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Gibbons Electric

4.87(
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Gibbons Electric

4.87(
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers

Since 1980 Gibbons Electric has been providing outstanding service to customers like you. Our well-trained and experienced management staff is committed to answering your calls quickly, evaluating your needs, scheduling "on time" appointments and overseeing your project from start to finish. Our technicians electrical experience, professional appearance and positive attitude allow us to consistently exceed our customers expectations. We have a passion for what we do. In a fast paced world of "come and go" contractors it is our hope that you will allow us to provide the service that you expect to receive from a contractor, not hope for. Let us give your property the respect it deserves!

"It went very well. They were courteous and professional. They did an excellent job."

Sally B on August 2020

Since 1980 Gibbons Electric has been providing outstanding service to customers like you. Our well-trained and experienced management staff is committed to answering your calls quickly, evaluating your needs, scheduling "on time" appointments and overseeing your project from start to finish. Our technicians electrical experience, professional appearance and positive attitude allow us to consistently exceed our customers expectations. We have a passion for what we do. In a fast paced world of "come and go" contractors it is our hope that you will allow us to provide the service that you expect to receive from a contractor, not hope for. Let us give your property the respect it deserves!

"It went very well. They were courteous and professional. They did an excellent job."

Sally B on August 2020


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Baker Elman Plumbing

4.83(
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Baker Elman Plumbing

4.83(
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers

Baker Elman Plumbing has now partenered with Accurate Heating and Air Conditioning to provide a wider range of HVAC, plumbing and electrical services. Look for us as Accurate Baker Elman. We have over 76 years of experience as full service plumbing specialists offering high-quality workmanship and we are now excited to start offering heating and air conditioning solutions.

"We had a leaking toilet and called Baker Elman to schedule an appointment for the next day. We were given a window between 12PM-2PM. David arrived at 12:30PM and was able to diagnose and fix the issue in an hour. We are extremely happy with David’s work."

Howard W on August 2022

Baker Elman Plumbing has now partenered with Accurate Heating and Air Conditioning to provide a wider range of HVAC, plumbing and electrical services. Look for us as Accurate Baker Elman. We have over 76 years of experience as full service plumbing specialists offering high-quality workmanship and we are now excited to start offering heating and air conditioning solutions.

"We had a leaking toilet and called Baker Elman to schedule an appointment for the next day. We were given a window between 12PM-2PM. David arrived at 12:30PM and was able to diagnose and fix the issue in an hour. We are extremely happy with David’s work."

Howard W on August 2022


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Multipure Drinking Water Filters

4.98(
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Multipure Drinking Water Filters

4.98(
45
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

PLEASE CHECK OUT MY WEBSITE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT MY COMPANY AND SERVICES OFFERED. I started by purchasing a unit for my family, then shared the product with people I knew. Now, 29 years later I have sold over 3000 systems, more than any other Multipure distributor. I attribute my success to being passionate about the product and my commitment to providing excellent service to all my customers. With every sale I feel good because I know I have helped someone purchase a great, long-lasting product that will help them enjoy clean, healthy water that will save them money and hassle and is a good choice for the planet. Good nutrition, exercise, ecology and wholistic healing are all part of who I am. In years past, I was a licensed acupuncturist with the Cambridge Center for Holistic Health, residential home energy advisor for Mass Save and local forager for Whole Foods Market. I have a wife, Barbara, and three wonderful adult children, one of whom (Theresa) is actively working with me on building Multipure. My home and office is in Lexington, Massachusetts.Nuts-to-bolts water filtration: free consultation, sales, installation and maintenance when needed. We accept all major credit cards and also offer 0% financing.

"David installed an under-sink carbon block in our home. He was extremely professional, and the quality of his work was fantastic. He was prompt, clean, efficient and knowledgeable. I recommend him without hesitation."

Nicholas S on August 2018

PLEASE CHECK OUT MY WEBSITE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT MY COMPANY AND SERVICES OFFERED. I started by purchasing a unit for my family, then shared the product with people I knew. Now, 29 years later I have sold over 3000 systems, more than any other Multipure distributor. I attribute my success to being passionate about the product and my commitment to providing excellent service to all my customers. With every sale I feel good because I know I have helped someone purchase a great, long-lasting product that will help them enjoy clean, healthy water that will save them money and hassle and is a good choice for the planet. Good nutrition, exercise, ecology and wholistic healing are all part of who I am. In years past, I was a licensed acupuncturist with the Cambridge Center for Holistic Health, residential home energy advisor for Mass Save and local forager for Whole Foods Market. I have a wife, Barbara, and three wonderful adult children, one of whom (Theresa) is actively working with me on building Multipure. My home and office is in Lexington, Massachusetts.Nuts-to-bolts water filtration: free consultation, sales, installation and maintenance when needed. We accept all major credit cards and also offer 0% financing.

"David installed an under-sink carbon block in our home. He was extremely professional, and the quality of his work was fantastic. He was prompt, clean, efficient and knowledgeable. I recommend him without hesitation."

Nicholas S on August 2018


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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


"Stay away $400/h rate. These guys took advantage of our building manager, who didn't know better, and charged him $476 to REPLACE (not install) the kitchen faucet. The technician was there for a little bit over an hour."

Karol L on August 2025

Vaughan Plumbing And Heating is small hands on company. Our main goal is to offer you great service and build our company with happy clients. We can suit your busy schedule and meet your needs. Fully licensed and Insured.

"Stay away $400/h rate. These guys took advantage of our building manager, who didn't know better, and charged him $476 to REPLACE (not install) the kitchen faucet. The technician was there for a little bit over an hour."

Karol L on August 2025


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Plumbing Solutions Inc

4.92(
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Plumbing Solutions Inc

4.92(
79
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers

Owned and operated by the Sullivan Family since 1987. We at Plumbing Solutions, Inc long ago decided to concentrate on the service & repair business. This niche requires some special adaptations in order to remain successful. Number one is the realization that we are dealing with people, not just pipes and fixtures, and that means satisfying each individual client's idea of service. We must be punctual, clean, and readily available in addition to knowledgeable and competent, and we constantly strive to keep improving in all those categories.

"Having read many reviews, and seen M.Sullivan's truck in his driveway, I thought, might as well call our neighbor's company for a simple reset of a wobbling toilet. My mistake for not doing some other estimates and questioning the charges more thoroughly before giving the go ahead. PLUMBING SOLUTIONS, INC. - DEDHAM, MA SFN Service Fee: Thank you for allowing us to help you with your plumbing project today. $149.00 TR-RESET Toilet Reset: Shut off and drain a toilet tank and bowl. Disconnect from supply and flange to lift toilet and set aside. Clean all old wax seal from flange and toilet bowl. Replace wax seal and reinstall toilet. Shim when necessary to ensure solid installation. $396.00 MISC Unlisted Task: Secure toilet flange $125.00 TOTAL CHARGE $670.00 No, we didn't get a new toilet! After a less than 2 hour "repair" and $670.00 later, we have a toilet that no longer wobbles, with a new wax ring that probably set back Plumbing Solutions by no more than $10.00. Seniors beware!!!"

Christine B on November 2023

Owned and operated by the Sullivan Family since 1987. We at Plumbing Solutions, Inc long ago decided to concentrate on the service & repair business. This niche requires some special adaptations in order to remain successful. Number one is the realization that we are dealing with people, not just pipes and fixtures, and that means satisfying each individual client's idea of service. We must be punctual, clean, and readily available in addition to knowledgeable and competent, and we constantly strive to keep improving in all those categories.

"Having read many reviews, and seen M.Sullivan's truck in his driveway, I thought, might as well call our neighbor's company for a simple reset of a wobbling toilet. My mistake for not doing some other estimates and questioning the charges more thoroughly before giving the go ahead. PLUMBING SOLUTIONS, INC. - DEDHAM, MA SFN Service Fee: Thank you for allowing us to help you with your plumbing project today. $149.00 TR-RESET Toilet Reset: Shut off and drain a toilet tank and bowl. Disconnect from supply and flange to lift toilet and set aside. Clean all old wax seal from flange and toilet bowl. Replace wax seal and reinstall toilet. Shim when necessary to ensure solid installation. $396.00 MISC Unlisted Task: Secure toilet flange $125.00 TOTAL CHARGE $670.00 No, we didn't get a new toilet! After a less than 2 hour "repair" and $670.00 later, we have a toilet that no longer wobbles, with a new wax ring that probably set back Plumbing Solutions by no more than $10.00. Seniors beware!!!"

Christine B on November 2023



"Derek Skillings, Tim (Service), and Bill (our tech onsite) did an awesome job at assessing the condition of our well pump and jumping through hoops to get us back up and running in a few days despite being down one truck. No "up sell" like some of the others out there. Just honest and professional service."

Rich M on July 2019

Additional phone - (603) 459-2600. Additional email - [email protected]

"Derek Skillings, Tim (Service), and Bill (our tech onsite) did an awesome job at assessing the condition of our well pump and jumping through hoops to get us back up and running in a few days despite being down one truck. No "up sell" like some of the others out there. Just honest and professional service."

Rich M on July 2019


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Kerivan-Lane, Inc.

4.73(
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Kerivan-Lane, Inc.

4.73(
443
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers

Family owned and operated for over 95 years, Kerivan-Lane has been providing excellent service in heating, cooling, and plumbing. The team is made up of experts in the fields of, heating oil, propane, natural gas, ductless systems, HVAC, and water heaters. We pride ourselves on service you can trust. Call us today to gain peace of mind, because you know that, your home is in our capable hands.

"The owner Chris Lane is clearly deranged. When they damaged my tub, he made up a BS story about the tub being from the 1970s and they didn't damage it. The tub was undamaged before they worked on that exact spot, and the tub is actually only 6 years old because the bathroom was remodeled since the home was built in the 1970s. It was in "like new" condition with zero damage. Additionally, when I posted an online review mentioning another employee in the company, his daughter, he sent multiple emails and multiple voicemails to me and my wife to remove her name. This is harassment, and I have ample proof of all these communications. He claimed I was harassing him because I wanted to be compensated for their screw up. Give me a break! This guy is a scumbag, and has obvious anger issues - stay away."

Dan R on June 2024

Family owned and operated for over 95 years, Kerivan-Lane has been providing excellent service in heating, cooling, and plumbing. The team is made up of experts in the fields of, heating oil, propane, natural gas, ductless systems, HVAC, and water heaters. We pride ourselves on service you can trust. Call us today to gain peace of mind, because you know that, your home is in our capable hands.

"The owner Chris Lane is clearly deranged. When they damaged my tub, he made up a BS story about the tub being from the 1970s and they didn't damage it. The tub was undamaged before they worked on that exact spot, and the tub is actually only 6 years old because the bathroom was remodeled since the home was built in the 1970s. It was in "like new" condition with zero damage. Additionally, when I posted an online review mentioning another employee in the company, his daughter, he sent multiple emails and multiple voicemails to me and my wife to remove her name. This is harassment, and I have ample proof of all these communications. He claimed I was harassing him because I wanted to be compensated for their screw up. Give me a break! This guy is a scumbag, and has obvious anger issues - stay away."

Dan R on June 2024


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Mike Lulu Plumbing & Heating

4.87(
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Mike Lulu Plumbing & Heating

4.87(
76
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers

Mike Lulu Plumbing & Heating is a full service contractor that instills pride and quality in all our work. Our goal is to run an honest, professional company that surpasses our customers expectations. Mike is the owner that shows up on all job sites to meet with customers and perform all needed repairs or installations. On most jobs, pricing and or estimates can be given up front upon viewing the job. Payment usually accepted same day with a detailed invoice provided to customer. Proudly servicing Worcester, Ma and surrounding towns. Feel free to reach out to Mike via email at: [email protected]

"Mike was excellent. Called him and he arrived to do the work a couple hours later. He was professional, friendly, and knowledgeable. The cost was reasonable, and I will be hiring Mike for future for plumbing jobs."

Jennifer B on May 2020

Mike Lulu Plumbing & Heating is a full service contractor that instills pride and quality in all our work. Our goal is to run an honest, professional company that surpasses our customers expectations. Mike is the owner that shows up on all job sites to meet with customers and perform all needed repairs or installations. On most jobs, pricing and or estimates can be given up front upon viewing the job. Payment usually accepted same day with a detailed invoice provided to customer. Proudly servicing Worcester, Ma and surrounding towns. Feel free to reach out to Mike via email at: [email protected]

"Mike was excellent. Called him and he arrived to do the work a couple hours later. He was professional, friendly, and knowledgeable. The cost was reasonable, and I will be hiring Mike for future for plumbing jobs."

Jennifer B on May 2020

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Water Softeners questions, answered by experts

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

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 best way to fix hard water in a shower is by installing a water softener system. This is the only way to truly ensure that hard water doesn't enter your shower—or any part of your home beyond the water softener. Most other methods are temporary fixes. While you can choose a shower filter, these filters aren’t as effective and may not remove many contaminants that cause limescale and hard water stains.

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.

You can use a commercial water repellent treatment for glass on your shower doors to prevent water spots. Take care to only apply the product to glass. Letting air circulate also helps prevent water spots, as water is less likely to remain on the glass for a long time with good air circulation. Run your vent fan, open a window, and leave the shower door open for about half an hour after using the shower.

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