Ranck, Inc. has been providing plumbing repair and installation, heating, air conditioning, geothermal and heat pump installation, water conditioning, hot water heaters, dehumidifiers, humidifiers and maintenance service agreements throughout Southeastern Pennsylvania homes and businesses since 1953. We proudly serve Lancaster County, Reading and greater Berks County.
Business highlights
72 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered
Services we offer
Sales, service and installation for heating, air conditioning, geothermal and heat pump, water conditioning, hot water heaters, dehumidifiers, humidifiers, maintenance service agreements, and complete remodeling of bathrooms and kitchens; all plumbing related to your residence.
Very friendly and knowledgeable person. Explained what he was doing and provided an overview of how my drain worked. Very happy he was able to get to my home so quickly. Also replaced a broken trap pipe that was letting debris get into the trap.
Description of Work: The drain from my house to the street was clogged. Called Swisher Plumbing at 8:00 am and spoke to owner, who said they could get to my place around noon. He called around 11:15 to tell me he could be there in 30 minutes, so I left work (5 minutes away) to be at home when he arrive. Arrived as planned. Spent an hour with a snake clearing out the main line, getting a bunch of tree roots out. End of problem.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$230
adam H.
04/2017
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
After being set up with an appointment for the same day the toilets unclogged on their own. Called back and was informed of a few steps to verify everything was unclogged without having them send a plumber or charging us.
Description of Work: All 3 toilets over flowed on same floor.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Laura D.
01/2017
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
+ 0 more
Wonderfully! When he came the first time, he installed clean-out valves that should have been there and ran a descaling process. He spent quite a lot of time on the phone with the tankless heater's tech support and worked to get it running while we ordered what we needed to go forward. When he came back, he installed not only the new tank system but a new tankless backup system as well. It has worked beautifully since. The tank is a dream with little delay in getting hot water to a faucet, even over a 50 foot run. I have not needed (and hope not to have to use) the tankless and may adapt that for a new addition I'm planning. The cost for the two days of work and the new system was eminently reasonable despite getting a replacement for the tankless unit as well as an 85 gallon Marathon (high end) tank and setting up the redundancy. I am well pleased.
Description of Work: Tankless hot water heater finally gave out after 15 years right before Thanksgiving. Paul, Jr. was booked solid, but, happily a cancellation made it possible for him to come out and start the process to replace my system. He was able to get it working for the short time necessary to get something to get something permanent. He recommended I go with a Rheem Marathon large tank. I was still unsure but decided on a redundant system.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,500
Allan G.
01/2017
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
Paul is a friend of the family. He has the garage roar code and knows where I hire the spare very for Roc room access. He came while I was at work and performed service.
Description of Work: Serviced and cleaned oil boiler.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$221.67
Terianne E.
01/2017
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
Thorough assessment, accurate treatment at a fair price.
Description of Work: New plumbing vent run from basement through roof gender sealed, Septic vent fixed, diagnosis of sewer door source.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$908
LINNIE L S.
10/2016
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
Service person on time, polite & professional. All works well now.
Description of Work: Replaced leak in kitchen sink.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$113
CINDY W.
09/2016
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
Paul installed a sump pump system into our unimproved sump pit in our newly purchased 15 year old home. He also installed a furnace/AC condensate pump complete with a back up custom designed pan and pvc pipe draining into the sump pit to carry condensate into the sewage system instead of it running underneath our concrete slab(recommended by our home inspector). He also noticed that our furnace air intake vent was only 1 foot from the ground and that snow could block the air flow and cause our furnace to shut down. Since we travel, we decided to have him raise the pipes to avoid this potential problem. He also diagnosed and repaired two separate leaks in our upstairs shower and toilet. He came the same day to repair the leaks and was also prompt on the scheduled repairs. Paul is thoughtful, careful, Very easy to work with and reasonably priced.
Description of Work: Installed Sump pump and heating system condensate pump. Also moved furnace air flow pipe outside and repaired 2 separate bathroom shower and toilet leaks
Rating Category
Rating 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
Samuel E S.
09/2016
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
Paul Jr did a great job. Courteous and thorough.
Description of Work: Replaced faucets fixed leaks.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,537
craig G.
07/2016
5.0
plumbing, gas leak repair
+ 0 more
Paul Jr did good work. UGI installer commented that it was good job. Paul did advance work for me by contacting UGI for uploaded gas water.I wouldn’t have known who to contact. Fixed well, follow up problem without griping & without extra charge.
Description of Work: Installed gas line, connection, shut off valves to generator(material gas)
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$700
Bill H.
05/2016
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
Mr. Swisher responded quickly, went right to work, was very professional, problems were solved very quickly and completely.
Communicated very well. Worked with us on schedule. Used booties on feet to avoid damage to floor. Worked quickly
Description of Work: Fixed water heater Replace shower control and added two ball valves Ran line for new sink, including two ball valves
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$800
Mary S.
03/2016
5.0
drain cleaning
+ -1 more
Worker arrived on time. Was here exactly 46 minutes. Wore paper booties on his shoes – to keep our floors clean. Removed old metal and trap (rotted – with a hole) replaced with pvs pipes – works great. Very neat workman.
Description of Work: Second floor sink clogged – draining slowly.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$112.2
Brent W.
12/2015
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
Paul is friendly and professional. He was adept at explaining every step of the process to us so that we understood the problem and solutions. When we determined that he needed to cut through a wall to get to the faucet he not only made a perfectly-sized square in our wall (I measured), but he also brought us an access panel to put over the hole so that in the future it will be easier to get to the plumbing if we need to. We covered the access panel with a painting and the wall looks better than it did before!
Description of Work: Paul Swisher found the source of a leak and then repaired a leaking shower faucet.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
Hope H.
11/2015
5.0
home remodeling, plumbing
+ 0 more
Mr. Swisher came out at 8 am and did a fantastic job with both issues. Even when the valve in our basement was causing some problems, he was patient and professional. He got the kitchen line in under 15 minutes! Swisher is prompt and pricing is fair. I will definitely use his services again.
Description of Work: Replaced hot water line under kitchen sink and replaced leaky valve in basement for refrigerator water and ice dispenser.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$323.45
Lee K.
08/2015
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
+ 0 more
After getting three estimates, decided on Swisher Plumbing & Heating. Paul Sr. was very straight-forward and was willing to discuss options and prices without trying to sell me any additional maintenance or service plans.Work date and time was set for late morning, but Paul Jr. was unable to make it due to previous job running long. He did call and reschedule for the next day. Paul Jr. arrived on time and began work immediately. I was impressed with the thoroughness, professionalism and neatness of the work. I would definitely want to re-hire Swisher Plumbing & Heating to do any of my plumbing work again. The pricing was reasonable and I was very pleased with the work.
Description of Work: Replaced 40 gal. gas water heater and water supply valves under kitchen sink. Also installed thermal expansion tank for water heater.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,471
robert Y.
06/2015
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
Paul came over and did the work in a timely order and was very friendly.
Description of Work: replaced supply lines to utility sink and updated washer water hoses.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
Inez C.
05/2015
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
I called that morning and the work was done by the afternoon when we came home. The pipe had been damaged several years ago and needed replaced so our driveway could be widened. Required about a 3 foot deep whole to replace. Looks great.
Description of Work: Picked up pipe at Water authority and replaced water access pipe in front yard.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$305
Doug W.
04/2015
5.0
plumbing, home remodeling
+ 0 more
Swisher Plumbing performed very professionally - on time, very clean, very good overall work. Doesn't over budget on their estimate - very friendly, courteous service.
Description of Work: Renovate bathroom - new commodes, vanity top, sink, new bathtub and vent system.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,000
Kenneth K.
12/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing, water heater repair
+ 1 more
Nice, friendly, honest people to work with. Service was prompt and repairs well done. It's a pleasure to highly recommend them.
Description of Work: Water heater repair
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$150
Rob S.
11/2014
5.0
home remodeling, plumbing
+ 0 more
They asked for the faucet model ahead of time so they would have the part. The installation went quickly. They also talked with me at some length about issues related to bathroom remodeling we are considering.
Description of Work: Replaced a broken faucet handle.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$100
Alyce H.
11/2014
5.0
plumbing, water softeners
+ 0 more
Called Swisher and was able to make an appointment within a day. Had to come from a considerable distance, so part of our cost was driving time. He told us right away about the driving time so we could decide if we wanted to incur the extra cost. We appreciated that. Since all the reviews were outstanding, we decided that this was the company we wanted to do the work. He arrived right on time and went right to work. Answered all our questions and the work was done properly and professionally. Would not hesitate to call this provider again and I am sure we will in the near future when we have our two bathrooms renovated.
Description of Work: Changed flushing device (2) in toilets. Checked water softener and water pressure. Gave excellent advice on renovations we expect to have done to our two bathrooms.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
Judith L.
07/2014
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
We were informed by Manheim Borough Authority that inspection had shown that our service to the meter did not meet the current standard and would have to be updated. Looked on Angie's list and found that Swisher had very good reviews. When he came out to do the estimate, he noticed that the original pipes ran through a flower garden. He suggested a new route that was also shorter and would cost less. The work was not done for two more weeks but that was no problem as it was not an emergency. They had to dig up the old pipes and drill into the foundation to do the work. When they were done, clean up was neatly done. Of course we had to reseed for grass but that was to be expected. I was very pleased with the work done by them.
Description of Work: Updated water service from street to water meter
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,800
Nancy M.
04/2014
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
VERY professional and responsive. It was after that winter cold spell when we were out of power for nearly a week. Got the power back on, but after a day, no water. It was still very, very cold outside. Plumbing/heating guys were obviously in demand then, but Swisher Plumbing answered their phone, and came out right away (I think the next morning) since it was an emergency. We were truly grateful. First they tried to repair the well pump (to keep our costs lower), but then ended up having to put in a whole new well pump system. So a ton of work involved under bad conditions...when they were obviously busy with other customer calls. We have a 1930s house, and the well pump wasn't easily accessible, so Swisher Plumbing surely had to work for their money. The basement was also cold. But no complaining (or cursing as my husband would do), and very professional. They worked all day long to get the job done. It was a new well pump, tank, etc., so we think the price was reasonable, especially since it was an emergency call. We plan to have Swisher Plumbing out again to look at replacing plumbing in the house, and putting in a new bathroom.
Description of Work: Whole new well pump system - in an old house. Space to maneuver at the pump area was difficult, and it was during that horrible cold spell this winter -- and the house had no water.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,700
Inez C.
04/2014
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
They returned my call within a short period of time. They arranged to come when it was convenient to us. He arrived at the time promised and finished within an hour. Work spaces were clean and everything was handled well.
Description of Work: Repaired two. of our flushmate toilets that had a recall on the parts
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$150
Jeffrey S.
02/2014
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
The price was a little higher than I expected, but the work was perfect so I'm not complaining.
Description of Work: Installed a sani-flo (flush up) toilet in the basement, and replaced several outside faucets.
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Service Categories
Plumbing,
Water Heaters,
Heating and Air Conditioning,
Drain Cleaning,
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
Water Filtration and Softening,
Natural Gas Lines,
Wells and Pumps,
Lawn Irrigation,
Sewer Cleaning
FAQ
Ranck Plumbing & Heating is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
Monday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Ranck Plumbing & Heating accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Ranck Plumbing & Heating offers the following services: Sales, service and installation for heating, air conditioning, geothermal and heat pump, water conditioning, hot water heaters, dehumidifiers, humidifiers, maintenance service agreements, and complete remodeling of bathrooms and kitchens; all plumbing related to your residence.