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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. · #77Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 120 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

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

John Betlem Heating & Cooling for heating system maintenance

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.357
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).4.94
Usually paidThe price range customers picked most often for this job.$100–200
Category typicalWhat the middle half of customers paid for this job across all companies in the category.$37–$278
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 91/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Heating system 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.#1 / 22
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.97%

All 357 Google reviews tagged “Heating system maintenance” · showing 20

Boba day ago★★★★★

They were on time. Very neat and professional. They were extremely knowledgeable and answered all our question without hesitation. They certainly represents John Betlems high standards.

Great priceHeating system maintenance
Theodore7 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 day ago★★★★★

Anthony was very thorough in carrying out our annual furnace maintenance. Found a small issue which he resolved. Great job.

Paid $1–200Reasonable priceHeating system repairHeating system maintenance
Bonnie4 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 4 days ago★★★★★

Prompt, courteous and professional! I highly recommend John Betlem heating. Every tech that has serviced my furnace has been great!!

Paid $1–200Great priceHeating system maintenance
lori9 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★★★★★

They put in a new furnace. They were nice and hard worker's.

Paid $1–200Reasonable priceHeating system maintenance
RobertLocal 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 2 weeks ago★★★★★

I have called and used this company before. I will use them in the future. Andrew did a great job 👏

Paid $100–200Reasonable priceHeating system maintenance+ Value
Carole7 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 weeks ago★★★★★

Driss did a great job with our service! He was efficient, courteous and professional. He took the time answering my questions! Thank you!

Heating system maintenance
Gail6 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 weeks ago★★★★★

Professional, informative, friendly, helpful. Thank you!

Paid $400–600Not sureHeating system maintenance+ Value
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
Brian7 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★★★★★

Basement Aprilaire dehumidifier installation and upstairs humidifier checkup. Furnace checkup also. Thermostat usage for programming settings too

Heating system maintenanceService not listed+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
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
KevinLocal Guide · 68 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★★★★★

Highly recommend Betlem especially Todd for his outstanding professional service!

Heating system maintenanceHVAC system maintenance+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Connor9 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★★★★★

Very knowledgeable and helpful

Paid $200–400Reasonable priceThermostat repairHeating system maintenance
Keith4 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★★★★★

Brady was fantastic. Polite, respectful, knowledgeable, work was completed efficiently and he checked our furnace for safety concerns. Brady is welcomed back.

Paid $400–600Reasonable priceHeating system maintenance+ Responsiveness
James4 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★★★★★

Mike did a great job on annual maintenance.

Paid $400–600Not sureA/C system maintenanceA/C system repairHeating system maintenance
ROBERTA1 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. · a month ago★★★★★

Maintenance man shared information and was very pleasant

Paid $1–200Great priceHeating system maintenance
JanLocal 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. · Edited a month ago★★★★★

Andrew did a great job servicing our HVAC systems. He suggested a part replacement on our AC unit, but didn't push that idea, leaving it up to me to decide. I appreciate his attention to detail and his interpersonal relationship skills as he does his job. I will have him back next year!

Paid $200–400Reasonable priceA/C system maintenanceHeating system maintenance
DawnLocal 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 a month ago★★★★★

Service Technician Brady Sylvia from John Betlem Just finished doing my annual Boiler inspection and maintenancehe was very polite very respectful. Explain the process to me, checked all of my radiators to make sure they were heating up and even change the batteries in my thermostat. It was very personable, very…

HVAC system maintenanceHeating system maintenance
Kathy12 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★★★★★

Great workk each time we need them. Both for furnace and plumbing work. Thank you! Great work. First time using Betlem and we will continue. Service tech was impressively knowledgeable. Also used them for plumbing needs. Same great service and personnel.

Reasonable priceA/C system maintenanceHeating system maintenanceHVAC system maintenance+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
thomas4 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★★★★★

Timely, professional and capable service at a reasonable price. Thorough cleanup after the work accomplished.

A/C system maintenanceHVAC duct & vent cleaningHeating system maintenance

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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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