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BENJAMIN FRANKLIN PLUMBING

Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning, Water Heaters,

About us

We've called Albany its home for close to 100 years! We know this town, its people and its homes. We are unique -an older community with specific needs when it comes to heating and cooling. We appreciate the tradition and history of Albany’s older homes. But just because our residences come from the era of the model T, doesn’t mean they have to run like one. Over time, we have become the experts in making sure an older home is running at peak efficiency when it comes to energy consumption. In order to properly diagnose your home’s needs, Farrell Brothers needs to look at its infrastructure, its duct work and air flow, insulation, windows and doors. All these things come into play when heating and cooling an older home. The biggest and best piece of equipment doesn’t always serve an Albany residence in the same way it would a brand new home.

Business highlights

104 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Repair & installation of plumbing, faucets, sinks, toilets, water heaters, heating and air-conditioning, furnaces & boilers, duct cleaning, sewer & drain & sheet metal fabrication.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
Financing Available
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

4.5656 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
73%
4
13%
3
6%
2
3%
1
5%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.6
value
4.2
professionalism
4.6
responsiveness
4.7
punctuality
4.8
Showing 426-450 of 656 reviews

Holger L.
11/2016
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Julie C.
10/2016
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Good service
Description of Work: Furnace

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

Patrick O.
08/2016
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Eugene S.
08/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, water heater repair
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Tom Z.
07/2016
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Removed and replaced old hot water heater.

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

John L.
06/2016
4.0
plumbing, sewer cleaning
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: They checked the main sewer line and then put a camera in the line for an extra charge.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$120

MARY L.
06/2016
4.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: Came over to check weird noise furnace makes. Could not identify problem.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Julie A.
06/2016
3.0
plumbing, water heater repair, water softeners, water delivery
  + 2 more
unknown
Description of Work: We had two different plumbers on two different dates because the first guy would not do all the work we had requested. The second guy, Eric, did A work! Hire him any time, just make sure you request Eric. Really nice guy, very professional. Unfortunately, that was not our first experience. Using a coupon found on Angie's List for a water heater flush and faucet inspection throughout the house, we also asked if we could get some other work done. When the plumber showed up he flushed the water heater fine but barely glanced at the faucets and refused to do the extra work we'd requested because it wasn't part of the coupon. We knew we would have to pay beyond the coupon since this was indeed extra work but he wouldn't do it. Not wanting to pay another company $100 just to walk through the door, I called Farrell brothers again, and nicely asked for a different plumber and they very nicely obliged. There was some miscommunication about the arrival time which was frustrating but the minute Eric walked in he took care of everything. On top of it all, he gave us very good plumbing advice for the future. So A for Eric, D- or F for the first guy.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$400

Kelli G.
06/2016
5.0
plumbing, pool cleaners
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: Mice ate wires, etc, in pool heater...totally refurbished and working perfectly!!

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
$1,400

Mary H.
06/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing, water heater repair
  + 1 more
unknown
Description of Work: They replaced a burnt out thermocoupler and got my boiler back in functioning order. The work was done quickly and efficiently and I can recommend them unreservedly.

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
$225

Nathan G.
05/2016
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
unknown

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


Gail M.
05/2016
4.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
unknown

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Katie C.
05/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: What began as a coupon for a Tune up ended up with a new furnance.

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
$5,000

Jonathan M.
05/2016
1.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Was told I needed to purchase an Angie's list $50 special deal just to get them out their to give a "free estimate." Even though I know exactly what I needed done and told them the scope of service, I had to buy the $50 service call. Guy shows up, I tell him what I need, he quotes me a price (200) and I have him do the work. All seems well except TXV valve isn't installed properly and I have to have some of the work re-done. Neither Angie's list nor Farrell brothers wanted to address the issue after multiple communications with both. I am no longer an Angie's list member nor will I ever use Farrell Brothers.

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

$250

Alicia S.
04/2016
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
unknown

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
$1,000

MARTHA E.
04/2016
5.0
plumbing, wells, basement remodeling
  + 1 more
unknown
Description of Work: They installed a new sump pump in my basement. It was pricey, but it is still working properly, the serviceman was quite knowledgeable and I trusted his opinion.

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

jesse R.
04/2016
5.0
gas leak repair, heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing
  + 1 more
Very well
Description of Work: Fixed furnace and found a gas leak

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

Terri Z.
04/2016
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
unknown

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
$1,500

Cindy S.
03/2016
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
unknown

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
$50

Deborah W.
03/2016
4.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing, basement remodeling
  + 1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Called because there was no heat in half of house. Company came and bled the radiators and fixed a part in the basement thinking that was the cause of the problem. A couple of hours later, my pipes burst and they had to return and repair the pipes and bleed the lines again.

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
$700

Daniel C.
03/2016
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
unknown

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
$45

Ann N.
03/2016
4.0
plumbing, wells
  + 0 more
Prompt fast service
Description of Work: Installed sump pump

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
$400

Debra P.
03/2016
1.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing, gas leak repair
  + 1 more
unknown
Description of Work: The technician repaired my furnace but left a gas line leaking a bit.The whole house,even the upstairs,was filled with the smell of gas.I called the next morning to see if this was normal,and the technician returned in under an hour to check it out.He found the leak and repaired it,but I wouldn't use this company again.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
4.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
5.0

$600

Response from BENJAMIN FRANKLIN PLUMBING
Thank you for your review but in the future if you smell gas you should contact us or your local gas provider immediately we provide 24 hour service as well as your gas provider I am sure! Thank you Randy

Miles K.
03/2016
4.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing, water heater repair
  + 1 more
unknown
Description of Work: He looked at our boiler and he diagnosed a problem with it. We asked him for a recommendation for replacing the whole system, but never heard back.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$50

Elouise B.
03/2016
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Replaced a defective sink pump quickly and efficiently.Re-routed condensation runoff from furnace into another conduit. It did take several days before they located the new pump to install.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$700

Contact information

6 Simmons Ln, Albany, NY 12204

http://www.farrellbrothers.com

Service hours

Sunday:
12:30 AM - 11:30 PM
Monday:
12:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Tuesday:
12:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Wednesday:
12:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Thursday:
12:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Friday:
12:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Saturday:
12:30 AM - 11:30 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
City of Albany #266

Eco-friendly Accreditations

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

All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our State Contractor License Requirements page.

*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Plumbing,
Heating and Air Conditioning,
Water Heaters,
Drain Cleaning,
Wells and Pumps,
Sewer Cleaning,
Electrical,
Water Filtration and Softening,
Air Duct Cleaning,
Appliance Repair,
Natural Gas Lines,
Handyman Services

FAQ

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN PLUMBING is currently rated 4.5 overall out of 5.

Sunday: 12:30 AM - 11:30 PM

Monday: 12:00 AM - 11:30 PM

Tuesday: 12:00 AM - 11:30 PM

Wednesday: 12:00 AM - 11:30 PM

Thursday: 12:00 AM - 11:30 PM

Friday: 12:00 AM - 11:30 PM

Saturday: 12:30 AM - 11:30 PM

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN PLUMBING accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,Financing Available,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, BENJAMIN FRANKLIN PLUMBING offers free project estimates.
Yes, BENJAMIN FRANKLIN PLUMBING offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, BENJAMIN FRANKLIN PLUMBING does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, BENJAMIN FRANKLIN PLUMBING offers emergency services.
Yes, BENJAMIN FRANKLIN PLUMBING offers warranties.
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN PLUMBING offers the following services: Repair & installation of plumbing, faucets, sinks, toilets, water heaters, heating and air-conditioning, furnaces & boilers, duct cleaning, sewer & drain & sheet metal fabrication.

Contact information

6 Simmons Ln, Albany, NY 12204

http://www.farrellbrothers.com

Service hours

Sunday:
12:30 AM - 11:30 PM
Monday:
12:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Tuesday:
12:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Wednesday:
12:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Thursday:
12:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Friday:
12:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Saturday:
12:30 AM - 11:30 PM