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Howald Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing 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%96+52.4Reliability 24%96+23.3Value 14%99+14Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty96−0.4Experts Score= 96Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.96SCORE

Howald Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing

Carmel, IN · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #39Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 103 HVAC contractors · 4.9★ from 2,197 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: momentum and replies to reviews; weakest: craft & service.

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.Howald Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing is better than 96% of HVAC contractors.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.Howald Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing is better than 96% of HVAC contractors.A
96
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.Howald Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing is better than 96% of HVAC contractors.A
96
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.Howald Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing is better than 99% of HVAC contractors.A
99
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.Howald Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing is better than 100% of HVAC contractors.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.Howald Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing is better than 100% of HVAC contractors.A
100

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Howald Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing for 8 kinds of job.

Howald Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing for HVAC duct & vent repair

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.10
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).5.00
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.$276–$1.7k
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 83/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “HVAC duct & vent 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.#23 / 66

All 10 Google reviews tagged “HVAC duct & vent repair”

PLocal Guide · 16 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★★★★★

Amazing service, efficient and knowledgeable.

HVAC system repairHVAC duct & vent repair
Robert4 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★★★★★

I’ve used Howald HVAC and plumbing for 50+ years and they have been great.

Water heater installationHVAC system repairHVAC system maintenance
Bill12 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★★★★★

We are very pleased with the service we always receive from Howald and from Larry Wright and Mike Patterson! They are a trusted resource for our family! Thank you very much!!

A/C system maintenanceHVAC duct & vent cleaningCleaning+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Nadine3 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★★★★★

David secured needed parts in a timely manner and completed the repair. Always great service from company.

HVAC duct & vent repair+ Professionalism
Cindy3 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★★★★★

Unfortunately the AC unit at our new business was stolen not once, but twice. Thankfully we called Howald to replace our units both times. Our salesperson, Don, went above and beyond to help us replace these units quickly and within a budget we could afford. Installation is always on time and professional. Can’t thank this company enough for their help.

HVAC system repairInstall ACA/C system repair
BettinaLocal 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. · 5 years ago★★★★★

Based on recommendations from other Midtown parents, I am so happy we had Howald do our tricky plumbing vent repair in our 100 year old home we recently purchased.. The pipe had literally rusted through and looked like swiss cheese. The "A-Team" showed up in force (Austin, Armon and Andrew) and did an excellent job…

HVAC duct & vent repairDrain cleaning+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
colleen4 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★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

HVAC duct & vent repair+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
KatieLocal Guide · 14 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.

A/C system maintenanceCleaningHeating system maintenance+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Karlie5 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 duct & vent repair+ Punctuality+ Value
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. · 4 years ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

A/C preventive maintenanceHVAC duct & vent repair+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality

Price

$251-22% 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 20%Reasonable 74%Overpriced 3%Not sure 4%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
HVAC system maintenance319$37–$295
A/C system maintenance163$39–$393
Heating system maintenance121$39–$251
Plumbing pipe repair110$248–$1.2k
HVAC system repair99$205–$933
Plumbing leak detection92$57–$478
Water heater installation79$1.2k–$2.5k
A/C system repair78$209–$786

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