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Michael & Son Services 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%83+45.3Reliability 24%76+18.4Value 14%83+11.7Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty85−1.5Experts Score= 81Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.81SCORE

Michael & Son Services

Holly Springs, NC · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #28Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 30 water softener repair · 4.8★ from 14,480 Google reviews

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Percentile vs other water softener repair (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.Michael & Son Services is better than 83% of water softener repair.A
83
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.Michael & Son Services is better than 76% of water softener repair.B
76
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.Michael & Son Services is better than 85% of water softener repair.A
85
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.Michael & Son Services is better than 83% of water softener repair.A
83
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.Michael & Son Services is better than 100% of water softener repair.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.Michael & Son Services is better than 100% of water softener repair.A
100

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Customers hired Michael & Son Services for 8 kinds of job.

Michael & Son Services for HVAC system maintenance

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.1124
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).4.90
Usually paidThe price range customers picked most often for this job.$1–100
Category typicalWhat the middle half of customers paid for this job across all companies in the category.$19–$176
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 88/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “HVAC 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.#2 / 8
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.98%

All 1,124 Google reviews tagged “HVAC system maintenance” · showing 20

Jim9 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 13 hours ago★★★★★

Michael and Sons did great work and Darrin was awesome

HVAC system maintenance
JEFFREY7 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 16 hours ago★★★★★

The tech (Khori) was extremely thorough and meticulous He was not in a rush explained all the things he was doing and telling me what I can do to get the longest life of my units I wish all tech were a good and honest as he is

Reasonable priceHVAC system maintenance+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
DwayneLocal Guide · 24 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★★★★★

My HVAC serviceman Jordi and plumber Anthony arrived within minutes of each other and got mfurnace tuneup and water heater services done. They went over everything they did in detail and recommended potential followup services that might be needed before much longer so I could keep those in mind for later. Great service done quickly....thanks, guys!

Reasonable priceHVAC system maintenanceWater heater repair
Leidy8 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 days ago★★★★★

My service was fantastic. Salah is incredible he fixed our issues immediately with my AC system. I’m really satisfied.

Paid $1–200Reasonable priceHVAC system maintenance
Robert10 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 days ago★★★★★

Both technicians provided professional and friendly service.

Paid $1–100Great priceHVAC system maintenance
Rose7 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 days ago★★★★★

Did fantastic I hope that I have him back every time to fix my heating and air conditioning very professional and friendly he deserves a raise

HVAC system maintenance+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Gerald3 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 days ago★★★★★

Great as usual

HVAC system maintenance
Stephen5 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★★★★★

Ryne and Miguel, the two technicians, arrived promptly and provided good service.

Paid $1–100Reasonable priceHVAC system maintenance
Mablerene2 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 days ago★★★★★

Darrin is so nice and respectful, he knew what he was doing. I will recommend him to my friends. Have a blessed day.

Paid $1–200Reasonable priceHVAC system maintenance
MichaelLocal 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 week ago★★★★★

Same day call. Fixed inoperable AC unit. Prompt, professional, and competent to. AAAA++++

Paid $1,000+Reasonable priceHVAC system maintenance
Laura5 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★★★★★

Professional, did a great job, courteous.

Paid $1–200Reasonable priceHVAC system maintenance
Frank7 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★★★★★

The technician was very cordial and a pleasure to speak with. Worked diligently the entire time.

Paid $400–600Not sureHVAC system maintenance
MichaelLocal Guide · 12 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★★★★★

Carlo did a great job of getting everything completed in a timely and thorough manner. He was polite and explained everything very well. Have used Michael & sons for the service plan in the past and will continue based on our experience with Carlo

HVAC system maintenanceA/C system maintenanceCleaning
jonLocal Guide · 28 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★★★★★

Nick was awesome. He great advice on our new HVAC systems.

Not sureHVAC system maintenanceHVAC duct & vent installationInstall AC
Patrick14 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★★★★★

Justin did a great job on our HVAC system estimate

HVAC system maintenance
JD7 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★★★★★

Khori was thorough with his work and showed to be helpful in addressing the issue with the HVAC thermostat.

Paid $1–200Great priceHVAC system repairHVAC system maintenance
Kenneth5 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★★★★★

My heating maintenance was due and Connor Mills was the technician assigned…He did a thorough & splendid job and explained the whole process as well as gave suggestions/advice on how to better maintain my HVAC system…I would highly recommend him.

Reasonable priceHVAC system maintenanceHeating system maintenance
MiracleLocal Guide · 11 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★★★★★

Jordi Myles was at my house today doing heating unit seasonal maintenance. Jordi is super nice, very knowledgeable and punctual. He was also very careful to leave my house and yard like he found them. He let me know about sludge in my drain lines and he put in pan pads in both systems. He showed me pictures and…

Paid $100–200Reasonable priceHVAC system maintenance+ Punctuality+ Professionalism
Michael2 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★★★★★

Had a thermostat issue and Miguel was very thorough and gave clear explanations for what was happening and what he was doing to correct the problem. Excellent Service!

HVAC system maintenanceDrain cleaning
Laura2 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★★★★★

I had another terrific semiannual HVAC checkup. Kelsey was fast, communicated clearly about possible upgrades without hype or fear tactics. I’ve employed several HVAC contractors over 20+ years but find Michael & Son has kept my system working the most consistently.

Paid $200–400Reasonable priceHVAC system maintenance

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Price

$517+17% vs typical water softener repair

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 19%Reasonable 63%Overpriced 7%Not sure 10%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
HVAC system maintenance1110$19–$176
HVAC system repair611$83–$1.2k
A/C system maintenance598$27–$529
Plumbing pipe repair558$317–$1.2k
Water heater installation546$1.4k–$2.8k
Toilet repair473$205–$786
Plumbing leak detection451$122–$593
Plumbing319—

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