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 hvac system repair
Clear ✕- Cody & Sons Plumbing, Heating & Air (Dallas) — 82 customers reviewed a hvac system repair job here and gave it 4.94★ on average; 98% were 5★, 1% were 1–2★. Most paid $200–400. 95% called the price fair.
- Milestone Electric, A/C, & Plumbing (Dallas) — 381 customers reviewed a hvac system repair job here and gave it 4.86★ on average; 95% were 5★, 3% were 1–2★. Most paid $1,000+. 95% called the price fair.
- Dial One Johnson Plumbing, Cooling & Heating (Dallas) — 23 customers reviewed a hvac system repair job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $1–100. 100% called the price fair.
- Reddi Services (Phoenix) — 45 customers reviewed a hvac system repair job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $100–200. 100% called the price fair.
- Alvarez Plumbing & Air Conditioning (Tampa) — 24 customers reviewed a hvac system repair job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★.
Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “HVAC 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 hvac system repair
Jordan diagnosed the issue and got the part ordered needed for repair. Good service
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…
I was very pleased with Travon’s work for our annual HVAC preventive maintenance checkup. He was thorough, professional, and polite. He worked efficiently and gave us an overview of his findings. We were very pleased. We appreciate Milestone and its commitment to customer satisfaction.
Highly recommend O&W heating and Cooling! Omir is absolutely fantastic! Prompt, friendly, extremely knowledgeable and professional. Schedule him for routine maintenance before he books up, this guy doesn’t miss anything.Thanks Omir!
Scott was great! He checked my outside units and attic. He showed me an electrical device of the downstairs unit that failed and fixed the problem!. Thanks Scott!
As a single woman homeowner I rely on honest, reliable companies that I can trust. Cody and Sons is exactly that for me. I use all of their multiple services for several years. Over that time I have found them to never try to upsell or give service that is not needed. Often my fix has been simple, a capable…
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.