The Best Plumbers
We graded 90 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.
From 133,699 Google reviews of 90 top-rated plumbers nationwide. Updated October 25, 2026.
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Best plumbers for hvac system maintenance
Clear ✕Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “HVAC 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 hvac system maintenance
Michael was very professional and easy to talk with . He answered my questions and explained what we were looking at. Very helpful. Thank you.
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.
Chris Shuck was here today to inspect our new mini split, and also inspect and service our heat pump. He explained everything to us and offered advice for future consideration. He is absolutely one of the best technicians we've ever had here to represent the company. Thanks Chris.
Always great service with clear explanations on what they found and any recommendations.
Dan was my technician. He always friendly and very professional. I always receive a call to let me know when the technician is coming. I most definitely will recommend this company to friends and family. Thanks for your service.
We've had excellent service from AnyHour/ACbyJ. We had our routine maintenance done by Kevin W. He was both professional and friendly, he alerted us to an issue which we had him address. He gave us several options of how to proceed with what each would cost. He also had pictures of the bacteria that the Trane had…
Overall ratings
Experts Score 0–100 and a letter grade per factor (A = top 20% of plumbers).
| # | Company | Grade | Satis · Relia · Craft · Value · Momen · Track · Accou | ★ | Typical bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A 86 | AAAABCB | 4.98 | $1.3k | |
| 2 | A 82 | AABACDC | 5.00 | $325 | |
| 3 | A 81 | AA–ACFC | 5.00 | $379 | |
| 4 | B 79 | AA–ACFD | 4.98 | $600 | |
| 5 | B 79 | ABAADCB | 4.99 | $466 | |
| 6 | B 79 | AACABDB | 4.98 | $250 | |
| 7 | B 77 | AA–ADFB | 4.98 | $57 | |
| 8 | B 76 | AA–ABDD | 4.95 | $227 | |
| 9 | B 76 | ABAAFCB | 4.99 | $493 | |
| 10 | B 74 | BBBBCCA | 4.95 | $430 | |
| 11 | B 73 | BABBBFB | 4.95 | $895 | |
| 12 | B 73 | AA–DCFC | 4.99 | $443 |
What jobs cost
What customers paid, from the price Google asks reviewers to report.
| 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% |
Was the price fair?
All price verdicts left with reviews.
Price verdicts by year
Share calling it great / reasonable / overpriced.
How we grade
Satisfaction (35%) — Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume.
Reliability (15%) — How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months (fewer = better).
Craft & service (20%) — Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — net praise per review.
Value (10%) — Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights.
Momentum (8%) — Last 12 months vs lifetime average — improving or slipping.
Track record (7%) — Review volume and years with reviews.
Accountability (5%) — Owner replies to 1–3★ reviews.