer service and top-quality workmanship. We're licensed, bonded, insured and ready to take on your job. Call us now at 804-749-0303 to schedule the plumbing services you need.
"Great service. Nick was very professional."
Juan C on April 2025
Looking for reliable plumbing and drain cleaning services in Virginia? Look no further than Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Drain Service. With our full-service and emergency solutions, we are here to tackle all your plumbing needs. Contact us today for expert assistance!
"Nicely done."
Stephen M on April 2025
Looking for reliable plumbing and drain cleaning services in Virginia? Look no further than Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Drain Service. With our full-service and emergency solutions, we are here to tackle all your plumbing needs. Contact us today for expert assistance!
"Nicely done."
Stephen M on April 2025
Turn your problem water into Best Water. Owner, Jerry Rice, has over 25 years of experience and excellence in water treatment in Virginia, Maryland and DC metro areas. Best Water has always been the one you have called and requested to solve your water problems within your home and business. Best Water is a certified ENTEK Environmental Technologies, the premier water treatment specialists. ENTEK Environmental Technologies is a worldwide company that has taken water treatment to a whole new level of excellence and has the strongest warranty program in the entire industry. The combined ENTEK team of professional business directors and engineers has over 100 years of experience. Their products are superior state of the art design and can solve any water problem you may have. ENTEK is very affordable. We can work with all budgets. Best Water's highly trained team of professionals will advise and make suggestions on what you need to correct your water problem and transform your water into the Best Water! We will never try to sell you on extra equipment that you don't need. You and your family deserve great water!!!! BEST WATER VA can make it happen and best of all...make it AFFORDABLE!!! Jerry and family are native Virginians....in this Mid-Atlantic East Coast region....WE KNOW WATER!!!!!! Please invite Best Water into your home to show you how water was meant to be for you and your family!!! We will provide a FREE* in home water test and recommend a custom designed size and correct application for your home and family. (* bacterial lab testing available at a nominal fee)
Turn your problem water into Best Water. Owner, Jerry Rice, has over 25 years of experience and excellence in water treatment in Virginia, Maryland and DC metro areas. Best Water has always been the one you have called and requested to solve your water problems within your home and business. Best Water is a certified ENTEK Environmental Technologies, the premier water treatment specialists. ENTEK Environmental Technologies is a worldwide company that has taken water treatment to a whole new level of excellence and has the strongest warranty program in the entire industry. The combined ENTEK team of professional business directors and engineers has over 100 years of experience. Their products are superior state of the art design and can solve any water problem you may have. ENTEK is very affordable. We can work with all budgets. Best Water's highly trained team of professionals will advise and make suggestions on what you need to correct your water problem and transform your water into the Best Water! We will never try to sell you on extra equipment that you don't need. You and your family deserve great water!!!! BEST WATER VA can make it happen and best of all...make it AFFORDABLE!!! Jerry and family are native Virginians....in this Mid-Atlantic East Coast region....WE KNOW WATER!!!!!! Please invite Best Water into your home to show you how water was meant to be for you and your family!!! We will provide a FREE* in home water test and recommend a custom designed size and correct application for your home and family. (* bacterial lab testing available at a nominal fee)
We are a small business in Albermarle Co. Master plumber and Class A contractor since 2004
We are a small business in Albermarle Co. Master plumber and Class A contractor since 2004
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
At Just Better Home Services, we care about your family as though it was our own. Your overall satisfaction is our number one goal! Meeting new people every day, solving their problems and the look on their faces when we've saved the day is the result we strive for! Call Just Better Home Services for all your home repair needs!
"I had power go out in my room, I call Just Better Home Services, they were quick to respond and send an electrician out. They ended up charging me $441 for several hours of troubleshooting. and I still did not have power in my room. They did quote me over $3000 to run new circuits to 2 of my rooms. I had another electrician come out a few days later. He found the issue in less than 30 minutes and charged me significate less. I do not recommend Just Better Services electrician services."
DANIEL H on February 2025
At Just Better Home Services, we care about your family as though it was our own. Your overall satisfaction is our number one goal! Meeting new people every day, solving their problems and the look on their faces when we've saved the day is the result we strive for! Call Just Better Home Services for all your home repair needs!
"I had power go out in my room, I call Just Better Home Services, they were quick to respond and send an electrician out. They ended up charging me $441 for several hours of troubleshooting. and I still did not have power in my room. They did quote me over $3000 to run new circuits to 2 of my rooms. I had another electrician come out a few days later. He found the issue in less than 30 minutes and charged me significate less. I do not recommend Just Better Services electrician services."
DANIEL H on February 2025
You may not be able to place why, but you know the name. Beck Cohen was founded in Charlottesville in 1955, and we’ve been providing heating and cooling services in the area ever since. Our gray barn is an iconic part of the downtown mall and we take pride in being part of Charlottesville’s historic culture. We have a professional, knowledgeable and fully trained staff, so you can trust in the quality of our work. Keeping customers happy largely rests on the shoulders of our veteran technicians, who average 30-years of industry experience. We keep our NATE-certified team sharp with a yearly in-house training program and an apprenticeship program for newcomers. We also let them have the pride of driving our bee-you-tee-full fleet of signature pink salmon trucks. When you see one coming around the corner, be assured relief is on the way. We carry innovative, high-end Lennox® products that will help your HVAC systems run more efficiently and more reliably than the competition. All our employees undergo weekly training regarding the products that we sell and the methods relative to the work that we do. We aim to provide high quality, reliable and affordable HVAC, electrical and plumbing solutions to our customer for both residential and commercial situations. In addition to new installations in the HVAC, electrical and plumbing trades, we offer maintenance plans and reliable service. Maintenance customers are provided with a readily available, 24/7 line which is monitored at all times by an on-call manager and technician.
"I am not generally not the person who leaves reviews, but Cohen’s stellar customer service deserves accolades. The installation of the second unit went well without incident. We were pleased with this unit, but had concerns about the first unit. Cohen addressed all our concerns, despite our numerous text and calls. All their staff were courteous and professional. Given our experience, I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend their services."
Deborah F on February 2024
You may not be able to place why, but you know the name. Beck Cohen was founded in Charlottesville in 1955, and we’ve been providing heating and cooling services in the area ever since. Our gray barn is an iconic part of the downtown mall and we take pride in being part of Charlottesville’s historic culture. We have a professional, knowledgeable and fully trained staff, so you can trust in the quality of our work. Keeping customers happy largely rests on the shoulders of our veteran technicians, who average 30-years of industry experience. We keep our NATE-certified team sharp with a yearly in-house training program and an apprenticeship program for newcomers. We also let them have the pride of driving our bee-you-tee-full fleet of signature pink salmon trucks. When you see one coming around the corner, be assured relief is on the way. We carry innovative, high-end Lennox® products that will help your HVAC systems run more efficiently and more reliably than the competition. All our employees undergo weekly training regarding the products that we sell and the methods relative to the work that we do. We aim to provide high quality, reliable and affordable HVAC, electrical and plumbing solutions to our customer for both residential and commercial situations. In addition to new installations in the HVAC, electrical and plumbing trades, we offer maintenance plans and reliable service. Maintenance customers are provided with a readily available, 24/7 line which is monitored at all times by an on-call manager and technician.
"I am not generally not the person who leaves reviews, but Cohen’s stellar customer service deserves accolades. The installation of the second unit went well without incident. We were pleased with this unit, but had concerns about the first unit. Cohen addressed all our concerns, despite our numerous text and calls. All their staff were courteous and professional. Given our experience, I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend their services."
Deborah F on February 2024
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.
"never contacted me"
Bruce H on April 2019
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.
"never contacted me"
Bruce H on April 2019
One call for all your home needs.
One call for all your home needs.
Water softeners consist of three main components: a mineral tank, a brine tank, and a control valve. In some smaller units, the mineral tank and brine tank are combined into one cabinet.
Professionals install whole-home systems at the point of entry of the main water line. Smaller units are installed under sinks or near a washer—these units only soften the water for that fixture, not the entire home.
Mineral Tank: Hard water passes into the mineral tank through resin beads, and an ion exchange occurs. Magnesium and calcium ions are exchanged for sodium or potassium ions from the brine tank.
Brine Tank: The brine tank contains sodium or potassium to recharge the resin.
Control Valve: The control valve determines when to clean the resin beads.
Choosing between a salt-based or potassium-based water softener depends on your priorities. Salt-based systems effectively remove hard-water minerals, regenerate efficiently, and are cost-effective. However, they may not be ideal for individuals on low-sodium diets. Potassium-based systems neutralize minerals without removing them and regenerate more frequently. They are more expensive but offer a healthier and more environmentally friendly option. If sodium levels are a concern and cost isn't a major factor, a potassium system may be the better choice.
To calculate your water softener's capacity, determine your grains per gallon (GPG) number by:
Multiplying the number of people in your home by 90. The average number of gallons used per person for washing, drinking, and cooking ranges from 80 to 100 gallons per day.
Multiplying that result by the hardness of your water. The average grains per gallon in the United States is 10 but can range from 0 to 17. You can find your GPG number by purchasing an at-home water testing kit.
Installing a water softener takes between two to four hours on average. The exact duration depends on the complexity of the unit and whether additional plumbing or electrical work is required. If modifications to existing pipes are necessary, installation may take longer. Preparing the installation area by clearing any obstructions can help streamline the process.
Water softeners can last up to 25 years with proper maintenance and care. The lifespan depends on the type and quality of the unit you choose. Single-tank electric water softeners may last around 12 years, while higher-quality models tend to last longer. Regular maintenance, such as routine inspections and timely replacement of salts or potassium, helps extend the life of your system. Most water softeners require minimal repairs over their lifespan.