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First Class Plumbing & AC 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%82+19.9Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%95+6.7Momentum penalty89−1.1Experts Score= 85Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.85SCORE

First Class Plumbing & AC

San Bernardino, CA · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #26Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 30 water softener repair · 4.9★ from 970 Google reviews

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Percentile vs other water softener repair (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: craft & service and value; weakest: reliability.

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.First Class Plumbing & AC is better than 84% of water softener repair.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.First Class Plumbing & AC is better than 82% of water softener repair.A
82
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.First Class Plumbing & AC is better than 100% of water softener repair.A
100
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.First Class Plumbing & AC is better than 100% of water softener repair.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.First Class Plumbing & AC is better than 89% of water softener repair.A
89
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.First Class Plumbing & AC is better than 95% of water softener repair.A
95

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Customers hired First Class Plumbing & AC for 8 kinds of job.

First Class Plumbing & AC for sewer repair

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.22
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).4.86
Usually paidThe price range customers picked most often for this job.$1,000+
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 82/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Sewer repair”: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.#3 / 6
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%

All 22 Google reviews tagged “Sewer repair”

Erik6 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 month ago★★★★★

Mark, Randy, Gelacio, Edgar.Thank you again for the great and professional service that you and your team provided. The team showed up on time, the service was explained to us and it was done in fast and efficient. Highly recommended.

Paid $2,000+Great pricePlumbing leak detectionPlumbing leak repairPlumbing pipe repair+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Robert9 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 months ago★★★★★

Great job clean work and informed me the process thanks

Paid $2,000+Reasonable pricePlumbing pipe repairSewer repair
Lori1 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. · 4 months ago★★★★

We had Manny and Danny for the evaluation and Brian and Diego for the work; update 1: Unfortunately, we discovered the next morning that everything under all 3 sinks were soaking wet and ruined bc the U joints were not properly installed back on; which made us concerned about the larger work that was done; but the…

Great pricePlumbing pipe repairToilet installationSewer repair
Cesar1 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. · 7 months ago★★★★★

Alfred and Edgar did an excellent job

Paid $1,000+Great priceSewer repair
Judd4 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. · 8 months ago★★★★★

The best experience from First Class. Alfred, Aaron and William were the nicest guys. They did a large amount of work to our home after a pipe collapse. The entire place needed new plumbing and they made it a mission to get it done in just a couple of days. They worked around the clock and completed the job wonderfully. We highly recommend this company!

Paid $1,000+Great priceToilet repairPlumbing leak detectionPlumbing pipe repair
RJ10 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. · 9 months ago★★★★★

Huge shoutout to First Class, especially Chip and Randy. Showed up same day, found the problem, and got the job done quick. Highly recommended if you need quality work done in a timely manner!! Also quick note to management; Let's get Chip a paid vacay and a big boy truck 😂👊

Paid $1,000+Reasonable priceDrain cleaningPlumbing pipe repairSewer repair
Miguel8 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. · 11 months ago★★★★★

Service was out of this world! Workers were polite and knowledgeable! Timeliness was incredibly quick for the job

Paid $1,000+Reasonable pricePlumbing leak detectionPlumbing pipe repairSewer cleaning
JamslineLocal Guide · 25 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 3 years ago★★★

They arrived to fix my problem promptly. However, failed to find the main problem which caused the system to clog.

Plumbing leak detectionPlumbing leak repairOutdoor plumbing system repair
Christine17 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★★★★★

Tito was very knowledgeable, very thorough, he did a great job. Thank you

Sewer repair+ Responsiveness+ Quality+ Professionalism
Ben2 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★★★★★

Jacob was amazing…fantastic customer service. Jacob Checked and rechecked his work. Jacob is a great asset to First Class Plumbing and Rooter!!!!

Sewer repair+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Issac1 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. · Edited 3 years ago★★★★★

Professional on time very polite and respectful best plumber around and smells good 👍

Plumbing leak detectionFaucet installationGarbage disposal installation
Jose6 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★★★★★

When I Was having drain problems first class plumbing came out and there techs found the solution to my problems they ran there camera down my sewer line and found I had a collapsed sewer they pin pointed the exact location they offered solutions and even started work the same day they went the extra mile to make…

Plumbing leak detectionSewer repairShower repair+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Louis1 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. · Edited 3 years ago★★★★★

Friendly, on time ,professional

Plumbing leak detectionFaucet installationWater heater installation+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Tony4 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 3 years ago★★★★★

I have use different plumbing company for different needs but this big job I had the pleasure of meeting the owner sn his crew very knowledgeable an professional I recommend FIRST CLASS PLUMBING to anyone who wants profesional work. Thank you FIRST CLASS

Plumbing leak detectionOutdoor plumbing system repairPlumbing pipe repair+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Fernando6 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★★★★★

Woke up to a sewer stoppage and my downstairs bathrooms were not flushing properly. I tried plunging but no luck. I knew it had to be a drain stoppage so I called my insurance and that was useless they wanted me to wait two days since it was on Saturday. I called First Class and the name says it all. They gave me an…

Sewer repair+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Rami7 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★★★★★

Very fast and great. Had Eve I needed fixed and at a good price. Highly recommend

Faucet installationSewer repairSewer cleaning+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Erick1 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. · 4 years ago★★★★★

I had a leak in my shower and called a couple plumbing companies to come give me an estimate for a repair and they wanted to charge me an arm and a leg to tear out drywall for no reason. I called first class plumbers and they sent over Dakota, he ran some test found that the the leak was from the spout and added…

Plumbing leak detectionSewer repairShower repair+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Pimentel1 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. · 4 years ago★★★★★

I am a new homeowner of a old historic house and I recently had a major plumbing issue which caused flooding in our basement. I know nothing about plumbing but after seeing all of the busted pipes I knew we had a massive issue on our hands. We called First Class Plumbing and Ricardo and Tito quickly showed up to our…

Plumbing leak detectionPlumbing pipe repairSewer repair+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Lisa6 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★★★★★

The company is very professional easy to schedule and good prices. I recommend using them as I was very happy and I will continue to use them as I do Property Management.

Plumbing leak detectionToilet installationSewer repair
BryanLocal Guide · 12 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 had a severe sewer clog that I could not unclog. It actually flooded my restroom and hallway. I called a plumber and they never showed up. I called first class plumbing and they not only showed up but came earlier than I was quoted. They had to dig a hole in my front yard to get it fixed and did an amazing…

Plumbing leak detectionFaucet installationGarbage disposal installation+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Juarez1 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. · 4 years ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Plumbing leak detectionFaucet installationWater heater installation+ Quality+ Professionalism
JorgeEdited 4 years ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Toilet installationPlumbing pipe repairSewer repair+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality

Price

$1.1k+140% vs typical water softener repair

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 39%Reasonable 47%Overpriced 5%Not sure 10%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
Plumbing pipe repair98$317–$1.2k
Drain cleaning82$57–$655
Toilet repair73$205–$786
Plumbing leak detection66$122–$593
Plumbing leak repair53—
Outdoor plumbing system repair39$651–$1.9k
Water heater installation35$1.4k–$2.8k
Faucet repair22$161–$570

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