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McDonald Plumbing Heating & Air Inc

Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning, Water Heaters,

About us

McDonald Plumbing, Heating & Air Condition, Inc. offers plumbing, HVAC, solar and home energy solutions for existing home owners and light commercial building owners. This includes smaller repairs and services like drain cleaning to upgrading complete plumbing and Heating and Air systems. As an approved contractor under the Energy Upgrade Program and in cooperation with SMUD and PGE, we provide our customers with energy audits and energy improvements so they can save on utility bills and receive utility rebates and financing.

Business highlights

68 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Insulation; Plumbing; Water Heaters; Drain & Sewer Cleaning; Solar Installation.

Services we don't offer

Duct Cleaning; Appliance Repair; Ask for Details

Amenities

Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

10%

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

4.5232 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
72%
4
10%
3
4%
2
4%
1
9%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.6
value
4.1
professionalism
4.6
responsiveness
4.7
punctuality
4.7
Showing 76-100 of 232 reviews

Sarah A.
04/2014
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
This is the first time I have tried McDonald's plumbing. I purchases their Angie Deal for flushing the hot water tank. It had been over 5 years since I last did that. Carlos arrived on time, was knowledgeable and professional and went right to work. Lots of grit came out of that hot water tank and I am happy I chose to go with the deal. I didn't realize that while he was here he would also check all the interior plumbing in kitchen and three baths. He was very thorough with that as well. He explained everything he was looking for and what I need to watch out for in the future, but it all looked good for now. I was relieved to hear that too.
Description of Work: Flushed the water heater tank, checked it for leaks and other issues, inspected all interior water sources-sinks, toilets, etc. throughout the house.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$59

Response from McDonald Plumbing Heating & Air Inc
[member name removed], Thank you so much for your wonderful reveiw. I'm so happy that you were happy with our service and we look forward to seeing you in the future. Warmest Regards, Leslie Fair Office Manager

Yvonne A.
04/2014
5.0
gas leak repair, plumbing, water heater repair
  + 1 more
McDonald Plumbing Heating and Air contacted me immediately thru the Angie's List messages and scheduled an appointment for the following Monday. I contacted them to ask if I could also get an estimate to plumb natural gas to the kitchen to consider converting from electric to gas cooking. They gave a 2 hour window for the appointment and called when they were on the way. Both Glen AND his trainee (I am SO Sorry I forgot his name!) were very professional and provided all the information I needed including some ideas for prioritizing plumbing projects that was very appreciated!
Description of Work: This was an "Angie's Big Deal" to Flush my Water Heater and provide a plumbing inspection.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$59

Response from McDonald Plumbing Heating & Air Inc
[removed member name], Thank you so much for your wonderful reveiw. I'm so happy that you were happy with our service and we look forward to seeing you in the future. Warmest Regards, Leslie Fair Office Manager

A J W.
03/2014
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
Checked Angie's List as soon as water heater leak detected. Arranged for McDonald's to come out the next day; two-hour window. Technician arrived at start of window; assessed water heater condition & provided written estimate. Work was done quickly, in an hour. Tech was courteous & efficient. He was not familiar with the particular model of solar electric we have, but was conversant with solar water heater design. I gave a B rating on price, but got no other estimates; amount charged may be quite competitive. Would certainly use McDonald Plumbing again and recommend to others.
Description of Work: On 11 year old solar-electric water heater: Replaced leaking, corroded feed line nipple on water heater and two flexible metal water lines that were starting to fail. Flushed tank of sediment; cleared water lines of air pockets & checked that tank was beginning to heat water again & that leaking had ended.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$527

Ellen P.
02/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Dom worked very hard to determine the problems leading to the leak. He spent over an hour on the diagnostic call figuring it out and gave me an accurate quote (which was much less than another plumber's quote based on a few minutes inspection). He did the work fast and was very polite and punctual.
Description of Work: Fixed several problems with 2nd-story shower that was leaking through garage ceiling.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,260

Response from McDonald Plumbing Heating & Air Inc
[Member name removed], Thank you so much for your review. It is always a pleasure working for our loyal customer. Leslie F.

Maureen A.
01/2014
4.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
The part I didn't like was that the tech showed me a list of parts and uphold me, but at the same price as the part that was supposed to go in. I am uncomfortable with that.
Description of Work: First time they replaced a pump, but had to come out the next day because the tech's didn't press a particular button. |The second time they came out and changed a motherboard.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

$700

Ardys S.
01/2014
1.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They told me that I needed $800 worth of repairs immediately, and gave me a 25% discount. The only furnace they would sell me was a $6000 unit. I had another company come in for a second opinion, and there was nothing wrong with the furnace at all.
Description of Work: I hired McDonald Plumbing to check my furnace. I had a whistling noise and I was also selling my house, so I had them check over everything.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
2.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0

$69

Response from McDonald Plumbing Heating & Air Inc
We have spoken with this customer and will stand behind the diagnostic that we gave her. She has agreed to providing us with a copy of the 2nd companies diagnostic stating that there was nothing wrong with her system. We will than refund her money in full.

CAROLYN K.
01/2014
5.0
plumbing, sewer cleaning
  + 0 more
He was efficient, professional. He saved our Christmas dinner party. All drains and toilets in the house were unusable because roots had invaded the system and debris had caught on them - on Christmas Eve.
Description of Work: The plumber arrived on time. He located a block in our sewer system and cleared it. The access was in the yard, not the house.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$260

Michael H.
12/2013
1.0
plumbing, heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + 0 more
They recommend that?I needed over $1,000 worth of repairs to be done for my unit. I ended up having another come and double check, and they said it was just fine. The man said there was an oil leak from the seal, I asked for a picture, and he said he couldn't get a picture in the tight spot it was in, he did then try to take a picture, but when he showed it to me, it was too blurry to see any leak. I asked for documentation, due to selling my home.
Description of Work: They came to do a standard cleaning preventative maintainence.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
1.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

$79

michael R.
11/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Very well, percise and focused work.
Description of Work: Replaced two toilets with new Gerber toilets.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,197.08

Brenda B.
11/2013
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
My 22 yr old hot water heater blew up on a Monday morning, water every where. I got on Angie's List and found 5 plumbers with excellent ratings but McDonald's was the only one who had an answering service that took frantic calls at 5:30 in the morning. They were by the way the only ones who called back that morning too. Carlos came out and said it would need a permit and an upgrade to present code. The estimate was $3085. I hired Carlos and the company he has worked 12 years for. The work was done fast, and correctly, AND under the estimate! I cannot be happier, and will not hesitate to get McDonald in the future if needed. Thanks for the GREAT job, Carlos, and same to all the people who support you at McDonald's.
Description of Work: Installed a new Water Heater

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000

Paula K.
09/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
When he arrived Eduardo listened intently to my plumbing concerns, checked out my concerns, and then looked at all of the house plumbing to find any other leaks I had missed. After a full inspection Eduardo wrote an estimate for the work. He arrived the following day and completed all the initial work and discovered another major leak and was able to repair it the same day. The following was replaced: washing machine hoses, master bathroom sink hoses,and fill valve in the back of the toilet tank. Eduardo also installed a water shut-off valve outside and repaired a major leak by the water meter near the sidewalk outside. After the work was completed he was able to say that he found no other leaks in the house and the insurance company was satisfied.
Description of Work: I needed assurance for my insurance company that my home was leak free after a flood occurred a year ago May so that I could be renew my homeowners insurance. Eduardo Luna, Plumber for McDonald Plumbing arrived on time after a call from the office to let me know he was on his way.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,650

Crystal E.
09/2013
1.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
We removed a wet bar and there were pipes from the concrete as part of our remodel. Called these folks and they charge $50 just to give an estimate. They should look at what the competition does, no charge since there is nothing to diagnose. The woman was rude as well. Rip off.....
Description of Work: No work done, since it was a rip off to begin with....

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


Response from McDonald Plumbing Heating & Air Inc
I'm so sorry that you were disappointed with the diagnostic fee that our company charges. Our Company has been in business since 1957 and we pride ourselves on hiring only certified licensed technicians and plumbers. By hiring only the most qualified we can ensure our customers that they will receive quality workmanship and customer care. We regret that we didn’t have the opportunity to win your business and prove to you that we can be your go-to company for all your plumbing, heating, and air conditioning needs. You are correct some companies do not charge a diagnostic fee while there are many other companies that do and at a considerably higher rate. The diagnostic allows the technician, or in this case the plumber, to come to your home and look at the problem with his expertise. It is only then that they are able to accurately diagnose the problem and work with the owner for the best resolution. Unlike other companies, when we begin your project we will waive the diagnostic fee for you. If we were to provide a full free estimate to smaller jobs like yours it would end up raising the cost of the actual work. I hope that with this explanation you will be willing to try our services in the future and allow us to gain you as a customer.

Jeffrey C.
09/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing
  + 0 more
Very thorough job. Did not feel like the tech rushed. He explained everything he did and included a checklist of completed items along with notes. My only complaint was all the insulation on the floor after he was in the attic. Not only right under the opening, but also tracked down the stairs. Also, he was to call back with a quote for suggested work. He said he'd call back the next day, but did not hear for 2 days.
Description of Work: Check up of air handler and air duct inspection

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$90

Douglas T.
08/2013
5.0
plumbing, sewer cleaning
  + 0 more
We were looking at a major job since the roots and age had broken down 3-foot sections of clay sewer-pipe at our 89-year-old home. Got three estimates, two in the $5000-$6000 range for a trenchless replacement. When I explained we had good cast iron pipe for half the run, Carlos suggested just digging the clay pipe portion under the driveway. This made sense because the driveway itself needed replacement and widening to be usable. So after the driveway was removed, Carlos spent a full day digging out and replacing the pipe, for half the cost of the trenchless jobs. We still came out $1000 ahead costwise (and with a new driveway) when the driveway folks finished their part of the job. Carlos and the folks at Macdonald were quite helpful and professional.
Description of Work: Replace sewer pipe

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,700

David P.
07/2013
5.0
plumbing, heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + 0 more
Went great.? Worked closely with landlord.
Description of Work: Repaired AC unit.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$500

alan A.
07/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They come out about twice a year and have done a good job.
Description of Work: They service our a/c and originally installed it about 7 years ago.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Ray M.
06/2013
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
I requested a bid on Wednesday. Called to accept bid and schedule installation. They were able to come on Thursday morning, and completed the job by mid-afternoon that day. All is well. I have used this company before and continue to be a satisfied customer.
Description of Work: Replaced 35 year old home Water Heater. Installation included upgrades to meet current code and removal of old unit.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,100

Jill K.
06/2013
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
They were very informative and polite. I got a lot of information from them and they answered all of my questions. They were wonderful.
Description of Work: I got an estimate from them for a water heater.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

steve N.
06/2013
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
They came out and found it was lit. They did not do any work but the price was reasonable for the service call. I was very happy. The guy was very nice and I would definitely use them again.
Description of Work: My pipes for the gas line were plugged up and the pilot light was out.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

amber B.
05/2013
1.0
plumbing, heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + 0 more
The guy Mike shows up and is there for one half an hour. ?Shoots some air in the condenser line and tells me it was dirty and if anymore water leeks, it is probably a crack in the pan. ?Two days later more water, no return call from the tech. My husband?found a guy a week later, he and his friend came in for 4 hours, cleaned the unit and all for $100 and tells us there was no air filter(this was our first house with out swamp cooler) ?there was never a filter put in the unit we had which explained the dirt. Also the freon needed refreshed. ?Mike didn't say a word and the pan was fine. ?I think this company needs to stick to plumbing and stay way from A/C.
Description of Work: Called for air conditioner.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
2.0

$200

Response from McDonald Plumbing Heating & Air Inc
After reviewing this response I found that we have not been to that location since 2003. At that time we did perform a service for the customer by clearing the condensate line. The total cost was far below the $200 that was stated on this review.

Shannon M.
04/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
It went great they were prompt, respectful, and honest.
Description of Work: Kevin and Glenn were great. Would definitely use them again.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$280

Gayle G.
04/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Came out to repair the old unit and had to replace entire Heating and A/C unit. They did a good job and were on time. It wasn?t until Dec that I discovered that when they moved and replaced the stand on the back of the house that it was a different size and they forgot to fill the old holes from the previous stand causing a leak. When I contacted them they immediately reimbursed me for the guy to patch the roof.
Description of Work: Replace Heating and A/C unit.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$800

Jill B.
04/2013
5.0
plumbing, sewer cleaning
  + 0 more
I called McDonald Plumbing because it had an A rating on Angie's list. The customer service representative on the line was courteous and sympathetic to my plumbing emergency, i.e., backed up sewer line. The plumber, Eduardo, came on time and called when he was close. He explained how much it would cost, including the Angie's List discount, and did the work quickly. He also gave me good advice about to avoid the problem in the future. I will definitely use McDonald's Plumbing again.
Description of Work: Cleaned invasive roots out of sewer line between house and sewer main

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$235

Susan & Thilo S.
04/2013
5.0
gas leak repair, plumbing
  + 0 more
Their service is excellent. We would recommend them to anyone. Eduardo is who does our work and he is really good. We have never had any problems with him.
Description of Work: I have worked with them for many years. They come out and check everything annually. They have replaced my main water line and one of our gas lines in the past as well.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Robert P.
03/2013
5.0
plumbing, heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + 0 more
Great customer service. Came out quickly. Identified the problem. Showed and explained problem and offered options. Performed the work in a timely manner and was professional.
Description of Work: Air conditioner not working. Motor burned out.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$800

Contact information

3618 Broadway, Sacramento, CA 95817

http://www.mcdonaldphac.com

Service hours

Sunday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
Yes
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
State Contractor License Requirements

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Service Categories

Plumbing,
Heating and Air Conditioning,
Water Heaters,
Drain Cleaning,
Sewer Cleaning,
Natural Gas Lines,
Air Duct Cleaning,
Insulation,
Electrical,
Drain Pipe Installation,
Excavating,
Energy Efficiency Auditing

FAQ

McDonald Plumbing Heating & Air Inc is currently rated 4.5 overall out of 5.

Sunday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

McDonald Plumbing Heating & Air Inc accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
No, McDonald Plumbing Heating & Air Inc does not offer free project estimates.
Yes, McDonald Plumbing Heating & Air Inc offers eco-friendly accreditations.
Yes, McDonald Plumbing Heating & Air Inc offers a 10% senior discount.
Yes, McDonald Plumbing Heating & Air Inc offers emergency services.
Yes, McDonald Plumbing Heating & Air Inc offers warranties.
McDonald Plumbing Heating & Air Inc offers the following services: Insulation; Plumbing; Water Heaters; Drain & Sewer Cleaning; Solar Installation.
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Contact information

3618 Broadway, Sacramento, CA 95817

http://www.mcdonaldphac.com

Service hours

Sunday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM