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Franklin AC, Plumbing, & Electrical

HVAC contractor · Lowell, AR · reviewed since 2018

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%96+52.4Reliability 24%95+23Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty97−0.3Experts Score= 96Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.96SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#3 of 20 garbage disposal repairPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 89%
5.0 ★★★★★ 1,392 Google reviews · 24 photos
98%five-star reviews
4.97★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0.7%1–2★ in 2 yearsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
99%reviews answered by the owner
$227typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews).

Franklin AC, Plumbing, & Electrical at a glance

Customers frequently praise the company for punctual arrivals, thorough explanations of repairs, and reasonable pricing across HVAC, plumbing, and electrical services. Recurring themes highlight professional communication and efficient problem-solving during routine maintenance and emergency calls. However, some low-star reviews cite issues with incomplete repairs, upselling unnecessary parts, and delayed follow-up on bids or service callbacks.

  • Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 1,392 reviews (98% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 1,391 Google reviews (1,225 with written comments, 20 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 99% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 22, 2026.
  • Service: Garbage Disposal Repair serving Lowell, Arkansas.

Data from Google, last updated October 25, 2026.

Score profile vs other garbage disposal repair

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.

Satisfaction96Reliability95Craft & service97Value100Momentum100Replies to reviews100Satisfaction: 96 (median 90)Reliability: 95 (median 88)Craft & service: 97 (median 96)Value: 100 (median 100)Momentum: 100 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 100 (median 75)
This companyGarbage Disposal Repair 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.Franklin AC, Plumbing, & Electrical: 96/100 on this factor. Category median: 90.A
96
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.Franklin AC, Plumbing, & Electrical: 95/100 on this factor. Category median: 88.A
95
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.Franklin AC, Plumbing, & Electrical: 97/100 on this factor. Category median: 96.A
97
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.Franklin AC, Plumbing, & Electrical: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
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.Franklin AC, Plumbing, & Electrical: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
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.Franklin AC, Plumbing, & Electrical: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 75.A
100

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Star ratings

1,391 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars1,36698%
  • 4 stars131%
  • 3 stars10%
  • 2 stars20%
  • 1 star91%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 1,225 written reviews

  • Praise2,70899%
  • Complaints321%

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

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price13038%
  • Reasonable18955%
  • Overpriced21%
  • Not sure216%
$227-33% vs typical garbage disposal repair

Middle half of what 277 customers paid ($39–$585) · gold mark = category median.

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude78629%
  • Quality & results55120%
  • Speed & response47417%
  • Communication31211%
  • Would recommend27110%
  • Price & value2379%
  • Honesty & trust1094%

What customers talk about

We read 1,225 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “Ayden was prompt, professional and thorough inspecting everything from water pressure to water flow, checking for leaks, and making sure all plumbing…”
  • “Axell was thorough in his work, asked great questions, and efficiently addressed the reason for the service call.”
    “Terrible!”
  • “The Franklin Technician called early , arrived on time, and worked diligently on all my units.”
    “He was late is day but was very thorough and kept me very aware of what he found and corrected and what he was doing the whole time.”
  • “He did a good job and took the time to explain all his results.”
  • “Highly recommend this company as they stand behind their products and services.”
    “I had a lot higher hopes out of a company that has 5 stars, especially when I paid in full with cash the moment the bill was sent.”
  • “Franklin and it's representative Brett were fantastic, prompt, reasonable, professional, courteous, very knowlegeble and expedicious.”
    “He cleaned our coils, explained everything thoroughly, and gave us honest recommendations without trying to upsell or overcharge us.”
  • “What can I say, very professional from the beginning, upfront pricing, great company to work with.”

People customers mention

  • Heating 88 reviews
  • Air 72 reviews
  • Tyler 32 reviews
  • Rutledge 29 reviews
  • Roberts 22 reviews
  • Axell 20 reviews

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

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Franklin AC, Plumbing, & Electrical for 8 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.

Recent priced reviews

Forrest3 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 5 days ago★★★★★

Lee Roberts . Came by and maintenance on our system He was courteous, knowledgeable and efficient

Paid $1–200Reasonable priceHeating system repairHeating system maintenanceService not listed
Laura6 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 5 days ago★★★★★

Extremely conscientious, polite, professional. Explained things well and very knowledgeable about my AC. Recommend Justin highly.

Paid $1–200Reasonable priceHVAC system maintenance
BarbaraLocal Guide · 29 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 week ago★★★★★

The Franklin Technician called early , arrived on time, and worked diligently on all my units. Lee Roberts was very courteous and professional. He did more maintenance than I had seen in 20 years. Then he detailed the work that my systems needed according to industry standards by showing me photos of all equipment needing repairs. He was excellent!

Paid $200–400HVAC system maintenanceA/C system maintenance
GradyLocal Guide · 9 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 week ago★★★★★

Started the Autopilot program that provides annual inspections for electric, HVAC, and plumbing. Had my plumbing inspection and hot water tank flush today. Ayden was prompt, professional and thorough inspecting everything from water pressure to water flow, checking for leaks, and making sure all plumbing systems…

Paid $1–200Reasonable priceService not listed
Susan7 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 week ago★★★★★

As always, service experience was the best! Arrived promptly, checked out my system and made sure it was winter ready. Lee and Joseph are excellent technicians! So glad Franklin Heating and Air is always there for me.

Paid $1–100Reasonable priceHVAC system maintenance
Kevin6 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 week ago★★★★★

Franklin and it's representative Brett were fantastic, prompt, reasonable, professional, courteous, very knowlegeble and expedicious. In short, they are simply great. I am signed up for their annual maintenance plan and it is great.

Paid $200–400Reasonable priceHVAC system repairHVAC system maintenanceA/C system maintenance

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Customer reviews

5.0 ★★★★★ 1,392 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Chris HardingerLocal Guide · 38 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Chris has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Axell was thorough in his work, asked great questions, and efficiently addressed the reason for the service call. He is an excellent representative of your company and conducts himself in a manner that creates loyal customers. Thank you!

  • Services: HVAC system repair
David Stapleton4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews David has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

He did a good job and took the time to explain all his results.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Price: $1–200
  • Services: HVAC system maintenance
Forrest Kim Smith3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Forrest has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Lee Roberts . Came by and maintenance on our system He was courteous, knowledgeable and efficient

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Price: $1–200
  • Services: Heating system repair, Heating system maintenance, Service not listed
Response from the owner · a month ago

Thank you Forrest! Great to hear Axel Morris was courteous, knowledgeable, and efficient with the maintenance on your system. We appreciate you.

Laura Neal6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Laura has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Extremely conscientious, polite, professional. Explained things well and very knowledgeable about my AC. Recommend Justin highly.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Price: $1–200
  • Services: HVAC system maintenance
Response from the owner · a year ago

That is so great to hear Laura. We appreciate you!! - Will

Kelly Privett5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Kelly has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Axll did an amazing job helping us get our heat working. He was fast and courteous. I really appreciate that he took time out of his Saturday to help keep my family warm.

Stephen MLocal Guide · 34 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Stephen has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Ayden was very informative.

Thomas Jurmanovich8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Thomas has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Angel did a great job and answered all of my questions. Would definitely recommend!

  • Services: HVAC system maintenance
Jared Robinson12 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jared has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Jimmy and Angel have both done an incredible job on our AC and electrical needs! I’ll be using Franklin for all our home needs moving forward.

Barbara SpringerLocal Guide · 29 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Barbara has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

The Franklin Technician called early , arrived on time, and worked diligently on all my units. Lee Roberts was very courteous and professional. He did more maintenance than I had seen in 20 years. Then he detailed the work that my systems needed according to industry standards by showing me photos of all equipment needing repairs. He was excellent!

  • Price: $200–400
  • Services: HVAC system maintenance, A/C system maintenance
Response from the owner · 2 months ago

Thank you Barbara! Great to hear Lee called ahead, arrived on time, and worked diligently on all your units. It is wonderful that he was courteous and professional and showed you photos of what your systems needed. I will pass your kind words along to him. We appreciate you!

Grady SpannLocal Guide · 9 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Grady has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Started the Autopilot program that provides annual inspections for electric, HVAC, and plumbing. Had my plumbing inspection and hot water tank flush today. Ayden was prompt, professional and thorough inspecting everything from water pressure to water flow, checking for leaks, and making sure all plumbing systems were in good shape. The report is complete that was provided to me after the inspection. This is a good way to have peace of mind on the systems that make our home comfortable.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Price: $1–200
  • Services: Service not listed

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