A 25 year-old, family-owned independent business offering water softening, conditioning, filtration and purification for homes, businesses and industry. We offer free water test and analysis, Eco-friendly options and many financing programs. There are two WQA Certified Water Specialists on staff to help diagnose water problems and recommend budget-friendly solutions.
"The job went very well, I requested an estimate, and the representative came by and took a look at my water and system. Gave me the price options, and I asked when you can do the installation? He said now if you like. I had a new water softener installed within a few hours. Awsome service"
Brendt W on March 2025
A 25 year-old, family-owned independent business offering water softening, conditioning, filtration and purification for homes, businesses and industry. We offer free water test and analysis, Eco-friendly options and many financing programs. There are two WQA Certified Water Specialists on staff to help diagnose water problems and recommend budget-friendly solutions.
"The job went very well, I requested an estimate, and the representative came by and took a look at my water and system. Gave me the price options, and I asked when you can do the installation? He said now if you like. I had a new water softener installed within a few hours. Awsome service"
Brendt W on March 2025
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 had to come two extra times to fix the work that was done."
Jamal J on April 2025
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 had to come two extra times to fix the work that was done."
Jamal J on April 2025
Four Seasons Heating, Air Conditioning, and Plumbing began as a father-son business operating out of a Chicago garage in 1971. They went from home to home repairing furnaces and air conditioners with the goal of offering their customers honest and competent service. No extra charge for 24 hr emergency service. Additional contacts: Chicago 773-413-1505 & 773-413-1028, South suburbs 708-406-3002, Southwest suburbs 815-306-2471, West suburbs 630-210-3352, North & Northwest 847-201-3222 , Northwest Indiana 219-228-8606, and (866) 444-2404. Additional emails - cs@fourseasons-chicago.com, customer.service@fourseasons-chicago.com, fs@fourseasons-chicago.com. Additional fax numbers- 773-284-9484, 847-783-0400. Additional contact names - David Musial. Additional DBAs - Four Seasons Heating, Air Conditioning and Plumbing, Four Seasons Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc., Four Seasons Heating & Air.
"Everything than can go wrong, has gone wrong with this company. None of their technicians know how to diagnose issues so their go to is to sell you a new unit. They once told me I needed a new sump pump for 3000 dollars, only for another company tell me I only needed a 250 dollar switch. This is after I had already bought a new furnace from four seasons a year prior. They clearly only care about selling you new equipment. Against my better judgement, I called them to service my AC as it stopped working during 100 degree weather. They tell me I need a new one. They took their time coming out to me during this heatwave and then are unable to install it because the previous technician misdiagnosed the issue. A BRAND NEW UNIT IS NOT WORKING FROM THEM. And they left without finishing the job, I am now sleeping in a near 90 degree house with 2 seniors and a dog that just had surgery. This company is soulless."
Arslan K on June 2025
Four Seasons Heating, Air Conditioning, and Plumbing began as a father-son business operating out of a Chicago garage in 1971. They went from home to home repairing furnaces and air conditioners with the goal of offering their customers honest and competent service. No extra charge for 24 hr emergency service. Additional contacts: Chicago 773-413-1505 & 773-413-1028, South suburbs 708-406-3002, Southwest suburbs 815-306-2471, West suburbs 630-210-3352, North & Northwest 847-201-3222 , Northwest Indiana 219-228-8606, and (866) 444-2404. Additional emails - cs@fourseasons-chicago.com, customer.service@fourseasons-chicago.com, fs@fourseasons-chicago.com. Additional fax numbers- 773-284-9484, 847-783-0400. Additional contact names - David Musial. Additional DBAs - Four Seasons Heating, Air Conditioning and Plumbing, Four Seasons Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc., Four Seasons Heating & Air.
"Everything than can go wrong, has gone wrong with this company. None of their technicians know how to diagnose issues so their go to is to sell you a new unit. They once told me I needed a new sump pump for 3000 dollars, only for another company tell me I only needed a 250 dollar switch. This is after I had already bought a new furnace from four seasons a year prior. They clearly only care about selling you new equipment. Against my better judgement, I called them to service my AC as it stopped working during 100 degree weather. They tell me I need a new one. They took their time coming out to me during this heatwave and then are unable to install it because the previous technician misdiagnosed the issue. A BRAND NEW UNIT IS NOT WORKING FROM THEM. And they left without finishing the job, I am now sleeping in a near 90 degree house with 2 seniors and a dog that just had surgery. This company is soulless."
Arslan K on June 2025
For over 40 years, Dirsmith Builders has been a fixture on the North Shore and Surrounding Areas. Family Owned and Operated, Dirsmith Builders specialized in custom kitchens, bathrooms, additions, decks, new home builds, full-home remodels, plus more. Our unique ability to both design and build, coupled with over 40 years of experience, make us the preeminent contractor in the area.
For over 40 years, Dirsmith Builders has been a fixture on the North Shore and Surrounding Areas. Family Owned and Operated, Dirsmith Builders specialized in custom kitchens, bathrooms, additions, decks, new home builds, full-home remodels, plus more. Our unique ability to both design and build, coupled with over 40 years of experience, make us the preeminent contractor in the area.
Prairie State Water Solutions, Inc provides effective water conditioning systems to the St. Charles, IL area, and all of Kane, Kendall, Dupage, and the surrounding counties. We have served residential and commercial clients for over 50 years. We offer a full line of watercare products, and provide service for all makes and models. Call us today for your free water test and consultation. You deserve better water. Let us find a solution to your problem. Hard Water? Iron or Rust? Smelly Water? We fix it all! Call Prairie State Water Solutions today for better water.
"My 25 year old pump was going out when I called at 4:30 pm. By 5:30 pm Prairie State Water Systems was at my house to inspect my system and verified that my pump was going out. At 8 am the next day, two men arrived. My pump was replaced with higher grade piping, couplers, and new wiring. As my system was 25 years old, I wanted the control box, pressure switch, and pressure tank in the basement replaced. By lunch I had a new system done at a fair price with a very high level of craftsmanship. I highly recommend Prairie State Water Systems."
Jeff A on August 2020
Prairie State Water Solutions, Inc provides effective water conditioning systems to the St. Charles, IL area, and all of Kane, Kendall, Dupage, and the surrounding counties. We have served residential and commercial clients for over 50 years. We offer a full line of watercare products, and provide service for all makes and models. Call us today for your free water test and consultation. You deserve better water. Let us find a solution to your problem. Hard Water? Iron or Rust? Smelly Water? We fix it all! Call Prairie State Water Solutions today for better water.
"My 25 year old pump was going out when I called at 4:30 pm. By 5:30 pm Prairie State Water Systems was at my house to inspect my system and verified that my pump was going out. At 8 am the next day, two men arrived. My pump was replaced with higher grade piping, couplers, and new wiring. As my system was 25 years old, I wanted the control box, pressure switch, and pressure tank in the basement replaced. By lunch I had a new system done at a fair price with a very high level of craftsmanship. I highly recommend Prairie State Water Systems."
Jeff A on August 2020
Small group of Professional Tradesmen with decades of experience. Free estimates. One-half payment due after first day of work, remainder due upon completion (unless financed through The Big Boys). 2% Financing options are often available for larger jobs.
Small group of Professional Tradesmen with decades of experience. Free estimates. One-half payment due after first day of work, remainder due upon completion (unless financed through The Big Boys). 2% Financing options are often available for larger jobs.
When you call Water Solutions Plumbing for home or business plumbing, you will encounter not only expertly trained plumbers, but plumbing technicians who are trained to deliver to you a tailored and unique service experience. This experience includes treating you and your home and business with respect. Many of our customers look to Water Solutions Plumbing and our plumbers as their preferred home and business plumbing service provider.
When you call Water Solutions Plumbing for home or business plumbing, you will encounter not only expertly trained plumbers, but plumbing technicians who are trained to deliver to you a tailored and unique service experience. This experience includes treating you and your home and business with respect. Many of our customers look to Water Solutions Plumbing and our plumbers as their preferred home and business plumbing service provider.
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.
One Stop Pro is a plumbing, electrical, and HVAC contractor in DuPage County, IL, dedicated to serving customers with the best in service and quality. Our customers stand behind the statement of "Surpassing Expectations". Our goal throughout a project is to: Lessen our impact on your life as much as humanly possible. Leave a site so clean the only way to tell we were there is the work we leave behind. Supply and install only the best available products. Leave you with total peace of mind that your project was completed to the highest of standards.
"I had very good experience with One Stop Pros a few years ago when I had a frozen water pipe so when I recently began having trouble with some toilets and a bathroom faucet, I called them again. I could have called a handyman for this work but I thought there might have been a bigger problem and wanted it done right. They sent someone out within a week and the guy told me I needed to replace the toilets and faucet. He gave me a quote for $1,025 to replace three toilets and two bathroom faucets. I scheduled the work for a few weeks later. When he was about to install the last toilet, he told me he just received a call from his office and would need to come back to install the faucets another day because he had to go to another customer who had a flooded basement. He said he would be back three days later to install my faucets. While inconvenient for me, I understood that the other job was an emergency. When he never returned as promised, I emailed the company to express my displeasure and to let them know I would find someone else to install the faucets. I immediately received an email with an apology and a promise to call me the next morning to arrange a time that week. I received a call the next morning and we set a new appointment for two days later. Again, no one showed up or called. I wouldn’t trust this company again."
Diane G on December 2020
One Stop Pro is a plumbing, electrical, and HVAC contractor in DuPage County, IL, dedicated to serving customers with the best in service and quality. Our customers stand behind the statement of "Surpassing Expectations". Our goal throughout a project is to: Lessen our impact on your life as much as humanly possible. Leave a site so clean the only way to tell we were there is the work we leave behind. Supply and install only the best available products. Leave you with total peace of mind that your project was completed to the highest of standards.
"I had very good experience with One Stop Pros a few years ago when I had a frozen water pipe so when I recently began having trouble with some toilets and a bathroom faucet, I called them again. I could have called a handyman for this work but I thought there might have been a bigger problem and wanted it done right. They sent someone out within a week and the guy told me I needed to replace the toilets and faucet. He gave me a quote for $1,025 to replace three toilets and two bathroom faucets. I scheduled the work for a few weeks later. When he was about to install the last toilet, he told me he just received a call from his office and would need to come back to install the faucets another day because he had to go to another customer who had a flooded basement. He said he would be back three days later to install my faucets. While inconvenient for me, I understood that the other job was an emergency. When he never returned as promised, I emailed the company to express my displeasure and to let them know I would find someone else to install the faucets. I immediately received an email with an apology and a promise to call me the next morning to arrange a time that week. I received a call the next morning and we set a new appointment for two days later. Again, no one showed up or called. I wouldn’t trust this company again."
Diane G on December 2020
We are a full service construction company. We do use Sub-contractors for 3 phases of construction such as concrete work, drywall taping,and Roofing. All estimates are free. We are also an accredited member of Better Business Bureau We Service Illinois, and Southern Wisconsin
We are a full service construction company. We do use Sub-contractors for 3 phases of construction such as concrete work, drywall taping,and Roofing. All estimates are free. We are also an accredited member of Better Business Bureau We Service Illinois, and Southern Wisconsin
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.