Additional DBAs - Action Electric of Dane County, Action Plumbing, Action Plumbing and Air, Action Plumbing Heating Air Conditioning & Electrical Co, Action Plumbing Heating Air & Electric. Award winning. See website for additional service areas.
Business highlights
36 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered
Services we offer
Residential and commercial repair, maintainance, installation of faucets, bathtubs, toilets, water softeners, garbage disposals, sinks, showers, water heaters, sump pumps, drain lines, sewers, floor drains, air duct cleaning, humidifiers, air cleaners, furnaces, air conditioners, electrical, burners, fireplace, mantels & log sets.
Everything wen't perfectly. Installers came precisely on time. They explained every part of the procedure. They walked me through the whole installation. Within a few hours, we had our central AC in place and our house was cooling. They checked our duct work and answered a few of my duct questions. I couldn't have been happier with the whole experience, except for the central air unit dying. I would absolutely use the company again. They were fast and professional. Fantastic job
Description of Work: On one of the hottest Sunday's of the year, our central AC died. A tech came out on Sunday morning and got us going again. He told us our AC was shot and probably wouldn't last the day. We got scheduled for Monday to replace the central AC.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,200
Meghan R.
09/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
I called Action Plumbing and they were able to come out the same day. The technician was very helpful and explained exactly what he needed to do to fix the problem and why. He detailed fully the costs involved prior to starting any work. He was knowledgeable and answered all of our questions. WIthin the hour, our AC was working again. I have never had a bad experience with Action Plumbing & AC. They are great and I would highly recommend them.
Description of Work: Our air conditioner went on the fritz right before yet another heat wave this past summer.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$155
Jean H.
08/2012
1.0
plumbing, water heater repair
+ 0 more
Action Heating staff knew exactly what I needed when I placed the call to replace the water heater fan, but arrived to repair the fan "without" a new fan and had to go back to the shop to get one. The "meter continued to tick" and labor was being charged to me for the entire time the tech arrived at my home, left to get the fan at the shop, and drove back to my house. Totally unacceptable.Then the tech took it upon himself to decide to change the vent pipe leading from the heater to outside....our home was only 6 yrs old and it was inspected at the time of construction / completion so the venting pipe was sufficient. and up to code. More labor and equipment / supplies were added to the invoice. Total bill came to over $900 for a fan replacement. I stopped my credit card pmt and Action was willing to negotiate a reduced price. It was a very unpleasant experience and I will never have them back in my house again. Their advertisement of no travel is bogus.....they hide the cost in unnecessary labor and supplies.
Description of Work: Replaced the exhaust fan on the water heater.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
1.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
2.0
$600
Michael S.
08/2012
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
They have done very well and everything went fine. They were prompt on time and they fixed our plumbing problems very quickly. The quality of work they do is excellent.
Description of Work: I have used Action Plumbing Heating A/C and Electric Inc for some plumbing work.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$350
William T.
06/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
Service person found a bees' nest in the exhaust to the outside. Once that was removed the furnace kicked in. Wiring connections and filter were also checked. I appreciate the professionalism and friendliness from the person who took my call. I also appreciate the quick service--same day. Thank you.
Description of Work: The call was on a rental property for a furnace that was not working.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$98.12
William T.
06/2012
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
The washing machine pump was not working so Action Heating and A/C let us know we should call an appliance repair company. After discussing the faucet issue with my husband, it was decided that the whole faucet should be replaced rather than rebuilt. Once again, I like the friendly, quick service and am willing to pay a little extra for it.
Description of Work: Action Heating and A/C was asked to check on a washing machine that was not draining and a leaky faucet at a rental property.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$233
Judy F.
06/2012
3.0
appliance repair
+ -1 more
Company could not help me in this case
Description of Work: This is my regular plumbing and HVAC company. Why is it listed under appliance repair? I just called; they don't repair appliances.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
GARRETT B.
06/2012
3.0
electrician, gas leak repair, plumbing
+ 1 more
They are quick and it is easy to make an appointment. I had problems with my gas line sticking out too far; I called them to come and fix it but they won't unless they charge me.
Description of Work: I used Action Plumbing Heating A/C and Electric to fix the plumbing in a shower, put a gas line in my kitchen and repair some electric lights.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
$847
Larry W.
05/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
They didn't try to fix or do anything that didn't need to be done. They didn't try to sell me anything I didn't need. They are very professional. They respected my home by wearing covers on their shoes. The overall experience was excellent. The price and quality were excellent. They were punctual and responsive. I would use this provider again.
Description of Work: They provide heating and air-conditioning services.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$75
Daniel H.
04/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
They were great, couldn't fix what we wanted, but, they gave us options.
Description of Work: I used them a couple of week's ago.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$100
Jon H.
03/2012
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
+ 0 more
They are friendly and prompt. They were recommended to me by a family member. I would use them again.
Description of Work: I used them to install a water heater.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$900
james M.
03/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
I thought the price was reasonable. The guy was very professional and knowledgeable. He mentioned a couple of things about my air conditioning. There were no problems. Everything was clean.
Description of Work: They provided maintenance for my furnace.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Megan M.
03/2012
2.0
drain cleaning, plumbing, sewer cleaning
+ 1 more
They took a long lunch and tried to charge us when they weren't here. At the end of the day, I was so upset with them and told them I'd be talking to a lawyer and wasn't paying anything that night and needed a breakdown of the bill. The manager Andy said ok. I was in a hurry trying to take my son to an appointment and the lead worker still tried to have me sign something in the dark, as I'm walking to my car. I wasn't signing anything in the dark after the manager agreed to let me do it the next day.
Description of Work: Our sewer pipes backed up into our basement and I called Action because we had used them before and I don't remember there being any issues. Long story short, they found a break in the pipe in the middle of our yard and the entire sewer pipe from the street to our house had to be replaced, including some pipe under concrete floor in our house. They said it was $360/hr for the backhoe/labor to replace this. They mentioned that there is always a possibility that they could accidentally break the water line too while digging but that it was "all part of the service call". I guess I should have asked for better clarification on that phrase before I had them do the work. Although, even after the fact they couldnt explain to me what that meant. The bottom line is, they broke the water line and they were going to make us pay to replace it. I was NOT told that WE would have to pay if THEY broke it. They did not draw up any kind of contract for this work (which again, I realized after the fact was strange). The workers also tracked in a lot of mud/sewer dirt all over our basement and carpeted steps. They did agree to pay stanley steamer to clean carpets (although stanley steamer is sending us the bills, even after I gave the bill to Action). They left our yard a huge mess. They left a big hole right up by our house so when it rains the water will run directly down to our foundation, and a big hole by the street. I understand the dirt takes time to settle, but this was unprofessional. They said they'd come back but never did. They took forever to get a bill breakdown sent to our insurance company as well.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
2.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
4.0
$5,300
Response from Action Plumbing Heating ,and Electric
Action Plumbing is a relatively small family owned company with 25 employees that has been in Sun Prairie 22 years and is directly down the street from this home. Until 5 years ago it doubled in size every year just due to word of mouth and customer satisfaction. Five years ago Action began to advertise as well. In this situation, we tried to work out all differences with this home owner back in December. Action Plumbing took money off of the member’s bill, had Stanley Steamer clean the Moliter’s carpets and even worked directly with the Moliter’s home insurance company to help them recover the cost of this repair. This report came out three months after the repair and took us by surprise. We thought we had done all we could to help resolve any differences with the member. My husband and I have driven by the home and looked at the site after this posting to see for ourselves if anything else should be done differently to help this homeowner. We have also tried to contact this homeowner by phone but as of yet our call has not been returned. It is very common for the water line to be broken by the backhoe when digging up a sewer line because they are run in the same ditch when the house is built and there is no way to detect exactly where the water line is. Also we are not super human and can not see underground therefore, we are unable to know how long this type of repair will take . It is impossible to know what you may run into underground. The real villian in this case was a very large tree in the middle of the homeowner’s yard whose roots invaded the sewer line. We were only trying to help the member and she was not there during most of the afternoon of the repair. Her husband was and he was informed of what we were doing and why we were doing it during the entire repair. Our rates are also always covered up front. We do not want to finish a repair and surprise a homeowner with our rates. This would not be in anyone’s best interest. Some things probably could have been done differently during this repair and Action made every during effort possible to resolve all legitimate issues that the member brought up. These efforts were discussed and agreed upon with her in December immediately following the repair. This response was written in regards to another inaccurate Angie’s List posting by a member regarding a concrete company that then took legal action against the member. Action will not be taking legal action at this time, but as the owner of a small family company I strongly agree with this legal council's response. Following is the response: Monday Beam Esq, legal representative for All Fields of Concrete and Michael Fitzgerald provided the following official statement to WalletPop in an email, "The onset of social networking sites in today's increasingly technological society has resulted in an environment where a few keystrokes, whether malicious or not, could potentially have a significantly lasting effect on the reputation of a business targeted in an online complaint. This system works when the postings are truthful and accurate. However, when such comments are inflated, coupled with animosity, or are aimed to maliciously injure the reputation of a party based on half-truths, the content borders on defamation and there should be legal repercussions. Defamation is not new under the sun, but the technology to defame someone on a broad scale is now in the hands of millions. Kudos to this company for taking a stand to protect its interests." I agree with Mr Beam and Mr Fitzgerald. I contacted Angie’s List about this posting because it is libelous. I was told by both my “representative” and the help desk that Angie’s List had no responsibility for what members post and would not change or take off member’s postings even if they are libelous. My only course of action to counteract this libelous review is to post a response. Leslie Johnson-cofounder, co-owner, Vice-President of Action Plumbing
Michael M.
02/2012
3.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
I wasn't happy with their prices. They came to fix a problem, and they didn't fix it. They ordered the part that was needed to be replaced. Instead of using the charge from the previous visit, they charged me on top of that to install it. I wouldn't use them again. While they were working on the toilet, the part wasn't in there quite right. I had to tell the plumber to rotate it in one direction to create clearance.
Description of Work: They fixed a plumbing problem with the toilet.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
2.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Sharon D.
01/2012
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
They did good. We would use them in the future if needed.
Description of Work: They came in to handle a water softener issue.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$125
Sharon D.
01/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
They were good. We would use them in the future if we have any issues.
Description of Work: They came out to look at our plumbing as well as a water softener issue.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$125
Kathryn H.
01/2012
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
+ 0 more
The entire experience, from initial phone call to completion of services went perfectly.
Description of Work: This is the second time that i have had to call Action, and they are just a wonderful company. Our water heater actually exploded, water everywhere....they were on their way over within an hour, and had totally replaced our water heater and cleaned everything up. I don't usually get excited about a plumber, but I will say that I love this company. They are in my permanent Rolodex.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000
David L.
01/2012
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
The service representative called to determine if I already purchased a new fan. I didn’t but gave him the model no QTR110. He arrived about an hour later with QTRE110 which was $ 86.00 more than the previous model. The removal and installation went quickly. He told me I could vacuum the old unit and use it as a backup for my second bathroom.
Description of Work: I used ACTION PLUMBING AND HEATING to remove and replace bath exhaust ceiling fan in my house.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$292
Margaret W.
01/2012
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
+ 0 more
On Christmas Eve we discovered our water heater leaking over the basement floor. Very few companies were even answering their phones, and Action not only had the best price we were quoted, they were the only one with an on-call technician who could come right out and replace our water heater. (And please note--the price was a couple of hundred less than other places despite the fact that the work was being done on a Saturday AND a holiday!) When it was realized that the wrong size water heater had been brought (our mistake, not Action's), Bryan went right back to get ther right size, and still finished the work in the time he had allotted. The whole process could not have gone more smoothly!
Description of Work: water heater replacement (and hauled away the old one)
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,450
Linda M.
12/2011
5.0
appliance repair, heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing
+ 1 more
They are my regular plumber. They are always extremely prompt. They are on the pricey side but they do an excellent job of fixing whatever it is that needs fixing. Usually they fix it the first time. With this, it was more difficult.
Description of Work: They repaired my tank-less water heater. They first diagnosed what the problem was. It's a fairly new piece of technology so it's not the easiest thing to figure out. It actually took three visits before we got down to what the root cause was. It was a challenging repair. There was a little hose inside that had split somehow. Once they figured out that was the problem everything has been perfect since.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$600
Susan B.
12/2011
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
Josh was very friendly, knowledgeable, and efficient. He checked everything out and all were working properly. He checked the plumbing in the basement and indicated that everything was properly plumbed. He explained a lot about how things work, which was appreciated. Good job! I felt a little foolish, as everything was working properly. He didn't make me feel that way, though.
Description of Work: Checked drains and toilets. They seemed to be running slow.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$63
Response from Action Plumbing Heating ,and Electric
Thanks. I am so glad that everything is working properly in your home. I am glad that Josh did a good job for you. Thank you for taking the time to post this report. We truly appreciate it and your business. We hope to keep your business for years to come. Do not hesitate to call us if you have any more questions Leslie Johnson vice-president Action Plumbing, Heating & Electric
Eric K.
11/2011
4.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
The work went pretty well. The price was a little bit on the expensive side. The person who came out was pretty good and efficient at his job. I think I would use them again in the future.
Description of Work: I used Action Plumbing Heating & Electric to fix a leaky toilet.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$250
Tamara M.
11/2011
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair, water softeners
+ 1 more
I called Action Plumbing to get an estimate on a new water heater and water softener. Andy, who gave me a quote, was very nice and not at all patronizing. In talking to me more, Andy thought that we may not need a new water softener; that maybe we just need it reset. I scheduled the appointment for a new water heater for 8:30 am. Pat called me at 8:15 am and said that he would be there in 15 minutes and he was. He entered our home with booties over his work boots. After he installed the water heater, he explained how he installed it and that he checked for gas leaks. He said that he double checks for gas leaks and takes this very seriously since the unfortunate incident in Sun Prairie. He also checked the hardness of our water and said that we didn't need a new water softener. Pat was very nice, he didn't seem rushed, and he answered all my questions. He explained in detail how he installed the water heater and showed me the components of our new water heater.
Description of Work: Action Plumbing installed a new water heater, checked the hardness of our water, and reset our water softener.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,462
Barbara H.
11/2011
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
They are great. I've been using them for 5 years for everything and they are terrific. I highly recommend them.
Description of Work: I used Action Plumbing Heating & Electric for my air conditioner.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,200
nancy D.
11/2011
5.0
electrician, heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing
+ 1 more
They were truly exceptional, and I absolutely loved them. Their prices were great. They were one of the best companies I worked with. They continue to send me lots of material with specials and stuff. They had a real nice brochure. They do a million things; they do everything including plumbing and HVAC. They did excellent work for me.
Description of Work: I had a power surge, and I lost a lot of equipment including the control board from my dryer. My TV was short circuited. Action Plumbing Heating & Electric was one of the repair companies that came out to help me.
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Service Categories
Plumbing,
Heating and Air Conditioning,
Water Heaters,
Electrical,
Drain Cleaning,
Water Filtration and Softening,
Appliance Repair,
Alterations/Sewing/Decorating,
Sewer Cleaning,
Air Duct Cleaning,
Water Coolers,
Natural Gas Lines
FAQ
Action Plumbing Heating ,and Electric is currently rated 4.6 overall out of 5.
Sunday: 12:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Monday: 12:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Tuesday: 12:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Wednesday: 12:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Thursday: 12:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Friday: 12:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Saturday: 12:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Action Plumbing Heating ,and Electric accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,Financing Available,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Action Plumbing Heating ,and Electric offers free project estimates.
No, Action Plumbing Heating ,and Electric does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Action Plumbing Heating ,and Electric does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Action Plumbing Heating ,and Electric offers emergency services.
Yes, Action Plumbing Heating ,and Electric offers warranties.
Action Plumbing Heating ,and Electric offers the following services: Residential and commercial repair, maintainance, installation of faucets, bathtubs, toilets, water softeners, garbage disposals, sinks, showers, water heaters, sump pumps, drain lines, sewers, floor drains, air duct cleaning, humidifiers, air cleaners, furnaces, air conditioners, electrical, burners, fireplace, mantels & log sets.