The Best Water Heater Repair in Wisconsin
We graded 4 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.
From 3,241 Google reviews of 14 top-rated water heater repair nationwide; 4 of them in Wisconsin. Updated November 2, 2026.
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Best water heater repair in Wisconsin for shower repair
Clear ✕Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Shower 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 shower repair
Arriving on time for appointment, William and I agreed on the replacement solution and the estimate to complete the repair. This was a messy and challenging job. William tested and made sure all was working correctly. Told William I appreciated his skill to complete the replacement. Thank You
He is a calm, respectful and hard working plumber. He is informative and caring person. We appreciate the job you did for us. Thank you Justin.” We would recommend Justin and Brisic plumping to anybody.
I've had ongoing issues with my floor drains backing up in the basement and my bathtub drain always clogging up. I've been going through drano like it's water! Well, my basement shower drain backed up and I couldn't get it unplugged. My regular plumber couldn't come because he was leaving for vacation and…
To Pauli Plumbing we say "Thank you for your excellent service!" Your team is very knowledgeable, well-trained, and very reliable. Your customer service proved to be very prompt with my requests. We highly recommend Pauli Plumbing without hesitation. General Manager Jill Moebius
Excellent experience. Arrived on time and did a great job. Friendly and knowledgeable. Got right to work upon arrival. Did a great clean up job. Very happy with the work done. Have had them do several different projects. . Thanks so much. Will definitely call Ryan for future plumbing issues. Highly recommend this business for any plumbing needs.
This company the best plumber good people all the guys that this company have they are really friendly and good price I been working with brics plumbing Long time all way do the best to help i m very happy with them all the time I highly recommend Thank you very much
Overall ratings
Experts Score 0–100Experts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. and a letter grade per factor (A = top 20% of water heater repair).
| # | Company | ScoreExperts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. | FactorsFactor grades, in orderSatisfaction (54%): Recency-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.Reliability (24%): How 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.Craft & service (0%): Google 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.Value (14%): Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Momentum (0%): Penalises 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.Replies to reviews (7%): How 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.One letter per factor score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = below 20. | ★Google star rating as shown on Google Maps. | Typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews). |
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| 1 | A 88How 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%89+48.5Reliability 24%92+22.3Value 14%77+10.9Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty95−0.5Experts Score= 88Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAABAA | 4.90 | $680 | |
| 2 | A 87How 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%87+47.5Reliability 24%82+19.9Value 14%97+13.7Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty93−0.7Experts Score= 87Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAAA | 4.89 | $340 | |
| 3 | A 87How 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%89+48.5Reliability 24%85+20.6Value 14%97+13.7Replies to reviews 7%82+5.8Craft & service penalty85−1.5Experts Score= 87Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAAA | 4.88 | $693 | |
| 4 | B 60How 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%60+32.7Reliability 24%63+15.3Value 14%99+14Replies to reviews 7%91+6.4Craft & service penalty96−0.4Momentum penalty21−7.9Experts Score= 60Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BBAADA | 4.56 | — |
What jobs cost
What customers paid, from the price Google asks reviewers to report.
| Job | Low25th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid less than this. | TypicalMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range). | High75th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid more than this. | FairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”. |
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| Plumbing pipe repair | $314 | $460 | $1.1k | 97% |
| Drain cleaning | $264 | $353 | $495 | 100% |
| Water heater installation | $1.4k | $1.9k | $2.8k | 96% |
| Toilet repair | $209 | $317 | $410 | 97% |
| Plumbing leak detection | $145 | $245 | $396 | 95% |
| Toilet installation | $479 | $555 | $633 | 100% |
| Water heater repair | $302 | $745 | $1.0k | 100% |
| Heating system repair | $161 | $251 | $520 | 100% |
Water Heater Repair in Wisconsin at a glance
How the 4 water heater repair we rated in Wisconsin compare, and what customers praise most.
Experts Score grades
A = score 80+, F = below 20.
- Grade A375%
- Grade B125%
- Grade C00%
- Grade D00%
- Grade F00%
Google ratings
Average stars per company.
- 4.90★ and up125%
- 4.80–4.89★250%
- 4.60–4.79★00%
- Below 4.60★125%
What customers praise
Share of Google review highlights.
- Quality52821%
- Professionalism55822%
- Responsiveness54421%
- Punctuality49119%
- Value45218%
Was the price fair?
All price verdicts left with reviews.
- Great price12825%
- Reasonable33065%
- Overpriced173%
- Not sure296%
Price verdicts by year
Share calling it great / reasonable / overpriced.
How we grade
Satisfaction (54%) — Recency-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.
Reliability (24%) — How 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.
Craft & service (penalty, up to −10) — Google 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.
Value (14%) — Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.
Momentum (penalty, up to −10) — Penalises 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.
Replies to reviews (7%) — How 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.