Afterglow Heating and Plumbing
Plumber · Berkeley, CA · Open 24 hours per Google listing
Our verdict
4.9★ across 76 reviews; owner Mniska specializes in hydronic/radiant systems rare in the Bay Area; same-day emergency water heater response confirmed; 18 water-heater mentions with positive sentiment.
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Our opinion, based on the 91 reviews we analyzed from Google, Yelp and BBB · Analysis updated Jun 2026 · How we decide ↗
Lists 24-hour service on its Google profile — and reviewers describe after-hours calls.
What reviewers praise
fast_response theme in 19 of 91 reviews; same-day tankless water heater repair and same-day emergency arrival for carbon monoxide situation both confirmed in reviewed quotes.
1 cited review
“We had a carbon monoxide situation a few months ago and called on Mniska to investigate and correct the problem as well as update our aging hydronic heating system. Mniska did an excellent job and, over the past few months, we've been enjoying our updated heating system.”
Cited in 3 of the 91 reviews we analyzed — 2 cited reviews not excerpted here.
Rare hydronic radiant heating expertise cited across multiple reviews; diagnosed and repaired legacy 1920s-era radiator and complex multi-zone boiler systems other contractors couldn't handle.
Cited in 3 of the 91 reviews we analyzed.
communication theme in 11 of 91 reviews; Mniska explains system operation, options, and costs at each visit; one reviewer learned about critical missing backflow suppressor from previous contractor's install.
Cited in 3 of the 91 reviews we analyzed.
What reviewers report — the concerns
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1 Yelp review describes a consult fee of $450 not communicated upfront; reviewer felt misled when $900 pressure-test estimate led to a paid consult instead.
Cited in 1 of the 91 reviews we analyzed.
Keep it in proportion: these concerns are cited in 1 of the 91 reviews we analyzed. Most reviewers report positive experiences — see the full rating picture below.
The evidence — in reviewers' own words
Critical
“We wanted to revive the abandoned hydronic floor heating. After providing the estimate of ~$900 to pressure test the existing system we were told there's no hydronic floor heating. Upon confronting about the estimate being for pressure testing the hydronic floor heating we were told to pay for coming out and providing a consult. After a lengthy and unpleasant discussion we agreed to pay $450 for the consult. If you …”
Positive
“When our tankless water heater broke, I called Mniska and he came the same day. He was very good and thorough. He patiently explained our options and answered all our questions. Definitely recommend!”
“We highly recommend the services of Mniska Lamb at AfterGlow Plumbing & Heating systems. We had a carbon monoxide situation a few months ago and called on Mniska to investigate and correct the problem as well as update our aging hydronic heating system. Mniska did an excellent job and, over the past few months, we've been enjoying our updated heating system. Heating can now be programmed in separate areas of the …”
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The rating picture
Newest review in our sample: Mar 2026.
Across platforms
Should you hire Afterglow Heating and Plumbing?
Best for
- Emergency and same-day calls
- Water heater install/repair
Hire if
- You need a plumber who actually shows up when scheduled
- You need high-quality work that holds up over time
Think twice if
- You need rock-bottom prices with zero flexibility on the quote
- You need guaranteed sub-hour response for true emergencies
Advice derived from the review analysis above — how we decide.
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