First Rate Plumbing Heating and Cooling

★★★★☆ 4.0 / 5 (24)
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: 3004 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107
: (505) 859-4329
: https://www.firstratephc.com

Company Overview

Since 1999, First Rate Plumbing Heating and Cooling has been dedicated to serving the Albuquerque area, offering our dependable services within a 50-mile radius. We are your trusted local contractor for all plumbing, heating, and cooling requirements. When you contact First Rate, rest assured that you are getting premier service from a team that is licensed, background-checked, drug-tested, and highly skilled.

Being locally owned, licensed, insured, and bonded, we guarantee that you will receive reliable service grounded in trust. Whether you require a quick fix or a full system overhaul, our skilled technicians are ready to assist. Our expertise lies in service repairs and replacements for all plumbing, heating, and cooling systems, positioning us as your one-stop shop for home comfort.

We recognize that unexpected repairs can strain your finances, which is why we provide flexible financing options to ease the burden of necessary repairs and replacements. We take pride in our reputation as the best air conditioning, heating, and plumbing company in the area, reflecting our commitment to excellence.

Don’t hesitate—discover the First Rate difference today. Reach out now to arrange an appointment with one of our knowledgeable service technicians or comfort specialists. Allow us to show you why we have been a reliable name in the community for more than two decades.

For many years, John and Andrea have worked together in the plumbing field. In a simple chat, they expressed their mutual desire to launch their own business, allowing them to bring their ideas to life. Coincidentally, they both had each other in mind as the ideal partner for their business venture. With John passionate about fieldwork and Andrea focused on the business aspects, their talents complement each other seamlessly.

They have found the entire journey enjoyable, from creating a logo and designing a unique mascot to attracting top talent and engaging with the community through quality service. They will continually strive to retain top talent, deliver excellent service, and maintain consistency, hence their motto: ""Quality work, exuberant service.""

Business Services

  • Bathtub installation
  • Bathtub repair
  • Drain installation
  • Drain repair
  • Faucet installation
  • Faucet repair
  • Garbage disposal repair
  • Gas line installation
  • Gas line repair
  • Hot water recirculation pump installation
  • Hot water recirculation pump repair
  • HVAC installation or replacement
  • HVAC system repair
  • Plumbing inspection
  • Plumbing installation or replacement
  • Plumbing repair
  • Sewer installation
  • Sewer repair
  • Shower installation
  • Shower repair
  • Sink installation
  • Sink repair
  • Toilet installation
  • Toilet repair
  • Water heater installation
  • Water heater repair
  • Water pipe installation
  • Water pipe repair

Business Location & Hours



Mon:Open 24 hours
Tue:Open 24 hours
Wed:Open 24 hours
Thu:Open 24 hours
Fri:Open 24 hours
Sat:Open 24 hours
Sun:Open 24 hours

Recommended Customer Reviews

John P.
★★★★★

D & J picked up and installed a dishwasher I purchased from Lowes, and fixed a leaking bathtub pipe. I was called the day before to confirm the appointed. They called on the way to my appointment. Arrived on time. Were very courteous. Worked very efficiently. High quality work all the way around.

Annette W.
★☆☆☆☆

Had a water heater installed on March 15th, 2020 D&J is who Lowe's contracted.
Worst experience ever no response, has not passed inspection. Inspector was in disbelieve this was done by a supposedly licensed plumber, not to mention the water heater is leaning to one side and turns off everytime tenants use A/C. Today is June 13, 2020 and we're yet to get the problem resolved or a call back from D&J. Tenants have seeked a lawyer..Don't blame them this is their lives at risk as it is natural gas..so I say to anyone who needs a plumber this isn't a company I would recommend when its putting your families lives at risk!! I wouldn't even rate them a one star but Yelp requires it.
BEWARE!!

Roxie W.
★★★★★

D & J recently installed my new stove, sink, faucet and dishwasher when I contracted through Lowe's to update my kitchen. Christine, the secretary, either answered the phone immediately or when I had to leave a voice mail returned my call promptly. She was also extremely helpful in dealing with the Lowe's coordinator. The crew was busy on another job the day my new cabinets were installed, so John, the owner, came to install my dishwasher. They're good people, a small business, and for anyone wanting to give their business to a locally-owned company, I highly recommend them.

Terry T.
★☆☆☆☆

Horrible experience! Had no choice with this as Lowe's picked the installer when I bought a dishwasher. The installer, Kris Chavez (from D&J) did the work. All looked fine when he left. I then proceeded to fill the dishwasher. While I was closing the door, I heard the sound of metal crunching. When I closed the door completely, the bottom metal sheet fell out. Looked like it had never been installed. Kris came out and immediately accused me of kicking in the plate. He claimed he never makes mistakes and refused to repair his damage. He became extremely angry and continued to yell that this was all my fault. There was clearly a problem with the install and D&J did nothing to fix the damage. I called them twice and they never returned my calls. I contacted Lowes and they will replace the plate, but I will not have this company (D&J) in my home. Lowes will have to find someone else to do the repair. Why is Lowes using such a horrible company to do their installs? And, why use an installer with obvious anger issues. I won't buy from Lowes again and I will NEVER use D&J. Horrible experience.

Kija F.
★☆☆☆☆

Very unhappy with the lack communication. I have my appt to get my hot water heater rescheduled twice by the company - not me. Still waiting for my hot water to be installed. Very frustrated.

David F.
★☆☆☆☆

Dealing with D & J has been a frustrating fiasco. Poor communication, two cancellations by them, and I am still waiting for them to do work!

I purchased a water heater and installation through the local Lowe's, and D & J is their plumbing contractor. D & J and I scheduled a water heater installation for Tues, Feb 19th to start sometime between 8am and 12 pm. We couldn't get them to narrow that window, so my wife cleared her whole day to be safe (I work during that day). The 19th rolls around and it snows a little. They call me saying they need to reschedule due to there being too much snow on the ground. All the snow on the roads melted and the roads were drying off when I talked to them at 1 pm. I told them to call my wife for any scheduling or other communication because I cannot be around my phone during the day due to my work. I gave them my wife's number, they call her, and they schedule for Fri Feb 22nd sometime between 3pm and 5pm (the earliest they could come out).

Today is the 22nd, I get off work at 3 pm to find my phone with some voicemails from D & J asking me when to come over that day to install the water heater. They talked to my wife and scheduled a specific time period a few days earlier. Confused, I call my wife. Nobody from D & J called her all day. I call the D & J office, phone rings then goes to voicemail. I leave a message asking to call me back. After 30 minutes (and no call back), I call again and get someone this time. The D & J person told me that they have to reschedule because nobody could get a hold of me. I said my wife should have been called, she says they don't have her number nor is there no note to call her instead of me (even though they did just that earlier in the week). Frustrated, I reschedule for ""first thing in the morning"" Mon Feb 24 (apparently a start between 8am-12pm is ""first thing in the morning"") and I tell the D & J person that I will take off work, stay at home and have my phone on me all day so there shouldn't be any issue with getting a hold of anyone for a water heater install! I then tell work I need to take off that day (and use vacation time) and reschedule my pets' vet appointment that was supposed to happen that afternoon.

Hopefully I will update this with a successful install of a water heater!

Abq C.
★☆☆☆☆

D&J came out to give me an estimate on installing a water softener. The guy wanted to charge me $1100!!! I got a second opinion from a reputable company in ABQ and the bill was $500. Buyer beware!

Don C.
★★☆☆☆

I wish I'd gone with the higher bid from another company for the HVAC replacement. They wanted to start the day after I called (red flag) and although the system works, it looks like crap. Very sloppy work and a vague mention of a possible leak with no resolution or follow-up. Never got a written invoice even though I asked.

Dan M.
★★★★★

On Sunday morning I woke up with no heat; by 11:00 the next day, it was fixed! I emailed Allied on Sunday, Natalie called a little after 8:00 on Monday. Told me someone would be here between 10:00 and noon. Jimmy was here at 10:05, got under the house and diagnosed the problem (an igniter was out), He went to get the part. It was fixed less than an hour after he got here, and he got here on time.

This was a totally good experience. I highly recommend them and will use them again. It's so nice to have heat because it's getting cold.

Erik S.
★☆☆☆☆

Do not trust Allied Plumbing for your long term sewer needs. I had a sewer backup on the property in August of 2019 and Allied performed a camera inspection and made some costly recommendations. $4,300 later and I had what I thought was a new sewer line from the structure to the city sewer. Boy was I wrong. They only replaced 20 feet of sewer pipe and fast forward to early March 2020 and I had a backup and that took another plumbing agency, 4A plumbing 5 days to repair. 4A Plumbing handled everything beautifully by providing relevant pictures along the way and worked with my tenant to assure them that the job is progressing along as it should. I will never used Allied plumbing again.

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