Anderson Plumbing, Heating & Air
Plumber · El Cajon, CA · Open 24 hours per Google listing
Our verdict
4.8★ across 4,493 reviews but only 5 analyzed; 4 of 5 positive with same-day dispatch and detailed technician explanations cited, and 1 two-star review flagging a $42,000 non-itemized HVAC quote and high-pressure sales tactics.
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Ranked #11 of 15 plumbers we've reviewed in El Cajon, CA · compare all →
Our opinion, based on the 5 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.
Only 5 reviews analyzed — treat this assessment as a first impression, not a track record.
What reviewers praise
Same-day dispatch and technician follow-through cited in 2 of 5 analyzed reviews: leaky shower valve assessed and repaired same day; stopped-up sink cleared within hours of calling.
1 cited review
“We had a leaky shower valve at one of our rental houses and called Anderson Plumbing. They responded quickly and sent Miguel Arechiga out the same day to assess the problem. Miguel was professional, explained the repair clearly, and provided a quote on the spot. He returned as scheduled and completed the repair efficiently.”
Cited in 2 of the 5 reviews we analyzed — 1 cited review not excerpted here.
Technician communication quality noted in 3 of 5 analyzed reviews: technicians take photos, explain each step, provide solution-based options, and listen to customer concerns before recommending work.
Cited in 3 of the 5 reviews we analyzed.
What reviewers report — the concerns
Other directories bury these. We think you should read them before you call. Every concern below comes from the reviews it cites.
Red flag
Non-itemized $42,000 HVAC replacement quote delivered after tech left greasy fingerprints on access panel — project manager arrived within 30 minutes and applied high-pressure 'act now' sales tactics.
“We had our HVAC tune-up service today. The tech left greasy finger prints all over the access panel. All he did was take picture of our system and said we needed to get it replaced. He called a project manager who arrived within 30 minutes and gave me a quote for 42k to replace our current system with a heat pump system. The quote was not itemized and this was after a $2k 'discount' for being members of their annual maintenance plan.”
Only 5 reviews analyzed from 4,493 total; thin evidence base makes dimension scoring uncertain — all signals from this small sample only.
“We had our HVAC tune-up service today. The tech left greasy finger prints all over the access panel. All he did was take picture of our system and said we needed to get it replaced. He called a project manager who arrived within 30 minutes and gave me a quote for 42k to replace our current system with a heat pump system. The quote was not itemized and this was after a $2k 'discount' for being members of their annual maintenance plan.”
Keep it in proportion: these concerns are cited in 1 of the 5 reviews we analyzed. Most reviewers report positive experiences — see the full rating picture below.
The evidence — in reviewers' own words
Positive
“I recently had an HVAC Service home appt with Technicians Joshua and Raul. Both young men were professional, friendly and very respectful of my home. They spent an adequate amount of time with me, listened to my concerns and explained the next steps. I loved that Joshua took photos of my furnace after he inspected it, pointed out and explained the problem areas of concern. He also provided me with solution based …”
“We had a stopped up bathroom sink. We tried to fix it ourselves but it did not work. We called Anderson and within a few hours we had Kristina at our house to do the repair. She explained what was needed. We liked what she said and agreed to the price. Kristina was very knowledgeable and professional. She cleaned the area afterwards. I would highly recommend Kristina for any of your plumbing needs.”
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The rating picture
Small sample — we've analyzed only 5 of 4,493 reviews so far. Treat this as a first read.
Newest review in our sample: Feb 2026.
Should you hire Anderson Plumbing, Heating & Air?
Hire if
- You need fast same-day or after-hours response
- You need clear communication and upfront explanations
Think twice if
- You need rock-bottom prices with zero flexibility on the quote
- You need airtight scheduling and guaranteed arrival times
Look elsewhere if
- You're highly price-sensitive
Advice derived from the review analysis above — how we decide.
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