How 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%92+50.2Reliability 24%93+22.5Value 14%90+12.7Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Experts Score= 93Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.93SCORECornel's Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning
Portland, OR · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #69Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 154 plumbers · 4.9★ from 1,114 Google reviews
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Percentile vs other plumbers (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: momentum and replies to reviews; weakest: value.
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Customers hired Cornel's Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning for 8 kinds of job.
Cornel's Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning for water heater installation
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Excellent service and fast install! Would highly recommend
Best experience I have ever had with plumbers. He was very professional and knowledgeable.
Our water heater of 13 years sprung a leak overnight. Chad was able to come the day of and was going to change it, turns out we have a special kind of water heater (direct vent) so they came the next day within the 2 hour time frame that they promised and expediently changed it all out!! Super fast, very…
Jake was a great help for our water heater install. We appreciated his professionalism and transparency. His work was excellent, quick and efficient. Overall, a great experience with quick turnaround and good quality work. Would highly recommend Cornel’s and Jake.
Our water Heater broke on us And we hadn’t been able to decide between the options of placement before it broke. Jake was really helpful Honest and talked to us through all of our options. He went into detail, answered all my questions and made sure that I understood everything before making any decisions. After…
Cornell fit us in immediately and took care of our needs the same day. Jake showed up on time, was incredibly polite and friendly, he communicated well and kept us informed, and finished the work promptly. We couldn’t have been happier with the service.
Jake was terrific! He diagnosed everything quick, was very communicative and replaced our hot water heater promptly and professionally. No question would recommend Cornel and especially Jake.
They are very professional and did a great job. I will use them again
Brenden did a great job replacing an old gas water heater and removing all the old galvanized plumbing under the house and replacing it with PEX. He arrived on time, was personable, communicated the plan and completed the required work in one day as promised.
Chad was so personable, knowledgeable and professional. He did a very thorough job of looking at my hot water heater situation and gave me the best options. He was able to help me right away and did a great job! I will definitely be calling Chad if I have any other issues. Thank you!
Jake was efficient, timely and very helpful in explaining the process from start to finish. Very professional and knowledgeable.
Matthew was great. Professional, thorough, and quick with the work.
Judah and Chad were great!! Very knowledgeable and helpful!
Chad was great - super nice guy, and equally knowledgeable.
Jake did an amazing job replacing our water heater! He was extremely knowledgable and explained everything he was doing so that we were on the same page. We would definitely work with him and Cornel again!
Jake was prompt, informative, and knew his stuff. When it is time to replace our water heater, we will be in contact
Great service. Jake was prompt, courteous, and efficient. He gave us an excellent description of the work to be done and completed it when predicted. Cost was more than we had expected, but the service and Jake were excellent.
Chad arrived on time and did a great job installing a new water heater.
Chad and the Crew at Cornel's — A Review Water pooling where it shouldn't be, a tank that had seen better years. Chad showed up, sized it up quick, laid out good, better, best, no pressure, no fear. We went with the best, a Bradford White, built to outlast the years ahead. In and out, no wasted time, hot water…
We had the best experience with Chad! It was a Friday afternoon and our water heater was leaking. He was able to get the parts we needed before the store closing! He was professional and kind!
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Jobs customers hired them for
| Job | Reviews | Category typical |
|---|---|---|
| Water heater installation | 125 | $1.2k–$2.5k |
| Plumbing pipe repair | 92 | $322–$1.2k |
| HVAC system maintenance | 76 | $26–$239 |
| Toilet repair | 67 | $209–$593 |
| Plumbing leak detection | 60 | $114–$633 |
| A/C system maintenance | 46 | $27–$480 |
| Drain cleaning | 36 | $148–$502 |
| Plumbing leak repair | 35 | $264–$968 |
