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Rants Plumbing Inc

Plumbing, Water Heaters, Drain Cleaning,

About us

I am a 3rd generation plumber. Serving N. Idaho for 30 years. We have a fully stocked truck ready to serve you.

Business highlights

44 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

contracting or service & repair, commercial & residential plumbing , gas and public works lic................................................ ( water heaters, disposals,faucets,leaks, emergencies, boilers, in-floor heat, toilet tune-ups, new showers & tubs, re-piping, bathroom design, small drains )

Services we don't offer

Main sewer cleaning

Amenities

Warranties
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
Financing Available
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.643 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
77%
4
9%
3
5%
2
2%
1
7%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.7
value
4.5
professionalism
4.6
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.7
Showing 1-25 of 43 reviews

Dave L.
12/2018
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
Really nice guy. Informative. Quickly confirmed issue, removed sweat-solder drain, replaced valve and tested repair, even called up later to confirm it was all working satisfactorily. If--when--I need a plumber again, I'll call John!
Description of Work: Replace pressure relief valve on 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
$120

Vicki P.
03/2018
1.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Never returned any of my calls despite multiple messages over 4 days in attempting to get a call back. Even asked that they call back even if just to let me know they couldn't do the work but no call backs. I called this company because it was so highly rated but am extremely disappointed. Called another plumber today & they'll be out to do fix my kitchen sink drain tomorrow.
Description of Work: None done - never returned calls

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0


Patrick K.
01/2015
1.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Plumber installed backup boiler to existing system which did not work properly, he then proceeded to say the boiler he installed was wrong for the system and could be torn apart if left, so he needed to remove it as soon as possible. He then came and removed the boiler and left stating that he had no intentions of returning. Upon removing the boiler he created a leak in the system that another plumber will have to repair. When contacted he stated that he would not be returning to remedy the leak. The work started on 12/1/14 I was told it was a two day job. He finished in 12/15/14 and no showed us for 4 days without a phone call. Throughout the experience John was only on time once - the second day. THIS IS THE WORST EXPERIENCE I HAVE EVER HAD WITH A SUBCONTRACTOR OF ANY SORT.
Description of Work: Installed backup boiler to existing system.

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


Response from Rants Plumbing Inc
I did install a tank less heater as a back up for this person. I made a mistake not knowing the gallons per minute output from the existing system pump. It was much higher than the maximum rating on the heater. The heater would have torn apart and flooded his house. I explained this to him 4 times. I bid that specific heater and could not upgrade without a new bid. It was the wrong unit. I have already talked with the new plumber, who confirmed what I already knew, that the leaks in the system were not anyone's fault. They existed before I arrived.

Dan G.
11/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Finding a good plumber here is rare. John does an excellent, professional job. Highly recommended!
Description of Work: Replaced a broken valve in the basement.

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
$200

Lois C.
05/2014
5.0
plumbing, drain pipe
  + 0 more
He was a very nice man and did a good job.
Description of Work: Replaced leaking pipe

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$28

Teri B.
04/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
The service was great - he showed up quickly and fixed the problem in a snap. He was professional and very nice.
Description of Work: He fixed a pipe that had burst under the sink

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
$125

Linda L.
04/2014
5.0
water softeners
  + -1 more
They were fine. He was very good and quick about it. As I remember, it wasn't that expensive. I don't have anybody from Angie's list that wasn't very good.
Description of Work: I used Rants Plumbing Inc. They installed water softener for me.

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

Response from Rants Plumbing Inc
Thank you [member], it was a pleasure working with you

Michael T.
02/2014
4.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Mr Rants did an excellent job at a reasonable price. I will certainly call upon him again.
Description of Work: He completed the installation of a heating unit which he installed earlier in December.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$700

Response from Rants Plumbing Inc
Thank you Mr. (removed member name)

Kasi M.
01/2014
2.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
John came promptly the first day and diagnosed our problem (gas valve replacement for a water heater). He was only here 10 minutes and left to find the part. I asked to pay the bill, but he told me "Not today". He called back later in the week to get the job done. When John came, it took him 20 minutes to install. I asked for the bill, but he told me he had to calculate it and would send it. When we got the bill he charged us 3 1/2 hours of labor @ 80.00 an hour. He calculated 2 hours of driving time and 1/2 hour to "find the part" which calculated to 280.00 and that's not time at my house. I felt that he was taking advantage of us especially when calling other services around. PLEASE get a quote before using Rant's Plumbing! It was only 20 minutes on Google Maps from his business address to my house. I called and disputed the price. John stated he would give me 10% off, but it is still a very high bill for what was done. I always pay my bills and have no problem paying for the valve, rate of a service call and the time he spent to install the valve. However, 160.00 to drive to my house twice because he didn't have the part and 40.00 to "find the part" seems dishonest to me. Especially since the labor which was only 1/2 total at my house and the labor charge (280.00) was more than the 230.00 gas valve. I told John that I hoped that he would be up front with his next customers so they wouldn't be surprised with a bill like ours. WOW!
Description of Work: Replace a gas valve for the water heater.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
2.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

$530

Response from Rants Plumbing Inc
I am sorry you feel that way. The time from Rathdrum to downtown Couer D alene is about 40 minutes. I can not have every part possible for every heater. If I can not charge for travel , I may as well stay in town.

Joseph M.
10/2013
5.0
water heater repair
  + -1 more
He did everything I asked and his repairs are holding very well. This was probably a little more expensive than usual because he had to do a 50 mile round trip for this job.
Description of Work: Replced some inside pvc piping that was old and leaking at the joints from the well. Also installed two gate valves one on the pvc and another on copper. Checked and increased the water pressure to the inside of the house at the pressure tank.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$252

Response from Rants Plumbing Inc
Thank you [Member Name], I am glad you understand travel time. I hope your back is doing better.

Kevin A.
09/2013
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
Provider was extremely prompt, offering to come over to the house an hour from my call. Professional service with all the correct tools/supplies with him. Highly Recommend for those needing home plumbing work. I will definitely use Rants again in the future.
Description of Work: Fixed issue with kitchen sink not draining. Ended up replacing all pipes under the sink. Tested it with running water for a bit, the new pipe had a small leak so John replaced it with a new one. Now the sink and plumbing are in great shape, expert work.

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
$120

Response from Rants Plumbing Inc
Thank you Mr. [member name removed]

Shaila M.
09/2013
1.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Never showed...when i finally called almost 3 hrs afer the scheduled time, they said there wasn't any paperwork indicating I had an appointment. Then how did I know about some guy named John that was going to stop in Wednesday morning after the Labor Day weekend at 8am. Not only did i make a note of this date and time, so did my relief. Then John himself called and again said they had nothing showing an appt for our company (like I was lying about it) but would try to make it out in the afternoon. No thanks, I'll pass and pay someone elsethe big bucks it's going to take to finish this job!
Description of Work: Nothing, they never showed.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


Response from Rants Plumbing Inc
The 1st time we heard of this person was at 11:00 A.M. September 4. She was upset that we had missed an 8:00 appointment. We told her nicely we did not have an appointment with her because we had no record of her ever calling us and we do not make appointments for 8:00 in the morning. That is when we do our office work. We then offered to come out right then and she said OK, but before we could get in our truck she called back and said never mind.

Chris F.
08/2013
3.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I liked the fellow but he just didn't keep it together.
Description of Work: bid a job but didn't show up to do it at the appointed time

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
4.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
2.0

$80

Response from Rants Plumbing Inc
On July 2, 2013 we went to this gentleman's house and spent an hour trying to figure out how to get a new outside hose bib on his house. He had some other work as well that needed to be done. The work was much more envolved than the time we had that day. We do emergency work as well and we have to juggle our schedule all the time. He was not willing to wait for our schedule to open up.

James E.
08/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Plumber replaced old, bad valve with new shut-off valve. Plumber did work in a timely manner, replacing the valve with a superior product. Some welding was required, and so this homeowner could not have done the work.
Description of Work: Replaced main water valve to 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
$95

Response from Rants Plumbing Inc
Thank you [removed member name], you are a good customer

Edwin F.
08/2013
4.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
It went well. It was a big relief to get rid of the gunk clogging faucets.
Description of Work: Replace old hot water heater and water softener with new units, and flushed water lines.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,600

Response from Rants Plumbing Inc
Thank you [removed member name]

Richard S.
08/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Showed up promptly and did great job
Description of Work: Repaired problem in shower

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Rants Plumbing Inc
Thank you Mr. [member name removed]

Joel M.
07/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They were great. They were here right on time when they said that they were going to be. They were very friendly and they got the job done really well and quickly.
Description of Work: We used Rants Plumbing Incorporated about three weeks ago for the replacement of a faucet outside the house that was dripping and would not stop running.

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
$98

Response from Rants Plumbing Inc
My pleasure [member name removed]

Corinne L.
07/2013
5.0
appliance repair, plumbing
  + 0 more
I had an excellent experience with Rants Plumbing Inc. They were very good. Everything was just fine, very good.
Description of Work: They repaired my washing machine. He replaced something that was leaking.

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

Response from Rants Plumbing Inc
Thanks for calling

Linda L.
06/2013
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair, water softeners
  + 1 more
He did a beautiful job. He was always on time. I have no complaints about him.
Description of Work: They put in a water softner, a new faucet in my kitchen.

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

Response from Rants Plumbing Inc
Thank you [member name removed]

gayla M.
06/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
My kitchen drain starting leaking the night before I had to leave town. I called John while out of town and arranged an appointment with him the day after I returned. He called before he came and actually got there a little earlier than expected.He had to reassemble drain pipes and replace one metal gasket. It took him about 10-15 minutes for something I tried for 2 hours to fix myself. Would definately call him again. Appreciated his discount for Angies's list memebers. Still wish it would have cost a little less. I haven't had to use a plumber for awhile so I suppose he charged the going rate.
Description of Work: Fixed a leak under my kitchen sink and replaced a broken gasket.

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
$80

Sheena H.
04/2013
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
He is very good and reasonable. He also cleaned up my mess.
Description of Work: I used Rants Plumbing to fix a leak under my kitchen sink and faucet.

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
$125

Dan B.
04/2013
4.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I called the company. They fixed the problem the same day for a reasonable price.
Description of Work: He fixed a leaking mixer valve that was in the shower wall.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$85

Gabriel R.
04/2013
4.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
Came right out the same day I called and got it done.
Description of Work: Replaced a bad water heater

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
$1,000

David H.
03/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Great response to call and service request. Listened to my needs, fixed the problem and eliminated the need for any additional parts purchases. Will definitely use their service again for the next job which is already in the planning stage.
Description of Work: Bought a new house and the shower head was defective. Installed new head purchased at big box store, but the problem continued. After second purchase of parts and following the advice of the "experts" still a leak. Researched Angie's List and called Rant's Plumbing. The problem was evaluated, correct quickly and the parts went back to the Big Box store!

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
$40

Ed S.
02/2013
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
Very honest and responsive... Could have charged us more but did not.
Description of Work: Problem with dishwasher and advised us it was under a recalled, ordered part and took care of it.

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
$65
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Contact information

PO box 1926, Coeur D`alene, ID 83816

http://rantsplumbing.net/

Service hours

Sunday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Monday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured
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Service Categories

Plumbing,
Water Heaters,
Drain Cleaning,
Water Filtration and Softening,
Appliance Repair,
Drain Pipe Installation,
Natural Gas Lines,
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
Gas Logs,
Water Coolers,
Heating and Air Conditioning,
Bathtub Restoration

FAQ

Rants Plumbing Inc is currently rated 4.6 overall out of 5.

Sunday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Monday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Rants Plumbing Inc accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,Financing Available,MasterCard,Visa
No, Rants Plumbing Inc does not offer free project estimates.
No, Rants Plumbing Inc does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Rants Plumbing Inc does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Rants Plumbing Inc offers emergency services.
Yes, Rants Plumbing Inc offers warranties.
Rants Plumbing Inc offers the following services: contracting or service & repair, commercial & residential plumbing , gas and public works lic................................................ ( water heaters, disposals,faucets,leaks, emergencies, boilers, in-floor heat, toilet tune-ups, new showers & tubs, re-piping, bathroom design, small drains )
Main sewer cleaning

Contact information

PO box 1926, Coeur D`alene, ID 83816

http://rantsplumbing.net/

Service hours

Sunday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Monday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM