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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 general repairs

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.14
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).4.79
Usually paidThe price range customers picked most often for this job.$200–300
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 69/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “General repairs”: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.#6 / 6
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.89%

All 14 Google reviews tagged “General repairs”

Lynn3 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★★★★★

I have used John Betlem for 15 years. They installed and maintained my HVAC and AC. I have had nothing but positive experiences with their staff. All the installation and repair and maintenance staff have been top notch. Recently my technician has been Brady Sylvia. He was careful and thorough as well as…

Reasonable priceHVAC system repairHVAC system maintenanceCleaning
Logan11 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★★★★★

Trevor and the team were excellent. They were prompt, efficient, kind, very willing to help and respectful. I will always use them for any future concerns, above and beyond

Paid $200–400Great priceGeneral repairsFan repair
sandraLocal 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. · 4 months ago★★★★★

Ryan and Spencer were a joy to have in my home. So professional and kind and respectful. They reactivated some dead outlets removed an old security system changed a couple of old dials to switches and checked breaker box for functionality and safety. The two of them are assets in your company!

General repairsElectrical outlet & switch repair
Chris1 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 5 months ago★★★★★

Top lads, great job and pricing!

Paid $1,000+Great priceInstallationGeneral repairs
JudyLocal 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. · Edited 6 months ago★★★★★

Ben did a great job. Your employees are easy to talk to and listen to your concerns. I recommend John Betlem anytime.

Paid $400–500Great priceGeneral repairsService not listed
Pam2 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. · 6 months ago★★★★★

Was very impressed with Dawson. He was informative, and took his time in evaluating all my problems. I would definitely use him again.

Paid $300–400Reasonable priceGeneral repairs
Pat5 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. · 7 months ago★★★★★

Marty did a great job checking our furnace and ultimately replacing our thermostat. He made clear, educated recommendations and was very efficient! Thanks for taking care of us so quickly.

Paid $200–300Reasonable priceInstall thermostatGeneral repairs
Deb3 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★★★★★

Zach and his coworker (dont remember his name-he was in training) were incredibly professional, polite, & friendly. Zach explained everything very well. I need to get estimates for a new HVAC & he offered to set up an appointment with a sales rep, but was not pushy about it, so I agreed, and he called the ofc & set…

General repairs+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
David6 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★★★★★

Service person took the time to explain what was going on and gave me options for later on. He was competent, personable, and his work exceeded my expectations.

HVAC duct & vent cleaningGeneral repairsHeating system maintenance+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
James6 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 used them for years they are very trustworthy company they respond very quickly and if the problem is simple they let you know and that's all that they fix they do not do any unnecessary work great company

General repairs
Pat3 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★★★★★

I had new lighting fixtures installed. Dawson was very knowlegeable and professional. He represents your business well.

Electrical fuse changingGeneral repairs+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Professionalism
Janaki3 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★★

Rating only, no written review.

Paid $200–300OverpricedGeneral repairsService not listed
Norma2 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. · 6 months ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Paid $200–300Reasonable priceGeneral repairs
Robert8 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★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Paid $1,000+Great priceGeneral repairsService not listed

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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