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Avatar for Northland Water

Northland Water

5.00(
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Northland Water

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 99% of Angi customers
Recommended by 99% of HomeAdvisor customers

Northland Water Conditioning Company has been serving the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area since 1949. A third generation family-owned and operated business, Northland has based its operations on repeat business and word of mouth referrals for over 70 years. We service almost all makes and models of water softeners and can repair your system and get you back to soft water quickly. If you're in the market for a new softener or need to replace your softener, please contact us and we’ll help educate you on which system would work best in your home.

"Clearly explained the scope of the work, warranty and the operation of the system. Was able to do the replacement in a timely fashion. Very qualified. I certainly would choose him again for any water softener needs."

Paul K on February 2024

Northland Water Conditioning Company has been serving the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area since 1949. A third generation family-owned and operated business, Northland has based its operations on repeat business and word of mouth referrals for over 70 years. We service almost all makes and models of water softeners and can repair your system and get you back to soft water quickly. If you're in the market for a new softener or need to replace your softener, please contact us and we’ll help educate you on which system would work best in your home.

"Clearly explained the scope of the work, warranty and the operation of the system. Was able to do the replacement in a timely fashion. Very qualified. I certainly would choose him again for any water softener needs."

Paul K on February 2024


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Paladin Plumbing LLC

4.96(
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Paladin Plumbing LLC

4.96(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers

Paladin Plumbing offers the highest quality plumbing service in the area. Since 1998, we have provided superior service to our customers and have assisted them in achieving their goals. Our 50 years of experience and commitment to excellence have earned us the reputation as the best plumbers in the area. Paladin Plumbing was founded in 1998. Craig Johnson and Jerry Olson provide over 50 years combined experience in the plumbing and heating industry. We use that wealth of experience to find solutions for even the toughest plumbing problems. We specialize in new construction plumbing, residential and light commercial plumbing and take great pride in using our expertise concerning new products and advances in plumbing and heating technology. Our customers are encouraged to ask questions about all of their potential options. We can provide and describe all levels of options for every job. Every time you call Paladin Plumbing, you get that 50 years of experience and expertise along with promptness, neatness, and integrity.

"Very well. Pipes had to be frozen to replace valves, since main shut-off valve at street was inoperable."

Rachel M on May 2020

Paladin Plumbing offers the highest quality plumbing service in the area. Since 1998, we have provided superior service to our customers and have assisted them in achieving their goals. Our 50 years of experience and commitment to excellence have earned us the reputation as the best plumbers in the area. Paladin Plumbing was founded in 1998. Craig Johnson and Jerry Olson provide over 50 years combined experience in the plumbing and heating industry. We use that wealth of experience to find solutions for even the toughest plumbing problems. We specialize in new construction plumbing, residential and light commercial plumbing and take great pride in using our expertise concerning new products and advances in plumbing and heating technology. Our customers are encouraged to ask questions about all of their potential options. We can provide and describe all levels of options for every job. Every time you call Paladin Plumbing, you get that 50 years of experience and expertise along with promptness, neatness, and integrity.

"Very well. Pipes had to be frozen to replace valves, since main shut-off valve at street was inoperable."

Rachel M on May 2020


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Zell Plumbing & Heating

4.92(
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Zell Plumbing & Heating

4.92(
625
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are a small plumbing and heating service contractor servicing the entire Twin Cities Metro Area. Our service technicians are mobile repair shops on wheels that can deliver parts and expertise to solve your Residential and Commercial plumbing projects. Because we stock common repair parts and supplies in our service trucks we are able to make most repairs on the spot. If major plumbing work is needed we can work with customers and vendors to secure the necessary fixtures and materials to complete your job. Our technicians are fully trained and qualified to handle most plumbing and heating projects. Call today if you would like to set an appointment and schedule work. Our friendly Customer Service Representative will take your information to place you on a service technician’s schedule.

"Les returned my call and actually suggested that I could call another company that they recommend for potentially quicker service for drain issues. I wasn't in a hurry (out of the house) and had been happy with Zell in the past so I decided to wait (the wait was due to my needs as well as their availability). Les made two calls to confirm and showed up on time. He went right to work and got through the gunk that must have been pretty far down the pipe (traps were clear). He gave me suggestions for keeping the drain clear in the future."

Lisa S on August 2019

We are a small plumbing and heating service contractor servicing the entire Twin Cities Metro Area. Our service technicians are mobile repair shops on wheels that can deliver parts and expertise to solve your Residential and Commercial plumbing projects. Because we stock common repair parts and supplies in our service trucks we are able to make most repairs on the spot. If major plumbing work is needed we can work with customers and vendors to secure the necessary fixtures and materials to complete your job. Our technicians are fully trained and qualified to handle most plumbing and heating projects. Call today if you would like to set an appointment and schedule work. Our friendly Customer Service Representative will take your information to place you on a service technician’s schedule.

"Les returned my call and actually suggested that I could call another company that they recommend for potentially quicker service for drain issues. I wasn't in a hurry (out of the house) and had been happy with Zell in the past so I decided to wait (the wait was due to my needs as well as their availability). Les made two calls to confirm and showed up on time. He went right to work and got through the gunk that must have been pretty far down the pipe (traps were clear). He gave me suggestions for keeping the drain clear in the future."

Lisa S on August 2019


"they did what was required efficiently"

maryjo g on June 2018

Locally owned. 15 employees. No subs. Cost is determined by the job. Travel charges may apply to locations 60 minutes or more from our shop. Service charge may apply. Weekend appointments available by request, no extra charge.

"they did what was required efficiently"

maryjo g on June 2018


"Excellent workmanship, advice and professionalism. Have used Dana and Jake several times - they are great! Kathy is awesome as well - gets you taken care of right away and is as nice as they come!"

Geoff S on December 2021

We are a Family Run Plumbing Business. Dana: Master Plumber; Jake: Master Plumber; Joel: Apprentice Plumber; Tanner: Apprentice Plumber Kathy: Office.

"Excellent workmanship, advice and professionalism. Have used Dana and Jake several times - they are great! Kathy is awesome as well - gets you taken care of right away and is as nice as they come!"

Geoff S on December 2021


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Norblom Plumbing

4.83(
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Norblom Plumbing

4.83(
1,462
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers

17 employees. No subcontractors! For service or repairs, our rates are determined by time & material (how long the truck is onsite - NO TRIP FEES). For water heaters, we charge by the job and we can give fairly accurate quotes over the phone with some information/pictures from you. REMODELING: We offer FREE quotes fr Angie's List customers. We do charge extra for after hours service. Emergency services is only offered on warranty work. You can contact through email. Award winning. Family owned. Norblom Plumbing is licensed to work anywhere in the State of Minnesota. The main service area is the seven county metro area, outside the seven county area we apply travel fees. Additional contact names - Amy, Jim, or Mike.

"Communication was excellent from the first phone call discussing the estimate, scheduling the service, and during the work. Work was done quickly and professionally and all the issues were resolved."

Doug B on October 2024

17 employees. No subcontractors! For service or repairs, our rates are determined by time & material (how long the truck is onsite - NO TRIP FEES). For water heaters, we charge by the job and we can give fairly accurate quotes over the phone with some information/pictures from you. REMODELING: We offer FREE quotes fr Angie's List customers. We do charge extra for after hours service. Emergency services is only offered on warranty work. You can contact through email. Award winning. Family owned. Norblom Plumbing is licensed to work anywhere in the State of Minnesota. The main service area is the seven county metro area, outside the seven county area we apply travel fees. Additional contact names - Amy, Jim, or Mike.

"Communication was excellent from the first phone call discussing the estimate, scheduling the service, and during the work. Work was done quickly and professionally and all the issues were resolved."

Doug B on October 2024


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CITYWIDE PLUMBING LLC

4.93(
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CITYWIDE PLUMBING LLC

4.93(
82
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers

A PLUMBER YOU CAN TRUST. We are LICENSED, BONDED AND INSURED. Call now to speak directly with a plumber right away. A one year or more warranty on most work performed. 13 years plus experience. We are a fairly priced Plumbing Company that will let you know ALL of your options and prices BEFORE WE BEGIN WORKING. Give us a call you will be glad you did. Mobile 612 805 0810

"He has done lots of work very well!"

Timmy W on October 2023

A PLUMBER YOU CAN TRUST. We are LICENSED, BONDED AND INSURED. Call now to speak directly with a plumber right away. A one year or more warranty on most work performed. 13 years plus experience. We are a fairly priced Plumbing Company that will let you know ALL of your options and prices BEFORE WE BEGIN WORKING. Give us a call you will be glad you did. Mobile 612 805 0810

"He has done lots of work very well!"

Timmy W on October 2023


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A Aart's & Tim's Quality Plumbing

4.82(
326
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A Aart's & Tim's Quality Plumbing

4.82(
326
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers

When you call us, our goal is a friendly voice on the phone, a fast response, up-front pricing, and quality work performed by a professional technician. Because we know our customers are the reason we are in business, we will call you to make sure you are satisfied with our service. Our uniformed technicians are dispatched in lettered trucks as local as possible to keep our prices reasonable. Call us today to set up an appointment and ask about our competitive flat rates. Let us show you the difference A Aart's, Tim's Quality Plumbing & Speedy Plumbing can make with home-town people providing home-town service. Additional contact name - Hope Lindholm. Local family owned.

"They were everything and more than what we expected. On time, everything was as promised. Eric was timely and very nice"

Pat S on April 2024

When you call us, our goal is a friendly voice on the phone, a fast response, up-front pricing, and quality work performed by a professional technician. Because we know our customers are the reason we are in business, we will call you to make sure you are satisfied with our service. Our uniformed technicians are dispatched in lettered trucks as local as possible to keep our prices reasonable. Call us today to set up an appointment and ask about our competitive flat rates. Let us show you the difference A Aart's, Tim's Quality Plumbing & Speedy Plumbing can make with home-town people providing home-town service. Additional contact name - Hope Lindholm. Local family owned.

"They were everything and more than what we expected. On time, everything was as promised. Eric was timely and very nice"

Pat S on April 2024


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Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories, Inc

4.85(
347
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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


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TJK Plumbing Inc

4.90(
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TJK Plumbing Inc

4.90(
89
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers

TJK Plumbing Inc is a residential plumbing company that is proud to provide quality and affordable plumbing services for the Minneapolis/St Paul area & surrounding suburbs! Locally owned & operated. Additional Service Areas: Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, Stearns, Wright, & Portions of Chisago County.

"They did an excellent job and know exactly what needs to be done whether it’s old plumbing to new and what the code standards are for your city/state. The team worked extremely well together, were quick to assess the project, great knowledge base and the job went smoothly and on time."

Dan L on October 2022

TJK Plumbing Inc is a residential plumbing company that is proud to provide quality and affordable plumbing services for the Minneapolis/St Paul area & surrounding suburbs! Locally owned & operated. Additional Service Areas: Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, Stearns, Wright, & Portions of Chisago County.

"They did an excellent job and know exactly what needs to be done whether it’s old plumbing to new and what the code standards are for your city/state. The team worked extremely well together, were quick to assess the project, great knowledge base and the job went smoothly and on time."

Dan L on October 2022

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Water Softeners questions, answered by experts

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.

It depends on the type of surface. For instance, if you’re trying to get rid of hard water deposits on glass, you can spray vinegar onto the surface and wipe it off with a soft cloth or non-abrasive sponge. However, if the deposits are on granite or natural stone, it’s better to use baking soda and water rather than vinegar or other acidic cleaners.

The main difference between water softeners and water filters is that softeners remove hard minerals from the water, while filters have more of a blanket effect, removing all contaminants above a certain size. Filters are also much less expensive to install and protect against bacteria and other impurities. Depending on your water supply, you may need both.

To get utilities set up on a property, you first have to contact the local department of planning to determine whether your property is able to connect to public utilities. From there, you can work with a structural engineer and/or a building contractor to design the layout of utility lines on the property. The pros will need this information as they begin securing building permits before they can start adding lines.

If your property isn’t able to connect to public utilities, you’ll need to consider working with pros to develop a comfortable off-grid home that will meet your needs.

Water softener life spans range from 10 to 25 years, with most lasting around 15 years on average. After the 10-year mark, you may see your softener’s performance diminish as it progresses in age. Proper water softener maintenance can impact how long your water softener lasts. Likewise, a home with very hard water or a high demand will put more demand on your softener, which in turn shortens its life span.

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