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CITYWIDE PLUMBING LLC

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CITYWIDE PLUMBING LLC

4.93(
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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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Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories, Inc

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Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories, Inc

4.85(
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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


"Water softener was timely installed and works fine. The issue is that the water softener installed had a plastic dial that was not in English. My home was a new construction in 2017 I contacted them in late 2018 asking for them to replace the dial that was not in English. They said they would put me on the schedule for the next week to replace it. They never showed up and I forgot about it. I recently reached out to them again to replace it, and they noted that service was completed in 2017 and asked why I didn't reach out before. I said that I did and they didn't come out. They asked me to send them a picture, which I did, and they proceeded to tell me how to operate the unit. I noted that I didn't need help operating the unit, I wanted a unit that would be in English, and directed them to the picture where the plastic dial had setting in a foreign language. There was some confusion as they thought I was talking about the display, and they proceeded to explain to me how to operate the display, and I continued to try to explain the display was not the issue, but rather the plastic dial. The conversation became tense, and there was shouting from both of us. The conversation ended with the owner saying "I don't have time to deal with this bull***" and the call ended with him asking me if I "forgot to take my medicine this morning." Professionalism aside, at the end of the day my personal expectation as a customer is to have something installed in my home in a language I can understand, and a company that will stand behind their product and make things right. The owner's response was "they make these in 17 different languages." When I tried to press whether I can get one in English, he again started talking the portions of the product that had English on it without addressing the actual problem. Overall a frustrating experience. No complaints about the initial service or the product itself, only the lack of professionalism, not following through, and not standing behind the product."

Hiep P on August 2020

With 30 years experience, we can help you with all your Water Softners, Water Purifiers, and Water Analysis needs. We can work with all name brands. We are licensed, bonded and insured.

"Water softener was timely installed and works fine. The issue is that the water softener installed had a plastic dial that was not in English. My home was a new construction in 2017 I contacted them in late 2018 asking for them to replace the dial that was not in English. They said they would put me on the schedule for the next week to replace it. They never showed up and I forgot about it. I recently reached out to them again to replace it, and they noted that service was completed in 2017 and asked why I didn't reach out before. I said that I did and they didn't come out. They asked me to send them a picture, which I did, and they proceeded to tell me how to operate the unit. I noted that I didn't need help operating the unit, I wanted a unit that would be in English, and directed them to the picture where the plastic dial had setting in a foreign language. There was some confusion as they thought I was talking about the display, and they proceeded to explain to me how to operate the display, and I continued to try to explain the display was not the issue, but rather the plastic dial. The conversation became tense, and there was shouting from both of us. The conversation ended with the owner saying "I don't have time to deal with this bull***" and the call ended with him asking me if I "forgot to take my medicine this morning." Professionalism aside, at the end of the day my personal expectation as a customer is to have something installed in my home in a language I can understand, and a company that will stand behind their product and make things right. The owner's response was "they make these in 17 different languages." When I tried to press whether I can get one in English, he again started talking the portions of the product that had English on it without addressing the actual problem. Overall a frustrating experience. No complaints about the initial service or the product itself, only the lack of professionalism, not following through, and not standing behind the product."

Hiep P on August 2020


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Genesis Heating and Air Conditioning Inc

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Genesis Heating and Air Conditioning Inc

5.00(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are Locally owned and operated by Mike Lutz. We are licensed bonded and insured. Mike has been in the industry for 30 years. We are dedicated to providing the kind of service that we would expect when inviting someone into our home for needed repairs, replacements and recommendations. We have access to other manufacturers as well. For service, repairs needing parts can be generally be completed in the first trip, as our truck stock is quite complete. We do offer free estimates for equipment installations.

"During a recent heat wave, so many AC guys were scheduling initial visits weeks away, and installs additional weeks after that. Genesis came out to review my problem days after contacted, and installed new AC about a week after that. Responsive, courteous, professional and cheaper than the area big HVAC companies."

PAUL E on August 2018

We are Locally owned and operated by Mike Lutz. We are licensed bonded and insured. Mike has been in the industry for 30 years. We are dedicated to providing the kind of service that we would expect when inviting someone into our home for needed repairs, replacements and recommendations. We have access to other manufacturers as well. For service, repairs needing parts can be generally be completed in the first trip, as our truck stock is quite complete. We do offer free estimates for equipment installations.

"During a recent heat wave, so many AC guys were scheduling initial visits weeks away, and installs additional weeks after that. Genesis came out to review my problem days after contacted, and installed new AC about a week after that. Responsive, courteous, professional and cheaper than the area big HVAC companies."

PAUL E on August 2018


"I've used Dusty's Drain Cleaning services multiple times and always have had a very good experience. They are very responsive, punctual, and provide accurate up-front price estimates. I appreciate their quality work and overall professional approach."

Brian W on August 2019

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"I've used Dusty's Drain Cleaning services multiple times and always have had a very good experience. They are very responsive, punctual, and provide accurate up-front price estimates. I appreciate their quality work and overall professional approach."

Brian W on August 2019


"I posted the desired work on Thumbtack, and received a response from North Central within a day. I appreciated that they gave an estimate of the cost in the response. I contacted them and was pleased with their response, and that they were available to do the work within a week. The owner, a master plumber and his son showed up at the scheduled time, had several suggestions, and completed the work quickly. I recommend they be contacted for any plumbing needs."

Jim R on June 2022

Family Owned and Operated. Quality workmanship combined with honesty and integrity! Free estimates on remodels and new construction jobs. FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/northcentralplumbinginc

"I posted the desired work on Thumbtack, and received a response from North Central within a day. I appreciated that they gave an estimate of the cost in the response. I contacted them and was pleased with their response, and that they were available to do the work within a week. The owner, a master plumber and his son showed up at the scheduled time, had several suggestions, and completed the work quickly. I recommend they be contacted for any plumbing needs."

Jim R on June 2022


"The system was installed in just over one day. Hassle free. The installation went well. Tim was very knowledgeable in the requirements for this unique system. He was professional in his approach in doing the job. I would not hesitate in utilizing Tim again should an appropriate project come along."

Dale A on December 2020

Owner-operated. Cost is determined by the job. No travel charges. Extra charge for after-hours service calls such as plumbing & HVAC.

"The system was installed in just over one day. Hassle free. The installation went well. Tim was very knowledgeable in the requirements for this unique system. He was professional in his approach in doing the job. I would not hesitate in utilizing Tim again should an appropriate project come along."

Dale A on December 2020


"Nate is the best! We had a copper pipe leak, and Nate was able to be here within a couple of hours. He relaxed the copper section and installed a shut-off valve. I bought a custom-ordered Koehler toilet from Home Depot (never again. I then scheduled Nate to install. Short story: the toilet bowl was broken, and it would take Home Depot weeks to get get a new one. Nate called Ferguson in Plymouth — they had the same model. Nate picked it up and we had a new toilet in :45 minutes!"

RON B on January 2023

5 EMPLOYEES. COST DETERMINED BY HOURLY RATE. TRAVEL CHARGES ARE CALCULATED PORTAL TO PORTAL.

"Nate is the best! We had a copper pipe leak, and Nate was able to be here within a couple of hours. He relaxed the copper section and installed a shut-off valve. I bought a custom-ordered Koehler toilet from Home Depot (never again. I then scheduled Nate to install. Short story: the toilet bowl was broken, and it would take Home Depot weeks to get get a new one. Nate called Ferguson in Plymouth — they had the same model. Nate picked it up and we had a new toilet in :45 minutes!"

RON B on January 2023


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Air Quality Services Inc

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Air Quality Services Inc

4.86(
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers

No subs. Cost is determined by the job. Ask for details. No travel charges & service fees. Additional faxes - (952) 401-4709, (952) 929-1067 Additional DBA - A Q S Heating & Air Conditioning. Additional contact name - Brad or Bernie Von Ruden. Award winning.

"Perfect. Prompt, professional, on time, and on budget. Couldn't have gone better."

John H on May 2018

No subs. Cost is determined by the job. Ask for details. No travel charges & service fees. Additional faxes - (952) 401-4709, (952) 929-1067 Additional DBA - A Q S Heating & Air Conditioning. Additional contact name - Brad or Bernie Von Ruden. Award winning.

"Perfect. Prompt, professional, on time, and on budget. Couldn't have gone better."

John H on May 2018

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Water Softeners questions, answered by experts

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.

No, a water descaler won't descale pipes. The charged water running through the pipes may very slowly dissolve mineral deposits and hold them inside the water, but it's a very gradual process. If your pipes do need descaling, it's much better to get a local plumber to descale your pipes.

Water softeners are worth the money if you live in an area with hard water. Hard water is safe to drink, but it poses serious threats to your plumbing system. The minerals in hard water will gradually build up on the inside walls of your pipes, reducing water flow to your fixtures. The minerals can also gradually corrode your plumbing system, reduce its lifespan, and increase the risk of leaks. Hard water also makes soap and detergent less effective. Water softener systems can solve all these issues, making them a great investment.

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.

You can decide whether you need a water softener or water filter based on how your bathing or laundry experience is. If you notice issues like limescale buildup, dry skin, or stains on dishes—all telltale signs of hard water—you'd likely benefit from a water softener. However, if your main concern is over chemicals or bacteria in your tap water filter, and not just comfort, a filter is a better option.

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