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Avatar for My Guy Plumbing & Service, Inc.
My Guy Plumbing & Service, Inc.
4.9(
38
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or ReplaceWater Treatment & Purification System - Repair or Service

Serving Rathdrum, ID and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Long Holiday Weekend and my hot water heater quit. We had just moved in too. That should have been caught in inspection. Oh well. By chance we had HVAC repair scheduled and they offered to look at the water heater, but My Guy already squeezed us into his schedule. I'm so glad he did. His price came in lower than the HVAC service person's quote. My Guy provided options for repair vs replacement. Knowledge is power, and I feel we were given all the information up front. We opted to replace. He showed us how to operate the water heater and told us the schedule for maintenance to get the longest use of our new water heater. I highly recommend My Guy. We'll have him back again when we replace the sink and dishwasher."
Response time6 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Gold Seal Plumbing
4.2(
167
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or Replace

Serving Rathdrum, ID and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1967

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"6 stars across the board. Helped me immediately, looked at every option to remedy my gas hot water heater. ? Impressed and relieved to take a hot shower tonight. Thank you especially to Bobby and Marcus for being so kind and knowledgeable."
Water Conditioner
Rinnai Tankless Water Heater
Response time12 hrs
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Northern Water And Power
4.0(
16
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Well Pump - Repair or Service

Serving Rathdrum, ID and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jake Nordmeyer with Northern Water and Power is awesome! He is the most experienced well and pump service company I know. I would highly recommend to all my friends and family! His attention to detail and willingness to help customers quickly and after hours was much appreciated!"
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well pump
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well pump
Response time2 days
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Straight Shooter Plumbing and Rooter LLC
4.6(
10
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or Replace

Serving Rathdrum, ID and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had both of my toilets backed up and reached out on Angis and Straight Shooter was the first to respond to my inquiry. They were able to send a technician out the same day and were able to fix my back up issue. I didn't realize my toilets were like 30 years old so they quoted me for replacements and when we decide to do that work we will call them again."
Sewer repair
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Water Softeners FAQs, answered by experts

Some shower water softeners are effective, but this isn’t always the case. Most shower filters only filter out chlorine, not hard minerals like calcium. Other shower filters can't handle the demand in homes with very hard water. It's also important to change the filters on your shower filters. Failure to regularly swap out old filters will make the filter ineffective over time. 

The chemicals in a water softener can wear down the anode rod in the heater and shorten its life span. However, for most people, the benefits of the softener outweigh this potential drawback.

Have a plumber inspect the anode rod annually for damage, as replacing the anode rod is far less expensive than replacing the entire water heater.

A lower-end water softener would cost around $900, not including installation. Each home has different requirements, water hardness, and number of inhabitants, so there’s a huge range in pricing—$600 to over $6,000. The average water softener repair bill is around $500, meaning it’s a much better option to repair any issues and only replace your softener if absolutely necessary. 

The most effective way to fix hard water in your shower is by installing a whole-home water softening system. This system treats water as it enters your home, removing the minerals that cause hardness before they can reach your shower or any other fixtures. While this is the most comprehensive solution, other methods are often temporary fixes. For a more affordable and shower-specific option, you can install a water-softening showerhead or a shower filter. However, these filters are generally less effective and may not remove all the contaminants that lead to limescale and hard water stains. By implementing a water softening solution, you can expect a reduction in mineral deposits and enjoy the benefits of cleaner-feeling hair and skin.

Because it’s been through the water cycle, evaporating and becoming slightly acidic thanks to dissolved carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, rainwater tends to be naturally soft compared to groundwater, which has just been in contact with limestone. However, the natural hardness level of water always depends on where you are and other factors.

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