Gorilla, Inc. is your go-to plumbing expert in Philadelphia. With our exceptional service and expertise, we tackle all your plumbing needs efficiently. Contact us today for top-notch solutions that set us apart from the competition! We specialize in all your plumbing needs. We pride ourselves in doing the right thing the first time. Customer service is of the utmost imprtance to us. We can not wait to speak with you about your plumbing needs. Call or text us today for a free estimate.
"Hismael and his crew replaced and repaired my old, cracked cast iron stack pipe, and repaired the backyard drain. They went above and beyond, navigating the tiny crawlspace under the house to run all new pipes. He was such a pleasure from start to finish, great communication explaining everything as they worked. Plus, his prices are amazing! Highly recommended and I'll be calling them again for future work!!"
Lauren W on April 2025
Gorilla, Inc. is your go-to plumbing expert in Philadelphia. With our exceptional service and expertise, we tackle all your plumbing needs efficiently. Contact us today for top-notch solutions that set us apart from the competition! We specialize in all your plumbing needs. We pride ourselves in doing the right thing the first time. Customer service is of the utmost imprtance to us. We can not wait to speak with you about your plumbing needs. Call or text us today for a free estimate.
"Hismael and his crew replaced and repaired my old, cracked cast iron stack pipe, and repaired the backyard drain. They went above and beyond, navigating the tiny crawlspace under the house to run all new pipes. He was such a pleasure from start to finish, great communication explaining everything as they worked. Plus, his prices are amazing! Highly recommended and I'll be calling them again for future work!!"
Lauren W on April 2025
Full home improvement company, specialist for all phases.
Full home improvement company, specialist for all phases.
Bovio and Rubino Service Company are putting together their 90+ combined years of experience serving the HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and air quality needs of Southern Jersey homes under one name, Bovio Rubino Service! * Fully Licensed & Insured * Trained & Courteous Staff * Same day service * 24-hour emergency service * Flat fee upfront pricing * Satisfaction Guarantee! HVAC Services * Maintenance Agreements * Heating & Air Conditioning Repair Services - all brands & models * Heating & Air Conditioning Installation & Replacement * Troubleshooting * Energy Assessments Plumbing Services * Water Heaters service & replacement - all brands & models * Tankless Water Heaters * Drain Cleaning * Sinks and Toilets Other Services * Duct Cleaning * Indoor Air Quality Testing & Services * Insulation We understand you have options when addressing your home service needs. We appreciate the opportunity to earn your trust & handle your home's comfort & safety.
"I installed a new heater and air conditioning unit spending $20,000 - yes it was 2 years ago but they installed it on mulch and it sunk and now they want $2,000 to level it. No customer service and the owner wont call me DO NOT USE THEM save yourself Heartache"
Rhonda S on April 2024
Bovio and Rubino Service Company are putting together their 90+ combined years of experience serving the HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and air quality needs of Southern Jersey homes under one name, Bovio Rubino Service! * Fully Licensed & Insured * Trained & Courteous Staff * Same day service * 24-hour emergency service * Flat fee upfront pricing * Satisfaction Guarantee! HVAC Services * Maintenance Agreements * Heating & Air Conditioning Repair Services - all brands & models * Heating & Air Conditioning Installation & Replacement * Troubleshooting * Energy Assessments Plumbing Services * Water Heaters service & replacement - all brands & models * Tankless Water Heaters * Drain Cleaning * Sinks and Toilets Other Services * Duct Cleaning * Indoor Air Quality Testing & Services * Insulation We understand you have options when addressing your home service needs. We appreciate the opportunity to earn your trust & handle your home's comfort & safety.
"I installed a new heater and air conditioning unit spending $20,000 - yes it was 2 years ago but they installed it on mulch and it sunk and now they want $2,000 to level it. No customer service and the owner wont call me DO NOT USE THEM save yourself Heartache"
Rhonda S on April 2024
At Mr. Rooter® Plumbing every customer’s individual needs are important. Whether it’s a simple sink clog or a damaged sewer line, you can count on a Mr. Rooter plumber to take care of your plumbing needs – day or night – with never an overtime charge. Our professional service, quality products and honest, up-front pricing make Mr. Rooter the best value in plumbing services nationwide. Mr. Rooter is ready for all emergency plumbing issues, from clogged drains and sewage backups to frozen pipes and leaking water heaters. You can count on an expert diagnosis from Mr. Rooter with our camera inspection tools. Then we’ll fix it right the first time, whether it takes HydroScrub® drain cleaning or trenchless pipe repair, with courteous smiles on our faces. There's a reason they call us Mr.® Call your local Mr. Rooter today.
At Mr. Rooter® Plumbing every customer’s individual needs are important. Whether it’s a simple sink clog or a damaged sewer line, you can count on a Mr. Rooter plumber to take care of your plumbing needs – day or night – with never an overtime charge. Our professional service, quality products and honest, up-front pricing make Mr. Rooter the best value in plumbing services nationwide. Mr. Rooter is ready for all emergency plumbing issues, from clogged drains and sewage backups to frozen pipes and leaking water heaters. You can count on an expert diagnosis from Mr. Rooter with our camera inspection tools. Then we’ll fix it right the first time, whether it takes HydroScrub® drain cleaning or trenchless pipe repair, with courteous smiles on our faces. There's a reason they call us Mr.® Call your local Mr. Rooter today.
Ye Olde Village Workshop, LLC is a full service custom cabinetmaker and home improvement contractor serving the Poconos since 1976. 1976 is when Bill and Nancy Fisher had a vision to build custom cabinetry of uncompromising quality at competitive prices. Since then, the business has evolved from a two person woodshop to a crew of skilled craftspeople working as a registered Pennsylvania home improvement contractor. Our mission to deliver estate quality craftsmanship for a reasonable budget remains our focus to this day.
Ye Olde Village Workshop, LLC is a full service custom cabinetmaker and home improvement contractor serving the Poconos since 1976. 1976 is when Bill and Nancy Fisher had a vision to build custom cabinetry of uncompromising quality at competitive prices. Since then, the business has evolved from a two person woodshop to a crew of skilled craftspeople working as a registered Pennsylvania home improvement contractor. Our mission to deliver estate quality craftsmanship for a reasonable budget remains our focus to this day.
A.R. Sauro Plumbing & Heating has been in business for over 40 years. Whether you are large or small, we have the staff, and expertise to meet all of your plumbing, heating and air conditioning needs. We are capable of doing New Construction, Renovations and remodel work. Engineering and Installation of complete Heating and Air Conditioning Systems and Servicing HVAC Equipment. We do Residential and Commercial service and repair work. Call us today!
A.R. Sauro Plumbing & Heating has been in business for over 40 years. Whether you are large or small, we have the staff, and expertise to meet all of your plumbing, heating and air conditioning needs. We are capable of doing New Construction, Renovations and remodel work. Engineering and Installation of complete Heating and Air Conditioning Systems and Servicing HVAC Equipment. We do Residential and Commercial service and repair work. Call us today!
Michael & Son is family owned & operated and has been servicing the Virginia, Maryland and Washington DC area for over 30 years. We take great pride in providing our customers with the highest quality plumbing services. Our professional and courteous staff are here to help you with whatever projects you need to get done.
"Was it the worst experience...? Was it the best experience...? Neither. Yes, I have hot water. Yes, the piping looks great for the tankless hot water. But, they had to come back a 2nd time to fill in the hole. See pictures. Yes, I was taken advantage of. I paid way too much. The final bill matched the estimate but in retrospect it was too much. Customer service simply stopped once I started challenging the work that was done. I have a large pipe sticking out of my condo that is unsightly. After I asked to have it corrected I was ignored. I would not recommend this company."
Kevin B on April 2025
Michael & Son is family owned & operated and has been servicing the Virginia, Maryland and Washington DC area for over 30 years. We take great pride in providing our customers with the highest quality plumbing services. Our professional and courteous staff are here to help you with whatever projects you need to get done.
"Was it the worst experience...? Was it the best experience...? Neither. Yes, I have hot water. Yes, the piping looks great for the tankless hot water. But, they had to come back a 2nd time to fill in the hole. See pictures. Yes, I was taken advantage of. I paid way too much. The final bill matched the estimate but in retrospect it was too much. Customer service simply stopped once I started challenging the work that was done. I have a large pipe sticking out of my condo that is unsightly. After I asked to have it corrected I was ignored. I would not recommend this company."
Kevin B on April 2025
Since 1971, Oliver has been proudly serving the Delaware, Chester, and Montgomery counties of Pennsylvania as well as New Castle County in Delaware and Gloucester County in New Jersey. Today, we are still the Delaware Valley's premier provider of HVAC services, offering quality heating, cooling, plumbing, and electrical solutions to residents in the area. Oliver furnishes, installs, and services most types of heating, ventilation, and cooling equipment. We also offer services in plumbing, water heaters, electrical, geothermal, solar, and air duct cleaning for residential, commercial, and industrial markets. When it comes to our HVAC services, our friendly and trained professionals are prepared to help you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our plan is to continue to differentiate ourselves from the rest of our HVAC competitors through unique positioning, strong history and ongoing commitment to providing superior and unparalleled customer service. We look forward to helping you with your air conditioning, heating, plumbing and electrical needs. Contact us today at 877-757-1141!
"Facts: contacted company to schedule service. Two weeks before electrician would arrive. Electricians arrived on time. Review electrical problems with technicians (two showed up). Left electricians to survey the home's electrical system. Met with electricians about current immediate problem. Agreed that the state of the system required someone specializing in old homes with legacy electrical wiring. Technicians informed me they had someone on staff who could survey the home and provide solutions to remedy the existing problem and possible overhaul of the system. They said they would escalate the problem to the appropriate person. I asked when is a reasonable time to wait before hearing back from the company. They said by the end of the week. I asked again how long to hear back - thinking that the end of the week was optimistic since it took them two weeks to get to the house. They said again by the end of the week. I waited until the following Wednesday and after not hearing anything from them left a review on the company website. Later that day a manager contacted me to discuss my review. NOT to discuss the possibility of getting someone out to the house but specifically the review. He stated a technician called me the day after the technicians were at the house. I have a smartphone they record ALL incoming and outgoing phone numbers. NO number from anyone I didn't know showed up in the phone log. NONE. And if he had called and received no answer NO one from the office bothered to follow up either by phone or by email or by text message. To the people at Oliver, welcome to the 21-century. How about using some the technology available to you for something besides swiping my credit card for the "arrival fee". DO NOT HIRE this company for ANYTHING! And BTW, another company I contacted for the same issue has sent me three text messages to follow up on the appointment that hasn't even happened yet. And I didn't have to wait two weeks to get on the schedule. Oliver, take a hint!"
Lochlain L on February 2022
Since 1971, Oliver has been proudly serving the Delaware, Chester, and Montgomery counties of Pennsylvania as well as New Castle County in Delaware and Gloucester County in New Jersey. Today, we are still the Delaware Valley's premier provider of HVAC services, offering quality heating, cooling, plumbing, and electrical solutions to residents in the area. Oliver furnishes, installs, and services most types of heating, ventilation, and cooling equipment. We also offer services in plumbing, water heaters, electrical, geothermal, solar, and air duct cleaning for residential, commercial, and industrial markets. When it comes to our HVAC services, our friendly and trained professionals are prepared to help you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our plan is to continue to differentiate ourselves from the rest of our HVAC competitors through unique positioning, strong history and ongoing commitment to providing superior and unparalleled customer service. We look forward to helping you with your air conditioning, heating, plumbing and electrical needs. Contact us today at 877-757-1141!
"Facts: contacted company to schedule service. Two weeks before electrician would arrive. Electricians arrived on time. Review electrical problems with technicians (two showed up). Left electricians to survey the home's electrical system. Met with electricians about current immediate problem. Agreed that the state of the system required someone specializing in old homes with legacy electrical wiring. Technicians informed me they had someone on staff who could survey the home and provide solutions to remedy the existing problem and possible overhaul of the system. They said they would escalate the problem to the appropriate person. I asked when is a reasonable time to wait before hearing back from the company. They said by the end of the week. I asked again how long to hear back - thinking that the end of the week was optimistic since it took them two weeks to get to the house. They said again by the end of the week. I waited until the following Wednesday and after not hearing anything from them left a review on the company website. Later that day a manager contacted me to discuss my review. NOT to discuss the possibility of getting someone out to the house but specifically the review. He stated a technician called me the day after the technicians were at the house. I have a smartphone they record ALL incoming and outgoing phone numbers. NO number from anyone I didn't know showed up in the phone log. NONE. And if he had called and received no answer NO one from the office bothered to follow up either by phone or by email or by text message. To the people at Oliver, welcome to the 21-century. How about using some the technology available to you for something besides swiping my credit card for the "arrival fee". DO NOT HIRE this company for ANYTHING! And BTW, another company I contacted for the same issue has sent me three text messages to follow up on the appointment that hasn't even happened yet. And I didn't have to wait two weeks to get on the schedule. Oliver, take a hint!"
Lochlain L on February 2022
Chrispin Home Services offers expert residential plumbing services, quick and easy drain cleaning and clearing services, heating system repair as well as other general contracting.
Chrispin Home Services offers expert residential plumbing services, quick and easy drain cleaning and clearing services, heating system repair as well as other general contracting.
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.