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Back to EpisodesGoogle Local Service Ads in 2026: What's Changing for HVAC Electrical, & Plumbing
Description
Google Local Service Ads (LSAs) are changing, and HVAC and plumbing contractors need to pay attention.
John Wilson sits down with Sam Preston, CEO of Service Scalers, to break down the latest Google LSA changes in 2026 and how home service businesses can generate more leads while improving their return on ad spend.
They discuss Google's new missed-call billing, changes to the LSA platform, and why Google Business Profiles, reviews, and local SEO are becoming increasingly important.
Plus, John shares real marketing data from his home service companies, while Sam breaks down current HVAC, plumbing, and electrical lead costs and how contractors can track LSA performance all the way to actual revenue.
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In This Episode:
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• What's changing with Google Local Service Ads in 2026
• Why missed LSA calls can still cost you money
• How Google Business Profiles and reviews affect LSA performance
• Current HVAC, plumbing, and electrical cost-per-lead benchmarks
• How to optimize LSA budgets, targeting, and lead quality
• Tracking Google LSA leads to booked jobs and actual ROI
• Using LSAs to expand into new service areas
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Sponsors
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Catalyst | May 3–5 | Akron, Ohio
100+ home service owners and operators. Three days of tactical sessions, real conversations, and learning from great operators.
Grab your seat: https://www.ownedandoperated.com/catalyst
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Resources
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What Are Google Local Service Ads? A Clear Explanation for Business Owners
https://www.ownedandoperated.com/post/what-are-google-local-service-ads
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Connect
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John Wilson
https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnbwilson1/
Sam Preston | Service Scalers
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-preston-a682103b6/
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