60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 662 Google reviews.
- 4.5★ from 662 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2295 Van Horn Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99701
Best Plumbers in College, AK (2026)
19 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in College: Altrol Heating, Cooling, & Plumbing, CR Score 60/100; 4.5★ from 662 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Septic Pro, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 19.
- 3
Most-reviewed: Prospector Plumbing and Heating, 1,400 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 19 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
19 College plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 6 are open 24/7, 8 open Saturdays and 7 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 19 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Plumbers in Fairbanks ranking. See Plumbers in Fairbanks
Top 10 plumbers in College at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Altrol Heating, Cooling, & Plumbing | 60 | 4.5★ (662) | Fairbanks, 3 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Septic Pro | 60 | 4.7★ (40) | Fairbanks, 3 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Prospector Plumbing and Heating | 58 | 4.8★ (1,400) | Fairbanks, 1 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 4 | Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Fairbanks | 58 | 4.1★ (13) | College | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Arctic Plumbing and Heating | 55 | 4.6★ (74) | Fairbanks, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Paragon Plumbing & Heating | 55 | 4.8★ (5) | Fairbanks, 4 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | SCOTTIE'S PLUMBING | 54 | 5.0★ (18) | Fairbanks, 3 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Alaska Best Plumbing & Heating | 52 | 4.1★ (53) | Fairbanks, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Central Mechanical, Inc. | 51 | 5.0★ (4) | Fairbanks, 2 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Fairbanks Pumping & Thawing | 51 | 4.2★ (32) | Fairbanks, 11 mi away | — | — |
The 19 best plumbers in College, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
#2 Septic Pro
Based in Fairbanks, 3 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.7★ from 40 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 300 Barnette St STE 202b, Fairbanks, AK 99701
Based in Fairbanks, 1 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,400 Google reviews, the most in College.
- 4.8★ from 1,400 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1896 Marika Rd #8, Fairbanks, AK 99709
Based in College
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.1★ from 13 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Fairbanks, 12 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 74 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
- 4.6★ from 74 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2135 Richardson Hwy, North Pole, AK 99705
Based in Fairbanks, 4 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.8★ from 5 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
- Address
- 3400 MacArthur St, Fairbanks, AK 99701
Based in Fairbanks, 3 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1529 Turner St, Fairbanks, AK 99701
Based in Fairbanks, 15 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
- 4.1★ from 53 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2577 Old Richardson Hwy, North Pole, AK 99705
Based in Fairbanks, 2 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1301 Well St, Fairbanks, AK 99701
Based in Fairbanks, 11 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.2★ from 32 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1948 Badger Rd, North Pole, AK 99705
Based in College
51/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in College
50/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.3★ from 6 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 3.3★ from 6 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in College
50/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Fairbanks, 8 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 3.3★ from 4 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Fairbanks, 1 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.0★ from 12 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1820 Marika Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99709
Based in College
46/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 3.7★ from 11 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1675 Richardson Hwy, North Pole, AK 99705
Based in Fairbanks, 1 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
- 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–12 PM · Sat 10 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 2759 College Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99709
Based in Fairbanks, 3 mi away
44/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 2443 Arvilla St, Fairbanks, AK 99709
Based in Fairbanks, 3 mi away
44/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.0★ from 49 Google reviews.
- 3.0★ from 49 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 5261 Beechcraft Ave, Fairbanks, AK 99709
How much do plumbers cost in College?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for College. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water heater replacement | $882 | $1,348 | $1,826 | Per unit, installed (unit plus labor); typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national range | October 2026 |
How we ranked College plumbers
We scored 19 College plumbers on ten 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. A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In College data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on file | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 5% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
| ContractorsRanked reviews | 10% | Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |
Plumbers in College: frequently asked questions
Who is the best plumber in College?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked plumber in College, AK is Altrol Heating, Cooling, & Plumbing with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.5★ from 662 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Septic Pro (#2) and Prospector Plumbing and Heating (#3) follow. We ranked 19 plumbers on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many plumbers are there in College?
ContractorsRanked ranks 19 plumbers serving College, AK. 5 of them are based in College; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which plumbers in College are open 24/7?
6 ranked plumbers in College post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Altrol Heating, Cooling, & Plumbing (#1), Septic Pro (#2) and Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Fairbanks (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which plumbers in College work on weekends?
8 of 19 ranked plumbers post Saturday hours and 7 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Altrol Heating, Cooling, & Plumbing (#1), Septic Pro (#2) and Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Fairbanks (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does water heater replacement cost in College?
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 College. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do College plumbers have?
The median Google rating among 19 rated plumbers in College is 4.5★, with a median of 12 reviews. Prospector Plumbing and Heating has the most, 1,400 reviews, and ranks #3. 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 ten published factors, led by reputation (25%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and trade focus (10%). A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Do plumbers outside College count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the College city center, our service radius for plumbers. Each listing shows where the business is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the CR Score, so a nearby business gets a small edge.
Update log for College
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 19 plumbers serving College.
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