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1First Class Plumbing & AC★ 4.92 on this job39 jobs reviewedusually $1,000+iHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Outdoor plumbing system repair”:Stars on this job 55%4.92★Number of such jobs 25%39Overall Experts Score 20%87Job match= 91Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.87★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.91

2Alpine Plumbing, Heating, and Air★ 5.00 on this job13 jobs reviewedusually $1,000+iHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Outdoor plumbing system repair”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%13Overall Experts Score 20%89Job match= 87Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.87★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.87

3Ascent Plumbing Air Conditioning and Heating★ 5.00 on this job12 jobs reviewedusually $2,000+iHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Outdoor plumbing system repair”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%12Overall Experts Score 20%96Job match= 87Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.87★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.87

4Steve's Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning★ 5.00 on this job13 jobs reviewedusually $2,000+iHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Outdoor plumbing system repair”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%13Overall Experts Score 20%90Job match= 87Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.87★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.87

5Elite Plumbing & Drains LLC★ 5.00 on this job7 jobs reviewediHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Outdoor plumbing system repair”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%7Overall Experts Score 20%99Job match= 83Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.87★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.83

6Lasting Legacy Plumbing Heating and Air★ 5.00 on this job4 jobs reviewedusually $1,000+iHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Outdoor plumbing system repair”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%4Overall Experts Score 20%96Job match= 78Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.87★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.78

7Cisneros Brothers Plumbing★ 4.67 on this job3 jobs reviewedusually $200–400iHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Outdoor plumbing system repair”:Stars on this job 55%4.67★Number of such jobs 25%3Overall Experts Score 20%98Job match= 69Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.87★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.69

8Red Rocket Plumbing★ 4.67 on this job3 jobs reviewedusually $200–400iHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Outdoor plumbing system repair”:Stars on this job 55%4.67★Number of such jobs 25%3Overall Experts Score 20%97Job match= 69Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.87★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.69

Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Outdoor plumbing 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 outdoor plumbing system repair

JJohn8 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited a day ago★★★★★

Steve's Plumbing Heating & Air Co…

Andrew did a great job installing a Morn leak detector and a shutoff valve at our house. This is the third time we used Steve’s Plumbing and Andrew and we’ve very happy.

Paid $2,000+Reasonable pricePlumbing leak detectionPlumbing pipe repairOutdoor plumbing system repair

LLuAnn2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a week ago★★★★★

First Class Plumbing & AC

Service was great. Buddy came out, gave me a quote, did the work. I paid what was quoted no surprises. Best plumbing service. Definitely my go to pluming service.

Paid $400–600Reasonable priceOutdoor plumbing system repair

RRobert1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 weeks ago★★★★★

Ascent Plumbing Air Conditioning …

Brian showed up same day when I called for large irrigation pipe leak and came back next day on a Saturday to repair it. Excellent work and even lowered the price when the repair didn’t take as long as anticipated.

Paid $2,000+Reasonable priceOutdoor plumbing system repair

JJohnny17 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★

Cisneros Brothers Plumbing

Great attitude,very informative and gave me couple of options thanks for the help

Paid $200–400Reasonable pricePlumbing pipe repairRepair water fixturesFaucet repair

Robert1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★

Alpine Plumbing, Heating, and Air

We had to replace the sewer line from our home to the main line in the alley. Vince gave us a couple different options at different price points. He explained the work that was to be done and answered all my questions. Their crew was at our home for 5 days. Everyone was helpful and answered questions. They… Read full review

Paid $2,000+Reasonable pricePlumbing pipe repairOutdoor plumbing system repairSewer repair

DDaniel2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited 3 months ago★★★★★

Red Rocket Plumbing

This is my Third time calling and using Red Rocket Plumbing from Apple Valley, previously in Helendale, Cal. Everyone that I came in contact is so kind and courteous. Dean Taylor was the Plumber that came out each time and I would not want anyone else or company. He is the BEST I have ever met. He knows his job well… Read full review

Paid $200–400Not surePlumbing leak detectionPlumbing pipe repairFaucet repair

Overall ratings

Experts Score 0–100iExperts 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 softener repair).

#	Company	ScoreiExperts 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.	FactorsiFactor 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.	★iGoogle star rating as shown on Google Maps.	Typical billiMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews).
1	Elite Plumbing & Drains LLCSan Bernardino, CA	A 99iHow 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%99+54Reliability 24%99+24Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Experts Score= 99Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	AAAAAA	4.99	$555
2	Cisneros Brothers PlumbingSan Bernardino, CA	A 98iHow 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%97+52.9Reliability 24%99+24Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Experts Score= 98Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	AAAAAA	4.97	$542
3	Red Rocket PlumbingSan Bernardino, CA	A 97iHow 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%97+52.9Reliability 24%96+23.3Value 14%98+13.9Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Experts Score= 97Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	AAAAAA	4.97	$556
4	Ascent Plumbing Air Conditioning and HeatingSan Bernardino, CA	A 96iHow 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%95+51.8Reliability 24%94+22.8Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%98+6.9Experts Score= 96Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	AAAAAA	4.95	$430
5	Lasting Legacy Plumbing Heating and AirSan Bernardino, CA	A 96iHow 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%95+51.8Reliability 24%93+22.5Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Experts Score= 96Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	AAAAAA	4.95	$176
6	WateraleSan Bernardino, CA	A 92iHow 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 64%95+60.4Reliability 28%97+27.4Replies to reviews 8%48+4Experts Score= 92Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	AA––AC	4.95	—
7	Steve's Plumbing Heating & Air ConditioningSan Bernardino, CA	A 90iHow 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%92+50.2Reliability 24%89+21.6Value 14%92+13Replies to reviews 7%71+5Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 90Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	AAAAAB	4.90	$880
8	Alpine Plumbing, Heating, and AirDuarte, CA	A 89iHow 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%88+48Reliability 24%85+20.6Value 14%97+13.7Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty93−0.7Experts Score= 89Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	AAAAAA	4.88	$555
9	Ballard Plumbing Heating & Air ConditioningSan Bernardino, CA	A 89iHow 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%90+21.8Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%69+4.9Craft & service penalty98−0.2Experts Score= 89Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	AAAAAB	4.89	$216
10	First Class Plumbing & ACSan Bernardino, CA	A 87iHow 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%84+45.8Reliability 24%82+19.9Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%95+6.7Experts Score= 87Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	AAAAAA	4.86	$1.1k

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Water Softener Repair in California at a glance

How the 10 water softener repair we rated in California compare, and what customers praise most.

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.