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John Betlem Heating & Cooling 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%88+48Reliability 24%84+20.4Value 14%91+12.9Replies to reviews 7%93+6.6Craft & service penalty89−1.1Experts Score= 87Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.87SCORE

John Betlem Heating & Cooling

Rochester, NY · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #85Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 130 plumbers · 4.9★ from 3,618 Google reviews

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Percentile vs other plumbers (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: 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.John Betlem Heating & Cooling is better than 88% of plumbers.A
88
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.John Betlem Heating & Cooling is better than 84% of plumbers.A
84
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.John Betlem Heating & Cooling is better than 89% of plumbers.A
89
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.John Betlem Heating & Cooling is better than 91% of plumbers.A
91
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.John Betlem Heating & Cooling is better than 100% of plumbers.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.John Betlem Heating & Cooling is better than 93% of plumbers.A
93

Reviews for your job

Customers hired John Betlem Heating & Cooling for 8 kinds of job.

John Betlem Heating & Cooling for a/c preventive maintenance

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.25
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).4.96
Usually paidThe price range customers picked most often for this job.$200–400
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 81/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “A/C preventive maintenance”: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 / 8
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%

All 25 Google reviews tagged “A/C preventive maintenance”

Alan5 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★★★★★

Brady was an exceptional tech for our system - thank you :-)

Paid $200–400Reasonable priceA/C preventive maintenance
Glenn6 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 weeks ago★★★★★

Appointment was kept right on time! Technician was professional and knowledgeable!

Paid $200–400Reasonable priceHVAC system maintenanceA/C preventive maintenanceHeating system maintenance
Karen7 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 weeks ago★★★★★

Ilya was exceptional today, doing our annual furnace/AC maintenance. He was extremely thorough, efficient, knowledgable and explained everything clearly as he went along. He was highly professional and friendly. We just can’t say enough. Thank you (him) so very much!

Paid $200–400Great priceHeating system maintenance
JoeLocal Guide · 18 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★★★★★

Very respectful and knowledgeable.

Paid $1–200Great priceHVAC duct & vent installationInstallationA/C preventive maintenance+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Kathy5 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 month ago★★★★★

John performed our annual HVAC service. He was prompt, thorough and friendly.

Paid $1–200Reasonable priceA/C preventive maintenanceHeating system maintenance
collett16 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 months ago★★★★★

The company is very attentive, all employees I've been in contact with are caring & efficient. Great quality products & reasonable annual maintenance costs. I have had John Betlem H&C do several jobs, the most recent 8/21/26. Each time I have had the same great experience!

Great priceHVAC system maintenanceA/C system maintenanceHeating system repair
Chris3 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 months ago★★★★★

John Clark was helpful in explaining the system to me and what he was going to be doing during his maintenance procedure. Seemed like he knew his work well and he gave me an honest assessment of the condition of the system and what I should do to maintain it and keep it running healthy for as long as I can. John was…

Paid $200–400Not sureHVAC system maintenanceA/C system maintenanceA/C preventive maintenance
ToddLocal Guide · 20 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 months ago★★★★★

Autumn was very thorough. Great communication and results! On time and well done!

Reasonable priceA/C system maintenanceA/C preventive maintenanceHeating system maintenance+ Responsiveness+ Professionalism
adfriedrichLocal Guide · 15 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 months ago★★★★★

Fantastic job by the team who came to my house. They were knowledgeable, personable, professional and efficient. They took the time to explain not just what they were doing, but why it needed to be done. I’m very glad that I’ll be working with John Betlam’s team going forward.

Paid $1,000–1,200Reasonable priceHVAC system maintenanceA/C system maintenanceA/C preventive maintenance
Travis2 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★★★★★

He was polite, respectful and informative.

Paid $200–400Reasonable priceA/C preventive maintenance
Jennifer5 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★★★★★

Quick service, great attention to detail and we appreciated him helping to understand the state of the hvac system. Our technician was thoughtful about keeping out carpets and floors clean when he moved from inside to outside and back again. We appreciate the service and customer service!

Paid $200–400Great priceHVAC system maintenanceA/C system maintenanceA/C preventive maintenance
MissyLocal Guide · 20 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★★★★★

Mike was very courteous and answered all my questions. He also left everything neat and cleaned up. Mike communicated along the way. I was very happy with his service.

Paid $200–400Reasonable priceA/C preventive maintenanceHeating system maintenance
Pamela8 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 months ago★★★★★

Ilya was a joy to work with! He was extremely professional, transparent, kind and friendly. We would love to work with him again in the future. He certainly knows his profession and took the time to explain things to my elderly mother. Kudos to Ilya!

Paid $200–400Great priceA/C system maintenanceA/C preventive maintenance
Dorothy1 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. · 5 months ago★★★★★

Very efficient young man. Thorough and good communication. Polite. Gave good information about current status and future considerations.

Paid $1–100Reasonable priceA/C preventive maintenance
Amber2 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★★★★★

Miles was absolutely amazing! I will always request him to do any and all services in my home! He was professional, personable, honest, thorough and was a true pleasure to have help us out!

A/C preventive maintenanceA/C system repairA/C system vent cleaning+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Wende6 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 been a customer for more than 20 years, and my latest service call was exceptional - as always. Knowledgeable, polite, and thorough. I have only good things to say about John Betlem's team, service, and products.

A/C system maintenanceHeating system maintenanceInstall AC
Kathryn7 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★★★★★

Great Service Friendly Helpful People⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Heating and Cooling Equipment BOTH We’ve been loyal customers for more than a couple decades.

CleaningHeating system maintenanceHVAC system maintenance+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Mary1 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★★★★★

Always excellent service from Betlem.

A/C system maintenanceA/C servicesCleaning
Jessica4 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★★★★★

Tom was very professional and knew what he was doing. Great service!!

A/C preventive maintenance+ Professionalism
Patrick2 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 months ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Paid $1–200Reasonable priceA/C system maintenanceA/C preventive maintenance
Jim5 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★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Paid $200–400Great priceHVAC system repairHVAC system maintenanceA/C system maintenance
Maryanne4 months ago★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Paid $300–400Reasonable priceHeating system repairCleaningA/C preventive maintenance
Joe10 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 months ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Paid $100–200Reasonable priceA/C preventive maintenanceDuctless heating & A/C servicesHeating system maintenance
SoumieaLocal 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. · 5 months ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Reasonable priceHVAC system maintenanceA/C preventive maintenance
JacquelineLocal Guide · 33 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.

Heating system maintenanceA/C preventive maintenance

Price

$432-7% vs typical plumbers

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 21%Reasonable 67%Overpriced 3%Not sure 9%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
HVAC system maintenance389$27–$251
Heating system maintenance357$37–$278
Heating system installation304—
A/C system maintenance266$27–$483
Heating system repair219$161–$834
Install AC199—
HVAC system repair117$124–$818
Install thermostat109—

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