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%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.96SCOREHowald 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.
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Customers hired Howald Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing for 8 kinds of job.
Howald Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing for plumbing leak detection
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I had my problem diagnosed and today was the day they replaced the plumbing under my sink. They were on time, friendly and efficient. I’m very pleased with the work that was done. I would definitely use them again and I thought the price was extremely reasonable.
Brandon W was very thorough, sought out the problem, and then replaced the outside spigot at our request. A year ago Brandon replaced our water heater that was leaking and replaced a poorly installed bladder done by another company. He has also replaced bathroom faucets and drains for us. He’s a great guy and does a…
Impressive young man.
John was great!
Did a great job. Very professional and great attitude.
We have been loyal customers of Larry Howald since he started his plumbing division. Will have to think about it in the future. The estimate stated 6 hour job and $1,300. The job actually took 2 1/2 hours and I asked for a “review” of the charges. I was told it was a fixed rate, not an hourly rate. Seems inconsistent.
Howald always does a good job . He installed a furnace filter we needed and was very nice.
We have had Daniel Core as our HVAC technician several times in a row. Without question he has been the most knowledgeable tech we've ever had. He's informative and actually educates us so that we fully understand the status of our equipment and what the future needs might look like for the equipment.
Sam was punctual, thorough and pleasant to deal with.
I'm so happy I called Howald for a second opinion on some leaking in my crawlspace. The original plumber thought a large pipe needed to be replaced and would cost about 2k. Sam from Howald instead diagnosed the issue as a clog! Thanks much for the help.
Luke was great! Had a blown furnace fuse and he diagnosed and fixed it very quickly. Nice and personable service.
Excellent service by Andrew of the Howald team. Thanks for a job well done!
Howald to the rescue once again! They got a plumber out within a few hours of calling to fix a water leak. As always, they're were beyond prompt and professional.
Daniel Core was very professional and thoroughly explained everything he was doing and what it would cost. He also always made sure not to track anything into the house from the garage. Daniel just as good again as a above!
Charged almost 200 for them to find nothing. They never did a proper diagnosis which would have found a running toilet that was leading to a leak. I was able to diagnose the issue from another state and walk a friend through the process. I paid this company in hopes they would take this stress off my plate. They…
Andrew was very pleasant and professional. Answered all my questions easily. He provided an estimate for a new toilet and replaced the flapper in a half bath
It was Steve amd he was very good.
Howald came out to fix a non-working, 6 year old AC unit at our house. They got everything working, and then a couple days later, a different component unrelated to the first repair, failed. They came back out in the same week (the day after I called to report the issue) and fixed it at no charge. Dan and Dave were…
I asked for recommendations for a reputable plumber, and two trusted friends pointed me to Howald. I contacted them on the website, and they called within minutes and scheduled same-day. They ended up calling back to say that a plumber was available earlier, so even better! Arman arrived and was friendly,…
Sam is a pleasure to work with. His attention to detail and the pursuit of the right solution for the job at hand while considering the constraints of cost, capability, and fit, are outstanding.
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Jobs customers hired them for
| Job | Reviews | Category typical |
|---|---|---|
| HVAC system maintenance | 319 | $37–$295 |
| A/C system maintenance | 163 | $39–$393 |
| Heating system maintenance | 121 | $39–$251 |
| Plumbing pipe repair | 110 | $248–$1.2k |
| HVAC system repair | 99 | $205–$933 |
| Plumbing leak detection | 92 | $57–$478 |
| Water heater installation | 79 | $1.2k–$2.5k |
| A/C system repair | 78 | $209–$786 |
