Experts Reviews · Company report
Appel Heating & Air Conditioning logoHow 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 55%84+45.8Reliability 24%79+19.2Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%96+6.8Craft & service penalty88−1.2Momentum penalty74−2.6Experts Score= 82Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.82SCORE

Appel Heating & Air Conditioning

Carmel, IN · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #94Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 103 HVAC contractors · 4.9★ from 730 Google reviews

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Percentile vs other HVAC contractors (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: value and replies to reviews; weakest: momentum.

SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-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.Appel Heating & Air Conditioning is better than 84% of HVAC contractors.A
84
ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow 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.Appel Heating & Air Conditioning is better than 79% of HVAC contractors.B
79
Craft & serviceCraft & service · 0% of the scoreGoogle 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.Appel Heating & Air Conditioning is better than 88% of HVAC contractors.A
88
ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Appel Heating & Air Conditioning is better than 100% of HVAC contractors.A
100
MomentumMomentum · 0% of the scorePenalises 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.Appel Heating & Air Conditioning is better than 74% of HVAC contractors.B
74
Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow 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.Appel Heating & Air Conditioning is better than 96% of HVAC contractors.A
96

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Appel Heating & Air Conditioning for 8 kinds of job.

Appel Heating & Air Conditioning for repair HVAC

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.19
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).4.95
Usually paidThe price range customers picked most often for this job.—
Category typicalWhat the middle half of customers paid for this job across all companies in the category.$216–$495
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 79/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Repair HVAC”:Stars on this job 55%Number of such jobs 25%Overall Experts Score 20%Stars are pulled toward the category average when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.#54 / 77

All 19 Google reviews tagged “Repair HVAC”

Kristina11 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited a year ago★★★★★

We called Appel H/A after hours because our furnace was making noise after it shut off each time. Tyler listened and found the source of the problem quickly. Tyler was friendly and knowledgeable. We appreciated Tyler figuring out the problem so we could use the furnace last night during the bitter temperature drop. We’ve used Appel for around 15 years. 👍

Repair HVAC+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
DavidLocal Guide · 13 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited 2 years ago★★★★★

Appel has always been available quickly. Repairmen are very nice and helpful.

HVAC system repairHVAC system maintenanceA/C system maintenance+ Value
Dustin2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 years ago★★★★★

I had Broad Ripple Service experts come check my furnace since it wasn’t putting out any heat 4 days ago. They told me it needed replaced for $3700 since it was old (end of life, which wasn’t totally true)or $800-900 to replace the Auxiliary heating component, which was bad. Luckily, I knew David Ward at Appel and…

HVAC system maintenanceRepair HVAC+ Responsiveness+ Quality+ Professionalism
Jason1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 years ago★★★★★

We just moved into the house a couple weeks ago. On a Monday morning there was no heat. Appel had a phone number attached so we called. Within an hour Seth showed up. He was very thorough and walked us through the process of what he was doing and why. It was quite the warranted education and much appreciated.…

Heating system repairRepair HVAC
mim11 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 years ago★★★★★

We have been Appel customers for years because Appel stands behind their work, top quality & pricing, including friendly and professional employees! We are going to be moving soon; we will have no one else maintain our future home!!

Heating system maintenanceHVAC system maintenanceInstall AC+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Aaron6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 years ago★★★★★

Have had to call them out 3 times over the last 2 years for repair on an older overused system that we are limping over the finish line. They are very fair and honest. I don't fear what they are going to tell me and am always relieved at the price.

Repair HVAC+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Matt8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 years ago★★★★★

Appel installed a new furnace and air conditioner for me recently. I discovered a small problem with the installation, making the filter difficult to change. Jeff Johnson at Appel listened to my concern and promptly sent a technician to fix the issue at no charge to me. Thanks for your prompt assistance, I am very pleased with your service.

HVAC system maintenanceInstallationRepair HVAC+ Responsiveness+ Quality+ Professionalism
JamieLocal Guide · 15 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 5 years ago★★★★★

Jeff in the office was super helpful and explained everything thoroughly. Then Sean came out and went out of his way to get me fixed. A board on my furnace/ac pump was out and unbelievably they had it in stock on a 1997 system. All and All my A/C was back working and I was happy with their team and service. I…

Repair HVAC+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Larry2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 5 years ago★★★★

Apple's service technicians are routinely polite, knowledgeable, and prompt and efficient in their HVAC maintenance work.

Heating system maintenanceRepair HVAC
Colleen6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 5 years ago★★★★★

Great experience with Brian today! He identified the problem quickly and was in and out in under 30 minutes. Kind and professional. Thanks!

Repair HVAC+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
William3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 5 years ago★★★★★

I’ve used Appel for years and they have always been responsive and professional. I’ve never felt that I was being oversold or scared into buying something I didn’t need. The tech are friendly and knowledgeable and in a lot of cases have been with the company for many years. I always recommend Appel.

HVAC system maintenanceRepair HVAC+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
JohnLocal Guide · 18 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 6 years ago★★★★★

Our family has used Appel for 15 years. They do all our maintenance and replace our HVAC when needed. Easy to work with and great value for the services they provide.

HVAC system maintenanceRepair HVAC
Karl4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited a year ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Repair HVAC
Nahas7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 years ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Repair HVAC+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Barbara2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 years ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

HVAC system maintenanceRepair HVAC+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Rick4 years ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Repair HVAC+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Patrick1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 5 years ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Repair HVAC+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Will1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 6 years ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

A/C system maintenanceHeating system maintenanceHVAC system maintenance+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Mark7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 6 years ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

A/C system repairRepair HVAC+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality

Price

$171-47% vs typical HVAC contractors

Bar = middle half of what customers paid · gold mark = category median.

Price verdictsGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.

Great price 32%Reasonable 60%Overpriced 3%Not sure 5%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
A/C system maintenance134$39–$393
HVAC system maintenance129$37–$295
Heating system maintenance106$39–$251
Heating system repair41$166–$1.2k
Heating system installation31$1.4k–$2.8k
Install AC30$1.4k–$3.2k
A/C system repair26$209–$786
Installation23$1.1k–$2.8k

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