Earl's Plumbing & Air
Plumber · Abilene, TX
Our verdict
4.9★ over 633 reviews (96 of 100 analyzed are 5-star); same-day/emergency fixes cited 15× for fast_response, with home-warranty work and second-opinion honesty repeatedly praised.
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Ranked #1 of 15 plumbers we've reviewed in Abilene, TX · compare all →
Our opinion, based on the 100 reviews we analyzed from Google, Yelp and BBB · Analysis updated Jun 2026 · How we decide ↗
What reviewers praise
Same-day emergency response: an emergency need fixed the same day with fast technicians
1 cited review
“Had an emergency plumbing need and they were able to get me in same day. The technicians were knowledgeable and worked fast to get everything fixed!”
Cited in 2 of the 100 reviews we analyzed — 1 cited review not excerpted here.
Honest second opinions — debunked another company's costly upsell and walked the customer through real options
Cited in 1 of the 100 reviews we analyzed.
No-charge return visit: redid a toilet repair without billing a second site visit
1 cited review
“They did not charge us for a second site visit and the repair is perfect. We've also use them for heating and air-conditioning. They are a wonderful company.”
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.
One drain cleaning reportedly stopped working again within a few hours despite respectful techs
“Service was great technicians were respectful. But the drain cleaning didn't last but a few hours”
Keep it in proportion: these concerns are cited in 1 of the 100 reviews we analyzed. Most reviewers report positive experiences — see the full rating picture below.
The evidence — in reviewers' own words
Critical
“On time and professional”
Positive
“Earls always does an excellent job!”
“They were so professional and helpful. They fixed our problem for good, when their competitor refused to even come look. A pleasure to work with.”
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The rating picture
Newest review in our sample: Dec 2025.
Across platforms
Should you hire Earl's Plumbing & Air?
Best for
- Emergency and same-day calls
Hire if
- You need a plumber who actually shows up when scheduled
- You need fast same-day or after-hours response
Think twice if
- You need rock-bottom prices with zero flexibility on the quote
- You need warranty-grade work on a complex or high-stakes install
Advice derived from the review analysis above — how we decide.
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