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APES HVAC & Plumbing

4.2 (111 reviews)
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Damaged rain gutter by APES.
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The guy who removed my hot water heater dropped it down a flight of stairs and damaged the walls and my rain gutter. Then laughed about it. Then he left rusty water stains for me to clean up in my house and down driveway. I'm still waiting for them to pay for a new one. Actually , I hope I never see any of those people again. Thanks for your lousy service apes plumbing. Update Ralph is only slow playing me and yet to repair the damages.

APES repaired water softener
Alex K.

We had a 1yr old a water softener that needed repaired and had several companies come out to look at it. Everyone insisted on replacing the softer but APES worked with us to find the problem and repair it! They also helped us replace our old reverse osmosis system and fix a bathtub that wasn't getting hot water while they were here. Communication was prompt and responsive with both the main office and our plumber Anthony. Extra points for Anthony being a sweetheart with our 4yr old daughter and an all around stand up guy. Will definitely be using APES in the future and recommend them to others.

Elizabeth M.

Of all the reviews I've written, this review deserves all five stars the most* We just bought a house and were working with our home warranty to try to resolve the issue. As it turns out, service employees who work for home warranty companies don't like to find big issues because they don't get paid that well. I had called about this issue a couple times and paid my $75 for them to leave without having fixed anything. Finally, someone who not only listened but understood what we were talking about. Through a simple inspection, our plumber Jim W was able to diagnose the problems we'd had with our sink, that every other plumber who didn't want to be here or put the work in, purposely brushed off or turned their shoulder on. Unfortunately, a section of our kitchen pipes were bad so we had to have them replaced. Fortunately for us, he took the time to go to battle for us, with our home warranty, so they would cover what they were supposed to cover. He spent hours on the phone and went above and beyond on countless occasions over the course of the whole ordeal. It seemed we kept hitting obstacles, entering from the exterior concrete wall, we still needed to have our counters and cabinets uninstalled from our kitchen, so that they could bulldoze a portion of our kitchen floor in order to access all the piping and ensure they replaced everything that needed to be replaced to avoid any future issues with the pipes. I was impressed that he managed not to break any of our tiled floor, I know he did his best, using precise detail, to avoid more damage (and cost to us). Since, he does not do home restorations, that part was outsourced. They made his job difficult by not showing up when they said they would, but he always had a good attitude and great customer service and always found the time to accommodate us into his already busy schedule. He was always there when he said he would be, and if there was a chance he'd be doing something different he was very considerate to call or send a message. The home restoration place was supposed to "reinstall" our cabinets but didn't. Not only that, they damaged sections, and didn't bother re-cocking to make it look nice. It was not at all A.P.E.S. responsibility to fix or make that right in any way, but he went down to the hardware store almost immediately and did. It was all the little things about A.P.E.S. plumbing that I noticed, that I can easily say, I've never experienced elsewhere. And they may seem like little things, but to me, they are so significant, especially in terms of establishing great trust as well as integrity of a person, and a business... and it was through these little things that I learned that they cared. For example, I had opened the side gate for them to have easier access with their tools to enter the back door and he saw me struggling to lock it ONE TIME. He put WD-40 on it for me, and it was like a brand new lock there after. Then there's that one time he fixed the access door to the kitchen sink. It used to hang funny. It used to drive me nuts. I never brought this up to him, and I never asked him to fix it. He never charged me for it, and he didn't even mention it to me. I noticed when he finished everything after they finished the job, and it just left me feeling amazed that people who believe in this old time, customer service still exist. They did several other things for us as well, including running the camera down the line, and just to be prudent, the hydro wash. We couldn't be happier with the work that was produced from this company. I am only disappointed that this plumbing service does not come up immediately when I am searching for plumbers. Don't go anywhere else, you might regret it. But in this case I can guarantee, if Jim is there, and something can be done about it, you will be forever grateful, just like me.

Dielectric water fitting hiding in a gas line
Ken M.

I have really mixed feelings about this company. I had a gas leak at my house resulting in my gas being turned off. They were very responsive to messaging on yelp. The first technician found a couple leaks but could not get the system to hold pressure. He did not remove the meter which was a major mistake - what if it was the meter leaking? He recommended advanced testing with helium. As you may know, helium is in very short supply so the testing is no longer available. They now use propane - but I could only find one company which does the test and it was a huge waste of money ... but that's a story for a different time. I had Diamondback Plumbing give me a second opinion. Within minutes, their tech pointed out a dielectric fitting which is for water lines. When I called to complain, APES sent a different technician (Carter W) out to fix it. Carter was wonderful and is the hero of the story. He found multiple leaks and sections of pipe missed by the original crew. He was beyond exceptional and got our gas restored. Lessons I learned - if you need "advanced leak testing," you need to replace all the lines. With flexible pipe, it's cheaper and easier. Second, the meter needs to be removed for leak testing. And last, leaking gas lines is a major pain in the ass!!!

Small pinhole leak, about 2 inches from that right wall. Dent not corroded.
Chris A.

Guy came out and tried to sell me the most expensive option. Scheduled it for a few days later but got other opinions. Someone else actually took the time to analyze the issue, give me their best diagnosis and why, made the repair and proved why I did not have to go the most expensive option. Did business with the second company for being honest. My whole pipe was not corroded. The metal lid apparently struck my pipe and caused a pinhole leak. Saved me $3,000

From a microwave combo to 1000 CFM vented for a new stove that's on order. Great job and fast!
Donna R.

Fast appointment. Personable, on time and got the venting done in spite of obstacles in the crawl space due to construction!

Before there was brown scum all around the base.  Carter left it spotless and clean
Bill P.

The original problem was liquid coming out around the base of the toilet. I had a plumber sent from AHS home insurance who pulled the toilet and said I needed a rooter company because there were roots clogging the toilet. he wouldn't do it, thank goodness because I called APES from good reviews here. Turns out the AHS guys diagnosis was incorrect, the guy put a new wax ring in and it was the wrong size, and there were NO roots. APES to the RESCUE!!!! Carter gave me all the potential things that might be going on and we discussed the way to go. He gave me plenty of understanding to make a great decision and so we pulled the toilet expecting to see roots. No roots. But the ring that attaches to the pipe and holds the studs on which the toilet sits and is bolted down was corroded to the point of wobbling. It was super obvious and the other plumber should have seen it. Carter gave me a very fair price to put on a new one. In addition he cleaned up all the gunk that had stuck under the toilet. Where the other plumber asked us to supply towels to pick up the water Carter had a wet dry vac so no need for us to supply a bunch of old towels. Carter did a very clean job, he properly sized the wax ring and, with the new foundation part, tightened the toilet down correctly and did a beautiful job of finishing off the base with silicone. He said he left a little opening in the back of the silicone so if it ever leaked again it would come out in that one place. Absolutely great job, clean, professional and I will use them again for ANY plumbing needs. Ok I can't help myself, I'm going APE for APES. Sorry, feel free to groan.

Tamara D.

I had my plumber cancel on me twice for an install/replacement of 2 upstairs toilets and I decided to call APES. The owner responded quickly on Yelp and was able to accommodate a service install the same day! Not only was the team quick to respond, quick to come out and provide their service, but they were also VERY reasonably priced. Cole, our plumber came, was respectful, friendly and was very knowledgeable. He even took the time to answer all of my questions, even removing my old toilets and helping me throw away the boxes from the toilets I purchased. Cole was great and so was the owner, Ralph. Super grateful for these guys.

Got this York AC unit and love it! Best installation team!!
Allison C.

Responsive team and competitively priced. I will use these guys again! Have used for both plumbing and HVAC needs. My neighbor loves them too. Thank you!

The Facebook page where there is no review we tion! I find that odd! There ad says they are open 24/7 That is a lie.

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Way too expensive to have them just come out. Spent $100, went with a different company and the fix was $200 while APES wanted $500+

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Thank you Cheryl! The A.P.E.S. team appreciates you!!

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This is the second time I've worked with APES and have been happy both times. Will work with them again!

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Thank you for the continued trust Jeremy!

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Service was quick, efficient, and our service tech Destry Pollard was very polite. 5 Stars, enjoyed dealing with your company, thanks much!

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