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Downs Plumbing Heating and Water Treatment

Plumber · Bloomsburg, PA · reviewed since 2016

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%26+14.2Reliability 24%1+0.2Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%12+0.8Craft & service penalty35−6.5Experts Score= 23Grade D: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.23SCORE
DGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#14 of 14 sump pump repair servicesPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 0%
4.6 ★★★★★ 103 Google reviews · 4 photos
87%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
30%1–2★, last 20 reviewsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
0%reviews answered by the owner
Jul 2026latest review

Downs Plumbing Heating and Water Treatment at a glance

Google reviewers rate Downs Plumbing Heating and Water Treatment 4.6 out of 5 based on 103 reviews. Positive feedback highlights punctual emergency response, clear communication, fair pricing, and skilled service for plumbing, heating, and water treatment issues. However, some low-star reviews criticize high costs, incomplete repairs, and unresponsive customer service, though the business owner has not replied to any reviews.

  • Google rating: 4.6 out of 5 from 103 reviews (87% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 103 Google reviews (85 with written comments, 2 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 0% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: July 8, 2026.
  • Service: Sump Pump Repair Service serving Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania.

Data from Google, last updated October 25, 2026.

Score profile vs other sump pump repair services

Score per factor (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 momentum; weakest: reliability.

Satisfaction26Reliability1Craft & service35Value100Momentum100Replies to reviews12Satisfaction: 26 (median 90)Reliability: 1 (median 92)Craft & service: 35 (median 98)Value: 100 (median 95)Momentum: 100 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 12 (median 62)
This companySump Pump Repair Services median0 = centre, 100 = best
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.Downs Plumbing Heating and Water Treatment: 26/100 on this factor. Category median: 90.D
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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.Downs Plumbing Heating and Water Treatment: 1/100 on this factor. Category median: 92.F
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Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle 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.Downs Plumbing Heating and Water Treatment: 35/100 on this factor. Category median: 98.D
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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.Downs Plumbing Heating and Water Treatment: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 95.A
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MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises 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.Downs Plumbing Heating and Water Treatment: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
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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.Downs Plumbing Heating and Water Treatment: 12/100 on this factor. Category median: 62.F
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Star ratings

103 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars9087%
  • 4 stars22%
  • 3 stars00%
  • 2 stars11%
  • 1 star1010%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 85 written reviews

  • Praise17896%
  • Complaints74%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude4524%
  • Speed & response3821%
  • Would recommend3217%
  • Quality & results2815%
  • Price & value2111%
  • Communication126%
  • Honesty & trust95%

What customers talk about

We read 85 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “WIN: Fix the issue; looks like original work; SUPER a professional; immaculate clean after they are finished.”
  • “He got our issue fixed in a very timely manner, was very knowledgeable & skillful.”
  • “We will be using Downs from now on and highly recommend to others!”
  • “Have been a customer for years and have always had great service.”
  • “They came out that morning installed and fixed a bad water line without question… very fair pricing as well as professional.”
    “Very expensive and couldn't fix toilet.”
  • “WIN: They show up when they say they will or communicate when they will be there.”
  • “Vinny was honest, made the best recommendations for the problem at hand and followed through with the work at the very fair price they quoted us in a…”

People customers mention

  • Eli 4 reviews
  • Vinny 3 reviews

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Downs Plumbing Heating and Water Treatment for 2 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.

Recent reviews

Mike2 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. · a year ago★

We hired the uncle to do a little work and it was scary how bad it was. Caution!

O'lironLocal Guide · 66 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★

They didn't help me it was all about the money and not making sure the job was done and in a rush to collect/$85 per hour and dragged out that day. Leaving water leaking on second floor and on first floor/Still no heat./also the receptionist will hang up the phone on you if you call in for them to come back out to go over anything.

Chuck4 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★★★★★

Prompt and excellent service. Came and repaired a complex hvac problem within a few minutes. We will be using Downs from now on and highly recommend to others!

Christine9 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★★★★★

Have been a customer for years and have always had great service. They are professional and good to work with. One of the few in the area to take emergency calls. Highly Recommend!

John2 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★★★★★

My computerized gas water boiler was throwing error messages and shutting down. Error code was a random list of possibilities. No heat and no hot water, but you hit reset and good for a while. Over the holidays the house filled with guests and the issue became more frequent. Downs had helped me two years ago with…

G2 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★★★★★

Recently had a burst water line. Eli was the technician who came and did the service work. Eli was very professional and had great communication in person and also when communicating on the phone. He got our issue fixed in a very timely manner, was very knowledgeable & skillful. Very happy with the work Eli provided while on the service call.

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Customer reviews

4.6 ★★★★★ 103 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Filter by topic — each topic is highlighted in the reviews in the same color
Jay HenrieLocal Guide · 32 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jay has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Excellent work. Friendly people. Water softener rebed.

  • Price assessment: Not sure
  • Services: Service not listed
Mike Baker2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Mike has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

We hired the uncle to do a little work and it was scary how bad it was. Caution!

Scott Castellano1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Scott has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Seriously the best service I’ve ever had

O'liron KowboyLocal Guide · 66 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews O'liron has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

They didn't help me it was all about the money and not making sure the job was done and in a rush to collect/$85 per hour and dragged out that day. Leaving water leaking on second floor and on first floor/Still no heat./also the receptionist will hang up the phone on you if you call in for them to come back out to go over anything.

Cass ComstockLocal Guide · 50 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Cass has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Great company that will take the time to figure out issues and fix them.

Chuck Neff4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Chuck has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Prompt and excellent service. Came and repaired a complex hvac problem within a few minutes. We will be using Downs from now on and highly recommend to others!

Christine Orlando9 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Christine has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Have been a customer for years and have always had great service. They are professional and good to work with. One of the few in the area to take emergency calls. Highly Recommend!

Alex MorrisonLocal Guide · 6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Alex has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Fantastic work by a family company!!

John Grabusky2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews John has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

My computerized gas water boiler was throwing error messages and shutting down. Error code was a random list of possibilities. No heat and no hot water, but you hit reset and good for a while. Over the holidays the house filled with guests and the issue became more frequent. Downs had helped me two years ago with a recalled mother board so I called them again. WIN: Person answers phone and if you leave message they get back to you. WIN: They show up when they say they will or communicate when they will be there. WIN: Listened to my concerns. Problem identified, and price quoted. WIN: Fix the issue; looks like original work; SUPER a professional; immaculate clean after they are finished. The talent of fixing your HVAC plus solid customer service is HUGE.

G Fry2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews G has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Recently had a burst water line. Eli was the technician who came and did the service work. Eli was very professional and had great communication in person and also when communicating on the phone. He got our issue fixed in a very timely manner, was very knowledgeable & skillful. Very happy with the work Eli provided while on the service call.

  • Positive: Quality
  • Services: Service not listed

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Business details

  • Address: 14 Red Bud Ln, Danville, PA 17821
  • Phone: (570) 784-5900
  • Service area: Bloomsburg, PA