Hydrodynamics Inc
Plumber · Hazleton, PA
Our verdict
Fast emergency response and quality workmanship, but pricing practices are highly inconsistent—some customers report fair costs while others claim severe overbilling.
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Ranked #6 of 11 plumbers we've reviewed in Hazleton, PA · compare all →
Our opinion, based on the 5 reviews we analyzed from Google, Yelp and BBB · Analysis updated Jun 2026 · How we decide ↗
Only 5 reviews analyzed — treat this assessment as a first impression, not a track record.
What reviewers praise
3 of 5 reviews praise rapid response times and dispatch efficiency, with one technician arriving within a day of contact
3 cited reviews
“technician quickly dispatched within a day and able to diagnose and repair”
“arranged to return with two specialists to figure out the issue”
“technician ontime, friendly, efficient, above and beyond category”
3 of 5 reviews highlight quality workmanship, including proactive identification of electrical errors and thorough follow-through on complex issues
3 cited reviews
“technician ontime, friendly, efficient, above and beyond category”
“arranged to return with two specialists to figure out the issue”
“technician quickly dispatched within a day and able to diagnose and repair”
2 of 5 reviews commend professional communication and customer service during service visits
2 cited reviews
“technician quickly dispatched within a day and able to diagnose and repair”
“technician ontime, friendly, efficient, above and beyond category”
What reviewers report — the concerns
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Red flag
2 of 5 reviews (40% of sample) report billing that feels exploitative—charges far exceeding initial quotes with poor documentation and hidden fees
“was billed 135 plus helper fee of 79 per hr, ripped off for 4 grand”
Cited in 2 of the 5 reviews we analyzed.
Red flag
One 1-star review explicitly warns against use and expresses distrust of owner Dave's motives regarding money
“was billed 135 plus helper fee of 79 per hr, ripped off for 4 grand”
2 of 5 reviews report significant billing disputes: one customer billed $4,000 for 2 hours of work with undisclosed helper fees; another charged $400 for 10 minutes diagnostic before quoting $2,800 repair without itemized invoice
“was billed 135 plus helper fee of 79 per hr, ripped off for 4 grand”
Cited in 2 of the 5 reviews we analyzed.
Lack of transparent invoicing process mentioned in at least one review as a serious concern
Cited in 1 of the 5 reviews we analyzed.
Keep it in proportion: these concerns are cited in 2 of the 5 reviews we analyzed. Most reviewers report positive experiences — see the full rating picture below.
The evidence — in reviewers' own words
Critical
“Was told 130 an hr.was billed 135 plus helper fee of 79 per hr was not told this was billed for 3 hrs but they were there doing work for like 2 hrs was ripped off for 4 grand in 2018 for work not done should have sued the owner Dave is only interested in money.do not use them period”
“Poor quality services from start to finish. It's simply easy to make money with 0 customer services. If you plan to charge excessive prices for your services, at least have a professional INVOICE process in place! We requested a service for a water leak problem in a new pool heater, a technician came for 10 minutes that cost us $400 to give us a repair diagnosis of $2,800.00 ???? And they can't give us a INVOICE …”
Positive
“Had a pool heater issue under warranty and was referred to Hydrodynamics for the repair. Turned out to be a more complicated issue so when the initial repair did not solve the issue, they arranged to return with two other specialists to figure out the issue. Very pleased with the follow through and resolution!”
“New customer. Objective was preventive maintenance and eval of 3yr old Hayward pool heat pump. Office c/s friendly and asked good questions. Appmt within week. Technician ontime, friendly, and efficient. In the “above & beyond” category he identified and resolved an existing electrical installation error at pool system panel. Work accomplished with fair cost. Recommend them and will use them in future.”
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The rating picture
Small sample — we've analyzed only 5 of 35 reviews so far. Treat this as a first read.
Newest review in our sample: Feb 2026.
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