Averaging a 4.8-star rating across all review platforms, client satisfaction is our #1 priority! Atlantic Blue Water Services provides the highest quality and most specialized home water treatment systems in today's market. We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Don't settle for anything less than the best for your home or business. Experience the difference with Atlantic Blue Water Services. Contact us now for a free, no-obligation water test and discover why we are the preferred choice for clean water solutions in Maryland. Our experienced team is ready to answer your questions and guide you toward the best water solution for your home or business. We invite you to trust us with your water needs! Water Testing - Water Treatment - Water Softening - Well Water - City Water - Well Pumps - Tanks - Drinking Systems - Reverse Osmosis - Residential & Commercial
"Professional"
vignesh m on December 2022
Averaging a 4.8-star rating across all review platforms, client satisfaction is our #1 priority! Atlantic Blue Water Services provides the highest quality and most specialized home water treatment systems in today's market. We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Don't settle for anything less than the best for your home or business. Experience the difference with Atlantic Blue Water Services. Contact us now for a free, no-obligation water test and discover why we are the preferred choice for clean water solutions in Maryland. Our experienced team is ready to answer your questions and guide you toward the best water solution for your home or business. We invite you to trust us with your water needs! Water Testing - Water Treatment - Water Softening - Well Water - City Water - Well Pumps - Tanks - Drinking Systems - Reverse Osmosis - Residential & Commercial
"Professional"
vignesh m on December 2022
Len The Plumber, LLC. is a leading plumbing and drain company serving Central Maryland. Our certified professional plumbers are available same day to assist residential customers in Anne Arundel County, Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Carroll County, Cecil County, Harford County, and Howard 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!
"I’ve used Len the Plumber in the past, but after today, I will never be using their services again. I called to follow up on a recent (and expensive) drain repair - work that my family stretched our budget to afford. The plumber who came out was great: professional, kind, and respectful. But unfortunately, the drain is still not fully cleared. When I called customer service to ask if there was any warranty or guarantee on the repair, I was met with nothing but attitude. I wasn’t rude, I simply asked a question. Rather than receiving a straightforward answer, I was spoken to in a condescending and dismissive tone, as if I didn’t have the right to inquire about a service I paid a significant amount for. If the answer is “no, there’s no warranty,” then just say that. I would’ve scheduled another appointment and paid for the additional work. But I refuse to support a business that treats its customers like that over the phone. I hung up and blocked the number. To whoever runs this company: please take customer service seriously. It’s hard enough to pay steep prices for plumbing work—being treated rudely on top of that is unacceptable. Hire people who are kind and respectful to your customers. You’ve lost my business."
Mary R on June 2025
Len The Plumber, LLC. is a leading plumbing and drain company serving Central Maryland. Our certified professional plumbers are available same day to assist residential customers in Anne Arundel County, Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Carroll County, Cecil County, Harford County, and Howard 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!
"I’ve used Len the Plumber in the past, but after today, I will never be using their services again. I called to follow up on a recent (and expensive) drain repair - work that my family stretched our budget to afford. The plumber who came out was great: professional, kind, and respectful. But unfortunately, the drain is still not fully cleared. When I called customer service to ask if there was any warranty or guarantee on the repair, I was met with nothing but attitude. I wasn’t rude, I simply asked a question. Rather than receiving a straightforward answer, I was spoken to in a condescending and dismissive tone, as if I didn’t have the right to inquire about a service I paid a significant amount for. If the answer is “no, there’s no warranty,” then just say that. I would’ve scheduled another appointment and paid for the additional work. But I refuse to support a business that treats its customers like that over the phone. I hung up and blocked the number. To whoever runs this company: please take customer service seriously. It’s hard enough to pay steep prices for plumbing work—being treated rudely on top of that is unacceptable. Hire people who are kind and respectful to your customers. You’ve lost my business."
Mary R on June 2025
Chesapeake Water Treatment, Inc. is your go-to source for top-quality water filtration systems in Baltimore. With our expert sales and service, we ensure your home receives the cleanest and softest water possible. Contact us today for all your water treatment needs.
"I love my system and Charles Crawford is always so helpful when I have questions. Highly recommend!"
Namita C on May 2023
Chesapeake Water Treatment, Inc. is your go-to source for top-quality water filtration systems in Baltimore. With our expert sales and service, we ensure your home receives the cleanest and softest water possible. Contact us today for all your water treatment needs.
"I love my system and Charles Crawford is always so helpful when I have questions. Highly recommend!"
Namita C on May 2023
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!
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!
R & G Water Systems carries, installs, services and repairs well pumps and water treatment and conditioning systems for residential and light commercial application. We also deal with acid neutralizers.
"Great! I called after hours and Rick was pleasant. He asked to text a picture of the leaking. Brad was here in the morning. One hour later he was finished The price was reasonable. Would definitely hire again"
Thomas S on December 2021
R & G Water Systems carries, installs, services and repairs well pumps and water treatment and conditioning systems for residential and light commercial application. We also deal with acid neutralizers.
"Great! I called after hours and Rick was pleasant. He asked to text a picture of the leaking. Brad was here in the morning. One hour later he was finished The price was reasonable. Would definitely hire again"
Thomas S on December 2021
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.
"PLEASE BE AWARE!! DO NOT USE ROTO ROOTER!! THEY ARE SCAMMING HOMEOWNERS!! My son and his fiancé just purchased their first home on Thursday, they noticed the utility sink in the basement was backing up which seemed to look like brown paper towels or cardboard when they would flush the toilets on Saturday, we called Roto Rooter to come out because we assumed the lines were clogged from the material. Roto Rooter advised it would cost $689.00 to snake the line, if they could not get the line unclogged it would be a charge of $200.00. This includes a camera to look at the pipe to make sure nothing else was damaged. The gentleman gave me a discount and charged $500.00 to snake the line, He was able to unclog the pipe. HERE IS WHERE THE SCAM BEGINS!! The Camera Man “Doug” arrives to use the camera. Immediately on arrival he says to my son, OH you just bought this house. He forces the camera down the pipe from the inside of the basement. He tells my son he has major problems, there are rocks coming inside your house through the pipes. I have a recording of the camera and we did not see any rocks whatsoever. He told us the pipes needed to be excavated and replaced. He told my son there was no clean out outside his home so that would need to be installed as well. He quoted my son $8,000.00 to dig up the yard, replace the pipe and install a clean out!!! Dough told my son he could not stay at his home; he could not run any water at all, or it would cause major issues. My son and his fiancé had not even slept one night in the house yet, they had just purchased their home. I told my son to take the estimate and tell them have a nice day!! We received a second opinion and ROTO ROOTER was totally lying!! There was a clean out right on the outside wall of the home, there was absolutely nothing wrong with the pipe besides it was slightly off which most likely has been that way for 60 years!! The second opinion we received placed a camera down the pipe, the camera went in the pipe very easily. “Doug” had to force the camera down the pipe and manipulated the camera to remove the ball so it would show there was damage when there was no damage. A day my son and his fiancé should have been happy about purchasing their first home turned into the worse day thinking they just bought a house they could not even use at all because this company wanted to try to get money out of a young couple that just purchased a new home. PLEASE DO NOT GET SCAMMED BY THIS COMPANY. There have been several lawsuits against this company for the same exact thing over the years in different states as well."
Mary L on June 2021
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.
"PLEASE BE AWARE!! DO NOT USE ROTO ROOTER!! THEY ARE SCAMMING HOMEOWNERS!! My son and his fiancé just purchased their first home on Thursday, they noticed the utility sink in the basement was backing up which seemed to look like brown paper towels or cardboard when they would flush the toilets on Saturday, we called Roto Rooter to come out because we assumed the lines were clogged from the material. Roto Rooter advised it would cost $689.00 to snake the line, if they could not get the line unclogged it would be a charge of $200.00. This includes a camera to look at the pipe to make sure nothing else was damaged. The gentleman gave me a discount and charged $500.00 to snake the line, He was able to unclog the pipe. HERE IS WHERE THE SCAM BEGINS!! The Camera Man “Doug” arrives to use the camera. Immediately on arrival he says to my son, OH you just bought this house. He forces the camera down the pipe from the inside of the basement. He tells my son he has major problems, there are rocks coming inside your house through the pipes. I have a recording of the camera and we did not see any rocks whatsoever. He told us the pipes needed to be excavated and replaced. He told my son there was no clean out outside his home so that would need to be installed as well. He quoted my son $8,000.00 to dig up the yard, replace the pipe and install a clean out!!! Dough told my son he could not stay at his home; he could not run any water at all, or it would cause major issues. My son and his fiancé had not even slept one night in the house yet, they had just purchased their home. I told my son to take the estimate and tell them have a nice day!! We received a second opinion and ROTO ROOTER was totally lying!! There was a clean out right on the outside wall of the home, there was absolutely nothing wrong with the pipe besides it was slightly off which most likely has been that way for 60 years!! The second opinion we received placed a camera down the pipe, the camera went in the pipe very easily. “Doug” had to force the camera down the pipe and manipulated the camera to remove the ball so it would show there was damage when there was no damage. A day my son and his fiancé should have been happy about purchasing their first home turned into the worse day thinking they just bought a house they could not even use at all because this company wanted to try to get money out of a young couple that just purchased a new home. PLEASE DO NOT GET SCAMMED BY THIS COMPANY. There have been several lawsuits against this company for the same exact thing over the years in different states as well."
Mary L on June 2021
Hello! My name is Daniel Tant, I am the owner-operator of TNT Plumbing & Drain Service, LLC. I hold a Master Plumber/Gasfitter license in the state of Maryland. I have been in the plumbing industry with a specialty in residential service for more than 30 years. I love working one on one with homeowners to diagnose and repair common problems such as leaks, clogged drains, garbage disposals, installation of kitchen appliances, water heaters, sump pumps, new faucets, showers, and toilets, laundry tubs and hook up for washer/dryers. For all your plumbing needs, please call 443-457-8228. Veterans and first responders we here at tntplumbing appreciate all that you do. So we give a 15% discount on all services for you all. Thank you for your support. God Bless.
"Dan arrived on time and promptly went to work. He inspected the all of plumbing system and identified some minor potential issues. The install was clean and quick. Dan left the work area spotless when finished. I would definitely hire TNT in the future"
Bobby B on February 2025
Hello! My name is Daniel Tant, I am the owner-operator of TNT Plumbing & Drain Service, LLC. I hold a Master Plumber/Gasfitter license in the state of Maryland. I have been in the plumbing industry with a specialty in residential service for more than 30 years. I love working one on one with homeowners to diagnose and repair common problems such as leaks, clogged drains, garbage disposals, installation of kitchen appliances, water heaters, sump pumps, new faucets, showers, and toilets, laundry tubs and hook up for washer/dryers. For all your plumbing needs, please call 443-457-8228. Veterans and first responders we here at tntplumbing appreciate all that you do. So we give a 15% discount on all services for you all. Thank you for your support. God Bless.
"Dan arrived on time and promptly went to work. He inspected the all of plumbing system and identified some minor potential issues. The install was clean and quick. Dan left the work area spotless when finished. I would definitely hire TNT in the future"
Bobby B on February 2025
Whether you need a repair, preventive maintenance, or replacement, we are your plumbing, heating, and air conditioning service provider in the northern Virginia and surrounding areas. We invite you to give us a call!
"Nice, reliable, and responded immediately."
Ethan Q on January 2025
Whether you need a repair, preventive maintenance, or replacement, we are your plumbing, heating, and air conditioning service provider in the northern Virginia and surrounding areas. We invite you to give us a call!
"Nice, reliable, and responded immediately."
Ethan Q on January 2025
Maryland Certified Home Inspector, Certified by American Home Inspector Training Institute, International Association of Certified Home Inspectors, International Association of Certified Indoor Air Consultants, Member of Northern Anne Arundel Co. Chamber of Commerce. 30 Years Experience in the Construction Industry. Additional email -info@specworxllc.com. Additional DBAs - Kerbe Construction Inc, SpecWorx LLC Home Inspection Services.
Maryland Certified Home Inspector, Certified by American Home Inspector Training Institute, International Association of Certified Home Inspectors, International Association of Certified Indoor Air Consultants, Member of Northern Anne Arundel Co. Chamber of Commerce. 30 Years Experience in the Construction Industry. Additional email -info@specworxllc.com. Additional DBAs - Kerbe Construction Inc, SpecWorx LLC Home Inspection Services.
A. J. Michaels AC, Heating and Home Performance has been serving greater Baltimore and Annapolis since 1978. Long recognized for contributions to energy efficiency measures in HVAC, and winner of multiple awards from Carrier, the Department of Energy and BG&E, AJ Michaels is expert in all heating and cooling applications. We’re also specialists in making your home healthier by improving your ductwork, reducing dust, purifying your air and killing viruses. And, we offer more rebates and discounts than competitors. See us for increased home comfort and happiness!
"We hired AJ Michaels to do our yearly service to our steam boiler, they came out on a Wednesday and performed the annual maintenance. Friday, no heat! They sent another tech out on Sunday to tell us that the return lines were blocked, thus hindering the performance of our unit. The following Saturday, thus far,a week with no heat in January, to give us an estimate on replacing the blocked return pipe with new copper pipe. We get an estimate for the job, $8,400 dollars, WOW first RED FLAG! The pipe they are replacing is roughly 50 feet of exposed pipe in our basement, so the estimate seemed ridiculously high, so we asked for a description of the work being done (hours of labor, price of materials) and we were told that AJ Michaels DOES NOT provide a itemized report of services provided, BAM! SECOND RED FLAG!! Any professional service provider should provide a detailed itemization of what services you are paying for, and as a consumer, you should ask for that so you know what you are paying for. I emailed the estimator and questioned the excessive price tag (after doing a simple google search to find out that we can get a brand new unit installed for roughly 10k) his response that it was going to take 3 days to complete the job. I am by no means a professional in the HVAC industry, but taking 3 days to remove and reinstall 50 ft of exposed pipe seemed outrageous, so I asked if they could do any better with the price. He came back with 2 days of labor, instead of three, and drop the hourly wage from $200 an hour to $190 an hr, taking us down from $8,400 to $5,200, BAM!!! THIRD RED FLAG!!! Why did he not give us the $3,200 break the first time? I believe it was because he knew we did not have heat, and we had to have the work done! AJ Michaels was taking advantage of our situation in a time of need. We have since received a detailed written estimate from another company (40ft of 1 1/4 inch pipe, 6 elbows, 2 tees, 2 unions and 4 to 5 hrs of labor) ready for this...$2,500. You decide if you want to use AL Michaels in the future, but if you do, I strongly recommend that you get a detailed estimate if materials and projected labor costs and don't allow them to price gouge you like they tried to do to me. I, personally would look into another company that is about taking care of their customers and not padding their pocket!"
Pete D on February 2023
A. J. Michaels AC, Heating and Home Performance has been serving greater Baltimore and Annapolis since 1978. Long recognized for contributions to energy efficiency measures in HVAC, and winner of multiple awards from Carrier, the Department of Energy and BG&E, AJ Michaels is expert in all heating and cooling applications. We’re also specialists in making your home healthier by improving your ductwork, reducing dust, purifying your air and killing viruses. And, we offer more rebates and discounts than competitors. See us for increased home comfort and happiness!
"We hired AJ Michaels to do our yearly service to our steam boiler, they came out on a Wednesday and performed the annual maintenance. Friday, no heat! They sent another tech out on Sunday to tell us that the return lines were blocked, thus hindering the performance of our unit. The following Saturday, thus far,a week with no heat in January, to give us an estimate on replacing the blocked return pipe with new copper pipe. We get an estimate for the job, $8,400 dollars, WOW first RED FLAG! The pipe they are replacing is roughly 50 feet of exposed pipe in our basement, so the estimate seemed ridiculously high, so we asked for a description of the work being done (hours of labor, price of materials) and we were told that AJ Michaels DOES NOT provide a itemized report of services provided, BAM! SECOND RED FLAG!! Any professional service provider should provide a detailed itemization of what services you are paying for, and as a consumer, you should ask for that so you know what you are paying for. I emailed the estimator and questioned the excessive price tag (after doing a simple google search to find out that we can get a brand new unit installed for roughly 10k) his response that it was going to take 3 days to complete the job. I am by no means a professional in the HVAC industry, but taking 3 days to remove and reinstall 50 ft of exposed pipe seemed outrageous, so I asked if they could do any better with the price. He came back with 2 days of labor, instead of three, and drop the hourly wage from $200 an hour to $190 an hr, taking us down from $8,400 to $5,200, BAM!!! THIRD RED FLAG!!! Why did he not give us the $3,200 break the first time? I believe it was because he knew we did not have heat, and we had to have the work done! AJ Michaels was taking advantage of our situation in a time of need. We have since received a detailed written estimate from another company (40ft of 1 1/4 inch pipe, 6 elbows, 2 tees, 2 unions and 4 to 5 hrs of labor) ready for this...$2,500. You decide if you want to use AL Michaels in the future, but if you do, I strongly recommend that you get a detailed estimate if materials and projected labor costs and don't allow them to price gouge you like they tried to do to me. I, personally would look into another company that is about taking care of their customers and not padding their pocket!"
Pete D on February 2023
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.