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 repair
Clear ✕- Milestone Electric, A/C, & Plumbing (Dallas) — 414 customers reviewed a a/c system repair job here and gave it 4.90★ on average; 95% were 5★, 1% were 1–2★. Most paid $1,000+. 84% called the price fair.
- Cody & Sons Plumbing, Heating & Air (Dallas) — 59 customers reviewed a a/c system repair job here and gave it 4.95★ on average; 97% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $400–600.
- Baker Brothers Plumbing, Air & Electric (Dallas) — 711 customers reviewed a a/c system repair job here and gave it 4.85★ on average; 94% were 5★, 3% were 1–2★. Most paid $1–100. 93% called the price fair.
- Dial One Johnson Plumbing, Cooling & Heating (Dallas) — 13 customers reviewed a a/c system repair job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★.
- Village Plumbing, Air & Electric (Houston) — 325 customers reviewed a a/c system repair job here and gave it 4.82★ on average; 94% were 5★, 4% were 1–2★. Most paid $2,000+. 91% called the price fair.
Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “A/C system repair” (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 repair
Overpriced and a complete rip off. $400 for an 15 minute job to unclog a drain line. Actively find ways to run up the cost with things you don’t need. Only warranty their work for 30 days so when their poor work becomes evident they can come back and slap you with another $400 bill.
The problems were identified quickly and the repairs were made in a timely manner. Prices were reasonable for the work performed. Very professional and knowledgeable employees.
Our service man is absolutely fantastic. He explained everything and was very friendly and professional. Thank you for sending him. He’s the same person that first came to our house and loved our cats😁. Highly recommend him and the work that you’re doing.
Very prompt! Extremely tidy when installing the new toilet. Fair prices and professional.
Ricardo from Any Hour Services is awesome! Our air conditioner was running all afternoon without cooling our house. I suspected the compressor wasn’t turning on, but 88 degrees in the house with two kids under two meant I didn’t have the time to diagnose and figure out the problem myself. Ricardo came by quickly,…
Super knowledgable, answered all questions, kept me very informed, very friendly, efficient and thorough. Pleasure to meet Scott...Dial On Johnson seem to only have excellent technicians, front office and management employees....Thanks
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.