18 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Franklin: Draft HVAC & Plumbing, CR Score 85/100; 4.9★ from 93 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Central Heating & Plumbing, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 18.
Most-reviewed: BD Plumbing LLC, 114 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 18 ranked; ranked #7.
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18 Franklin plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 6 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 18 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Draft HVAC & Plumbing | 85 | 4.9★ (93) | Meadville, 22 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Chapman Pro Services | 81 | 4.8★ (17) | Greenville, 19 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Central Heating & Plumbing | 80 | 4.4★ (34) | Grove City, 21 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Rooter-man | 79 | 3.3★ (12) | Grove City, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Root-O of North Western Pa | 79 | 4.7★ (6) | Oil City, 7 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Dave Karns Plumbing & Heating | 78 | 3.7★ (3) | Franklin | — | — |
| 7 | BD Plumbing LLC | 78 | 5.0★ (114) | Grove City, 23 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 8 | Moyer's Plumbing & Heating | 77 | 4.0★ (4) | Oil City, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Handy Andy's Plumbing LLC | 75 | 5.0★ (6) | Franklin | — | — |
| 10 | H2prO Plumbing Inc. | 75 | 5.0★ (10) | Goshen, 17 mi away | Sat | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 93 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Greenville, 19 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Grove City, 21 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.4★ from 34 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Grove City, 21 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.3★ from 12 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oil City, 7 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Franklin
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Grove City, 23 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 114 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (114).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oil City, 6 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Franklin
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Goshen, 17 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Franklin
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Sugarcreek, 8 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Franklin
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 54 Google reviews, 54 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Meadville, 24 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 41 Google reviews, 41 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Titusville, 18 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Meadville, 19 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oil City, 8 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Meadville, 24 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
15 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.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron's Maintenance And Repair | 6 mi | |
| Armstrong Comfort Solutions | 21 mi | |
| Doyle's Hometown Heating & Cooling | 4.6★ (41) | In Franklin |
| E F Rogers Plumbing & Heating | 12 mi | |
| E&E Piping llc | 22 mi | |
| Keeley & Frank Plumbing & Heating | 1.0★ (2) | In Franklin |
| Keltner Xcavating & Construction | 24 mi | |
| LRS Handyman and Remodeling | 5.0★ (1) | In Franklin |
| Miller Plumbing Heating & Clng | 21 mi | |
| New Line Trenchless | 18 mi | |
| Poseidon Plumbing LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 21 mi |
| RED Energy Electric Services | 5.0★ (1) | 21 mi |
| Rooto Plumbing Inc | In Franklin | |
| Schroth Plumbing & Heating | 14 mi | |
| Stoltenburg Carpentry Company | In Franklin |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Franklin. 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 |
We scored 18 Franklin 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Franklin data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 35% | Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2 | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximum | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 10% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5 | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | 1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radius | Measured |
| Completeness | 5% | Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each) | Measured |