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Reliable Heating & Air, Plumbing and Electrical - Athens

Athens, GA
4.9(889 reviews)
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EMERGENCY

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PRICING

Premium / Upsells

Membership programs detected in reviews

RED FLAGS

3 concerns

Surprise fee structure: 1 star review documents $1,400 labor quote for warrantied water heater + high pressure 8 year financing enrollment attempt, Repeat unresolved water leak through HVAC vent documented over 6 months with supervisor follow up never occurring, upselling concerns

Trust Score: 0/100 · Based on 889 reviews

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4.9Google

Our Verdict

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#12 of 17 in Athens, GA

Best for

No standout specialties

Avoid if
  • You're highly price-sensitive

Hire if: You need high-quality work that holds up over time

Hire if: You need clear communication and upfront explanations

Caution if: You need rock-bottom prices with zero flexibility on the quote

Caution if: You need airtight scheduling and guaranteed arrival times

How they score across what matters

Based on 81 reviews analyzed. Click a row for the quote that best illustrates the score.

What they do well (and don’t)

Green means reviews confirm they’re good at it. Red means reviewers flag issues. Gray means no reviews talk about it yet.

What 889 Reviews Tell Us

Emergency Response

No reviewers specifically mention emergency response times

What To Watch Out For

Appointment no-shows reported in at least 1 review: customer told appointment was cancelled when it was not, rescheduled 2 days out

Water heater warranty labor quoted at $1,400 with push to enroll in 8-year financing plan described as escalating monthly fees

1 review mentions membership programs or upselling

Surprise fee structure: 1 star review documents $1,400 labor quote for warrantied water heater + high pressure 8 year financing enrollment attempt

Repeat unresolved water leak through HVAC vent documented over 6 months with supervisor follow up never occurring

Upselling concerns

Quality & Professionalism

Workmanship theme in 14 of 81 analyzed reviews; technicians described as thorough and fixing issues completely on first visit

Communication

Consistent proactive communication: technicians call ahead with arrival window cited in multiple reviews

Pricing

Water heater warranty labor quoted at $1,400 with push to enroll in 8-year financing plan described as escalating monthly fees

Good Communicator

Customer reviews

Reviews from Google, Yelp & more

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Terry Hawkins

Aaron did a thorough and outstanding job in assessing and fixing the heating issues I have been experiencing this entire winter. He was very professional and if I have any issues with my unit in the future (Hopefully, I will not), I would prefer he come and check it out. You need more service technicians like him. He is definitely an asset.

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Gladys Lau Eubanks

I had a plumbing assessment done and couldn’t be happier with the service. Very professional, honest, and thorough. They explained everything clearly and only recommended what was truly necessary. No pressure, no upselling — just straightforward and reliable service. Highly recommend!

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mike holcombe

Reliable heating air and plumbing was the best thing that has happened to me. My daughter was Telling me about the company how caring they are and how professional they are. Floyd came out very professional person. Very people persona nice guy to talk to he put in my hot water heater done a very professional job. I recommend reliable heating and air and plumbing. This is a company to call if you have any emergencies they have A team of people that’s very professional they will answer any kind of questions that you got I am very pleased with reliable heating air and plumbing, and I will keep on using Them. Thank you, reliable.Mike Holcombe.

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Deandra Harris

“Reliable” does not define the service we have received! While the customer service representatives are courteous and the technicians appear knowledgeable and receptive to our concerns-we have had 2 water leaks within 6 months, through our air conditioning/heater vent in the laundry room with no resolution. The last appointment occurred on February 5th and we were told the supervisor would follow up as the technician couldn’t find the problem. We have yet to receive a follow up correspondence from the supervisor, Dominick! In addition, we have been dissatisfied with previous maintenance appointments that have resulted in cancellation or no call/no show after taking time off of work. No one called to apologize or reschedule these appointments. Following this, we have requested Saturday appointments, when needed, that have been accommodated. Secondly, we have received minimum documentation following scheduled appointments, so much so, that I asked one technician if we could take a picture of the notes in his iPad. While some visits have resulted in a verbal explanation, typically at our request, proper documentation to the customer seems standard in customer service professions, especially when the call is for concern of the homeowner. We expected more from Reliable! After the presentation from the sales person, we were sold on this company, and entered an agreement that required consistent maintenance and regular payments. While we have lived up to the agreement, Reliable has not! At this point, we are concerned about the leak that has damaged our ceiling in the laundry room without a follow up inspection for possible ceiling repair and/or a resolution for the leak, and a system that has not been properly maintained due to missed appointments. Do we deserve the commitment that was promised to us? We surely think so!

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Lee KernGoogle

Canceled repair.call at last minute. 90° in house. Canceled monthly maintenance contract and "UNRELIABLE" has the audacity to ask for a review.. DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY. VERY UNRELIABLE. Also sent me.a.request.for.a.review.and could.not even use my correct name. WOW

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Austin HarrisGoogle

Writing as I sit here with no AC. We had a brand new AC unit installed by Reliable Heating and Air and within weeks it stopped cooling after leaking out all the refrigerant. For the past 5 days we’ve made countless phone calls trying to get this resolved with little to no communication and no real resolution. They repeatedly said they were coming and either didn’t show or failed to fix the issue. Meanwhile, we’ve had to keep small kids in a hot house with no working AC. Completely unacceptable service after spending thousands on a new system. Extremely frustrating experience from start to finish. I would not recommend this company based on our experience.

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John PizzaGoogle

Calling themselves Reliable is a joke. A/C system went out called and said they would send someone out between 8-12 the next day. No one showed and called to be told we cancelled the appointment. Which of course was not the case. They told us they could not send someone till 2 days later. Tried to speak to a manager and was told the same BS. They have very poor customers service and now wish we never used them to install our system and will never again use them going forward. The AI response is more BS. They are like every other business and don't care about but only the bottom line.

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Rodney CochranGoogle

We had a fantastic experience with Reliable Heating and Air, especially working with Ruben Diaz. He was incredibly professional, knowledgeable, and took the time to explain everything clearly so we felt confident in our decisions. His upfront pricing and honest approach were greatly appreciated—no surprises, just great service. On top of that, he was very personable and easy to work with. Ruben truly went above and beyond, and we highly recommend both him and Reliable Heating and Air!

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Patty AlstonGoogle

They were on time… Within the four hour timeframe that they gave me which was 4 to 8 and they showed up at 4:20. Knew exactly what they were here for! I didn’t have to go through a big long explanation. And they accomplished everything I needed within an hour. They gave me recommendations on what they felt needed to be done and the price was reasonable-ish so I’m making another appointment to have the recommendations taken care of also

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M CGoogle

Water heater less than 5 years old needed to be replaced. Tried to tell me the labor cost was $1400 for my warrantied heater. Not to mention they advertise special $800 install. Then tried selling me the $34 monthly install. Starts off $34 increases each month FOR EIGHT YEARS then renews for ANOTHER 8 years at a higher monthly rate. This company is a scam and rip off. Better read the fine print and know what you are dealing with

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Marcia SimpsonGoogle

Byron arrived on time & explained everything clearly before starting the A/C service. The work was done professionally, efficiently, and my system is running perfectly. He was friendly, courteous & knowledgeable & was able to answer all of my questions. I really appreciated his honesty and attention to detail. I highly recommend Byron/Reliable Air for anyone needing reliable HVAC service.”

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WynterGoogle

Excellent service and techs. Today Joshua Moreau was out; such a nice guy with a genuine smile. He was tuned up the AC, changed the filter, checked to make sure everything is working at peak performance, then went outside and did the same to the AC unit. He cleaned out the drain tube, and washes all the debris (and wasp nest) from the outside unit. So thorough!

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Christopher ClossGoogle

I was worried my 29 year old unit would need replacing. Taylor came out and found a clog that was tripping safety cut-offs. Cleared that up for us and the unit is cool as a cucumber and saved whatever a new unit costs. Thank you Taylor. You all earned a new customer and I will sign up for regular service to keep my units running without further issues.

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Cory Cantrell

Everyone I worked with at Reliable was friendly and knowledgeable. The techs showed up on time, and always called to let me know when to expect them which was a plus. They did great work, and were very efficient. They also consistently asked me if I had questions or concerns. I’ll definitely call them up next I have a need for their services.

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SonjaGoogle

Today I received my annual maintenance on my AC unit. Once again service was exceptional. I really cannot say I’ve ever had bad service with any of the technicians…today I have the pleasure of working with Aaron Williams, very professional, very thorough and provided resources. Thanks again Aaron. 💯

Business details

Phone
(706) 204-9709
Address
112 Park Ave #3, Athens, GA 30601, USA
Hours
Open 24 hours

Service area

Based in Athens. Serves 1 nearby cities within 20 miles:

Last updated June 25, 2026 · Data from Google Reviews
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