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Steve's Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning 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%92+50.2Reliability 24%89+21.6Value 14%92+13Replies to reviews 7%71+5Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 90Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.90SCORE

Steve's Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning

San Bernardino, CA · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #21Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 30 water softener repair · 4.9★ from 1,720 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 craft & service; weakest: replies to reviews.

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.Steve's Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning is better than 92% of water softener repair.A
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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.Steve's Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning is better than 89% of water softener repair.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.Steve's Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning is better than 99% of water softener repair.A
99
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.Steve's Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning is better than 92% of water softener repair.A
92
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.Steve's Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning 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.Steve's Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning is better than 71% of water softener repair.B
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Customers hired Steve's Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning for 8 kinds of job.

Steve's Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning for HVAC system repair

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.159
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).4.82
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.$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: 79/100.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.#5 / 7
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.93%

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Maria5 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★★★★★

Anthony was informative, patient and efficient in resolving my A/C unit. He worked late into the evening to resolve the problem.

Paid $1,000+Not sureHVAC system repairPlumbing pipe repair
Marque1 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. · 3 weeks ago★★★★★

Angel was the best! He went above and beyond during the appointment.

HVAC system repairHVAC system maintenance
Jenny3 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★★★★★

Steven went over and above. We were very happy with his service. He was very professional and friendly, made us feel like we have known him for years.

Paid $1,200–1,400Reasonable priceHVAC system repair
Rich4 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 recently had both duct work and a new AC unit installed by Steve's. This was performed by Andy, Jesse and Jon. We live in La Verne. The work performed was outstanding! I appreciate the communication prior and during the work. The tech's were on-time, observant of our house, tested for proper functionality and…

Reasonable priceHVAC system repair
Sharon5 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 service! Friendly staff! Amazing team to work with!

HVAC system repairPlumbing leak detection
marian4 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★★★★★

On time, good communicator, explained everything, did not try to oversell, honest, good worker

Reasonable priceHVAC system repairHVAC system maintenanceA/C system maintenance
Melinda3 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★★★★★

Angel was on time and professional. He informed us of several options to solve our issue.

HVAC system repair
Darlene1 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 month ago★★★★★

Kevin, Andy, and Jessie all provided excellent information about the system and the overall installation process. All work was done with professionalism and care that was shown not only in the outcome, but also in the follow-ups. Excellent work and great experience.

Paid $2,000+Reasonable priceHVAC system repairInstallationHeating system installation
Adam1 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★★★★★

Angel did a great job and was very thoughtful and helpful in repairing our AC system. We appreciate it and will recommend to neighbors!

Reasonable priceHVAC system repairA/C system repair
Peter4 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★★★★★

Fast and satisfactory! No complaints. Thanks, Pete

Paid $400–600Reasonable priceWater heater installationHVAC system repair
Disylvio1 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★★★

Angel came out and was very professional and transparent. However, I was skeptical about the repair options presented by the company for my AC unit. The added products provided by Steves did not fix my unit. I called another tech from another company. He came out connected two screws and my AC unit started…

Paid $1,800–2,000OverpricedHVAC system repair
Roger1 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. · 2 months ago★★★★★

Chris, was friendly, fast and efficient! Excellent service would highly recommend.

HVAC system repair
Rick6 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★★★★★

On time. Very professional

Paid $400–600Reasonable priceHVAC system repairA/C system maintenance
Matthew3 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★★★★★

Franko was here fast and he was very polite and efficient and very knowledgeable

Paid $1,600–1,800Reasonable priceHVAC system repairHeating system repairCleaning
DaveDiddy2 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★★★★★

Been using for 8 years! Great team!

Great priceHVAC system repairHVAC system maintenanceA/C system maintenance
Lisa3 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 happy with the response time for my repair My technician was Chris. He was very knowledgable and explained what he was doing at every step. I would be happy to use this service again in the future.

Paid $600–800Reasonable priceHVAC system repair
Michael1 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 2 months ago★★★★★

Christian Flores is a very knowledgeable personal polite gentleman. He explained our repairs in detail. Also installed Erobee. Great service Christian Flores. Thank you!

Customer photo from Michael's reviewCustomer photo from Michael's review
Paid $1,000+Reasonable priceHVAC system repair
Sergio1 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 2 months ago★★★★★

Service was done correct and in a timely matter. Definitely recommend them when service is needed.

Paid $800–1,000Reasonable priceHVAC system repair+ Responsiveness+ Professionalism
Cheryl1 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 2 months ago★★★★★

Franko was very efficient and knowledgeable. He was friendly and answered all of my questions.

Paid $1–100Great priceHVAC system repair
Tom6 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★★★★★

Christian, has done a great job so far. Returning tomorrow to finish job with new motor and surge protectors. Polite and on time, I was kept up to date on his arrival through out the day. Expensive???

Not sureHVAC system repair

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$880+100% 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 22%Reasonable 66%Overpriced 3%Not sure 9%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
HVAC system repair159$83–$1.2k
A/C system maintenance100$27–$529
HVAC system maintenance83$19–$176
Install AC71$1.4k–$2.8k
A/C system repair68$202–$998
Heating system installation66$1.2k–$2.4k
Installation61$680–$1.6k
Install thermostat37—

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