Our company is based on the certainty that our customers' needs are our first priority. As a graduate from the University of Nevada in 1999 with a degree in Marketing and a proud force behind the University of Nevada basketball team from 1995 to 1998, Lamont Allen values education, hard work and camaraderie. In addition to his formal education and business licenses as a C-1 Plumbing and Heating Contractor and a C-21 Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractor, Lamont attributes his foundation and love for the profession to his father, who he watched closely growing up, learning the skills and determination necessary to be a successful contractor and master plumber. The Allen's have proudly been servicing the Reno Sparks area since 1982 providing honest, dependable and superior workmanship.
Business highlights
26 years of trusted experience
Services we offer
Residential & light commercial installations & repairs. Plumbing. Toilets. Bidets. Sinks & faucets. Water heaters. Gas lines. Drain & sewer lines. Garbage disposals. Boilers. Drain cleaning. Bathroom & kitchen remodels. Water & sewer pumps. Heating & air conditioning. Furnaces. Duct work. Indoor air quality. Radiant & base board heat.
Description of Work: Placed a new high efficiency boiler and thermostat as well as rerouting some of the plumbing and trouble shooting.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$10,000
Donna D.
03/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
Very pleased !!! First time for us on Angies List and it was a home run.
Description of Work: I had no heat coming from my propane furnace.. Mr. Allen came quickly, diagnosed the problem, and it was fixed within an hour...he was professional, astute at diagnosing the issue, and fixing it quickly. We will be asking him to replace our water heater soon as he is the best service representative we have ever used...
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$95
Thomas B.
03/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
Original service call was to repair an existing older unit. Lamont gave me an hones assessment about the unit, as well as the pros and cons of repairing or replacing with a new furnace. No pressure, just the facts. I opted for a new furnace. Lamont was professional, courteous and punctual. The furnace was installed quickly, much appreciated since the weather was cold and there were new babies in the house. Great company, great service
Description of Work: New furnace
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,800
Andrew H.
03/2013
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
 + 0 more
He was prompt in his return call and in setting his appointment. He was extremely professional and friendly. I have recommended his services to co-workers and will be using him again soon.
Description of Work: Called Mr. Allen anticipating that he would have to replace our leaking water heater; instead he was able to repair it.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$120
Joseph M.
02/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
As we have used the services for over a year and we are very pleased with all his services. It's wonderful to have someone who is knowledgable and articulate.
Description of Work: Allen plumbing and HVAC is very reliable. Lamont Allen is a very pleasant and reliable man. He comes and takes care of the problem. He always called before he comes and then returns to verify the problem has been solved. We have used Allen Plumbing fora seasonal checkups when he cleans and replaces air filters. He has been working on a plumbing problem and k ows what he is doing. I would highly recommend Allen Plumbing.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$275
Elizabeth H.
02/2013
3.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
I called Allen's office and was told the repair man would call me the next day between 9-10 a.m. The repair man called, I explained the problem and he said he would call me between 9-10 a.m. the next day and let me know where I would fit in his schedule. I waited and waited and he never called. I called another furnace company and explained the problem and they told me to change my filter inside the house. They said to call them back if it didn't solve the problem. It solved the problem. Also when I first called Allen they said it was probably a switch and quoted me a price that seemed very expensive to me.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
1.0
jerry W.
02/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing
 + 0 more
trap in master bathroom had corrosion and broke. called early next morning and mr.allen was able to stop by around 11:30am. finished job quickly even though replacement turned out to involve more work than originally foreseen. did 2 bathrooms and (as we are new owners and house is 47 years old), did walk thru to look at main plumbing lines and fixtures in kitchen and other bathroom. very responsive, personable and helpful.
Description of Work: replaced old, corroded traps and connections in 2 bathrooms. surveyed main plumbing lines for status.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$114
Linda T.
02/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
The whole job went smoothly. We called for an appt and were told he could come over the next day. He called prior to arriving and showed up when he said he would. Very knowledgeable and friendly. We used him previously for a problem with our toilet. Very dependable, reliable and reasonably priced.
Description of Work: Cleaned pilot assembly. Changed thermocouple.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$104
Vincent G.
01/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
I have a single wall furnace (gas) and the blower fan was going out. I thought the whole unit may need to be replaced, but replacement parts were availalbe and he left to get a new motor and came right back and had me up and running with the single visit. Great job. Honest and genuine.
Description of Work: Replaced the blower fan on my gas furnace.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
charles W.
01/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
they came out fix the problem in a timely manner, fair pricing no problems
Description of Work: Very helpful and knowledgeable
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$150
Jimmy B.
01/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
The owner, Lamont and his assistant Javier were prompt on the scheduled service date and time. They were both professional. Javier did an excellent job tuning up my furnace. I would not hestitate to refer Lamont's company to my friends and relatives.
Description of Work: Excellent Service!
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$89
PATRICIA S.
01/2013
5.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
I highly recommend this company. Lamont Allen is friendly, reliable and competent. I'm so relieved to have a plumber I actually like and can rely upon.
Description of Work: I have used this plumbing company several times for changing out faucets and similar jobs.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Linda B.
01/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing
 + 0 more
Took less than 1/2 hour to fix leak. Overall very happy with job.
Description of Work: I had a leak from the pipes in the wall behind my washing machine. Lamont called back the same day I first contacted him. He arrived on time and took less than 1/2 hour to fix the problem. Knowledgable and explained to me in layman's terms the problem and fixed it quickly. I would recommend him to others.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$45
Carl S.
01/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
Allen heating was one of 4 estimates that I requested. He (Lamont Allen) was very professional and as requested to all 4 companies I wanted a quote to replace the existing furnace with 1) a like single stage (he). (2) a 2 stage (he). (3) a modulating style (he) furnaces. As well as a separate quote on replacing the A/C system at the same time if feasible. Lamont covered all of the benefits of each model and emailed me the quote so we could look at it all. We painstakingly looked at all the bidders products online to get the ratings on each product and the company (Angie's list) and then made a decision based on total cost, the system we wanted to replace the old one, the brand we wanted to use and the contractor that made us the most comfortable. As sorta a matrix it came down to 2 company's right away and Lamont Allen's professionalism and working knowledge came in real strong. He did not try to push the most expensive system he installs because he knew my 22 year old home would need extensive upgrades to have a modulating furnace be capable of being it most efficient. I could go on but, the bottom line was that for the application I needed Allen Heating came out on top with no reservation and even though it was not the biggest factor his bid was the best in price too. He and his technician showed up on time the day of the install (January 2nd 2013) a very cold day. From 8 am until after 6pm and got me going. He returned 2 days later to fine tune the system to its max efficiency and answered all of my questions I had gathered. I love the new 2 stage (he) furnace and I am happy with my choice. I have decided to follow through with the rest of the system the be replaced after temperatures warm up a bit and to add to the story Lamont was the only contractor that bid on the a/c system as I requested from all 4 companies.
Description of Work: Heating and partial A/C system replaced.... Lamont Allen was one of four estimates that I requested for the furnace replacement. My existing furnace was 19 years and on the blink again with serious problems this time so I made the decision to replace it with a energy efficient model. As it turned out with my inspection the AC coil cabinet was completely plugged from bad filtration system the let 19 years of anything it could clog it up through all 3 rows so I decided to upgrade the entire system. The total cost of the entire system is reflected above not what the heater cost by itself.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,750
Terry L.
01/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
My heater quit working Friday night and by early Saturday morning, my son and I were cold (January in Reno). I called Allen Plumbing, Heating and AC at 8:00am. He called back within 15 minutes and arrived just before 9:30am. My first impression was of a neat and competent professional. At no time was my first impression altered. When he entered my home, without prompting he covered his work boots. The heater required a new switch which he had in his truck. By 10:45, the heater was repaired and working. By 11:00, he had changed the filters, reviewed the repair showing me the faulty part, explained the general health of the heater, talked about filters (including where to get the unusual size required) and explained the bill. When he left, he took his (minor) mess with him leaving the heater area cleaner than when he arrived. I was charged for the part, time and a weekend service call. I am warm and very happy with the service received. I would highly recommend Allen Plumbing, Heating and AC.
Description of Work: My non-heating heater was diagnosed with a faulty 'over-heat' safely switch which was replaced from the on-truck stock. After the repair, the heater was checked for general health and performance.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$180
Christie W.
01/2013
5.0
water heater repair
 + -1 more
Our water heater quit working and we called Allen on New Years Eve. Even though it was a holiday, they called me right back and were at my house within an hour. They quickly diagnosed the problem and set about fixing it. The tech drained the water heater and went to retrieve the parts. Less than two hours later, our water heater was fixed, and they were cleaned up and out. The price was very reasonable and they were a pleasure to do business with.
Description of Work: They repaired our water heater by replacing the thermostat and the heating element.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$250
Paula H.
12/2012
5.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
Lamont (owner) was very friendly, courteous, neat and efficient. I had made an appointment the week before and he call as we had agreed when he was on his way over. He explained everything he was doing, which I really appreciate. He fixed the leak and installed the new faucet in a timely manner. I would definitely recommend Lamont for any plumbing or heating problems.
Description of Work: Fixed leak coming from bathroom shutoff valve. Installed new touchless faucet in kitchen.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$120
Charles L.
12/2012
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
 + 0 more
Excellent. prompt, efficient, painless. A pleasure to work with a contractor that is straight forward, no excuses, and honest.
Description of Work: Instillation of water service, bathroom, and supervision of septic system for barn and shop. The bid received was professional and realistic.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Clifford B.
12/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
Allen was prompt and fixed the problem .....an intuitive quy who explained the problem. I highly recommend him.
Description of Work: Furance repair
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$129
carol T.
12/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
He was able to come out the same day, he called to let me know when he was on his way, He identified the problem,(the igniter) replaced it and cleaned the burner area(it hadn't been cleaned in several years). It took just over an hour. He was very professional.
Description of Work: troubleshot the furnace, cleaned the burner area and replaced the igniter.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$129
Debra T.
12/2012
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
 + 0 more
Excellent response and service from start to finish. Knowledgable and professional. DEFINITELY will use again!
Description of Work: Diagnosed problems and replaced expansion tank and circulation pump, both of which had failed. Installed water line for stand-alone ice maker and added hand-held shower to master bath.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$475
Johel T.
12/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
Our phone call was responded to very quickly. Mr. Allen was here within about 1 hour. He assessed and fixed the problem quickly....no charge for parts. He was here more than half an hour.
Description of Work: Our gas furnace was not operating. The repair was made quickly, and instructions were offered to assist us in fixing possible future problems without a service call. He was most helpful, friendly, polite and knowledgeable.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$80
Robert Tod R.
11/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing
 + 0 more
Overall we were very happy with the work that has been done. They did overlook a problem with our HVAC system in the first visit, but corrected it at no additional cost on the 2nd visit when we had them come back to install an additional floor register in our kitchen (that additional register works great). Also on their 2nd visit, we had them adjust the water pressure down on our home (which went right back up after Lamont and his plumber Javier left our home). Their 3rd visit, at no charge, was to confirm the water pressure reducing valve (PRV) was bad, and the fourth time they came out was to replace the PRV. Aside from one misunderstanding with the owner Lamont Allen over the phone, they do good work, they are neat and professional when they come to our home, and their prices are reasonable and fair.
Description of Work: We used Allen Plumbing & HVAC four times between September - November 2012. We had them come out initially to check our HVAC system and ducts, the second time to install an additional floor register for our HVAC system and adjust down our water pressure, the 3rd time they came out to confirm our water pressure reducing valve was faulty, and the fourth time was to replace our water pressure reducing valve.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$270
Dave B.
11/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
Lamont and his crew are excellent from every possible "customer service" aspect. We recently located to Reno and had no idea of quality service providers. We found Allen Plumbing Heating and Airt on Angie's List and were so glad that we did. Allen Plumbing Heating and Air Conditioning will be our service provider from here on out based on the quality based service, professionalism and fair pricing. Lamont does business the " old fashion way"--calls to remind customers of their appointments, shows up as scheduled, performs the work thorouhly, explains in layman's terms what was done and what the results were. He does not try to sell unnecessary repairs or services that aren't warranted. He is a bright, skilled, knowledgable and hard working person who takes pride in his work and company. Allen Plumbing Heating and Air "values" its customers and their business needs.
Description of Work: Lamont Allen, owner of the company and one of his crew, did a complete heating inspection and evalution. The inspection entailed review of 16 items from the inspection of burners, flue pipe, blower motor to all safety controls--a very thorough and efficient inspection. His report detailed all specific findings and one minor, consideration/possible action item regarding the consolidation trap. Lamont also drained/refilled the hot water heater to remove any mineral based deposits.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$89
Noel W.
11/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing
 + 0 more
Did an outstanding job. Best service in these trades since moving to Reno 12 years ago. Lamont (the owner) is responsive, professional, extremely customer focused, and does the highest level of quality work they I have experienced. Did what he was supposed to do, when he was supposed to do it, and shared his great personality all of the time, making it a pleasure to have him around. He has become my HVAC/AC/Plumber for life!!
Description of Work: Service heating system; blew out air ducts; various plumbing jobs including repairs to toilets, faucets, shower. Installed new outside faucet with hose connection.
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Service Categories
Heating and Air Conditioning,
Plumbing,
Water Heaters,
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
Gas Grills,
Handyman Services
FAQ
Allen Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Allen Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
No, Allen Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning does not offer free project estimates.
No, Allen Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Allen Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning does not offer a senior discount.
No, Allen Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Allen Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning offers warranties.
Allen Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning offers the following services: Residential & light commercial installations & repairs. Plumbing. Toilets. Bidets. Sinks & faucets. Water heaters. Gas lines. Drain & sewer lines. Garbage disposals. Boilers. Drain cleaning. Bathroom & kitchen remodels. Water & sewer pumps. Heating & air conditioning. Furnaces. Duct work. Indoor air quality. Radiant & base board heat.