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Best Plumbers in Akron, OH (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Akron: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 95/100; 4.9★ from 2,127 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Plumbing 911, Inc., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 335.

  3. 35

    Most-reviewed: Jackson Comfort Services, 6,990 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 335 ranked; ranked #35.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

335 Akron plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 116 are open 24/7, 178 open Saturdays and 125 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 335 rated businesses.

Top 10 plumbers in Akron at a glance

Top 10 plumbers in Akron at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup954.9★ (2,127)Akron24/7Overall
2Plumbing 911, Inc.944.9★ (3,505)Barberton, 5 mi away24/7Emergencies
3Jennings Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electric924.9★ (4,197)Akron24/7—
4Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup914.9★ (417)Cuyahoga Falls, 4 mi away24/7—
5Coblentz Plumbing914.7★ (484)Akron24/7—
6J&J Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, & Electric914.8★ (3,694)Akron24/7—
7Whips plumbing905.0★ (97)Akron24/7—
8Superior Drainage904.7★ (310)Akron24/7—
9Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services904.8★ (2,164)North Canton, 14 mi away24/7—
10Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Akron904.9★ (831)AkronSat · Sun · Evenings—

The 335 best plumbers in Akron, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Scores below: based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  7. #7 Whips plumbing

    Based in Akron

    90/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 97 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 5.0★ from 97 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    108 Portage St, Doylestown, OH 44230
    View profile for Whips plumbing(330) 618-9013

  22. #22 Rooter Man

    Based in Tallmadge, 3 mi away

    88/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 553 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    • 4.8★ from 553 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    195 Potomac Ave Unit B, Tallmadge, OH 44278
    View profile for Rooter Man(877) 232-1520

Plumbers ranked #26 to #50

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 335 ranked plumbers here; the rest are on their profiles.

plumbers in Akron, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
261st Choice Plumbing and Drain875.0★ (97)In Akron
27H. Jack's Plumbing and Heating Akron874.7★ (581)In Akron
28Finley Plumbing, Inc.874.5★ (42)In Akron
29Urus Sewer and Drain875.0★ (185)19 mi
30Lakes Heating & Air Conditioning864.9★ (759)In Akron
31Roto-Rooter864.9★ (246)18 mi
32Wilson Plumbing & Heating, Inc.864.7★ (367)In Akron
33Auburn Heating Plumbing & AC864.8★ (1,065)25 mi
34Finley Plumbing, Inc.865.0★ (10)In Akron
35Jackson Comfort Services864.9★ (6,990)14 mi
36Jastal Plumbing864.9★ (785)14 mi
37Ash Plumbing And Drain Service LLC864.6★ (13)In Akron
38Blind & Sons864.7★ (5,266)6 mi
39Mabry Plumbing855.0★ (6)In Akron
40Plumbing 911, Inc.854.8★ (267)20 mi
41Valu-Rooter855.0★ (47)14 mi
42Curts Plumbing Solutions, LLC854.1★ (42)In Akron
43Austin Drain Cleaning Company854.8★ (126)17 mi
44Heart of Ohio HVAC, Plumbing and Electric854.6★ (196)In Akron
45Arco Comfort Air, LLC854.8★ (401)In Akron
46Drain Ops, LLC854.9★ (83)19 mi
47Gene's Refrigeration, Heating & Air Conditioning, Plumbing & Electrical844.8★ (2,687)21 mi
48Belknap Plumbing844.8★ (103)18 mi
491-800-Plumber +Air844.8★ (215)22 mi
50Sal's Heating & Cooling, Plumbing & Sewer844.7★ (4,598)21 mi

Also serving Akron

20 more plumbers within 25 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a trade we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

Unranked plumbers serving Akron
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
A-Z Plumbing & Drain Service, Inc.4.7★ (1,069)24 mi
Akron Plumbing ServicesIn Akron
All Clear Drainage Services4.5★ (2)In Akron
Beery Plumbing Inc5.0★ (2)18 mi
Blatt Brothers Plumbing & HeatingIn Akron
DeLouise Plumbing & Drain serviceIn Akron
Dry Patrol Akron5.0★ (98)In Akron
Foote Excavating & Demolition, LLCIn Akron
Free Flow Plumbing4.9★ (286)23 mi
Hogg Heating and Cooling, Inc.4.8★ (139)In Akron
Jeff The Plumber4.0★ (171)In Akron
Mattucci ConstructionIn Akron
Mayer Plumbing3.0★ (2)7 mi
Pipeline Plumbing Co., LLC5.0★ (2)In Akron
R & S Drain1.0★ (1)In Akron
SERVPRO of West Akron4.8★ (112)In Akron
Turning Point BuildsIn Akron
Walter PLumbing5.0★ (1)In Akron
Wolff Design CenterIn Akron
Zernechel Plumbing & Heating4.0★ (2)18 mi

How much do plumbers cost in Akron?

National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Akron. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.

How much do plumbers cost in Akron?
JobLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
Water heater replacement$882$1,348$1,826Per unit, installed (unit plus labor); typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national rangeOctober 2026

How to check a plumber's license in Ohio

In Ohio, Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board licenses Commercial plumbing contractor licenses.

  1. Search the business name or license number on the Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board license lookup.
  2. Check that the status is active and the name matches the contract or truck.
  3. Ask for proof of insurance before work starts.

No chip usually means we have not matched a state record yet. Check the lookup yourself before you hire.

Guide checked October 2026. How we verify licenses

How we ranked Akron plumbers

We scored 335 Akron plumbers on 8 factors, weighted as shown. A business is ranked when its trade is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. Unknown factors are left out of the score, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed October 22, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Akron data
Reputation35%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2Not yet collected
Review volume10%log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5Measured
Proximity5%1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radiusMeasured
Completeness5%Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each)Measured

Plumbers in Akron: frequently asked questions

Who is the best plumber in Akron?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked plumber in Akron, OH is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 95/100. It has 4.9★ from 2,127 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Plumbing 911, Inc. (#2) and Jennings Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electric (#3) follow. We ranked 335 plumbers on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many plumbers are there in Akron?

ContractorsRanked ranks 335 plumbers serving Akron, OH. 25 of them are based in Akron; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which plumbers in Akron are open 24/7?

116 ranked plumbers in Akron post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Plumbing 911, Inc. (#2) and Jennings Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electric (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which plumbers in Akron work on weekends?

178 of 335 ranked plumbers post Saturday hours and 125 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Plumbing 911, Inc. (#2) and Jennings Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electric (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How do I check a plumber's license in Ohio?

In Ohio, Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board handles licensing and covers Commercial plumbing contractor licenses. Search the business or license number at https://elicense.ohio.gov/oh_verifylicense.

How much does water heater replacement cost in Akron?

Water heater replacement typically costs $882 to $1,826, with $1,348 typical (Per unit, installed (unit plus labor); typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national range). This is a national range, not adjusted for Akron. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.

What Google rating do Akron plumbers have?

The median Google rating among 335 rated plumbers in Akron is 4.8★, with a median of 34 reviews. Jackson Comfort Services has the most, 6,990 reviews, and ranks #35. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does ContractorsRanked rank plumbers?

Each plumber gets a 0–100 CR Score from 8 published factors, led by reputation (35%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). Factors we cannot measure are left out, not scored as zero. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Update log for Akron

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 335 plumbers serving Akron.
  2. October 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.

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