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Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories, Inc

4.85(
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Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories, Inc

4.85(
347
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers

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.

"as advertised"

Nancy C on July 2018

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.

"as advertised"

Nancy C on July 2018

Barnett Plumbing

4.89(
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Barnett Plumbing

4.89(
74
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers

Barnett Plumbing should be your first choice if you need a Livermore plumber. No matter when you have problems spring up. If you are not familiar with all the technical terms that is okay. We know your time is valuable. When you call us we will come prepared with a stocked truck and a skilled tech. We can troubleshoot and repair the issues with just one trip. We are based out of Livermore and do work for the entire East Bay Area. If you have had bad luck with other companies, you will be happy to deal with us. We are honest and reliable. We warranty all of our work for at least 60 days.

"I looked up two or there companies, they got back to me super fast. They had the lowest price and longest warranty. Very good service manor when speaking to me over the phone. The owner answered the phone which I think is impressive."

Gary E on June 2020

Barnett Plumbing should be your first choice if you need a Livermore plumber. No matter when you have problems spring up. If you are not familiar with all the technical terms that is okay. We know your time is valuable. When you call us we will come prepared with a stocked truck and a skilled tech. We can troubleshoot and repair the issues with just one trip. We are based out of Livermore and do work for the entire East Bay Area. If you have had bad luck with other companies, you will be happy to deal with us. We are honest and reliable. We warranty all of our work for at least 60 days.

"I looked up two or there companies, they got back to me super fast. They had the lowest price and longest warranty. Very good service manor when speaking to me over the phone. The owner answered the phone which I think is impressive."

Gary E on June 2020

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Stanton Plumbing

4.94(
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Stanton Plumbing

4.94(
54
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers

Stanton Plumbing is a licensed and insured 24 hour emergency residential and commercial plumbing company. Family owned and operated, we provide world class customer service, free estimates and inspections, upfront and competitive pricing, discounts, and a 100% satisfaction guarantee.

"Patrick showed up immediately, diagnosed the problems in a no-nonsense way, and fixed them at a price that was FAIR and, frankly, much less than our former plumber who kept coming back to "fix" the symptoms without ever addressing the cause. He is honest, responsive, fair, smart, skilled and friendly. I can't overemphasize- this is your guy!"

LISA R on February 2021

Stanton Plumbing is a licensed and insured 24 hour emergency residential and commercial plumbing company. Family owned and operated, we provide world class customer service, free estimates and inspections, upfront and competitive pricing, discounts, and a 100% satisfaction guarantee.

"Patrick showed up immediately, diagnosed the problems in a no-nonsense way, and fixed them at a price that was FAIR and, frankly, much less than our former plumber who kept coming back to "fix" the symptoms without ever addressing the cause. He is honest, responsive, fair, smart, skilled and friendly. I can't overemphasize- this is your guy!"

LISA R on February 2021

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Fast Water Heater Company

4.73(
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Fast Water Heater Company

4.73(
764
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers

We offer same day installations for gas and electric tank water heaters. We also install tankless and hybrid/heat-pump water heaters. We've been in business since 1986. Serving Western Washington including Seattle, Tacoma, Everett and Olympia areas. We are licensed, bonded and insured. A rating through BBB and awards from Puget Sound Energy for helping consumers save energy.

"From the first phone call to the final installation and closure on the hybrid water heater purchase, every step was done clearly, smoothly, and timely. From providing the top-line product and its installation at the best competitive price to the quality and completeness of the work on installation, we were impressed and pleased."

Tom H on September 2024

We offer same day installations for gas and electric tank water heaters. We also install tankless and hybrid/heat-pump water heaters. We've been in business since 1986. Serving Western Washington including Seattle, Tacoma, Everett and Olympia areas. We are licensed, bonded and insured. A rating through BBB and awards from Puget Sound Energy for helping consumers save energy.

"From the first phone call to the final installation and closure on the hybrid water heater purchase, every step was done clearly, smoothly, and timely. From providing the top-line product and its installation at the best competitive price to the quality and completeness of the work on installation, we were impressed and pleased."

Tom H on September 2024

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Fast Water Heater Company

4.70(
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Fast Water Heater Company

4.70(
299
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers

Local, trusted, and FAST! Fast Water Heater Company has been serving the local community since 1986. We repair and install all types of water heaters including standard tank water heaters, tankless water heaters, and super-energy-efficient heat pump water heaters. Call us at 800-454-8955 today!

"Service was amazing thank you earl and fast water heater my family and I appreciate it"

David M on April 2023

Local, trusted, and FAST! Fast Water Heater Company has been serving the local community since 1986. We repair and install all types of water heaters including standard tank water heaters, tankless water heaters, and super-energy-efficient heat pump water heaters. Call us at 800-454-8955 today!

"Service was amazing thank you earl and fast water heater my family and I appreciate it"

David M on April 2023

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SAVIOR PLUMBING

4.96(
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SAVIOR PLUMBING

4.96(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

For 20 years, Savior Plumbing has been helping customers with drain cleaning, water heater installation, repairs on toilets and faucets, sewer repairs and more! We look forward to talking with you!

"Savior always does great work. They replied right away, showed up to the appointment, and were professional and COVID-safe."

Angela R on July 2020

For 20 years, Savior Plumbing has been helping customers with drain cleaning, water heater installation, repairs on toilets and faucets, sewer repairs and more! We look forward to talking with you!

"Savior always does great work. They replied right away, showed up to the appointment, and were professional and COVID-safe."

Angela R on July 2020

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LeapFrog Plumbing Inc

4.72(
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LeapFrog Plumbing Inc

4.72(
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers

For more than 20 years LeapFrog Plumbing has served Contra Costa and Alameda Counties. We’re a family-owned business that provides top-quality plumbing services to residential and commercial customers.

For more than 20 years LeapFrog Plumbing has served Contra Costa and Alameda Counties. We’re a family-owned business that provides top-quality plumbing services to residential and commercial customers.

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Water Softeners questions, answered by experts

Hard water stains can be a headache because they will reoccur as long as hard water flows through. Thankfully, hard water stains are not permanent. With the right tools and an appropriate cleaning routine, you can prevent hard water stains from ever building up. However, you might feel like you are stuck in a constant cleaning cycle. In that case, you may consider hiring a contractor to perform routine cleaning.

Whether or not your water softener installation requires a permit depends on where you live; some municipalities only let certified plumbers and electricians pull the necessary permits and complete the work, others only require a professional to sign off on the work, and some don’t mandate permits at all. You can contact your local building department to find out, but you can also ask a local water softener installer or plumber to see if a permit is necessary. They will usually pull the permits for you and can help close them out after the work is complete.

If your ‘do isn’t doing what you want it to do despite using good hair care products, hard water might be to blame. Since hard water can’t rinse soap off as well as soft water can, your hair might grow limp because of the shampoo and conditioner residue that’s left behind. If you color your hair, you might see it fade more quickly or even turn a different shade as the dye reacts with the minerals in the water. You might also experience an itchy scalp, thanks to the dryness that comes from bathing in the hard water.

It’s not a good idea to oversize your water softener. Doing so will mean the tank doesn’t get full, which can lead to channeling. This leads to a large portion of the resin beads not being utilized and the beads at the bottom of the tank being overused. Over time, this will reduce the efficiency of your system, not to mention that the upfront cost of an oversized softener is unnecessarily high. If you have a timed regeneration cycle rather than a demand-based one, you’ll also spend far more on replacing salt than you need to.

Water softeners have many benefits. The most important one is converting previously hard water—water with too many minerals—to more usable, easier water. When we say easier water, we mean water that’s easier to digest, less harsh on skin and clothes, and builds up less in the water system. Softer water may lead to lower energy costs and will extend the lifespan of all appliances that use water.

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