Len The Plumber, LLC. is a leading plumbing and drain company serving Northern Virginia. Our certified professional plumbers are available same day to assist residential customers in Alexandria City, Arlington County, Fairfax County, Fredericksburg City, Loudon County, Manassas City, Prince William County, and Stafford County. Our knowledgeable plumbers have years of experience dealing with a wide variety of plumbing issues including plumbing repairs, drain cleaning, water heaters, well systems, heating systems, sewer, water, and gas lines. We’re open 7 days a week with no extra charge on evenings or weekends!
"Had a nasty clog that wouldn't budge no matter what I tried. Called Len The Plumber after my neighbor recommended them. Mike showed up on time and quickly diagnosed the problem - tree roots had gotten into my sewer line! He explained everything clearly and gave me a fair quote before starting work. The crew was professional and cleaned up after themselves. My drains are working perfectly now. Will definitely call them again for any plumbing issues. They handle everything from simple clogs to major water line repairs, which is convenient."
Andrew J on April 2025
Len The Plumber, LLC. is a leading plumbing and drain company serving Northern Virginia. Our certified professional plumbers are available same day to assist residential customers in Alexandria City, Arlington County, Fairfax County, Fredericksburg City, Loudon County, Manassas City, Prince William County, and Stafford County. Our knowledgeable plumbers have years of experience dealing with a wide variety of plumbing issues including plumbing repairs, drain cleaning, water heaters, well systems, heating systems, sewer, water, and gas lines. We’re open 7 days a week with no extra charge on evenings or weekends!
"Had a nasty clog that wouldn't budge no matter what I tried. Called Len The Plumber after my neighbor recommended them. Mike showed up on time and quickly diagnosed the problem - tree roots had gotten into my sewer line! He explained everything clearly and gave me a fair quote before starting work. The crew was professional and cleaned up after themselves. My drains are working perfectly now. Will definitely call them again for any plumbing issues. They handle everything from simple clogs to major water line repairs, which is convenient."
Andrew J on April 2025
Rooted in trust and responsiveness, RJ Home Services delivers the highest quality solutions We are consistent and proactive We value the importance of relationships and integrity We develop the highest level of field and engineering expertise Always putting our colleagues, customers, and community first. RJ Home Services operates under its own P.A.C.T belief system delivering truly personalized experiences. Experience the RJ Way !
"Nick and Julian provided outstanding support in replacing the faucet in my home. Their initial home inspection of all the plumbing was exceptional and upon Nicks return… pure quality. Their professionalism, expertise, and dedication made the entire process seamless and stress-free. From start to finish, they demonstrated incredible skill and attention to detail, ensuring that everything was communicated and installed perfectly. Beyond their technical abilities, their friendly and helpful attitude made the experience even better. It’s rare to find such reliable and courteous professionals, and I truly appreciate their hard work. Thanks again, Nick and Julian, for a job well done!"
Jon U on April 2025
Rooted in trust and responsiveness, RJ Home Services delivers the highest quality solutions We are consistent and proactive We value the importance of relationships and integrity We develop the highest level of field and engineering expertise Always putting our colleagues, customers, and community first. RJ Home Services operates under its own P.A.C.T belief system delivering truly personalized experiences. Experience the RJ Way !
"Nick and Julian provided outstanding support in replacing the faucet in my home. Their initial home inspection of all the plumbing was exceptional and upon Nicks return… pure quality. Their professionalism, expertise, and dedication made the entire process seamless and stress-free. From start to finish, they demonstrated incredible skill and attention to detail, ensuring that everything was communicated and installed perfectly. Beyond their technical abilities, their friendly and helpful attitude made the experience even better. It’s rare to find such reliable and courteous professionals, and I truly appreciate their hard work. Thanks again, Nick and Julian, for a job well done!"
Jon U on April 2025
When you have an electrical or plumbing issue, you want it solved quickly for the safety and comfort of you and your family. Our technicians genuinely care about our customers, which is one of the reasons why we have been a trusted electrical and plumbing services company in the area for the past 20+ years. Our technicians have well stocked trucks and are able to do most repairs the same day. We offer 5-star service, same-day services, upfront pricing, as well as various financing options. Our technicians are highly trained and confident in their skills and ability to handle any electrical and plumbing issue in your home and stand behind all our recommended repairs.
"Very good service"
Ed W on October 2024
When you have an electrical or plumbing issue, you want it solved quickly for the safety and comfort of you and your family. Our technicians genuinely care about our customers, which is one of the reasons why we have been a trusted electrical and plumbing services company in the area for the past 20+ years. Our technicians have well stocked trucks and are able to do most repairs the same day. We offer 5-star service, same-day services, upfront pricing, as well as various financing options. Our technicians are highly trained and confident in their skills and ability to handle any electrical and plumbing issue in your home and stand behind all our recommended repairs.
"Very good service"
Ed W on October 2024
Call today for FREE Estimates for new heating and cooling systems, water heaters, water filtration and electrical panels and whole home generators. Founded in 1976 by Jim Appleton, grandfather of current President Mike Appleton—Appleton Campbell has remained a locally owned and operated business dedicated to their customers, employees and communities. Honesty, integrity, and experience are the cornerstones on which Appleton Campbell was built and on which it continues to grow today. Committed to outstanding customer service Appleton Campbell provides: - Highly trained technicians who treat you and your home with courtesy and respect - Flat-rate pricing—the price you are quoted up front is the price you will pay—there are no surprises - Guaranteed service and customer satisfaction
"Being a MVP customer was time for Heating/Cooling safety inspections. Kevin Stanley was the HVAC Service Tech assigned to the job. He went over a few issues on our older unit he found during his inspection. I never felt pressured to have the work done and so glad he resolved them on the same day. He definitely went out of his way doing a great job. He explained everything to me that he was doing and also answering all the questions I had. The price was reasonable. Will definitely call Appleton Campbell when needing home repairs, this is our 3rd project they’ve taken care of. Thanks again"
cindy s on May 2025
Call today for FREE Estimates for new heating and cooling systems, water heaters, water filtration and electrical panels and whole home generators. Founded in 1976 by Jim Appleton, grandfather of current President Mike Appleton—Appleton Campbell has remained a locally owned and operated business dedicated to their customers, employees and communities. Honesty, integrity, and experience are the cornerstones on which Appleton Campbell was built and on which it continues to grow today. Committed to outstanding customer service Appleton Campbell provides: - Highly trained technicians who treat you and your home with courtesy and respect - Flat-rate pricing—the price you are quoted up front is the price you will pay—there are no surprises - Guaranteed service and customer satisfaction
"Being a MVP customer was time for Heating/Cooling safety inspections. Kevin Stanley was the HVAC Service Tech assigned to the job. He went over a few issues on our older unit he found during his inspection. I never felt pressured to have the work done and so glad he resolved them on the same day. He definitely went out of his way doing a great job. He explained everything to me that he was doing and also answering all the questions I had. The price was reasonable. Will definitely call Appleton Campbell when needing home repairs, this is our 3rd project they’ve taken care of. Thanks again"
cindy s on May 2025
F.H. Furr provides residential products and services in the plumbing, heating, air conditioning, and electrical business. They put their customers first and provide them with quality products from trained technicians. F.H. Furr has committed to the highest degree of professional development and training in the industry, to work diligently in exceeding every expectation of the client in need. Based out of Manassas, Va., the company has expanded throughout Northern Va., Rockville, Md., Fredericksburg, and Richmond, Va. Whether you need plumbing, heating, cooling, or electrical repairs or replacements, call on F.H. Furr for "Absolutely The Best" service!
"Yes but need some damage repair completed."
David H on January 2025
F.H. Furr provides residential products and services in the plumbing, heating, air conditioning, and electrical business. They put their customers first and provide them with quality products from trained technicians. F.H. Furr has committed to the highest degree of professional development and training in the industry, to work diligently in exceeding every expectation of the client in need. Based out of Manassas, Va., the company has expanded throughout Northern Va., Rockville, Md., Fredericksburg, and Richmond, Va. Whether you need plumbing, heating, cooling, or electrical repairs or replacements, call on F.H. Furr for "Absolutely The Best" service!
"Yes but need some damage repair completed."
David H on January 2025
OHA HVAC, Plumbing, Roofing, Chimney & Fireplaces proudly serves Fredericksburg, VA, and the surrounding areas from our location at 3341 Shannon Park Dr., Fredericksburg, VA 22408. Since 1995, we’ve specialized in HVAC, plumbing services, roofing solutions, chimney cleaning, fireplace repairs, and home generator installations. As a veteran-founded and family-owned business with excellent reviews, we are committed to providing reliable, professional service. Call us at (540) 899-6045 to schedule service in Fredericksburg and nearby cities.
"OHA is my go to HVAC company and especially Brendan. Brendan is fantastic. Brendan ia always professional and customer centric. He provides great service by describing what he is doing at the visit and follows it up with a thorough detailed analysis of what he did and found."
Robert C on November 2024
OHA HVAC, Plumbing, Roofing, Chimney & Fireplaces proudly serves Fredericksburg, VA, and the surrounding areas from our location at 3341 Shannon Park Dr., Fredericksburg, VA 22408. Since 1995, we’ve specialized in HVAC, plumbing services, roofing solutions, chimney cleaning, fireplace repairs, and home generator installations. As a veteran-founded and family-owned business with excellent reviews, we are committed to providing reliable, professional service. Call us at (540) 899-6045 to schedule service in Fredericksburg and nearby cities.
"OHA is my go to HVAC company and especially Brendan. Brendan is fantastic. Brendan ia always professional and customer centric. He provides great service by describing what he is doing at the visit and follows it up with a thorough detailed analysis of what he did and found."
Robert C on November 2024
Plumbing innovators of Fredericksburg, VA can handle all your plumbing, well / septic and water heaters needs anywhere throughout Northern Virginia. 25+ years on the job makes us one of the area’s most experienced plumbing and water systems contractors. From leaky pipes and backed up toilets to septic tank installation and water filtration and water heater service – not only do we have the specialized equipment, but well-stocked trucks that keep us on the job fixing your problem. Reliable, conscientious, friendly and respectful service and the best value for your $$. We are the company to call for all your plumbing needs!
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Donald S on January 2025
Plumbing innovators of Fredericksburg, VA can handle all your plumbing, well / septic and water heaters needs anywhere throughout Northern Virginia. 25+ years on the job makes us one of the area’s most experienced plumbing and water systems contractors. From leaky pipes and backed up toilets to septic tank installation and water filtration and water heater service – not only do we have the specialized equipment, but well-stocked trucks that keep us on the job fixing your problem. Reliable, conscientious, friendly and respectful service and the best value for your $$. We are the company to call for all your plumbing needs!
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Donald S on January 2025
Member of the NVAR Green Building Council & inspecting since 1995. • Over 11 thousand inspections • Spanish speaking • On the approved Home Inspectors list for Federal Law Enforcement • Inspected for the Congressional Black Caucus prior to the purchase of their headquarters in Washington, D.C. • Inspections for five of the past Assistant Directors of the FBI • Inspections for all of the former Secretary of State Madeline Albright’s security detail, including her Chief of Security • Hundreds of inspections for DEA, ATF, CIA, NSA, State Department Security, Secret Service, and FBI agents • Inspection for actor Robert Duval prior to his purchase of the Rail Stop Restaurant • More than thirty years of construction experience • Former high-end custom builder in Virginia • Accredited by the Loudon County Circuit Court and Fauquier County Circuit Court as in expert in home inspections • Called as an expert by the 4th Federal Circuit Court in Alexandria, Virginia • Only non-realtor on the Northern Virginia Association of Realtors Green Building council I arrive on time in a white shirt and khaki pants, presenting a professional appearance. I conduct a thorough, timely, inspection, with experienced insight into questions and concerns of a potential buyer. “I know only one way to inspect a home. I look at every house as if I were buying it. I give people insight they need to feel safe in making the largest purchase of their lives.”
"Fred does not seem to do detailed inspections. During the inspection of my first home, he looked at the A/C condenser in the backyard and assured me that it was in fact a heat pump that would cool and heat my house. There was also a old gas furnace in the basement, but he said that I could just throw it away since it was no longer needed. He never tested to see if it even turned on. Fast forward to move-in day in November, and I am trying to heat my house with a A/C unit… luckily I was able to get the furnace running, but how could any inspector make such a mistake? You don’t need to be an HVAC specialist to read the sticker on the condenser which indicted it was an AC unit. I would not have bought this house if I had known I will have to make a costly heat upgrade in the near future. Other than that, Fred missed several other issues, including the fact that my chimneys had no crowns or caps on them (although I’m not even sure he looked at the roof), that there was a giant hole in the kitchen cabinets where you could see the home exterior (and feel cold wind come through in the winter), that there was no fan in a basement bathroom with no windows, and that the AC ductwork was so badly installed and leaky that the attic is cool and breezy in the summer."
Marc M on November 2022
Member of the NVAR Green Building Council & inspecting since 1995. • Over 11 thousand inspections • Spanish speaking • On the approved Home Inspectors list for Federal Law Enforcement • Inspected for the Congressional Black Caucus prior to the purchase of their headquarters in Washington, D.C. • Inspections for five of the past Assistant Directors of the FBI • Inspections for all of the former Secretary of State Madeline Albright’s security detail, including her Chief of Security • Hundreds of inspections for DEA, ATF, CIA, NSA, State Department Security, Secret Service, and FBI agents • Inspection for actor Robert Duval prior to his purchase of the Rail Stop Restaurant • More than thirty years of construction experience • Former high-end custom builder in Virginia • Accredited by the Loudon County Circuit Court and Fauquier County Circuit Court as in expert in home inspections • Called as an expert by the 4th Federal Circuit Court in Alexandria, Virginia • Only non-realtor on the Northern Virginia Association of Realtors Green Building council I arrive on time in a white shirt and khaki pants, presenting a professional appearance. I conduct a thorough, timely, inspection, with experienced insight into questions and concerns of a potential buyer. “I know only one way to inspect a home. I look at every house as if I were buying it. I give people insight they need to feel safe in making the largest purchase of their lives.”
"Fred does not seem to do detailed inspections. During the inspection of my first home, he looked at the A/C condenser in the backyard and assured me that it was in fact a heat pump that would cool and heat my house. There was also a old gas furnace in the basement, but he said that I could just throw it away since it was no longer needed. He never tested to see if it even turned on. Fast forward to move-in day in November, and I am trying to heat my house with a A/C unit… luckily I was able to get the furnace running, but how could any inspector make such a mistake? You don’t need to be an HVAC specialist to read the sticker on the condenser which indicted it was an AC unit. I would not have bought this house if I had known I will have to make a costly heat upgrade in the near future. Other than that, Fred missed several other issues, including the fact that my chimneys had no crowns or caps on them (although I’m not even sure he looked at the roof), that there was a giant hole in the kitchen cabinets where you could see the home exterior (and feel cold wind come through in the winter), that there was no fan in a basement bathroom with no windows, and that the AC ductwork was so badly installed and leaky that the attic is cool and breezy in the summer."
Marc M on November 2022
We understand that plumbing and home improvement issues can be scary, confusing, and mostly just flat out stressful. It’s our job to make it easier for you! We want to do that by providing exceptional and stress-free service to our costumers. Quality and efficiency of work is what we pride ourselves on. Whether the job is big or small we will make sure it is done perfectly the first time. Leaky faucet? Bathroom remodel? No Problem! Our Master Plumber can get the job done with satisfaction guaranteed!
"Great, I had additional questions about a faucet repair and Chris advised me to call the manufacture to get the parts under warranty. I appreciated his honesty and that he didn't try to up sell me. The toilet repair was quick and no mess left behind. I will definitely call again for any plumbing needs. On a side note, the office personnel were helpful, friendly and accommodating when I called to schedule my appointment."
Sandi H on December 2018
We understand that plumbing and home improvement issues can be scary, confusing, and mostly just flat out stressful. It’s our job to make it easier for you! We want to do that by providing exceptional and stress-free service to our costumers. Quality and efficiency of work is what we pride ourselves on. Whether the job is big or small we will make sure it is done perfectly the first time. Leaky faucet? Bathroom remodel? No Problem! Our Master Plumber can get the job done with satisfaction guaranteed!
"Great, I had additional questions about a faucet repair and Chris advised me to call the manufacture to get the parts under warranty. I appreciated his honesty and that he didn't try to up sell me. The toilet repair was quick and no mess left behind. I will definitely call again for any plumbing needs. On a side note, the office personnel were helpful, friendly and accommodating when I called to schedule my appointment."
Sandi H on December 2018
At National Water Service, we set the standard for home water treatment, purification, as well as a complete line of well pumps, boosters, etc. In dealing with Residential areas, one of the important things a homeowner needs to consider is water quality. It is important to note that whether on City Water or a Well System, water quality can vary quite a bit from neighborhood to neighborhood. National Water Service is happy to do a basic analysis at no charge. And if extensive testing is deemed necessary, we have testing services available. National Water Service has been installing and servicing complex water systems in Restaurants, Hotels, Hospitals, Shopping Centers, and various other sites all over the the DC Metro area for over 45 years. We work with Architects, Builders, and Construction Firms to create custom applications for Water Treatment and Purification. Our installers are all professionally trained in both Water Treatment, Purification and well pump service.
"Pitless adapter replacement."
joshua g on August 2020
At National Water Service, we set the standard for home water treatment, purification, as well as a complete line of well pumps, boosters, etc. In dealing with Residential areas, one of the important things a homeowner needs to consider is water quality. It is important to note that whether on City Water or a Well System, water quality can vary quite a bit from neighborhood to neighborhood. National Water Service is happy to do a basic analysis at no charge. And if extensive testing is deemed necessary, we have testing services available. National Water Service has been installing and servicing complex water systems in Restaurants, Hotels, Hospitals, Shopping Centers, and various other sites all over the the DC Metro area for over 45 years. We work with Architects, Builders, and Construction Firms to create custom applications for Water Treatment and Purification. Our installers are all professionally trained in both Water Treatment, Purification and well pump service.
"Pitless adapter replacement."
joshua g on August 2020
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.