How much do plumbers cost?
Most customers pay around $480 per job. The most common job, drain cleaning, usually runs $176–$580. 94% of customers who rated the price called it fair or great.
Best plumbers for a/c system maintenance
Clear ✕- Milestone Electric, A/C, & Plumbing (Dallas) — 871 customers reviewed a a/c system maintenance job here and gave it 4.92★ on average; 95% were 5★, 1% were 1–2★. Most paid $1–100. 98% called the price fair.
- Baker Brothers Plumbing, Air & Electric (Dallas) — 1580 customers reviewed a a/c system maintenance job here and gave it 4.88★ on average; 94% were 5★, 2% were 1–2★. Most paid $1–100. 94% called the price fair.
- Dial One Johnson Plumbing, Cooling & Heating (Dallas) — 27 customers reviewed a a/c system maintenance job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $1–200.
- Any Hour Services - Electric, Plumbing, Heating & Air (Phoenix) — 156 customers reviewed a a/c system maintenance job here and gave it 4.97★ on average; 98% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $1,000+. 98% called the price fair.
- Cody & Sons Plumbing, Heating & Air (Dallas) — 62 customers reviewed a a/c system maintenance job here and gave it 4.92★ on average; 97% were 5★, 2% were 1–2★. Most paid $400–600. 100% called the price fair.
Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “A/C system maintenance” (shrunk toward the category average when there are few), how many such jobs it has done, and its overall Experts Score.
What customers said about a/c system maintenance
I had a great experience with Samuel from Baker Brothers Plumbing, Air & Electric! He was professional, knowledgeable, courteous, and took the time to make sure everything was taken care of properly. It’s refreshing to work with someone who genuinely cares about providing excellent customer service. Samuel made the…
Chris was exceptional. He was on time, professional, courteous, friendly and knowledgeable. He went above and beyond with his service and kept me informed all along the way. I highly recommend Milestone and Chris. Thanks Milestone.
They are always nice and professional. They have been serving our AC and Heaters on a seasonal basis and are always thorough and helpful. I highly recommend them.
James did an excellent job completing our Plumbing service call. He took the time to address all of my concerns and made sure I was satisfied with the work. Thanks! TR 10/20/2026 Zach was very thorough and answered all my questions on our recent A/C service call. Excellent service from Cody & Sons, as always!…
From start to finish Erik Ausberry was a total gentleman. Jack and I were immensely impressed with his professionalism and expertise in explaining several issues that needed to be addressed. His courteousness was delightful. We will want his service for our home in the future. Thank you Village for sending him to…
Horrible service. Has gone down significantly over the last few months. 1) Ruined my drywall when failing to repair a water heater. 2) Took weeks and several trips with additional service fees to install a thermostat. I will not be using them again despite being a customer for 10 year prior. Avoid them.
Price list: what each job costs
Low = 25th percentile, high = 75th. Tap a job for the best companies for it.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Fair |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drain cleaning | $176 | $351 | $580 | 94% |
| Plumbing pipe repair | $366 | $656 | $1.2k | 97% |
| Plumbing leak detection | $124 | $322 | $656 | 96% |
| Toilet repair | $227 | $366 | $618 | 94% |
| A/C system maintenance | $27 | $124 | $454 | 96% |
| Water heater installation | $1.2k | $1.8k | $2.4k | 97% |
| Plumbing leak repair | $295 | $542 | $1.1k | 97% |
| Faucet repair | $208 | $366 | $611 | 94% |
| HVAC system maintenance | $26 | $83 | $248 | 97% |
| Water heater repair | $135 | $305 | $580 | 96% |
| Outdoor plumbing system repair | $382 | $786 | $1.5k | 98% |
| Faucet installation | $321 | $517 | $1.1k | 95% |
| A/C system repair | $251 | $498 | $1.2k | 93% |
| Heating system maintenance | $27 | $114 | $282 | 99% |
| Shower repair | $248 | $429 | $655 | 96% |
Best plumbers by what matters to you
Winners per factor among companies with 20+ reviews.
Questions people ask
How much does a plumber cost?
Customers reported a typical bill of $480 (middle half $228–$1.3k last month). The cheapest common job is hvac system maintenance at about $83; the priciest is water heater installation at about $1.8k.
Is my quote fair?
Pick the job and enter your quote above. We place it on what real customers paid: inside the middle half is normal, above the top quarter deserves a second quote.
How do I pick a good plumber?
Look past the star average — almost everyone listed is 4.5★+. What separates them: the share of 1–2★ jobs in the last two years (category average 2.6%), whether the owner answers complaints (82% do), and how customers rated the specific job you need.
Where do these numbers come from?
133,699 Google reviews of 90 companies, using the price, price verdict and service fields Google collects with each review. No paid placements.
From 133,699 Google reviews of 90 top-rated plumbers nationwide. Updated October 25, 2026.