The rep called another employee at Shafer and asked him to bring a replacement 40 Gallon Rheem water heater, which he said would be better and more reliable than the Bradford White one I had. The two men disconnected the old heater and carefully removed it from the attic down the swing down trap door in the ceiling, then hauled up the new one and got it all connected. The work included installing an expansion tank which was required by code, new lines, better valves, and fixing the leaking drainage pipe from the catch pan. They also moved the water heater location so it properly lined up with the roof vent pipe, which wasn't even connected to the old water heater thanks to the roofers I had a few years ago who never took care of it properly. When all was said and done the work done was excellent and no mess was left behind, nor any damage I could see. I was told to give the system about 45 minutes to get hot water and the rep helped me make sure the air was bled out of the lines and water was flowing. No issues with the hot water so far. That night out of curiosity I decided to look at the prices of the new water heater they installed. Probably a bad idea. The retail cost was around $550-600! So I felt like maybe I had been taken advantage of. The invoice I was provided didn't break out the pricing of the individual items other than the water heater at $1450 or so for the water heater, the expansion tank (around $140) and the attic access (around $215). So I assumed labor and materials were built into the $1450 cost but $800+ seemed excessive. So I wrote an email to the company that night expressing my concern about the pricing and asking for a breakdown of the costs to justify the amount spent. At 8:30 the next morning I got a call from Charlie Shafer. He seemed very nice and politely explained that all plumbing companies these days are rolling all their costs into single line items, but that the $800+ included the labor, materials, and city permits required, as well as the 1-year warranty they provide if anything goes wrong. He stated he regularly compares his pricing to other vendors and strives only for a 10% profit margin. He said his prices are very competitive compared to others in the area. He also said I could have bought the heater myself and the overall cost would likely have been a bit less, but that he then couldn't warrant the system (not sure if that was just the heater, or the entire job). In any case, he didn't seem like he was out to gouge me but I still thought the price to be a bit high. Regardless, overall I'm very satisfied with their willingness to be there the same day and fix the problem, their punctuality and courteousness, the solid work they did and the professionalism getting the job done. Even the prompt follow-up call to clarify the costs. So even if turns out to be true that I spent more than I should have, there is something to be said about a job well done. 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Very honest, fair and superb customer service."},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/tx/san-antonio/lujan-plumbing-reviews-7177083.htm"},"position":6},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"ABC Home & Commercial Services","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"TX","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Abram D."},"reviewBody":"A few months after installation, the coil was leaking freon, they came to replace it, but it’s now leaking again and the service manager told me they don’t make that part anymore and they will use something comparable and he's saying he can’t come out until Monday."},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/tx/san-antonio/abc-home-and-commercial-services-reviews-2333822.htm"},"position":7},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"All Things Water Plumbing Services","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"TX","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Gene W."},"reviewBody":"He fixed one leak by installing a new shower faucet. He completed the water filter, and the kitchen sink. In addition, he changed out the garbage disposal gasket. When trying to find the primary leak, he switched out the toilet "gasket" as well. However, that was not the cause of the leak. He determined it was in the wall/slab. However, he then let me know that he was not a "full-service" plumber, and I would have to call another plumber to fix the leak (which was primary reason for the service call). While he performed many tasks, the time it took seemed excessive, and it ended up being several hours over my two-hour $99 deal just for the replacement tasks. When getting quotes from other plumbers as a comparison, I was quote about half the amount of time it took to complete. And, I ended up going through FOUR more plumbers until I found the right team for the job. Meanwhile, I had more and more water damage, and I'm having to deal with contractors and insurance. "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/tx/san-antonio/all-things-water-plumbing-services-reviews-6321513.htm"},"position":8},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Rittimann Plumbing Inc","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"TX","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Henry S."},"reviewBody":"The plumber found an repaired the leak. "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/tx/boerne/rittimann-plumbing-inc-reviews-2200387.htm"},"position":9},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"BRYCO Plumbing Company Inc","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"TX","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Linda P."},"reviewBody":"I read about Bryco on Angie's list and my insurance company also recommended them. They came out promptly. They fixed the leak as scheduled. They did everything that they said they were going to do for a reasonable price."},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/tx/san-antonio/bryco-plumbing-company-inc-reviews-268590.htm"},"position":10}]}
Gas Leak Repair reviews from real Angi homeowners in Luling, TX
It was determined that we had a leak somewhere in the Freon system, which we unfortunately could not find because it was so tiny, but did fill up on Freon and had a complete system check.
Joseph S.
5.0
02/2016
We called Jim later in the day, he was out right away to stop the leak. He then came back a day or two later and made the repair by lunch time. He also cleaned up the site well. We were very pleased and highly recommend him to others.
Anthony W.
5.0
01/2016
Went to take a shower on a cold January Sunday night and the hot water was ice cold. Climbed up above the garage where the water heater sits and the water heater catch pan was full of water. So I shut off the water supply and gas to the heater and called Shafer Services on Monday morning...
Frank always delivers. I called him to diagnose a leak near my hot water heater and water softener and he quickly determined that I had a faulty hot water circulation pump. Frank isolated the pump to stop the leak and told me that they run about $350 at the local plumbing supply house. I had...
Abram D.
1.0
05/2014
A few months after installation, the coil was leaking freon, they came to replace it, but it’s now leaking again and the service manager told me they don’t make that part anymore and they will use something comparable and he's saying he can’t come out until Monday.
Gene W.
3.0
01/2014
He fixed one leak by installing a new shower faucet. He completed the water filter, and the kitchen sink. In addition, he changed out the garbage disposal gasket. When trying to find the primary leak, he switched out the toilet "gasket" as well. However, that was not the cause of the...
Henry S.
5.0
01/2013
The plumber found an repaired the leak.
Linda P.
5.0
01/2009
I read about Bryco on Angie's list and my insurance company also recommended them. They came out promptly. They fixed the leak as scheduled. They did everything that they said they were going to do for a reasonable price.
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Jon Wayne Service Company
9272 US Hwy 87 E
4.48(
970
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•Approved Pro
Jon Wayne Service Company
9272 US Hwy 87 E
4.48(
970
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
796 local quotes requested
24 years of experience
We are proud to be San Antonio's largest residential heating and air conditioning contractor. From the moment you call until the job is done, our goal is your 100% satisfaction. If the job is not done right, we will make it right.
"I had a problem with my AC and called them for a service appointment. John Wayne has a good reputation, so I chose to call them and they were quick to respond. The tech who came to my residence was very friendly and professional, however, he seemed more like a sales rep than a technician. After a few hours and $950 worth of work, he indicated that the HVAC system was not repairable. He created a quote for various options to install a new system. I had previously researched average costs for replacement of a 5 ton / 16 SEER system, which averaged approximately $9-10K for a reputable company with reliable brands. The first option the tech provided was for $40,600, which was a little surprising. He offered several options, with the cheapest being $10,700 for the lowest quality equipment and least warranty. He indicated that the primary difference between John Wayne and other companies is the quality and training of the employees. He also used typical sales techniques, such as “why would you feel different tomorrow” when I indicated that I’d prefer to think about the decisive overnight. During research online, I saw that John Wayne uses Amana products, which are a little more expensive but highly rated and manufactured here in Texas. I purchased a system one echelon higher than the lowest priced system for $13,700, still well-above what I was prepare to pay; however, the tech indicated that they would waive the outstanding $950 bill if I purchased the system and they would be able to install the next day. The next morning, four techs arrived, all pleasant and professional; however, only one appeared to be a trained technician, while the other three appeared to be labor for assisting and conducting menial tasks, such as cleaning the ducts. Within the first hour, two of them accidentally shattered several sconces on the chandelier in my dining room when a piece of equipment fell while cleaning a duct. They are still here in my house installing, but I truly feel like paid too much. Again, I don’t doubt that they are a solid company, but feel like was pressed by a salesman rather than a technician when I needed an urgent problem addressed. I believe I could’ve purchased just as good of a system, maybe better, from a reliable company for a few thousand dollars less."
Shane F on September 2021
We are proud to be San Antonio's largest residential heating and air conditioning contractor. From the moment you call until the job is done, our goal is your 100% satisfaction. If the job is not done right, we will make it right.
"I had a problem with my AC and called them for a service appointment. John Wayne has a good reputation, so I chose to call them and they were quick to respond. The tech who came to my residence was very friendly and professional, however, he seemed more like a sales rep than a technician. After a few hours and $950 worth of work, he indicated that the HVAC system was not repairable. He created a quote for various options to install a new system. I had previously researched average costs for replacement of a 5 ton / 16 SEER system, which averaged approximately $9-10K for a reputable company with reliable brands. The first option the tech provided was for $40,600, which was a little surprising. He offered several options, with the cheapest being $10,700 for the lowest quality equipment and least warranty. He indicated that the primary difference between John Wayne and other companies is the quality and training of the employees. He also used typical sales techniques, such as “why would you feel different tomorrow” when I indicated that I’d prefer to think about the decisive overnight. During research online, I saw that John Wayne uses Amana products, which are a little more expensive but highly rated and manufactured here in Texas. I purchased a system one echelon higher than the lowest priced system for $13,700, still well-above what I was prepare to pay; however, the tech indicated that they would waive the outstanding $950 bill if I purchased the system and they would be able to install the next day. The next morning, four techs arrived, all pleasant and professional; however, only one appeared to be a trained technician, while the other three appeared to be labor for assisting and conducting menial tasks, such as cleaning the ducts. Within the first hour, two of them accidentally shattered several sconces on the chandelier in my dining room when a piece of equipment fell while cleaning a duct. They are still here in my house installing, but I truly feel like paid too much. Again, I don’t doubt that they are a solid company, but feel like was pressed by a salesman rather than a technician when I needed an urgent problem addressed. I believe I could’ve purchased just as good of a system, maybe better, from a reliable company for a few thousand dollars less."
Blue Ribbon is more than just an HVAC company. We’re family. For more than 20 years, we’ve been a community staple that’s provided customers in the Greater Austin area with ultimate comfort. Our skills, quality workmanship, absolute honesty and budget-friendly services are what make our team No. 1 in area comfort.
"Everything was good they came did the work and I am happy with the installers. Had gotten bid from other contractors but wanted someone to do all the work without having to use two different contractors. They fit the bill. I only wish that when the person who gives the quote that they don’t say something that is not true."
Tracy R on October 2025
Blue Ribbon is more than just an HVAC company. We’re family. For more than 20 years, we’ve been a community staple that’s provided customers in the Greater Austin area with ultimate comfort. Our skills, quality workmanship, absolute honesty and budget-friendly services are what make our team No. 1 in area comfort.
"Everything was good they came did the work and I am happy with the installers. Had gotten bid from other contractors but wanted someone to do all the work without having to use two different contractors. They fit the bill. I only wish that when the person who gives the quote that they don’t say something that is not true."
We are a "Texas Family" owned and operated business. We have been in business over 25 years and we've built this company 1 customer at a time. We are "Dedicated to Quality" and we show it in everything we do. We send only State of Texas licensed Plumbers to your home, to ensure you get a well trained professional to service your home. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week AND you'll never get an "Answering Service", you'll get a member of our staff who cares about your needs. We take great pride in the Company and our fellow employees, who are the best in the Plumbing industry. Whether they work in the field or the office, the people of Will's Plumbing & Testing Service not only make things happen, but make sure you, the customer, are happy. We are the #1 Rinnai Tankless Water Heater installers and warranty service providers. We also service & flush the systems we and others install. We also Repair, Service/Maintenance Rinnai, Navien, A.O. Smith, and many other tankless and storage type water heaters. Our Plumbers are dedicated to providing you the best in Service and Customer Satisfaction. Please call us at (210) 494-0991 in San Antonio and the surrounding areas, or find us on our website @ www.willsplumbing.com. We are an Award Winning Service Company on Angie's List since 2010 and we have been in business for over 17 years!! We have won Angie's List's highest awards in multiple categories for the last 6 years. We service customers in San Antonio and ALL surrounding counties. Additional emails: [email protected] & [email protected].
"The team did an excellent job of identifying the issue and repairing my water heater."
Chris D on October 2025
We are a "Texas Family" owned and operated business. We have been in business over 25 years and we've built this company 1 customer at a time. We are "Dedicated to Quality" and we show it in everything we do. We send only State of Texas licensed Plumbers to your home, to ensure you get a well trained professional to service your home. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week AND you'll never get an "Answering Service", you'll get a member of our staff who cares about your needs. We take great pride in the Company and our fellow employees, who are the best in the Plumbing industry. Whether they work in the field or the office, the people of Will's Plumbing & Testing Service not only make things happen, but make sure you, the customer, are happy. We are the #1 Rinnai Tankless Water Heater installers and warranty service providers. We also service & flush the systems we and others install. We also Repair, Service/Maintenance Rinnai, Navien, A.O. Smith, and many other tankless and storage type water heaters. Our Plumbers are dedicated to providing you the best in Service and Customer Satisfaction. Please call us at (210) 494-0991 in San Antonio and the surrounding areas, or find us on our website @ www.willsplumbing.com. We are an Award Winning Service Company on Angie's List since 2010 and we have been in business for over 17 years!! We have won Angie's List's highest awards in multiple categories for the last 6 years. We service customers in San Antonio and ALL surrounding counties. Additional emails: [email protected] & [email protected].
"The team did an excellent job of identifying the issue and repairing my water heater."
A1 Tri-County Plumbing 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 customer's interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"He did great. Lit the pilot and it came right on. I thought it wouldn't get fixed but within 10 minutes he had it on. He didn't charge me for the help either."
Michael V on August 2025
A1 Tri-County Plumbing 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 customer's interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"He did great. Lit the pilot and it came right on. I thought it wouldn't get fixed but within 10 minutes he had it on. He didn't charge me for the help either."
Bevel Builders - Your Trusted Remodeling Experts in Houston. Transform your kitchen and bathroom with our top-notch remodeling services. Contact us today for a flawless home renovation experience!
"Hector and his crew came out to do a tile job for me around a back yard pool. They completed the job as scheduled and worked late into the evening to meet the deadline. Everything looks great. Very professional as well."
Rogelio G on July 2022
Bevel Builders - Your Trusted Remodeling Experts in Houston. Transform your kitchen and bathroom with our top-notch remodeling services. Contact us today for a flawless home renovation experience!
"Hector and his crew came out to do a tile job for me around a back yard pool. They completed the job as scheduled and worked late into the evening to meet the deadline. Everything looks great. Very professional as well."
Wavy Restoration in San Antonio is your go-to for water and smoke damage restoration. Our 24/7 emergency services ensure quick and efficient assistance when you need it most. Trust our experienced team to restore your home to its former glory. Contact us today!
"Better than I could have hope for. we are very satisfied. I highly recommend Wavy Restoration and the owner Jacob. Jacob and his team know what they are doing and they do it well. They are very clean as they go about their work. Jacob is very responsive, he came out to access the situation the same afternoon that I call him. My highest recommendation"
Nick V on May 2023
Wavy Restoration in San Antonio is your go-to for water and smoke damage restoration. Our 24/7 emergency services ensure quick and efficient assistance when you need it most. Trust our experienced team to restore your home to its former glory. Contact us today!
"Better than I could have hope for. we are very satisfied. I highly recommend Wavy Restoration and the owner Jacob. Jacob and his team know what they are doing and they do it well. They are very clean as they go about their work. Jacob is very responsive, he came out to access the situation the same afternoon that I call him. My highest recommendation"
Specialty tig welding and custom fabrication Stainless steel and exotic metals and of course carbon steel brewery specialty welding process sanitary welding and pipe We use tig welding for most of all our fabrication work Tig welding is clean and requires an actual skill to do . Which also has no sparks and reduces the risk of fire hazards to almost none and most importantly its clean with no mess Certified in combination welding With safety training and certification in pipe and structural welding in all welding processes I have experience in every process of welding from food grade pipe to oil and gas pipeline and refinerys. Steam and boiler pipe and city water I can weld in all processes so there isn't anything I cant weld or a material that I don't know the trick for We are a small owner operated company with clean backgrounds Stainless steel welding is out specialty and what we are known for Tig welding From pipe to structural welding Commercial and residential Cerified welders With real experience
"He quoted me a price. Showed up when he said he would. Hard to see which section of the fence had been repaired. Good Work. Very nice young man."
LeRene A on February 2021
Specialty tig welding and custom fabrication Stainless steel and exotic metals and of course carbon steel brewery specialty welding process sanitary welding and pipe We use tig welding for most of all our fabrication work Tig welding is clean and requires an actual skill to do . Which also has no sparks and reduces the risk of fire hazards to almost none and most importantly its clean with no mess Certified in combination welding With safety training and certification in pipe and structural welding in all welding processes I have experience in every process of welding from food grade pipe to oil and gas pipeline and refinerys. Steam and boiler pipe and city water I can weld in all processes so there isn't anything I cant weld or a material that I don't know the trick for We are a small owner operated company with clean backgrounds Stainless steel welding is out specialty and what we are known for Tig welding From pipe to structural welding Commercial and residential Cerified welders With real experience
"He quoted me a price. Showed up when he said he would. Hard to see which section of the fence had been repaired. Good Work. Very nice young man."
We are a family owned plumbing company that specializes in service and repair plumbing. Here at Fast Flow Plumbing & Drain we have the proper equipment to do the job right the first time and within a timely manor. You can be confident that your job will be completed by a licensed master plumber. As a service plumber for 16 years in New Braunfels and surrounding areas we are familiar with the common plumbing problems you face and are dedicated to helping you.
"Young man found the problem quickly and did an excellent job repairing the leak."
Gary L on March 2020
We are a family owned plumbing company that specializes in service and repair plumbing. Here at Fast Flow Plumbing & Drain we have the proper equipment to do the job right the first time and within a timely manor. You can be confident that your job will be completed by a licensed master plumber. As a service plumber for 16 years in New Braunfels and surrounding areas we are familiar with the common plumbing problems you face and are dedicated to helping you.
"Young man found the problem quickly and did an excellent job repairing the leak."
Mai Vu Plumbing and Construction is a full scale plumbing and general contracting company serving San Antonio and surrounding counties.
"I recently had a plumbing leak coming from the upstairs bathroom. These plumbers were able to quickly diagnose where leak was coming from, cut out the sheetrock, fixed leak and even had somebody come repair the sheetrock for me. Very pleased with the service and pricing from this company. Will definitely use them in the future."
Angel V on May 2018
Mai Vu Plumbing and Construction is a full scale plumbing and general contracting company serving San Antonio and surrounding counties.
"I recently had a plumbing leak coming from the upstairs bathroom. These plumbers were able to quickly diagnose where leak was coming from, cut out the sheetrock, fixed leak and even had somebody come repair the sheetrock for me. Very pleased with the service and pricing from this company. Will definitely use them in the future."
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Fixing a gas leak costs about $45 to $150 per hour for a plumber or gas line specialist. The job’s overall cost will vary depending on the location of the leak. A leaky junction or connection behind the stove or dryer will likely cost about $120 to $170. But for a leak that requires a gas fitter or plumber to excavate a pipe in the yard, the cost could rise to $1,500 to $5,000. Keep in mind that gas leaks are very serious issues, so don’t hesitate to contact a plumber or gas line specialist immediately.
Fixing a gas leak can take anywhere from one to 24 hours, depending on the location and magnitude of the problem. A gas line specialist or gas plumber should be able to give you an estimated time to completion once they evaluate the situation. If your city’s utility company works to fix a gas leak, it will likely have information available about the anticipated time for gas service to be restored.
The cost of repairing a gas leak depends on the type of leak, its severity, and how difficult it is for the repair technician to reach it. Some of the most common gas line repair costs, on average, include:
Cap a gas line: $75–$150
Gas system inspection: $150
Pressure test: $75–$500
Damaged or corroded pipe: $6–$7 per linear foot
Repair gas leak: $120–$5,000
A local natural gas plumber, gas fitter, or gas line specialist should fix gas leaks. Installing gas lines and connections improperly can lead to dangerous gas leaks and explosions. Only a certified plumber or gas line specialist should run gas lines. This is not a job to try out DIY skills, so hire a professional gas plumber or gas line specialist immediately to find the cause of the leak and fix it quickly.
The Luling, TX homeowners’ guide to gas leak repairs
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