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Doug Anderson Plumbing & Heating
1 Poplar Lane
4.92(
29
)
Approved Pro
Doug Anderson Plumbing & Heating
1 Poplar Lane
4.92(
29
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
11 years of experience

Customer service and honesty are the most important aspects of our business and your satisfaction is always guaranteed. Please call us today for an estimate. We look forward to working with you.

"I needed 2 backflow preventers replaced , a water heater repaired and a to0ilet repaired. I had a quote from a very famous local plumbing/heating company for $4000! I called Doug for a second opinion and he came in at HALF the price!! and that was AFTER I showed him the first quote! He didn't seem surprised at all about the first quote. Not only was he half the price but he pointed out that my 6 year warranty on my water heater had 6 months left and said I could get a new one thru that warranty for $100!!! He took care of going thru the company getting me the new heater. He completed the job in a few hours. I will NEVER call another plumber again! My recommendation is to run, not walk, to get Doug for your needs. On top of that he is so very nice. I would give 10 stars if I could."

Joanne M on November 2019

Customer service and honesty are the most important aspects of our business and your satisfaction is always guaranteed. Please call us today for an estimate. We look forward to working with you.

"I needed 2 backflow preventers replaced , a water heater repaired and a to0ilet repaired. I had a quote from a very famous local plumbing/heating company for $4000! I called Doug for a second opinion and he came in at HALF the price!! and that was AFTER I showed him the first quote! He didn't seem surprised at all about the first quote. Not only was he half the price but he pointed out that my 6 year warranty on my water heater had 6 months left and said I could get a new one thru that warranty for $100!!! He took care of going thru the company getting me the new heater. He completed the job in a few hours. I will NEVER call another plumber again! My recommendation is to run, not walk, to get Doug for your needs. On top of that he is so very nice. I would give 10 stars if I could."

Joanne M on November 2019


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Dynamic Plumbing Heating and Gas Fitting
356 Riverside Avenue
5.00(
34
)
Approved Pro
Dynamic Plumbing Heating and Gas Fitting
356 Riverside Avenue
5.00(
34
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
20 years of experience

Dynamic Plumbing Heating and Gas Fitting is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"What a great guy! The furnace and the water heater went out at the same time. I was freezing! It was all sorted out the same day. Angel was able to remove my old water heater with a new one. I plan on hiring him again, Thanks, youâ re an Angel!"

Deb L on February 2023

Dynamic Plumbing Heating and Gas Fitting is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"What a great guy! The furnace and the water heater went out at the same time. I was freezing! It was all sorted out the same day. Angel was able to remove my old water heater with a new one. I plan on hiring him again, Thanks, youâ re an Angel!"

Deb L on February 2023


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Ken Doherty Plumbing & Heating
179 Adams Street
5.00(
5
)
Approved Pro
Ken Doherty Plumbing & Heating
179 Adams Street
5.00(
5
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
37 years of experience

Whatever plumbing or heating problem you have can be fixed right for a reasonable price. I accept Cash, Check, Credit Cards, PayPal, Venmo, and more.

"Ken is the best!!! Top quality installationâ ¦very professionalâ ¦honest and sincere. Ken has performed many tasks for me in the past and has never ceased to amaze me or let me down. If you want a job done right, you canâ  t go wrong with Ken!!!"

Nancy C on December 2021

Whatever plumbing or heating problem you have can be fixed right for a reasonable price. I accept Cash, Check, Credit Cards, PayPal, Venmo, and more.

"Ken is the best!!! Top quality installationâ ¦very professionalâ ¦honest and sincere. Ken has performed many tasks for me in the past and has never ceased to amaze me or let me down. If you want a job done right, you canâ  t go wrong with Ken!!!"

Nancy C on December 2021



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Local Plumbing and Heating
PO Box 41
4.91(
11
)
Approved Pro
Local Plumbing and Heating
PO Box 41
4.91(
11
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
4 years of experience

We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at Local Plumbing and Heating strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.

"Andrew is very conscientious. There was an issue that he needed to bring in an electrician on, so we were without heat for a few days, but he was able to solve the other issues and make sure everything was taken care of."

Brad S on February 2025

We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at Local Plumbing and Heating strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.

"Andrew is very conscientious. There was an issue that he needed to bring in an electrician on, so we were without heat for a few days, but he was able to solve the other issues and make sure everything was taken care of."

Brad S on February 2025


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Heritage Home Service
2550 Main Street
4.52(
956
)
Approved Pro
Heritage Home Service
2550 Main Street
4.52(
956
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
207 local quotes requested

Heritage Home Service is a premier home service provider operating in New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Southern Maine. Bringing all the perks that come with having a large team while maintaining a strong focus on family-oriented service. Our namesake is about honoring those who came before us, and most importantly, it is about leaving a legacy of serving people extraordinarily well. For over 37 years in business, we have helped countless families across our community stay comfortable and healthy in their homes, and today we continue to evolve and find new ways to serve you even better.

"Two Heritage plumbers replaced a leaking silcock that was long in need of replacement at our home in Methuen, MA. The two plumbers did a great job, were very professional and had a great sense of humor. Very happy with the quality of work. Ted "

Ted F on April 2025

Heritage Home Service is a premier home service provider operating in New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Southern Maine. Bringing all the perks that come with having a large team while maintaining a strong focus on family-oriented service. Our namesake is about honoring those who came before us, and most importantly, it is about leaving a legacy of serving people extraordinarily well. For over 37 years in business, we have helped countless families across our community stay comfortable and healthy in their homes, and today we continue to evolve and find new ways to serve you even better.

"Two Heritage plumbers replaced a leaking silcock that was long in need of replacement at our home in Methuen, MA. The two plumbers did a great job, were very professional and had a great sense of humor. Very happy with the quality of work. Ted "

Ted F on April 2025


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MillTown Plumbing, Heating, Cooling and Electrical - Plumbing
131 Steadman Street, Suite 6
4.51(
309
)
Approved Pro
MillTown Plumbing, Heating, Cooling and Electrical - Plumbing
131 Steadman Street, Suite 6
4.51(
309
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
84 local quotes requested
46 years of experience

Since 1979, we've provided the highest quality protection against plumbing, heating, cooling and drain problems for residential, commercial and property managers in the Merrimack Valley and southern New Hampshire. At MillTown Plumbing, Heating, HVAC, and Drain Cleaning, we're a family owned and operated business. We know the value of fast service, from a professional and reliable team. Give us a call today at (617) 725-2674! We look forward to serving you.

"STAY AWAY. Numerous issues and they will cost you more money without you knowing it. I just found out that I was on a **DO NOT SERVICE** list (after all the grief they have given me.) I am ticked off. Here is a summary due to the character limit: 1. They installed a faulty HTP tankless hybrid water heater. I argued with them for what I think was a good year before a HTP tech finally determined that I was right. Replaced it with a Rinnai RUR199in. 2. They took (stole) my oval ductwork and replaced it. I was fine with the replacement. I looked the other way but it was expensive and they never asked - they just hauled it away. Most homeowners probably do not realize how expensive and unusual that oval ductwork is. I could have even recycled it at a profit. 3. I recommended them to a neighbor only to find cops all over their home one day. Their plumber stole their special needs kids controlled medications after having them go into other rooms to turn on and off the faucets. I just chalked it up to a bad apple. 4. HUGE ROOKIE mistake. They short-cycled the new air handler. Vent was right next to the main return (2in. away.) Unecessary wear and tear, high electric and gas usage, and discomfort. Whatever was coming out was immediately suck back in. Unfortunately I did not realize this until a couple years later. 5. HUGE ROOKIE mistake. They never installed the 2-stage wiring. See directly above. Look it up. HUGE discrepancies in temperatures and sky high bills. Premature wear and tear. I wrote Freddy Jr. about this which might be the reason why I am on their list. But still, that is their job to get it right and not mine. Most people would have no clue for the life of their system. 6. They did not hook up the high-limit kill switch/float on the condensation pump which led to a flood and destroyed antiques. I hooked it up in less than 10 minutes. 7. I was told one day that the original manger was fired because he was skimming clients from the company. 8. There is no check valve on the recirculation line which they installed on the new tankless they replaced. I believe it is code and now I have to hire someone else ([business name removed]) to fix their screwup which likely killed my internal recirculation pump. Again, unecessary wear and tear along with high energy bills. I was willing to look the other way on so many things but the truth is they get away with this because most homeowners do not know any better. In other cases, I figured that no one is perfect and we all make mistakes. But then to find out that I was blacklisted a few years later because I called them out on their BS after I needed their help yesterday? The only thing I can think is that I ended up costing them more money on things they should have done properly in the first place. It is a company that needs better oversight and apparently has awful management. I am not bragging but I have an advanced engineeering background creating petroleum engineering training material for big oil (aka plumbing on steroids--makes this look like childs play), programming, developing systems for hydroponics, working with heat and waste recovery systems, fixing combustion engines, and building computers for over 20 years. My point is that I noticed a lot of things that most people would overlook because I know how many things work. I called them out and that is the only explanation as to why I could have been blacklisted. But do yourself a favor and go with [business name removed] or [business name removed] instead. It is not to say that others cannot screw up, but this is my experience with them and the straw that broke the camels back. Mention that you read this here and thank you. Perhaps the next company will not mess you up under the guise/protection of teamsters and protectionist unions that overcharge with ridiculous licensing requirements that ends up meani..."

Charles L on January 2024

Since 1979, we've provided the highest quality protection against plumbing, heating, cooling and drain problems for residential, commercial and property managers in the Merrimack Valley and southern New Hampshire. At MillTown Plumbing, Heating, HVAC, and Drain Cleaning, we're a family owned and operated business. We know the value of fast service, from a professional and reliable team. Give us a call today at (617) 725-2674! We look forward to serving you.

"STAY AWAY. Numerous issues and they will cost you more money without you knowing it. I just found out that I was on a **DO NOT SERVICE** list (after all the grief they have given me.) I am ticked off. Here is a summary due to the character limit: 1. They installed a faulty HTP tankless hybrid water heater. I argued with them for what I think was a good year before a HTP tech finally determined that I was right. Replaced it with a Rinnai RUR199in. 2. They took (stole) my oval ductwork and replaced it. I was fine with the replacement. I looked the other way but it was expensive and they never asked - they just hauled it away. Most homeowners probably do not realize how expensive and unusual that oval ductwork is. I could have even recycled it at a profit. 3. I recommended them to a neighbor only to find cops all over their home one day. Their plumber stole their special needs kids controlled medications after having them go into other rooms to turn on and off the faucets. I just chalked it up to a bad apple. 4. HUGE ROOKIE mistake. They short-cycled the new air handler. Vent was right next to the main return (2in. away.) Unecessary wear and tear, high electric and gas usage, and discomfort. Whatever was coming out was immediately suck back in. Unfortunately I did not realize this until a couple years later. 5. HUGE ROOKIE mistake. They never installed the 2-stage wiring. See directly above. Look it up. HUGE discrepancies in temperatures and sky high bills. Premature wear and tear. I wrote Freddy Jr. about this which might be the reason why I am on their list. But still, that is their job to get it right and not mine. Most people would have no clue for the life of their system. 6. They did not hook up the high-limit kill switch/float on the condensation pump which led to a flood and destroyed antiques. I hooked it up in less than 10 minutes. 7. I was told one day that the original manger was fired because he was skimming clients from the company. 8. There is no check valve on the recirculation line which they installed on the new tankless they replaced. I believe it is code and now I have to hire someone else ([business name removed]) to fix their screwup which likely killed my internal recirculation pump. Again, unecessary wear and tear along with high energy bills. I was willing to look the other way on so many things but the truth is they get away with this because most homeowners do not know any better. In other cases, I figured that no one is perfect and we all make mistakes. But then to find out that I was blacklisted a few years later because I called them out on their BS after I needed their help yesterday? The only thing I can think is that I ended up costing them more money on things they should have done properly in the first place. It is a company that needs better oversight and apparently has awful management. I am not bragging but I have an advanced engineeering background creating petroleum engineering training material for big oil (aka plumbing on steroids--makes this look like childs play), programming, developing systems for hydroponics, working with heat and waste recovery systems, fixing combustion engines, and building computers for over 20 years. My point is that I noticed a lot of things that most people would overlook because I know how many things work. I called them out and that is the only explanation as to why I could have been blacklisted. But do yourself a favor and go with [business name removed] or [business name removed] instead. It is not to say that others cannot screw up, but this is my experience with them and the straw that broke the camels back. Mention that you read this here and thank you. Perhaps the next company will not mess you up under the guise/protection of teamsters and protectionist unions that overcharge with ridiculous licensing requirements that ends up meani..."

Charles L on January 2024


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Eisen Plumbing & Heating, LLC
31 True Rd
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
Eisen Plumbing & Heating, LLC
31 True Rd
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
38 years of experience

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We have been in the industry for over 30 years and strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Good overall experience."

Bob N on June 2018

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We have been in the industry for over 30 years and strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Good overall experience."

Bob N on June 2018


Avatar for J.Griffin Heating & Plumbing
J.Griffin Heating & Plumbing
50 Main Street, Suite 102
4.93(
243
)
Approved Pro
J.Griffin Heating & Plumbing
50 Main Street, Suite 102
4.93(
243
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 99% of Angi customers
Recommended by 99% of HomeAdvisor customers
29 local quotes requested

With over 30 years of heating and plumbing experience, when you have any kind of plumbing need whether it is a boiler installation, leak detection and repair, water heaters, gas lines, high efficiency boilers or any plumbing problem of any kind, J.Griffin Heating & Plumbing, can get it fixed or replaced for you fast with minimal disruption to your home. With our state of the art technology and equipment and our highly trained staff we will respond to your call in our clean, fully stocked plumbing vehicles prepared to get your heating and plumbing needs met.** We are now N.S.S. certified! NAVIEN SERVICE AND INSTALLATION SPECIALISTS! **Also: Our Company will always be here to help you with your heating and now COOLING needs with our line up of SAMSUNG MINI SPLIT ductless AC. Thanks Jeff Griffin

"Great"

Moise L on November 2023

With over 30 years of heating and plumbing experience, when you have any kind of plumbing need whether it is a boiler installation, leak detection and repair, water heaters, gas lines, high efficiency boilers or any plumbing problem of any kind, J.Griffin Heating & Plumbing, can get it fixed or replaced for you fast with minimal disruption to your home. With our state of the art technology and equipment and our highly trained staff we will respond to your call in our clean, fully stocked plumbing vehicles prepared to get your heating and plumbing needs met.** We are now N.S.S. certified! NAVIEN SERVICE AND INSTALLATION SPECIALISTS! **Also: Our Company will always be here to help you with your heating and now COOLING needs with our line up of SAMSUNG MINI SPLIT ductless AC. Thanks Jeff Griffin

"Great"

Moise L on November 2023


M J Digby Plumbing & Heating
65 Fountain Road
4.77(
119
)
Approved Pro
M J Digby Plumbing & Heating
65 Fountain Road
4.77(
119
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
13 local quotes requested

M J Digby Plumbing & Heating is a family-run business that prides itself on service, punctuality, and cleanliness. As a Master Plumber, Matt Digby is highly qualified to meet all your plumbing needs.

"Quick"

Emily K on March 2025

M J Digby Plumbing & Heating is a family-run business that prides itself on service, punctuality, and cleanliness. As a Master Plumber, Matt Digby is highly qualified to meet all your plumbing needs.

"Quick"

Emily K on March 2025

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Plan on flushing your water heater once a year. If you have hard water with high calcium levels, consider flushing it twice a year to keep it running smoothly. Regular flushing helps prevent sediment buildup, ensures that reliable hot water is readily available, and extends the life of your water heater.

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