Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Central PA
Plumber · Selinsgrove, PA · Open 24 hours per Google listing
Our verdict
4.8 stars on 508 reviews; 46 cite professionalism, 13 fast response, 7 weekend/emergency work. A Sunday call was accommodated same day. Two distinct 1-star complaints flag rude phone intake and an upcharged toilet job.
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Ranked #2 of 12 plumbers we've reviewed in Harrisburg, PA · compare all →
Our opinion, based on the 91 reviews we analyzed from Google, Yelp and BBB · Analysis updated May 2026 · How we decide ↗
Lists 24-hour service on its Google profile — and reviewers describe after-hours calls.
What reviewers praise
Sunday emergency coverage confirmed: 'We called on a Sunday and they able to accommodate us by coming out that day'
1 cited review
“We called on a Sunday and they able to accommodate us by coming out that day and fix our plumbing problem!”
Sewer-inspection second opinion 'saved our family thousands of dollars' with video evidence
1 cited review
“saved our family thousands of dollars. Thank you Mr. Rooter!!”
Tech Kyle is named in 3+ positive reviews for clear explanations and on-time arrival
Cited in 3 of the 91 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
Toilet job left issues: 'Toilet and valve are still leaking' after a 3-hour visit the reviewer called 'OVERPRICED'
“Toilet and valve are still leaking”
Red flag
Pattern of no upfront pricing — two separate negative reviews flag refusing to quote before dispatch
“rudely refused to give any rough prices”
Cited in 2 of the 91 reviews we analyzed.
Front-desk phone behavior cited as rude: caller in an emergency reported being 'rudely refused' any rough price estimate
“rudely refused to give any rough prices”
Refused to quote prices before dispatch — one customer was charged '$388 for an hour and a half' without a prior quote
Cited in 1 of the 91 reviews we analyzed.
Keep it in proportion: these concerns are cited in 3 of the 91 reviews we analyzed. Most reviewers report positive experiences — see the full rating picture below.
The evidence — in reviewers' own words
Critical
“Very nice technician that is why there’s two stars but as far as the company is ran, I am very unhappy. I was not quoted a price before the technician got to the property so when he told me it was $388 for an hour and a half I felt like OK well there’s nothing much to do but except that and that would’ve been fine except they did not find the clog and they did not finish the service making our toilet usable when I …”
“We decided to go with another company that charged us half the price for a sump pump replacement. We had a service scheduled but we canceled it asked for a refund more then once no response this was back in July. I would rate this company a zero 😳😠 Natalie Shellehamer”
“Experiencing a plumbing emergency. I called Mr rooter and spoke to a very rude Julia who refused to give me an eta of a tech (rudely mind you), rudely refused to give any rough prices, rudely used my voice in a hypothetical “I’m not giving you a price so you can say ‘oh the lady on the phone quoted me this much’ “ Safe to say I’m glad I called and received this treatment up front. Will not be using Mr Rooter and …”
Positive
“Kyle arrived right on time, quickly diagnosed and fixed the issue efficiently. He was cordial, professional, and made the whole process easy.”
“Needed them for a second opinion on a shocking sewer inspection report. They were responsive, professional, and thorough with the report, providing excellent video evidence of the “issues” and saved our family thousands of dollars. Thank you Mr. Rooter!!”
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The rating picture
Our sample skews heavily toward critical reviews — it disagrees with the Google average shown above.
Newest review in our sample: Mar 2026.
Should you hire Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Central PA?
Hire if
- You need fast same-day or after-hours response
- You need a plumber who actually shows up when scheduled
Think twice if
- You need rock-bottom prices with zero flexibility on the quote
- You need detailed walkthroughs and written estimates before work starts
Look elsewhere if
- You're highly price-sensitive
Advice derived from the review analysis above — how we decide.
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