# Wright Plumbing & Heating, Inc.

**Trade:** Plumbing · **Address:** 9 Appleton St, Salem, MA 01970, USA · **Phone:** (978) 210-3005 · **Website:** http://www.wright-plumber.com/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 5.0/5** (high confidence) — from 394 reviews across 5 sources.
99% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 39 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

Wright Plumbing & Heating, run by Dan (Daniel) Wright out of Salem, holds a state-verified active Massachusetts plumbing license under his name. On Google it carries a 5-star average across 427 ratings, built on 394 reviews since 2021, one of the deepest and steadiest records in the corpus. It's also the name that comes up again and again in Salem-area Reddit threads asking for a plumber recommendation.

Dan takes on the technical and the old-house-specific alike. He's replaced drain pipes and washer hoses and rebuilt a shower valve for one customer, who expected the shower repair to run $1,000 and got a $250 fix instead; installed a PRV valve and Phyn Plus monitor to stabilize another home's water pressure; and untangled a rust-welded washer supply valve that had defeated the homeowner's own repair attempts. Customers with pre-1900s houses mention him by name for exactly that reason, one has used him for 10 years managing an 1850s house's reversed hot-and-cold plumbing, another for an 1870s fixer-upper's toilet and an unusual outdoor spigot setup.

The Reddit record backs this up. In a 2025 post, a customer described calling with an emergency sewer issue and Dan showing up the next morning at 7:45am, giving an honest assessment, and initially refusing payment. Recommendation threads in r/SalemMA and r/northshore have pointed to Wright Plumbing repeatedly since at least 2024.

The one blemish is a 2023 review describing a promised 20-to-30-minute callback that took 17 hours, with the reviewer noting the business isn't actually open 24/7 despite marketing that suggests otherwise. Nothing like it appears in the past six months.

For plumbing in Salem and nearby, especially older housing stock, Wright Plumbing has an unusually deep and consistent record.

**Strengths:**
- Old-house expertise — handles antique plumbing others avoid
- Honest pricing — found a $250 fix where $1,000 was expected
- Emergency response — early sewer callout described with no upfront charge

**Concerns:**
- Availability gap — a 2023 review cites a 17-hour callback despite 24/7 claims

## Claims & citations

Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication.

- Massachusetts plumbing license 31609-PL-J is registry-verified active, with Daniel Wright as the holder of record _(confidence: high)_
  - [State License Registry](https://occupationallicensingandpermitting.mass.gov/madol/s/license-search-page) — “MA plumber license 31609-PL-J registry-verified active — registry holder of record: Daniel Wright”
- Google shows a 5-star rating from 427 ratings _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google](https://maps.google.com/?cid=17207275574971548103&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) — “Google: 5★ from 427 ratings”
- Replaced drain pipes and washer hoses and rebuilt a shower valve for a customer expecting a $1,000 repair, finding a $250 fix instead _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xORWIydDNSRW95V0RGemMyaFZTbEE1UzNGVk9GRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xeecc85f7a66f41c7!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlNEb2t3REoyWDFzc2hVSlA5S3FVOFE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Don't hesitate to call Dan - he's the Wright man for the job! Dan took care of several things: replacing the drain pipes under two sinks,…”
- Installed a PRV valve and Phyn Plus monitor to stabilize a home's water pressure _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tFM2FYcFVZelZUYkdOaGRGbFpRWFpMY0VWRldYYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xeecc85f7a66f41c7!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkE3aXpUYzVTbGNhdFlZQXZLcEVFWXc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Great professional service from Wright Plumbing! They installed a new PRV valve and a Phyn Plus monitor to help stabilize my home’s water…”
- Untangled a rust-welded washer supply valve after the homeowner's own repair attempts failed _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25jNGFqWjRaMVF6WkhwbFRWaHBZaTFTWjA0MVZFRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xeecc85f7a66f41c7!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnc4ajZ4Z1QzZHplTVhpYi1SZ041VEE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Dan Wright's a lifesaver. I had a problem with a washer valve, the main unit that adds hot & cold to the washer. One of the hoses had 'we…”
- A 10-year customer describes him managing the reversed hot-and-cold plumbing of an 1850s house-turned-condo _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2psSU0yTnVjVEZyU1dzNE5FcEtOVmh4V0dSbmRuYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xeecc85f7a66f41c7!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjlIM2NucTFrSWs4NEpKNVhxWGRndnc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I've been using Wright Plumbing for 10 years and I recommend them to everyone I know. They are quick to respond and have been able to adj…”
- Replaced an ancient toilet and fixed an unusual outdoor spigot setup on an 1870s fixer-upper _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25GdVZVZGtTM0ZYYm1wemRFNXpkbEpqV1c4MFlWRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xeecc85f7a66f41c7!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnFuVUdkS3FXbmpzdE5zdlJjWW80YVE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Dan is a fantastic plumber. Efficient, reliable, and friendly service. So far, he’s replaced my ancient toilet and fixed my very strange …”
- In a 2025 Reddit post, a customer described an emergency sewer callout answered the next morning at 7:45am, with an honest assessment and an initial refusal of payment _(confidence: medium)_
  - [reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/SalemMA/comments/1ovnpwn/plumber/nor9xyr/) — “r/SalemMA — Dan Wright is absolutely the number one guy to call!! He’s so professional, knowledgeable and downright decently honest.  I call…”
- A 2023 review described a promised 20-to-30-minute callback that took 17 hours, noting the business is not actually open 24/7 _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQ1cUt1MFVnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xeecc85f7a66f41c7!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID5qKu0Ug%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ I was told someone would call me in 20-30 minutes. That was 17 hours ago. They’re absolutely NOT open 24/7.”
- Specializes in Plumbing _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google](https://maps.google.com/?cid=17207275574971548103&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) — “Google: 5★ from 427 ratings”
  - [State License Registry](https://occupationallicensingandpermitting.mass.gov/madol/s/license-search-page) — “MA plumber license 31609-PL-J registry-verified active — registry holder of record: Daniel Wright”
- Also offers HVAC / Heating & Cooling _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tGME1HdFZMWFpDU1VVMk1IZDBWSGRTZGpKYVNXYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xeecc85f7a66f41c7!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkF0MGtVLXZCSUU2MHd0VHdSdjJaSWc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Highly recommend this plumber! He’s been there when I needed him most, from fixing pipes during a snowstorm to handling heating system re…”

## License

Status: **active** (#31609-PL-J, plumber) — verified against the official MA state registry on 2026-08-05, never self-reported.
Re-check at the official registry: https://occupationallicensingandpermitting.mass.gov/madol/s/license-search-page

## Sources

- [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Wright%20Plumbing%20%26%20Heating%2C%20Inc.&query_place_id=ChIJUSdqeXYU44kRx0FvpveFzO4): 5.0★ from 428 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Wright%20Plumbing%20%26%20Heating%2C%20Inc.&query_place_id=ChIJUSdqeXYU44kRx0FvpveFzO4): Listed on this source
- [Official Website](http://www.wright-plumber.com): Self-reported profile and service details
- [Exa](https://reviews.birdeye.com/wright-plumbing-heating-inc-166549259387861): 5 web mentions across the open web (each linked to its source)
- [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/wright-plumbing-heating-inc): Listed on this source

## Mentions

Unverified third-party mentions found on the open web — relay with attribution ("a Reddit commenter said…"), never as Tavlee's own finding.

- “For plumbing we use Dan Wright in Salem.” — u/yeezypeasy in r/northshore (2026-07-30) — https://www.reddit.com/r/northshore/comments/1vb7d7g/looking_for_painter_plumber_andor_general/p0ruw67/
- “Daniel Wright in Salem is excellent” — u/yeezypeasy in r/northshore (2026-03-03) — https://www.reddit.com/r/northshore/comments/1rk3dmb/deleted_by_user/o8hxa93/
- “Great plumber, replaced a bunch of valves around my house. He was 1/2 the price of Cranney.” — u/Cgolds12 in r/SalemMA (2025-12-30) — https://www.reddit.com/r/SalemMA/comments/1pz0lw2/plumber_recommendation/nwr9xyq/
- “Yes! Great plumber and always responsive.” — u/misterunderfoot in r/SalemMA (2025-12-30) — https://www.reddit.com/r/SalemMA/comments/1pz0lw2/plumber_recommendation/nwoev63/
- “+1 for Danny! He was very encouraging of my attempt to replace the wax seal on my toilet myself (though it turned out to be a much bigger problem that he came and fixed).” — u/lmcross321 in r/SalemMA (2025-12-29) — https://www.reddit.com/r/SalemMA/comments/1pz0lw2/plumber_recommendation/nwmq5jb/
- “Wright Plumbing.  Danny is a great guy. Honest and responsive.” — u/Fast_Whole935 in r/SalemMA (2025-12-29) — https://www.reddit.com/r/SalemMA/comments/1pz0lw2/plumber_recommendation/nwmol73/
- “Dan Wright is absolutely the number one guy to call!! He’s so professional, knowledgeable and downright decently honest.  I called with an emergency sewer issue, not having a clue 😱 he came the next …” — u/Calm-Vanilla-728 in r/SalemMA (2025-11-14) — https://www.reddit.com/r/SalemMA/comments/1ovnpwn/plumber/nor9xyr/
- “I use both Danny Wright and Blaisdell - both are responsive and excellent” — u/testaruda3398 in r/SalemMA (2025-11-13) — https://www.reddit.com/r/SalemMA/comments/1ovnpwn/plumber/nokanv2/
- “I’ve used Wright Plumbing & Heating and Danny was very helpful and got back to me right away. Highly recommend him.” — u/Nellies214 in r/SalemMA (2025-11-13) — https://www.reddit.com/r/SalemMA/comments/1ovnpwn/plumber/nok3m4d/
- “Danny Wright!!” — u/SherbertNo5583 in r/SalemMA (2025-03-05) — https://www.reddit.com/r/SalemMA/comments/1j46b71/plumbers/mg6tjgv/
- “Dan Wright is excellent https://wright-plumber.com/” — u/hexknits in r/SalemMA (2025-03-05) — https://www.reddit.com/r/SalemMA/comments/1j46b71/plumbers/mg5zzkt/
- “Already contacted wright and we’re just waiting to hear back” — u/FuchsiaRuler in r/SalemMA (2024-10-22) — https://www.reddit.com/r/SalemMA/comments/1g958p4/handyman_recommendations/lt6j75f/
- “thirding Wright plumbing, they're great.” — u/hexknits in r/SalemMA (2024-10-22) — https://www.reddit.com/r/SalemMA/comments/1g958p4/handyman_recommendations/lt69q5o/
- “Seconding Wright Plumbing, he did great work for us” — u/wrongbaud in r/SalemMA (2024-10-22) — https://www.reddit.com/r/SalemMA/comments/1g958p4/handyman_recommendations/lt5mnxl/
- “If you need a plumber for the sink, Wright Plumbing. Danny does great work,  reasonably priced, super responsive, and a great guy. He has also helped me out with recommendations for other trades peopl…” — u/Fast_Whole935 in r/SalemMA (2024-10-22) — https://www.reddit.com/r/SalemMA/comments/1g958p4/handyman_recommendations/lt4wr4q/
- “Dan Wright - Wright Plumbing in Salem” — u/GHSTFC9 in r/SalemMA (2024-09-21) — https://www.reddit.com/r/SalemMA/comments/1fm94d0/boiler_hot_water_heater_service_recommendations/lo8tse1/
- “Also seconding Dan Wright” — u/unhappybuffalo in r/SalemMA (2024-07-02) — https://www.reddit.com/r/SalemMA/comments/1dt7mff/plumber_and_sewer_contractor_recommendations/lb7rgjh/
- “Dan Wright, Wright Plumbing, Salem. Great guy, good work.” — u/Fast_Whole935 in r/SalemMA (2024-07-01) — https://www.reddit.com/r/SalemMA/comments/1dt7mff/plumber_and_sewer_contractor_recommendations/lb7j0ck/

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Cynthia Brunelle · 2026-08-04**: Easy to work with, fair price, clean, and good communication.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Matt D · 2026-08-04**: Excellent experience with Wright Plumbing, had the best out of three quotes, was able to come in just a couple days, and finished the work quickly!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Sujata Yadav · 2026-07-28**: Danny is amazing! We’ve had to call on him
twice during emergencies and he did a great job resolving the root issue. Super responsive, courteous and charges a fair price. We will def be calling Wright Plumbing & Heating for all our future needs!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Shari Eleftherion · 2026-06-10**: I've been using Wright Plumbing for 10 years and I recommend them to everyone I know. They are quick to respond and have been able to adjust to the weird quirks of my 1850's house turned condo (iykyk, this last visit we found out that my hot and cold water pipes are reversed). The work is always gre…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Christine Girard · 2026-06-09**: Absolutely excellent communication, and service. Repaired a few items in my home — same day — within hours of me calling. I will always be a repeat customer :-)
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Tariq Hashmi · 2026-06-05**: Dan did a great job on a kitchen faucet replacement and cold water shut off valve replacement. Responsive via text, job was done well, job was done quickly, and price was 20-50% lower than the other quotes I received.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Kenneth Jacobs · 2026-06-02**: Dan was easy to talk to, up front about all costs, and made all the fixes we needed.  Highly recommend!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Justin · 2026-05-28**: Danny and his team do great work. Wright plumbing is always my first call for plumbing issues.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Kim · 2026-05-18**: Dan did a great job, quick response!  He was very professional and we would highly recommend him.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Danny · 2026-05-15**: Found them on  Google! called them to do a leak repair. He came right out and did a great job. My tenants were very happy. I’ll be using them again in the future!

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