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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 repair

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.616
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).4.86
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.$83–$1.2k
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 85/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “HVAC 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.#2 / 7
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.93%

All 616 Google reviews tagged “HVAC system repair” · showing 20

Sheila5 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. · 10 hours ago★★★★★

Justin was delightful, professional and gave us background of his knowledge with HVAC systems and other areas of maintenance. He provided information on the type of unit required for my modular home and a quote on what it would cost to repair or replace my HVAC unit. Thank you Justin. Oh and ladies, he’s a tall…

HVAC system repair
Nick12 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 17 hours ago★★★★★

Outstanding.

Paid $1,000+Not sureHVAC system repairService not listed
bob7 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★★★★★

Timely and thorough service call. Explained all findings with costs and benefits. Maintained clean work space. Worked to get a complete understanding of the problem and came up with a simpler and less expensive solution to the problem that I had thought. Thoroughly professional. No pressure.

Reasonable priceHVAC system repair
RitaLocal 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 4 days ago★★★★★

Joseph was able to identify the problem and schedule a resolution. He was very conscientious and extremely competent.

HVAC system repairHVAC duct & vent repair
Jennifer7 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★★★★★

Very knowledgeable, respectful, and timely

Paid $200–400Reasonable priceHVAC system repair
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
Rick1 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 a week ago★★★★★

Timely arrival with service completed and explained to my satisfaction

Paid $1–200Reasonable priceHVAC system repair
Victoria4 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★★★★★

On time, friendly and professional. They were very flexible when I had to adjust our appointment time. Super helpful!

Paid $600–800Not sureHVAC system repair
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 2 weeks ago★★★★★

Carlo Rivera arrived at my home on time as expected. We discussed the problem of the condensate leak on the old system. Carlos inspected the unit and gave me reasonable options to address the issue. After much effort on his part, we agreed on the best option considering the age of the unit and cost of repair vs…

Paid $1–200Reasonable priceHVAC system repairHVAC system maintenance
Ciprian11 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★★★★★

Great job Adam, very professional and very effective. He solved my AC problem for 1/4 the price I was quoted by a different company.

Paid $1–200Great priceHVAC system repair
Darren6 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★★★★★

Alexia is awesome!!!

HVAC system repair
John2 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★★★★★

Khori did a very professional job!

Paid $1–200Reasonable priceHVAC system repair
Daniel4 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 weeks ago★★★★★

I have to give a huge 5-star review to Salah with Michael & Son. From the moment he arrived at our home, Salah was professional, friendly, knowledgeable, and an absolute pleasure to work with. What impressed me most was the amount of time Salah took to explain everything. He didn’t just come in, diagnose the issue,…

Great priceHVAC system repairService not listed
Megan4 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★★★★★

Miguel did an outstanding job. He was very courteous and communicative throughout the whole process.

Paid $800–1,000Reasonable priceHVAC system repair
Karen6 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★★★★★

5-star service across the board. I could not have asked for, nor expected, a better customer service experience. A++++++++++++. Same day service on a net-new install for the whole-house filtering system. EXCEPTIONAL service!!

Paid $800–1,000Great priceHVAC system repairHVAC system maintenanceA/C system maintenance
Jeanne5 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★★★★★

Marcus was all-around a fantastic technician. Extremely friendly, courteous and professional. He got right to his work, explained the situation/problem and discussed the solution and next steps. Everything was done in a timely manner. Ask for Marcus for your AC needs !!

HVAC system repair
Dave6 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 had a faulty GFCI outlet in my garage. Michael and Sons responded within five hours and made the repair.

HVAC system repair
Susan3 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★★★★★

George was friendly, polite, professional and very knowledgeable. I could not possibly have had a better provider.

HVAC system repair
Paul14 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★★★★★

Problem fixed! AC back online.

Paid $200–400Reasonable priceHVAC system repairA/C system maintenance
April3 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★★★★★

Miguel was amazing. He took time to explain everything needed and why. M&S is our go-to for repair and maintenance.

Paid $200–400Reasonable priceHVAC system repair

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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
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