We specialize in plumbing services, repairs, inspections, installations, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!
"Great person to work with-friendly and helpful.7"
Linda S on July 2023
We specialize in plumbing services, repairs, inspections, installations, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!
"Great person to work with-friendly and helpful.7"
Linda S on July 2023
Our goal was to be ‘A Modern Company with Old Fashioned Values’, a company that understood the customers needs and successfully met them. We believed in this concept and for many of the critical business building years, became the voice on the other end of the line that the community came to know and love. Customers knew when they were talking to us that they were treated with genuine respect and concern.
Our goal was to be ‘A Modern Company with Old Fashioned Values’, a company that understood the customers needs and successfully met them. We believed in this concept and for many of the critical business building years, became the voice on the other end of the line that the community came to know and love. Customers knew when they were talking to us that they were treated with genuine respect and concern.
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.
"never contacted me"
Bruce H on April 2019
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.
"never contacted me"
Bruce H on April 2019
*******24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICES *******Home,property, and building services. ALL PHASES, large or small remodels, FREE ESTIMATES, Accept ALL major credit/debit cards, 25 years experience. ****Lowest Prices In Town GAURANTEED****
"this company was a no show. I stayed home all day waiting, he called 5 minutes before he was to arrive and said he had gotten hung up on another job and would come about noon. At 130 having not shown up, i called and left a message. No response. Called Angi phone number. Now I'm struggling with not being able to know who the new company is, they are coming Monday, Angi has my money. I don't know if the replacement person will know what I want worked on in advance. Not happy about all this!"
Joyce b on August 2022
*******24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICES *******Home,property, and building services. ALL PHASES, large or small remodels, FREE ESTIMATES, Accept ALL major credit/debit cards, 25 years experience. ****Lowest Prices In Town GAURANTEED****
"this company was a no show. I stayed home all day waiting, he called 5 minutes before he was to arrive and said he had gotten hung up on another job and would come about noon. At 130 having not shown up, i called and left a message. No response. Called Angi phone number. Now I'm struggling with not being able to know who the new company is, they are coming Monday, Angi has my money. I don't know if the replacement person will know what I want worked on in advance. Not happy about all this!"
Joyce b on August 2022
We specialize in providing quality services to our customers. We offer complete water filtration systems to residential and commercial customers. Our products are cost effective reliable.
We specialize in providing quality services to our customers. We offer complete water filtration systems to residential and commercial customers. Our products are cost effective reliable.
With over 50 years of combined experience, Preferred Home Services has the experience to make sure your work is completed right the FIRST time. We guarantee our work and in the unlikely event you do ever have any issue after the work has been performed, unlike many other companies, we will be out IMMEDIATELY to remedy the issue. We are not happy, until YOU are happy. Give Preferred Home Services a call today for a free, no obligation, quote.
"Was very quick to get out and give a quote also got the job done very quick. John is professional and reliable and very reasonably priced. Would recommend"
Jacob O on April 2023
With over 50 years of combined experience, Preferred Home Services has the experience to make sure your work is completed right the FIRST time. We guarantee our work and in the unlikely event you do ever have any issue after the work has been performed, unlike many other companies, we will be out IMMEDIATELY to remedy the issue. We are not happy, until YOU are happy. Give Preferred Home Services a call today for a free, no obligation, quote.
"Was very quick to get out and give a quote also got the job done very quick. John is professional and reliable and very reasonably priced. Would recommend"
Jacob O on April 2023
Master Tech LLC (formally Master Plumbing of Idaho Falls) has been serving SE Idaho since Feb. 2000. We are a Certified EPA Renovator, Licensed Plumbing and Heating Company. Installing for Lowes for more than 15 yrs. Recognized Nationally 4 times Bronze Award (in the top 90% of all Lowes installers) and one time Silver Award (top 95%). Our main service area is the Idaho Falls and surrounding cities. We are a small company specializing in "Service" type work / repairs and appliance installations. This includes drain cleaning, pipe repairs, main line water and sewer pipe replacements, excavation work, water softeners, water heaters, filters, kitchen and bathroom remodels and tilework.
"Our home appliance warranty service company scheduled an AC tuneup for us with Master Tech. They were to call us within 1 business day to schedule an appointment. We waited a full 5 business days, no response and so we called them, left a message giving the service repair number and details. 3 more business days later and still no response. After reaching out to our warranty service company they finally got ahold of Master Tech who said they don’t service ACs. That’s fine if you don’t provide that specific service but the lack of response is extremely unprofessional. To ignore the service repair given to them and still not return our message after we’ve waited almost 2 weeks from scheduling it, was frustrating. Would not recommend."
Jen W on August 2022
Master Tech LLC (formally Master Plumbing of Idaho Falls) has been serving SE Idaho since Feb. 2000. We are a Certified EPA Renovator, Licensed Plumbing and Heating Company. Installing for Lowes for more than 15 yrs. Recognized Nationally 4 times Bronze Award (in the top 90% of all Lowes installers) and one time Silver Award (top 95%). Our main service area is the Idaho Falls and surrounding cities. We are a small company specializing in "Service" type work / repairs and appliance installations. This includes drain cleaning, pipe repairs, main line water and sewer pipe replacements, excavation work, water softeners, water heaters, filters, kitchen and bathroom remodels and tilework.
"Our home appliance warranty service company scheduled an AC tuneup for us with Master Tech. They were to call us within 1 business day to schedule an appointment. We waited a full 5 business days, no response and so we called them, left a message giving the service repair number and details. 3 more business days later and still no response. After reaching out to our warranty service company they finally got ahold of Master Tech who said they don’t service ACs. That’s fine if you don’t provide that specific service but the lack of response is extremely unprofessional. To ignore the service repair given to them and still not return our message after we’ve waited almost 2 weeks from scheduling it, was frustrating. Would not recommend."
Jen W on August 2022
Crystal Water provides water softening, purification and filtration systems. We sell, service and lease equipment to residential, commercial and industrial customers. Financing options are available.
Crystal Water provides water softening, purification and filtration systems. We sell, service and lease equipment to residential, commercial and industrial customers. Financing options are available.
Water softeners consist of three main components: a mineral tank, a brine tank, and a control valve. In some smaller units, the mineral tank and brine tank are combined into one cabinet.
Professionals install whole-home systems at the point of entry of the main water line. Smaller units are installed under sinks or near a washer—these units only soften the water for that fixture, not the entire home.
Mineral Tank: Hard water passes into the mineral tank through resin beads, and an ion exchange occurs. Magnesium and calcium ions are exchanged for sodium or potassium ions from the brine tank.
Brine Tank: The brine tank contains sodium or potassium to recharge the resin.
Control Valve: The control valve determines when to clean the resin beads.
Choosing between a salt-based or potassium-based water softener depends on your priorities. Salt-based systems effectively remove hard-water minerals, regenerate efficiently, and are cost-effective. However, they may not be ideal for individuals on low-sodium diets. Potassium-based systems neutralize minerals without removing them and regenerate more frequently. They are more expensive but offer a healthier and more environmentally friendly option. If sodium levels are a concern and cost isn't a major factor, a potassium system may be the better choice.
To calculate your water softener's capacity, determine your grains per gallon (GPG) number by:
Multiplying the number of people in your home by 90. The average number of gallons used per person for washing, drinking, and cooking ranges from 80 to 100 gallons per day.
Multiplying that result by the hardness of your water. The average grains per gallon in the United States is 10 but can range from 0 to 17. You can find your GPG number by purchasing an at-home water testing kit.
Installing a water softener takes between two to four hours on average. The exact duration depends on the complexity of the unit and whether additional plumbing or electrical work is required. If modifications to existing pipes are necessary, installation may take longer. Preparing the installation area by clearing any obstructions can help streamline the process.
Water softeners can last up to 25 years with proper maintenance and care. The lifespan depends on the type and quality of the unit you choose. Single-tank electric water softeners may last around 12 years, while higher-quality models tend to last longer. Regular maintenance, such as routine inspections and timely replacement of salts or potassium, helps extend the life of your system. Most water softeners require minimal repairs over their lifespan.