Does AI recommend plumbers in New York?
We put 14 questions from customers in New York to Gemini and ChatGPT, from “Who is the best plumber in Brooklyn, New York?” to “I need an emergency plumber in New York for a burst pipe today.”. Between them they named 42 plumbers: if you run a plumbing business in New York, this is the list to be on.
The plumbers AI recommends most in New York
How many of the 14 answers named each business; = marks a shared rank.
No single plumber led in New York: 2 were tied at the top, each named in 3 of 14 answers. That top share is the 5th highest of the 6 cities we scanned for plumbers (average 30%). 10 plumbers came up more than once, out of 42 named in all.
ChatGPT vs Gemini: they rarely agree
Gemini named 24 plumbers in 8 answers (15 October 2026); ChatGPT named 19 plumbers in 6 answers (3 September 2026). A&E NYC Plumbing is on both. One doesn't predict the other.
The 8 questions we asked Gemini in New York
Each was asked 3 times. Only 15% of the names came back in all 3, and 1 of 24 answers named nobody, so the ranking above, built from the first ask, is a snapshot. Full numbers: our Gemini study across 9 trades and 9 cities.
- Direct recommendation
“Who is the best plumber in Brooklyn, New York?”
Named Aladdin Plumbing, Petri Plumbing, Heating & Drain, Above and Beyond Plumbing and Heating LLC, Big Apple Installations, A Good Plumber. 13 different names over 3 asks. Searched “how to find the best plumber in Brooklyn New York”.
- Specific need
“Who should I call to fix a severely clogged sewer main line in New York?”
Named American Water Resources. 4 different names over 3 asks. Searched “who to call for severely clogged sewer main line New York”.
- Near a landmark
“Can you recommend a plumber near Grand Central Terminal in New York?”
Named Karl's Plumbing, Heating & Cooling, RR Plumbing (Roto-Rooter), Maxwell Plumb Mechanical. 9 different names over 3 asks. Searched “plumbers near Grand Central Terminal New York City”.
- Shortlist
“What are the top 5 plumbers in New York?”
Named Hub Plumbing and Mechanical, Petri Plumbing, Heating & Drain, Philco Plumbing, Kew Forest Plumbing and Heating, Lopez Plumbing & Heating Mechanical LLC. 12 different names over 3 asks. Searched “top rated plumbers New York City”.
- Trust & credentials
“Who is the most trusted and highest-rated plumber in New York?”
Named Petri Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Drain Cleaning, A&E NYC Plumbing, Mentor Mechanical, Hub Plumbing and Mechanical, Kew Forest Plumbing and Heating. 6 different names over 3 asks. Searched “how to find most trusted and highest-rated plumber in New York”.
- Specialization
“Is there a plumber in New York who specializes in tankless water heater installation?”
Named RR Plumbing (Roto-Rooter), Rite Plumbing & Heating, Citywide Sewer-Drain & Plumbing, Franco Belli Plumbing & Heating, Pelham Plumbing & Heating Corp.. 8 different names over 3 asks. Searched “plumbers in New York specializing in tankless water heater installation”.
- Price & value
“Who is the most affordable plumber in New York that still does good work?”
Named Lopez Plumbing & Heating Mechanical LLC, Petri Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Drain Cleaning, Mentor Mechanical, A&E NYC Plumbing. 7 different names over 3 asks. Searched “how to find affordable and reliable plumbers in New York City”.
- Urgency & availability
“I need an emergency plumber in New York for a burst pipe today.”
Named RR Plumbing (Roto-Rooter), GO2 Plumber NYC, Plumber Open Now NYC, Citywide Sewer-Drain & Plumbing, S V Plumbing & Heating Inc.. 13 different names over 3 asks. Searched “emergency plumber New York burst pipe today”.
What Gemini actually said
Asked “Who is the best plumber in Brooklyn, New York?”, here is how Gemini opened its answer, in its own words:
There is no single "best" plumber in Brooklyn, as the right choice depends heavily on your specific needs—whether you are dealing with a routine leak, a 24/7 emergency, or a complex restoration of a historic brownstone.
Because plumbing projects vary in scope, experts recommend choosing a professional based on the type of work you need. Here is a breakdown of highly regarded options in Brooklyn categorized by their specialties:
Specialized Recommendations
For Brownstone & Historic Restorations: Aladdin Plumbing is widely recognized for its expertise in brownstone-specific plumbing, including working with old cast-iron stacks and preserving original architecture while co…
Where AI gets its answers
58% of citations here went to the businesses' own websites (60% across the 6 cities), and 18% to official and professional bodies. Most cited: rotorooter.com, in 6 of 14 answers.
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