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Avatar for Magic Electric, Plumbing, Heating + Air- Boise
Magic Electric, Plumbing, Heating + Air- Boise
4.6(
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Repair or ServiceWell Pump - Repair or Service

Serving Star, ID and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"There were some minor problems with the installations - a leaking faucet (brand new faucet installed by Magic), and another brand new faucet that had the cold side quit working a day after they installed new feeder lines. However, in each case, Magic quickly sent a plumber out to fix the issues. Overall, they installed 3 new faucets, two new toilets, and four new sinks. We'll have them out again to put in a water line for our new refrigerator/freezer's ice maker, as soon as the appliance arrives."
Exterior Lighting
Residential Services
Ceiling Fan Install
Outlets and Switches
Whole Home Electrical Services

+2

Response time8 hrs
52 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Pristine Plumbing and Construction
4.5(
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or ReplaceWater Treatment & Purification System - Repair or Service

Serving Star, ID and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I would highly recommend Kyle and Pristine Plumbing. He did a great job replumbing our entire house and installing a new water heater at a price that was very affordable. Kyle always returned calls, showed up to the job on schedule and completed the job on schedule."
Pet grooming station
Water main repair
Before
Remodel
Remodel

+4

Response time1 day
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by72%of homeowners
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Kinetico Quality Water of Southwest Idaho
4.7(
15
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or Replace

Serving Star, ID and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Kinetico is a wonderful company to do business with because of the personal touch and the quality product. I would highly recommend working with them for water softener and filtration needs."
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Response time2 days
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Custom Pump Services, LLC
4.4(
58
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Well Pump - Repair or Service

Serving Star, ID and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I was amazed. Matt was quick to respond to our outage of water. As we talked on the phone he asked pertinent questions that soon helped me realize his knowledge and thoroughness. He was so good that he walked me through some check points and diagnosed my problem over the phone. He told me exactly what to do and the problem which was electrical was quickly fixed. My well was up and running within minutes of his directions. Super great job from a true pro."
Response time7 hrs
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
Idaho Plumbing Services
4.3(
53
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Well Pump - Repair or Service

Serving Star, ID and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I found a seeping leak in my grass shortly after turning on the sprinkler system for the year. Turns out it was the water main line. After digging for 3 hours i determined I needed professional help. I logged on to Angi's and decided to send my information to 2 of the 4 service providers. Within 30 minutes, Idaho Plumbing Services called and within the hour had a person at my house to review the problem and bid the replacement of the 50 year old galvanized pipe main line from the water meter to the house. As promised, they had the new line installed and water on by the following afternoon. Work was completed as after the new line was inspected by the city. Communication about the progress of the project was excellent No surprises. Highly recommend."
Response time6 hrs
41 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Water Softeners questions, answered by experts

Water purifiers and water softeners serve different purposes, so the best one will depend on your particular needs. Water purifiers remove contaminants from water (such as bacteria, viruses, and chemicals), leaving you with ultra-clean and safe water. However, water softeners remove minerals from your water so that the water doesn’t leave stains around your house or cause plumbing problems.

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. 

Softener systems extend appliance life spans, improve skin and hair health, and reduce pipe buildup by removing minerals like calcium and magnesium.

Hard water is not considered unhealthy and is safe to drink, cook with, and bathe in. It doesn't pose a risk to your physical health and can even help you get enough essential minerals like calcium in your diet. However, it can negatively affect skin and hair. Using hard water for washing can contribute to dry skin, an itchy scalp, and may worsen conditions like eczema by altering the pH balance. Additionally, some people do not like the taste of hard water.

The primary difference between a water softener and a water filter lies in what they remove from the water. A water softener is designed to remove hard minerals like calcium and magnesium. In contrast, a water filter has a broader effect, removing various contaminants above a certain size, which can include bacteria and other impurities.

To decide which you need, consider your goal. If you want to eliminate hard minerals, choose a softener. If you want to remove a wide range of contaminants, a filter is the better option. Filters are also generally less expensive to install. Depending on your water supply, you may need to install both for comprehensive treatment.

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