58/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 5.0★ from 58 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 38660 A Private Rd, Sterling, AK 99672
Best Plumbers in Kenai, AK (2026)
9 plumbers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Kenai: Precision Plumbing & Heating LLC, CR Score 58/100; 5.0★ from 58 Google reviews.
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Most-reviewed: Preferred Plumbing & Heating, 72 Google reviews at 4.2★, the most of 9 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
9 Kenai plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 9 rated businesses.
Top 9 plumbers in Kenai at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Precision Plumbing & Heating LLC | 58 | 5.0★ (58) | Sterling, 18 mi away | — | Overall |
| 2 | Preferred Plumbing & Heating | 56 | 4.2★ (72) | Kenai | — | Most reviews |
| 3 | White's Plumbing & Heating, LLC | 56 | 4.5★ (11) | Kenai | — | — |
| 4 | Journeyman Plumbing & Heating | 55 | 4.5★ (8) | Kenai | — | — |
| 5 | Kenai Comfort Plumbing & Heating | 54 | 5.0★ (30) | Kalifornsky, 8 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Peninsula Plumbing & Heating | 53 | 5.0★ (7) | Kalifornsky, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | M&J Plumbing & Heating Inc. | 52 | 4.7★ (19) | Kalifornsky, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Waterworks Plumbing & Heating, Inc. | 49 | 4.0★ (8) | Kalifornsky, 23 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Darrell's Heating Crisis | 48 | 5.0★ (3) | Kalifornsky, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
The 9 best plumbers in Kenai, 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.
Based in Kenai
56/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 72 Google reviews, the most in Kenai.
- 4.2★ from 72 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 335 Main St Loop, Kenai, AK 99611
Based in Kenai
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.5★ from 11 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 5327 Kenai Spur Hwy, Kenai, AK 99611
Based in Kenai
55/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 51315 Sea Quest Dr, Kenai, AK 99611
Based in Kalifornsky, 8 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews.
- 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 44669 Sterling Hwy b, Soldotna, AK 99669
Based in Kalifornsky, 8 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
- Address
- 35581 Kenai Spur Hwy, Soldotna, AK 99669
Based in Kalifornsky, 6 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.7★ from 19 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 34360 Bus Park Frontage Rd, Soldotna, AK 99669
Based in Kalifornsky, 23 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
- 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Kalifornsky, 8 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
- Address
- 35555 Kenai Spur Hwy #115, Soldotna, AK 99669
How much do plumbers cost in Kenai?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Kenai. 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 Kenai plumbers
We scored 9 Kenai 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 Kenai 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 Kenai: frequently asked questions
Who is the best plumber in Kenai?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked plumber in Kenai, AK is Precision Plumbing & Heating LLC with a CR Score of 58/100. It has 5.0★ from 58 Google reviews. Preferred Plumbing & Heating (#2) and White's Plumbing & Heating, LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 9 plumbers on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many plumbers are there in Kenai?
ContractorsRanked ranks 9 plumbers serving Kenai, AK. 3 of them are based in Kenai; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which plumbers in Kenai work on weekends?
2 of 9 ranked plumbers post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Peninsula Plumbing & Heating (#6) and Darrell's Heating Crisis (#9). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does water heater replacement cost in Kenai?
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 Kenai. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Kenai plumbers have?
The median Google rating among 9 rated plumbers in Kenai is 4.7★, with a median of 11 reviews. Preferred Plumbing & Heating has the most, 72 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 Kenai count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Kenai 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.
Can plumbers pay to rank higher on ContractorsRanked?
No. The CR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured businesses may appear above the list, labelled Featured and showing their honest rank.
Update log for Kenai
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 9 plumbers serving Kenai.
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