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McAllister Plumbing, Heating & Cooling Inc.

Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning, Water Heaters,

About us

We are TJ McAllister and “The Fair Price Guys.” We've been part of the Hamburg community our whole lives. TJ grew up and continues to live in Hamburg giving us a personal connection with most of our customers. McAllister Plumbing, Heating & Cooling has been servicing the Southtowns for over 50 years. Today McAllister’s is still operated with the fundamentals of a family business. We provide 24/7 Emergency Service and installations for plumbing, heating and air-conditioning equipment. We really care about our customers and it shows. Our company values are part of our culture. When entering the McAllister office a bulletin board of Praise is full with thank you letters from our customers. "The Fair Price Guys" is not simply a name for our Web site but our philosophy on customer service. McAllister’s steady growth is due mainly to customer’s word of mouth advertising. McAllister’s even goes the extra mile to ensure customer satisfaction. Once a job is completed the McAllister Customer Dispatcher calls every customer to make sure that they are 100% satisfied with the work. Award winning.

Business highlights

71 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Installation, repair, replacement and maintenance of plumbing, heatin, coolin, generator, hot water tanks, sump pump, sewer cleaning, gas, water & drain lines, bathroom and kitchen fixtures, backflow, garbage disposals, insta-hot, filtration systems, boilers, water heaters, radiant floor heating, humidifiers, high velocity duct system, standard forced air & mini duct splits.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

4.773 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
82%
4
8%
3
8%
2
0%
1
1%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.7
value
4.4
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.9
Showing 26-50 of 73 reviews

Janet O.
09/2013
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
The service was outstanding. Service was performed in a timely manner and the plumber cleaned up well after the job.
Description of Work: Replaced a hot water tank.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$900

Response from McAllister Plumbing, Heating & Cooling Inc.
AWESOME! We are so happy that we were able to take care of you. Thank you for taking the time to let others know about our service.

Mary K G.
09/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
I called on Tuesday when I discovered water around the base of my furnace. The gal I spoke to (Beverly) was extremely nice and knowledgeable. She had a technician come out the very next day. He was punctual, very nice and got right to work. He finished everything up in just over an hour and provided me a full explanation of services. I would most definitely recommend McAllister and would not hesitate to call them again if necessary.
Description of Work: AC condensation hose leaking; fixed drain clog, flushed system and did a full furnace check. Also cleaned everything up nicely.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$118

Response from McAllister Plumbing, Heating & Cooling Inc.
Thank you so much for your positive review. We are pleased that you were satisfied with your experience and the service we provided. It is our goal to have our customer completely satisfied. Thanks for choosing McAllister Plumbing, Heating & Cooling ~ The Fair Price Guys!

Joanne E.
05/2013
4.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing
  + 0 more
I hired them because I live in a 200 year old home and there was no duct work at all. They installed new furnace and installed all the duct work. They did a great job and very happy with the outcome. I have had no problems so far. They have a good reputation in this area and that's why I hired them to begin with.
Description of Work: Installed new furnace and ducts

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from McAllister Plumbing, Heating & Cooling Inc.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your review. We are always up for the challenge of creating a whole new system and appreciate your customer loyalty. Our reputation in our area doesn't come on its own, we work hard every day to ensure that our customers are 110% happy with the work that we complete. Thank you again for your continued support and remember to call McAllister Plumbing, Heating & Cooling for all of your needs. McAllisters.

Joan & Robert E.
04/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
This leak had been a problem for some time,with no solution from other consultations. MC Allister came up with a successful approach, made the repair in a few hours and charged a reasonable price.
Description of Work: MC Allister repaired an overhead leak in a treatment room at my physical therapy practice.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$350

Response from McAllister Plumbing, Heating & Cooling Inc.
We would like to take the time to thank you for your positive review. Coming up with solutions to problems that seem impossible to solve is something we take pride in. I am glad we were able to rectify the leak for you and please continue to call us for all of your plumbing, heating and cooling needs. McAllisters.

melissa M.
04/2013
5.0
drain cleaning, drain pipe, plumbing, sewer cleaning
  + 2 more
Great experience overall, I am highly satisfied and would recommend this company to all of my friends and family!
Description of Work: I have used McAllister Plumbing several times and highly recommend them! They are very professional and helpful, and do an excellent job. They strive to fix any and every problem with great service, punctuality and fairness! I would definately recommend this company and use them again if need be.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000

Response from McAllister Plumbing, Heating & Cooling Inc.
Thank you so much for your positive review. It is most rewarding to read your review and know that we gained a new customer for life by simply doing what we feel is fair and honest. It was a pleasure working with you, and I hope you call us for your needs in the future. McAllisters.

brendan A.
03/2013
5.0
gas leak repair, heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing, water heater repair, wells
  + 3 more
Gary came out a couple of weeks before the job to inspect the house an property and to gather what needed to be done. He called me back with an estimate the next day. It was reasonable and I said to go ahead and schedule the job. Excavator, plumber, and plumber's helper arrived at the agreed upon time and work began. Chris (the plumber) began working on the boiler while the excavator and the helper worked on digging a trench to the well and for the new water line. There was an issue with the boiler's pressure gauge being broken in a way that made it impossible to remove with standard tools, but Chris was able to get the job done with heat. With the water line installed and the boiler done, Chris and the helper worked on installing the sump pumps, gas line, etc.. The job took all day which was to be expected considering the amount of work that needed to be done, but they got it done right and in a professional manner - no corners were cut. Their communication before and after the job is outstanding. Beverly in the office calls before hand to make sure everything is set, and follows up afterwards to ensure the service was satisfactory. The price was appropriate considering the professionalism of the company and it's employees and I have no doubts that if I had any problem with their work they would do whatever was necessary to rectify the issue. I wouldn't use anyone else.
Description of Work: -Fixed the boiler and got it running( the pressure gauge was broken in a way that a blowtorch was needed to remove it) -Installed two sump pumps (one in the basement and one in the septic) -Got the hot water tank running -Ran a water line from the house to the water main out front -Blocked off the well's water supply to the house (as required by the village) -Installed a gas line to the kitchen for the stove -Removed an old hot water tank -Got the baseboards working

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,800

Response from McAllister Plumbing, Heating & Cooling Inc.
Your detailed review is greatly appreciated. Thank you so much for taking the time to really explain the McAllister experience. You are absolutely right, we stand behind our work 100% and go above and beyond to make sure all of our customers are satisfied. We are happy to have you as a life long customer and look foreword to working with you again in the future. Sincerely, McAllisters.

martina B.
02/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
The technician who came out was polite and pleasant. He knew what he was doing . He evaluated my furnace and explained what was broken. He fixed it and it works great now. I will have them come back here if anything else breaks in my house. I was very impressed and pleased with this company.
Description of Work: Called them here for the first time as my furnace was broken.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$137

Molly R.
02/2013
3.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
The technician was very hard to speak with, as if he was shy. He only wanted to sell us a new boiler, when we just wanted to bleed the lines. He gave us an estimate to fix it (it wasn't broken) ~$800 but a new boiler would be ~$3000 and he didn't want to talk about fixing it because he said we should just buy a new one. Getting info through conversation was difficult. Not sure if it's the company policy to only sell new boilers instead of fixing them or if the technician just didn't want to fix it. We are looking for a second opinion, maybe we just need a different technician, but it was costly enough that we wont try McAllister again.
Description of Work: House visit for Boiler bleed and service advice.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
$180

Harold F.
01/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
It was a good experience. They showed up on time and did the job. One of the parts they needed is not normally in stock in most plumbing houses, so they came up with a creative way to get the part running.
Description of Work: They fixed a broken feed line for a faucet and installed a cartridge for another faucet. They also replaced a couple of shut off valves.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

Ann L.
01/2013
5.0
plumbing, wells
  + 0 more
It went very well my pump was fixed and one less thing to worry about. The service man was very helpful in explaining in detail what was wrong.
Description of Work: My sump pump was not working right. The gentlemen was on time since I called that morning. Fearing the worst it was only the switch adjustment which needed to be fixed.They are a terrific company and they will be my steady plumber.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$75.31

Casey N.
06/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
On the day of the appointment, the company called to let me know the technician was on his way. Everyone was very professional and you could tell the company made sure that everyone followed the same line of excellent customer service. The repair was fast, thorough, and the technician made sure he showed me exactly what he had done and why. No problems since the repair. I have to say that no matter what company you use (electrician, plumber, etc.) I must still live mentally in the 50's because I expect everything to be under $50. But I have had this company quote me on larger jobs and they price their services very competitively, and if they know you are shopping around, will do all they can to not only make their quote a good one, but throw in some freebies!
Description of Work: Outdoor faucet was leaking uncontrollaby. It was more than just a washer or something I could easily repair myself.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$100

Bettyann C.
03/2012
4.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I have always had good luck with them. They put on little booties. They are clean.
Description of Work: They fixed my sink. They repaired a bunch of stuff. They fixed the inside of my toilet. They fixed the drain and shower head.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$500

Patsy J.
02/2012
5.0
air duct cleaning, drain pipe, heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing, water heater repair
  + 3 more
They are very professional, and always on time. I will continue to use them!
Description of Work: I have hired them to put in the vanity in my bathroom, put in a new furnace, water heater and I call them anytime I need anything!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

John B.
01/2012
5.0
drain pipe, plumbing
  + 0 more
The equipment was dropped off at the house the evening before the work began, just as they told me it would. They started shortly after 8:30 AM and worked steadily all day, only stopping when it got dark. They would have completed this major job in one day except for an equipment problem. They returned 2 days later to finish the work and even came back to re-grade the property. Do: Ask to take pictures and walk around to see what they are doing. They were very open to answering questions and making sure that I understood what they were doing each step of the way. Since their work was being buried I wanted to be comfortable that they did a complete job with no short cuts.
Description of Work: The sump pump in our basement was turning on every 5 - 6 minutes to drain ground water out to the ravine next to our house. The sanitary sewers on our street had been replaced earlier in 2011, so the ground water from the entire neighborhood was following the new pipe downward toward our house. Once it hit the house foundation it ran downward & into our basement, hence the sump activity. In late September we contacted McAllister to come & review the situation & suggest a solution. A workman was dispatched to check on an existing pipe that was under the foundation to provide drainage, however that provided ineffective. We agreed that they would excavate in the front of the house & do two things: (a) push a pipe under the foundation at the site of the sump to provide a natural drain for any water that flowed in; (b) install a french drain pipe that would direct the water away before it reached the house foundation. The work was completed successfully in early November. Dos: voice your opinion of what you think needs to be done, then listen to what is suggested. We opted to skip interim steps to go right to the major excavation. Don'ts: plan on things happening on a tight schedule. From the initial conversation it was 2 months before the job was completed.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,800

MARY LOU Z.
12/2011
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing
  + 0 more
It went well. I can't think of any negatives when dealing with McAllister.
Description of Work: We have used the company several times in the past year. We have older rental properties and our own home and have them do the plumbing/heating repairs. They are always come in a timely manner when we call, leave the area neat and clean and are professional in their work. I would recommend them to anyone. They have replaced toilets, soil pipes, hot water tanks, and repaired boilers.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$800

Casey N.
08/2011
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They were very punctual, called before arriving, and finished in a very reasonable amount of time. I also called them for a quote on replacing our heating and cooling systems and they were considerate, honest, and professional in their presentation. They did not "hound" me after the estimate, either - something I appreciate.
Description of Work: Replaced outside faucet and copper pipes leading to outside faucet.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$100

LAURIE F.
08/2011
4.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
I think we called them one day and they came out the next day. We didn't have hot water. They came out when they said they would. We have used them a couple of times. They are reputable. They are good and very reasonably priced. Their price was what they said it would be. We would definitely use them again. We would definitely recommend them from all the plumbers we have used.
Description of Work: We used McAllister Plumbing & Heating to install a hot water tank for us.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$400

Penny F.
03/2011
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Fortunately, the furnace part held out until Mark came back with the new part. Mark is knowledgeable and he worked quickly. I felt completely at ease. Even with the $50 Sunday/ after hours fee, the job was very reasonably priced.
Description of Work: Furnace died on a Sunday and after calling McAllister's emergency #, a technician (Mark) was here within an hour or two. The motor was worn out and Mark tried to fix it up, hoping it would last long enough for the new part to come in. He installed the new part on the next Friday.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

Charles H.
03/2011
3.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They came out and did some work but never got the furance working correctly for long term.
Description of Work: They repaired my furance.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

$550

William J.
10/2010
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Price was competative,installation was completed on time and system performs as stated. Please note this company does NOT clean hot air ducts.
Description of Work: Installed a new hotair furnace.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,800

Maryann C.
08/2010
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
We were totally satisfied with them. We had six to seven people quote for the job and we decided to go with them. They were in and out the same day, no problem.
Description of Work: Mc Allister Plumbing & Heating put in a new furnace and air conditioning in June.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,500

LAURIE F.
06/2010
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, water heater repair
  + 0 more
They are good. They come out and do a good job. Their price was reasonable, but I felt that it could have been a lot better. I was happy overall.
Description of Work: They put a hot-water tank in for me.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Marjorie D.
05/2010
3.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They had come a month or two prior. The problem wasn?t fixed as there was a leak. I was being charged. They were supposed to fix the problem, but they didn?t. They even charged me for transportation to my house. I was charged by the hour. They charged me for the time they took to reach from where they were. I had called them and complained. I was really disappointed with their service. I spent a lot of money. However, the problem didn?t get fixed. The owner was willing to decrease the price a little, but I wasn?t happy with it. I felt that I was being overcharged. I am going to look for another plumbing company. I will not use this company again in the future.
Description of Work: I used McAllister Plumbing & Heating, last year. They did some work on my air conditioner.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
2.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

$800

allen W.
04/2010
4.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Overall the experience was good. I have heard that the part is around $60 soio that meant he charged me $140.00 for the service call. My one concern was that the same tech was out in the fall of 2009 to perform a furnace tune up. I advised him of a strange grinding noise coming from the furnace when it turned on. He thought that it was okay qnd left after tuning up the furnace. This sound continued to happen every time the furnace came on until the day it died. After he replaced the igniter in the winter, the sound went away. I believe that if he had taken the time to check out this noise in the fall, I never owul fdhave had the breakdown in the winter just a few months later.
Description of Work: I had called Mc Allister heating after getting up on a Sunday morning to a house that was 57 degrees and the furnace was shuting off immediately after every time it would turn on. I called Mc Allister and they informed me that they would be over within the hour or so and take a look. They informed me that there owuld be an extra fee because it was on a day that the office was closed. The tech arrived pretty quickly and I was told that the igniter had died and he would be able to change this. The tech was able to change this and the furnace fired right up afterwards.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

$200

Doug R.
01/2010
5.0
air duct cleaning, gas leak repair, heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing
  + 2 more
Arrived as planned and installed equipment, hauled out old furnace and completed the job in six hours, no problem. Cleaned up the site, wore appropriate footware and protected floor coverings as needed. Workman like and professional crew of two completed the install and customer training in equipment use. Well done.
Description of Work: Installation of a Bryant 95% 3 stage variable furnace Model 335CAV042060. Duct adaption of supply air and re-fabrication of return air duct and filter rack.Re-adapted gas line, new electric line, and condensate drain lines. Install Honeywell Pro 4000 thermostat.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,750
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Contact information

3080 Amsdell Rd, Hamburg, NY 14075

http://www.fairpriceguys.com

Service hours

Monday:
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
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Service Categories

Plumbing,
Heating and Air Conditioning,
Water Heaters,
Drain Cleaning,
Air Duct Cleaning,
Wells and Pumps,
Natural Gas Lines,
Drain Pipe Installation,
Sewer Cleaning,
Water Filtration and Softening,
Electrical

FAQ

McAllister Plumbing, Heating & Cooling Inc. is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.

Monday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

McAllister Plumbing, Heating & Cooling Inc. accepts the following forms of payment: Check,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, McAllister Plumbing, Heating & Cooling Inc. offers free project estimates.
Yes, McAllister Plumbing, Heating & Cooling Inc. offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, McAllister Plumbing, Heating & Cooling Inc. does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, McAllister Plumbing, Heating & Cooling Inc. offers emergency services.
No, McAllister Plumbing, Heating & Cooling Inc. does not offer warranties.
McAllister Plumbing, Heating & Cooling Inc. offers the following services: Installation, repair, replacement and maintenance of plumbing, heatin, coolin, generator, hot water tanks, sump pump, sewer cleaning, gas, water & drain lines, bathroom and kitchen fixtures, backflow, garbage disposals, insta-hot, filtration systems, boilers, water heaters, radiant floor heating, humidifiers, high velocity duct system, standard forced air & mini duct splits.

Contact information

3080 Amsdell Rd, Hamburg, NY 14075

http://www.fairpriceguys.com

Service hours

Monday:
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM