We graded 3 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.
—typical jobiMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range).
98%say the price was fairiOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.
4.93★average ratingiPlain average of every Google star rating we collected for these companies.
1.4%bad jobs (1–2★, 2 yrs)iShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
From 656 Google reviews of 9 top-rated air quality testing nationwide; 3 of them in Akron, OH. Updated November 6, 2026.
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Experts Score 0–100iExperts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. and a letter grade per factor (A = top 20% of air quality testing).
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ScoreiExperts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown.
FactorsiFactor grades, in orderSatisfaction (54%): Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Reliability (24%): How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Craft & service (0%): Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Value (14%): Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Momentum (0%): Penalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Replies to reviews (7%): How often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.One letter per factor score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = below 20.
★iGoogle star rating as shown on Google Maps.
Typical billiMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews).
A98iHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 69%98+67.8Reliability 31%97+29.8Experts Score= 98Not enough data for value, replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.
A92iHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 64%91+57.8Reliability 28%97+27.4Replies to reviews 8%86+7.1Experts Score= 92Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.
C52iHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 64%56+35.6Reliability 28%54+15.2Replies to reviews 8%16+1.3Experts Score= 52Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.
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What jobs cost
What customers paid, from the price Google asks reviewers to report.
Job
Lowi25th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid less than this.
TypicaliMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range).
Highi75th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid more than this.
FairiOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.
Air Quality Testing in Akron, OH at a glance
How the 3 air quality testing we rated in Akron, OH compare, and what customers praise most.
Experts Score grades
A = score 80+, F = below 20.
3companies
Grade A267%
Grade B00%
Grade C133%
Grade D00%
Grade F00%
Google ratings
Average stars per company.
4.78avg ★
4.90★ and up133%
4.80–4.89★133%
4.60–4.79★00%
Below 4.60★133%
What customers praise
Share of Google review highlights.
465highlights
Quality10322%
Professionalism12427%
Responsiveness11926%
Punctuality286%
Value9120%
Was the price fair?
All price verdicts left with reviews.
98%fair
Great price2631%
Reasonable5263%
Overpriced22%
Not sure34%
Price verdicts by year
Share calling it great / reasonable / overpriced.
2025
2026
How we grade
Satisfaction (54%) — Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.
Reliability (24%) — How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.
Craft & service (penalty, up to −10) — Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.
Value (14%) — Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.
Momentum (penalty, up to −10) — Penalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.
Replies to reviews (7%) — How often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.
The 3 best-rated air quality testing in Akron, OH average 4.8★ on Google across 69 reviews. Your Safe and Healthy Home has the top rating (5.0★), and HEPA Environmental Services, Inc. has the most reviews (25). Updated November 3, 2026.
3 companies that meet our bar: rated 4.5★ or higher on Google, with a meaningful review history (69 reviews combined) and currently operating. Request a call back and the company will phone you directly.
“Tim was knowledgeable, prompt and friendly. Tested the air quality in our home and provided a thorough report with in-depth explanations and corrective actions. I would highly recommend him for anyone dealing with…” — Google review
Asbestos testing service · 5130 Tallmadge Rd, Rootstown, OH 44272
“The team at Hepa have been great to work with. We have worked with them on Asbestos and Lead. They are knowledgeable, responsive and easy to work with. Highly recommend.” — Google review
Environmental consultant · 3310 Win St, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223
“This company is an incredible place and is filled with high quality employees. They are very nice and always help customers. I learned that they do high quality water testing, which means that there will be no…” — Google review
We scan Google Maps for air quality tester listings in and around Akron, keep only open businesses whose main category matches the service, and require a Google rating of at least 4.5 from at least 20 reviews. Companies are ordered by a confidence-weighted score that balances rating and review volume. We do not accept payment for placement.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the highest-rated air quality tester in Akron?
Your Safe and Healthy Home has the highest Google rating on our Akron list: 5.0 out of 5 from 22 reviews (as of November 3, 2026).
Which air quality tester in Akron has the most reviews?
HEPA Environmental Services, Inc. has the most Google reviews among the companies listed here: 25, with a 4.9★ average.
How are these air quality testing chosen?
Only open Akron-area businesses whose Google category matches the service, rated at least 4.5★ from at least 20 Google reviews. They are ordered by a confidence-weighted score of rating and review volume. Placement is never paid.