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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

4.79(
1,517
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Norblom Plumbing

4.79(
1,517
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% 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(
89
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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


"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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Water Softeners questions, answered by experts

Yes. Hard water is what causes scale buildup, and a whole-house filter provides numerous benefits beyond water softening. Any water that enters your home will go through the filter, which cleans up all water that you will use for cooking, bathing, and drinking. A whole-house water filter also blocks harmful particles like heavy metals.

If your water softener repair is fairly straightforward, like a simple filter replacement, then you can probably do it yourself with little risk. However, anything beyond a simple fix should be addressed by someone with extensive plumbing expertise to avoid costly water softener problems, like leaks. 

That said, even simple problems can be complicated to diagnose, particularly if your water softener is attached to a whole-house treatment system. So, unless you feel absolutely certain that the problem is an easy fix that you can take on yourself, it's probably best to hire a plumber to diagnose and fix the problem.

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 should not use a water conditioner with a water softener because a water conditioner changes the chemistry of the water and causes the ion exchange in a softener to be ineffective. Choose a water softener if you have hard water or well water, and use a water conditioner if you need to remove certain contaminants.

The most accurate way to determine whether you have hard water is to purchase a water test kit from a hardware store or send a tap water sample to a lab. But there are some signs you can look out for without professional testing. For instance, if you're consistently dealing with mineral stains on your glassware, windows, and shower doors, you're likely to have hard water. Hard water can also make it harder to lather and rinse soap, so if you're struggling to work up a good lather in the shower, hard water might be the culprit.

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