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Farrell Brothers Plumbing

Appliance (Major Electric Appliance) - Install or Replace, Thermostat - Install or Replace, Thermostat - Repair or Reprogram,

About us

Our History Farrell Bros. Inc. was founded in 1921 by Martin E. Farrell, Sr., and his brothers. They started as full-service plumbers and traveled throughout the city by trolley, carrying their tools with them. This grew increasingly more frustrating because they would get to the job and find out they didn't have the proper tools or parts. To alleviate this problem they bought their first truck in 1925 and stocked it with every tool and part they needed, one of the first in the city to do so. At this time, they coined the phrase: The Original Plumbing Shop on Wheels. As time progressed after World War II, Martin E. Farrell, Sr., had five sons who entered the business. They were David, Martin II, Joseph, Frank, and Pete. In 1959, the company president, David, moved the business to its current location at 300 Delaware Avenue in Albany. From this location, they would send their trucks and plumbers to job sites, literally running a store out of their truck and employing up to twelve people. In 1985, David sold the business to his son, David M. Farrell, who ran the business until 1995. At that time, the business was purchased by its current owner/president, Randy L. Rowe, who had been with the company for 10 years. The company has now grown into a full-service plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning contractor. They service both residential and commercial accounts and offer 24-hour immediate service. Plumbing Repairs and installations of faucets, sinks, toilets, water heaters, etc. Heating Repairs and new installations of furnaces and boilers Air-Conditioning Repairs and new installations Major Product Lines Include: Moen Faucets Delta Faucets A. O. Smith Water Heaters Weil-McLain Gas Boilers Trane Furnaces & Central Air Conditioners Majestic Gas Furnaces

Business highlights

105 years of experience

Services we offer

Air Conditioning, Emergency Services, Heating , Plumbing

Reviews
2.85 Reviews
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Linda R.
Sep 2023
5.0
Water Heater - Repair or Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
Everyone was professional, helpful and pleasant. Everything was done well.

John J.
Jan 2023
0.5
$943
I hired them to install a sink. When the plumber arrived, I had to install a cleat for him bc he said he could not clamp the sink to the counter (so he was not going to do the job). When he finished, he told me the faucet leaked so he could not install it, then left. I had to go out and buy a new cartridge & install it. When I turned the water on, the lines were reversed, so I had to disconnect, switch and reconnect the lines. And for that, they charged me $943.92.

Mario A.
Jul 2002
N/A
Faucets, Fixtures and Pipes - Repair or Replace

David S.
May 2002
N/A
Boiler or Radiator Heating System - Repair or Service
They gave us a lot of helpful advice, do's and don'ts and such, which as first time homeowners, came in handy.

Ed B.
Jan 2002
N/A
Faucets, Fixtures and Pipes - Repair or Replace
Removed 10' of old galvanized pipe (kitchen sink drain)and Installed 10' of new plastic pipe. Job was done in under 2 hours. Sink still didn't drain and some connections leaked. It was necessary to return next day to remove clog. Price was VERY HIGH $513. I fixed the leaks myself.

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FAQ

Farrell Brothers Plumbing is currently rated 2.8 overall out of 5.

No, Farrell Brothers Plumbing does not offer free project estimates.

No, Farrell Brothers Plumbing does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.

No, Farrell Brothers Plumbing does not offer emergency services.

No, Farrell Brothers Plumbing does not offer warranties.