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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 repair

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.221
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).4.83
Usually paidThe price range customers picked most often for this job.$1,000+
Category typicalWhat the middle half of customers paid for this job across all companies in the category.$161–$834
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 84/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Heating system 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.#6 / 20
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.94%

All 221 Google reviews tagged “Heating system repair” · showing 20

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
Sandra2 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 days ago★★★★★

Andrew was professional and thorough. His service was appreciated.

Paid $1–200Not sureHeating system repair
trevor4 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★★★★★

John was thorough in explaining the problem and offering recommendations.

Heating system repair
Barbara10 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 weeks ago★★★★★

Andrew was awesome, he was polite,very knowledgeable, and got my furnace working , was a pleasure having him doing the repair.

Paid $200–400Reasonable priceHeating system repair
David3 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★★★★★

We had a furnace inspection by Amber who identified a cracked heat exchanger in our old furnace. 4 days later Shamus and crew had a new one installed. Our contacts with ALL of the Betlem folks during this process were prompt, competent and very friendly! Couldn't ask for more!!!

Paid $2,000+Reasonable priceHeating system repair
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
Beth2 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★★★★★

Andrew was very knowledgeable and communicated well what the issues were with my boiler. He had the parts and could immediately fix it. I was very happy when he stayed awhile to make sure everything was working.

Paid $800–1,000Reasonable priceHeating system repair
LindaLocal Guide · 53 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★★★★★

We are always happy to see Todd for our yearly maintenance or on the few occasions when we have had any issue with our boiler. We trust him to do what needs to be done, every time. The boiler was making a rattling noise which turned out to be the gas valve. Todd made sure the one he had in the truck was the correct…

Paid $600–800Reasonable priceHeating system repair
janice13 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★★★★★

Professional, Knowledgeable and pleasant to work with.

Paid $1–200Reasonable priceHeating system repair
REBECCA5 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★

Ben was not helpful at all!!! He quoted me multiple prices to get my furnace heater up and running. $500+ to install combustion exhaust blower. I have this new part and it should only take 10 minutes to install!!! He was rude and pushy. I am very disappointed with Betlam.

Paid $1–200Not sureHeating system repairThermostat repair
Laura1 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★★★★★

Your service representative was Todd and he was delightful.

Paid $1–200Great priceHeating system repairThermostat repair
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
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
Michael4 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★★★★★

Mark did and excellent job in updating our ductwork. He cleaned up after and answered my questions as he worked. The end product was very neat and functional.

Paid $1,800–2,000Great priceHeating system repairService not listed
Allean2 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★★★★★

Very courteous & thorough . Although the results weren't what we expected, he offered other alternatives & was very pleasant!

Paid $1–200Reasonable priceHeating system repair
JessicaLocal 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★

I was not the customer directly, but my family member was. A Betlem Heating and Cooling employee showed my elderly family member a photo of a broken part of their furnace, that was NOT THEIRS. This employee attempted to con my elderly, vulnerable loved one out of thousands of dollars. This kind of behavior is…

Paid $2,000+OverpricedHeating system repair
D5 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★★★★★

Happy customer. Great efficient service. Kind, patient, clean, on time technician Robert.

Paid $1,000+Reasonable priceHVAC system repairHVAC system maintenanceA/C system maintenance
L4 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★★★★★

We have used John Betlem for a number of years now and they gave us fast repair/maintenance service on our previous system and upgraded us to our new heating and cooling system. Our service technician (Zach) was friendly and helpful. We are very happy with John Betlem. 2/1/22 Colin came go check out an error…

Paid $1–200HVAC system maintenanceHeating system repair
MaryLocal Guide · 29 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★★★★★

Technician arrived according to schedule. He was professional and knowledgeable.

Paid $1–200Reasonable priceHeating system maintenance+ Responsiveness+ Professionalism
Janine1 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 months ago★★★★★

Great service.

Paid $1–200Reasonable priceHeating system repairWater heater repair

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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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