When you need an emergency plumber or a drain cleaner, call Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup. Your fast & reliable plumber can fix any plumbing problem, including sump pumps, toilet repair, faucet repair, faucet replacement, garbage disposals, water heaters, bathtubs, showers, and outside faucets. Roto-Rooter is best known for drain cleaning & sewer cleaning. We fix drain clogs, clogged toilets or sinks, blockage of main sewer lines, slow draining shower and bathtub drains, sewer lines and leaking or burst pipes. We also specialize in water damage restoration & water cleanup services. We can fix and clean up your flooded basement too. Roto-Rooter is a 24-hour plumber near you and provides emergency service.
"They wanted $420 for a one-hour drain clean out. And that was with a $75 "coupon". Ha! I told them to get lost. With one phone call to another plumber and I found same thing for $150. Roto-Rooter must be a group of lawyers who do plumbing in their free time."
Chris M on August 2024
When you need an emergency plumber or a drain cleaner, call Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup. Your fast & reliable plumber can fix any plumbing problem, including sump pumps, toilet repair, faucet repair, faucet replacement, garbage disposals, water heaters, bathtubs, showers, and outside faucets. Roto-Rooter is best known for drain cleaning & sewer cleaning. We fix drain clogs, clogged toilets or sinks, blockage of main sewer lines, slow draining shower and bathtub drains, sewer lines and leaking or burst pipes. We also specialize in water damage restoration & water cleanup services. We can fix and clean up your flooded basement too. Roto-Rooter is a 24-hour plumber near you and provides emergency service.
"They wanted $420 for a one-hour drain clean out. And that was with a $75 "coupon". Ha! I told them to get lost. With one phone call to another plumber and I found same thing for $150. Roto-Rooter must be a group of lawyers who do plumbing in their free time."
Chris M on August 2024
Handyman Service in Rural Rensselaer that works with many independent contractors - besides my wife and myself - to do a great job everytime. "If we can't do it, we know someone who can" is our motto. We use experienced, personally-known independent contractors to do work when we can't or are personally unavailable. We are listed distributors for Rainhandler gutter system products with 1-year moneyback guarantee on purchases of Rainhandler products. We have over 3000 hours of labor in our own home that we built and moved into in 2005, and have been working in the handyman/construction business ever since with many satified customers from not only Rensselaer, but also Lake Station, Lowell, and Sumava Resorts in the North, and Remington, Wolcott, and Brookston in the South. Our prices average $15-20 per hour per person, and we can give free estimates per job.
Handyman Service in Rural Rensselaer that works with many independent contractors - besides my wife and myself - to do a great job everytime. "If we can't do it, we know someone who can" is our motto. We use experienced, personally-known independent contractors to do work when we can't or are personally unavailable. We are listed distributors for Rainhandler gutter system products with 1-year moneyback guarantee on purchases of Rainhandler products. We have over 3000 hours of labor in our own home that we built and moved into in 2005, and have been working in the handyman/construction business ever since with many satified customers from not only Rensselaer, but also Lake Station, Lowell, and Sumava Resorts in the North, and Remington, Wolcott, and Brookston in the South. Our prices average $15-20 per hour per person, and we can give free estimates per job.
Lanz Heating & Cooling Inc is your resource for delivering dependable, quality service and comfort to the Champaign area. Our expert Customer Service, Repair Technician, Indoor Air Quality, and Comfort Advisor Teams work together to bring you the very best in commercial and residential HVAC and Plumbing services for your home. Repair Services are offered with our 8 to 8 Same Great Rate, along with timely and reasonable emergency services. Our Comfort Club Members enjoy additional savings and peace of mind. Indoor air quality and comfort is our priority for your home…and we’ve got the energy efficient equipment and service teams to provide it
"Service was amazing. They were always clean, very clean and they did it fast. They sent out 6 people to do the job."
Demi M on August 2019
Lanz Heating & Cooling Inc is your resource for delivering dependable, quality service and comfort to the Champaign area. Our expert Customer Service, Repair Technician, Indoor Air Quality, and Comfort Advisor Teams work together to bring you the very best in commercial and residential HVAC and Plumbing services for your home. Repair Services are offered with our 8 to 8 Same Great Rate, along with timely and reasonable emergency services. Our Comfort Club Members enjoy additional savings and peace of mind. Indoor air quality and comfort is our priority for your home…and we’ve got the energy efficient equipment and service teams to provide it
"Service was amazing. They were always clean, very clean and they did it fast. They sent out 6 people to do the job."
Demi M on August 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
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
Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist
Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist
We specialize in providing quality services to our customers. We offer complete water filtration systems to residential and commercial customers. Our products are cost effective reliable.
We specialize in providing quality services to our customers. We offer complete water filtration systems to residential and commercial customers. Our products are cost effective reliable.
If you need a job done right, you call in the experts. At Becht/Givens Service Experts, we’re committed to performing the highest quality HVAC. We even put it in writing. Our 100% Satisfaction Guarantee displays our commitment to upholding the highest level of heating and air conditioning services in the industry. We will take care of everything needed to ensure your home’s comfort. Whether your air conditioner or furnace breaks on the day you need it most or you’re on the lookout for indoor air quality and home comfort solutions that meet the highest EPA and ENERGY STAR® standards, you can trust our team. We’re experts in heating and air conditioning, and superior service is what we do best.
"LG&E replaced my gas line. Had to have a contractor come out and re light the furnace, stove and water heater. They found a leak in the house. I called every 24 hour plumber I could find in Louisville. Then I tried Becht/Givens. I received a follow up call in under 30 minutes. Anthony Owen was very patient with me, while I was panicked. He explained pricing from the simplest problem, to replacing the whole thing. He came out, found it to be a very simple issue, fixed it, re lit the water heater. All of this ....in less than 2 hours. I will always use these guys from here on out. Didn't try to stick me with unnecessary crap. Very respectful. And ...oh yeah....less than 100 bucks. Thank you."
kim g on July 2021
If you need a job done right, you call in the experts. At Becht/Givens Service Experts, we’re committed to performing the highest quality HVAC. We even put it in writing. Our 100% Satisfaction Guarantee displays our commitment to upholding the highest level of heating and air conditioning services in the industry. We will take care of everything needed to ensure your home’s comfort. Whether your air conditioner or furnace breaks on the day you need it most or you’re on the lookout for indoor air quality and home comfort solutions that meet the highest EPA and ENERGY STAR® standards, you can trust our team. We’re experts in heating and air conditioning, and superior service is what we do best.
"LG&E replaced my gas line. Had to have a contractor come out and re light the furnace, stove and water heater. They found a leak in the house. I called every 24 hour plumber I could find in Louisville. Then I tried Becht/Givens. I received a follow up call in under 30 minutes. Anthony Owen was very patient with me, while I was panicked. He explained pricing from the simplest problem, to replacing the whole thing. He came out, found it to be a very simple issue, fixed it, re lit the water heater. All of this ....in less than 2 hours. I will always use these guys from here on out. Didn't try to stick me with unnecessary crap. Very respectful. And ...oh yeah....less than 100 bucks. Thank you."
kim g on July 2021
Medcalf Mechanical is a family owned and operated company with strong moral values. We have over a decade of expertise working for larger corporate-run operations, but enjoy the ability to focus our efforts on working in a more intimate setting. We serve residential and commercial clients, in the Terre Haute and the surrounding Wabash Valley. We strive to perform heating and air conditioning services that make your home or business more comfortable and healthier; we want to save you money on your utility bills while creating a system that is more environmentally responsible. We provide a solution that you can trust, service that is unsurpassed, and affordable prices.
Medcalf Mechanical is a family owned and operated company with strong moral values. We have over a decade of expertise working for larger corporate-run operations, but enjoy the ability to focus our efforts on working in a more intimate setting. We serve residential and commercial clients, in the Terre Haute and the surrounding Wabash Valley. We strive to perform heating and air conditioning services that make your home or business more comfortable and healthier; we want to save you money on your utility bills while creating a system that is more environmentally responsible. We provide a solution that you can trust, service that is unsurpassed, and affordable prices.
Culligan is the world’s leading water treatment company. For over 75 years, Culligan has led the way in water treatment technology, providing the most advanced products and solutions for the world’s water problems. Your local Culligan Man is your local water expert. He is dedicated to delivering high-quality water solutions that will improve the lives of his customers. Simply stated, Culligan believes that better water will make life better for you and your family. Today we offer the most technologically advanced products and services available, combined with the personal service of your local Culligan organization. Our entire line of water softeners, water filtration systems, drinking water systems, and whole-house filtration systems set the standard in the water treatment industry. Additional address - PO Box 606, Greencastle, IN 46135.
Culligan is the world’s leading water treatment company. For over 75 years, Culligan has led the way in water treatment technology, providing the most advanced products and solutions for the world’s water problems. Your local Culligan Man is your local water expert. He is dedicated to delivering high-quality water solutions that will improve the lives of his customers. Simply stated, Culligan believes that better water will make life better for you and your family. Today we offer the most technologically advanced products and services available, combined with the personal service of your local Culligan organization. Our entire line of water softeners, water filtration systems, drinking water systems, and whole-house filtration systems set the standard in the water treatment industry. Additional address - PO Box 606, Greencastle, IN 46135.
Family owned and operated residential Home Service company serving West-Central Indiana since 1978. Our mission is to provide a great customer experience regardless of the service we provide for your home (i.e. HVAC, Electrical, Roofing, Gutters, Remodeling, Water Heaters, Yard Drains, Siding, etc.). Cook Home Services has a simple "Service Call" fee (ranges between $75.00-$125.00) to send a highly trained technician to your home who will go through your entire system when it breaks down. The technician will take the time to be thorough and listen to your issues and then provide options based on your wants and needs. All repair prices are agreed upon "Up-Front" meaning we will only perform work you authorize first. Cook Home Services believes in continuous training and development of it's team members. Just like any other industry; the Home Service industries are constantly changing with advances in technology and services available. We believe the best way to take care of our clients is to ensure we have the best team who is thoroughly skilled and trained. We provide weekly in-house training for our team as well as sending our technicians to "factory" training classes at least 6 times per year.
Family owned and operated residential Home Service company serving West-Central Indiana since 1978. Our mission is to provide a great customer experience regardless of the service we provide for your home (i.e. HVAC, Electrical, Roofing, Gutters, Remodeling, Water Heaters, Yard Drains, Siding, etc.). Cook Home Services has a simple "Service Call" fee (ranges between $75.00-$125.00) to send a highly trained technician to your home who will go through your entire system when it breaks down. The technician will take the time to be thorough and listen to your issues and then provide options based on your wants and needs. All repair prices are agreed upon "Up-Front" meaning we will only perform work you authorize first. Cook Home Services believes in continuous training and development of it's team members. Just like any other industry; the Home Service industries are constantly changing with advances in technology and services available. We believe the best way to take care of our clients is to ensure we have the best team who is thoroughly skilled and trained. We provide weekly in-house training for our team as well as sending our technicians to "factory" training classes at least 6 times per year.
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.