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Plumbing & Heating Doctor 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%93+50.7Reliability 24%89+21.6Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty95−0.5Experts Score= 93Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.93SCORE

Plumbing & Heating Doctor

Anchorage, AK · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #9Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 28 pipe repair services · 4.9★ from 420 Google reviews

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Percentile vs other pipe repair services (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: value and momentum; 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.Plumbing & Heating Doctor is better than 93% of pipe repair services.A
93
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.Plumbing & Heating Doctor is better than 89% of pipe repair services.A
89
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.Plumbing & Heating Doctor is better than 95% of pipe repair services.A
95
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.Plumbing & Heating Doctor is better than 100% of pipe repair services.A
100
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.Plumbing & Heating Doctor is better than 100% of pipe repair services.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.Plumbing & Heating Doctor is better than 100% of pipe repair services.A
100

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Plumbing & Heating Doctor for 8 kinds of job.

Plumbing & Heating Doctor for water heater repair

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.7
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).5.00
Usually paidThe price range customers picked most often for this job.$400–600
Category typicalWhat the middle half of customers paid for this job across all companies in the category.$158–$432
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 82/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Water heater 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.#7 / 16
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%

All 7 Google reviews tagged “Water heater repair”

SheilaLocal Guide · 19 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★★★★★

So very greatful and satisfied with the service provided by Mark. He found a CO leak we didn't know we had, probably saved my family. He was very knowledgeable and provided great customer service.

Paid $400–600Reasonable priceWater heater repairHeating system maintenanceService not listed
Neeta3 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★★★★★

They did a great job! Water heater kept saying it was blocked. I had a different company come out before and they said I would have to get the whole exhaust pipe redone (this is a brand new property) and the roof too. On top of that my water heater started to sound like it was going to blow up and they still hadn't…

Paid $300–400Reasonable priceWater heater repair
LindsayLocal 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. · 9 months ago★★★★★

PHD Dan is the man! My husband and I bought a home this winter. We contacted PHD for cleaning service, and no hot water on the combi boiler. PHD sent Dan. Dan explained precisely how the unit worked. He changed the filter and cleaned the unit. Dan showed my husband that the unit was in “default” mode and…

Customer photo from Lindsay's review
Paid $200–300Great priceToilet repairPlumbing leak detectionWater heater repair
Joseph2 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 year ago★★★★★

Service was completed fast and at a fair price! Would recommend and will use again for future needs

Water heater repairPlumbing leak repair
GaryLocal Guide · 35 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★★★★★

PHD Plumbing was my salvation when my heating system was not working. Same day service and extremely professional and detailed work. Tony went above and beyond to ensure that everything was working perfectly.

Heating equipment repair & installationHeating system maintenanceHVAC system maintenance+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Kathleen6 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 years ago★★★★★

Tony was wonderful. Came out to figure what why my hot water pilot light would not stay lit. He came over right away and told what it was. He fixed it and I’m so thankful.

Water heater repair+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
AK9074 years ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Faucet installationShower installationPlumbing leak repair+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality

Price

$529+10% vs typical pipe repair services

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 28%Reasonable 67%Overpriced 1%Not sure 4%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
Heating system repair33$295–$1.2k
Plumbing pipe repair27$295–$931
Heating system maintenance24—
Plumbing leak repair18$246–$554
Water heater installation17$1.4k–$2.8k
Plumbing leak detection17$173–$503
HVAC system maintenance15$83–$295
Toilet repair11$228–$554

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