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H Jack Langer Plumbing & Heating Co

Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning, Basement Remodeling,

About us

Financing available. Family owned & operated. Additional phone numbers: (888) 454-8462 & (814) 774-9230. Additional DBA names: H Jack Langer Inc, H Jack Langer Plumbing & Drain Cleaning Inc, Langer H Jack Inc & Langer H Jack Plumbing & Drain Cleaning Inc.

Business highlights

45 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Repair, parts and installation of both residential and commercial plumbing, heating, ductwork, hot water tanks and tankless heaters, air conditioning, gas and water lines, drain cleaning, sanitary and storm sewers, excavation, backflow prevention, bathroom & kitchen repairs, tile and drywall, sewer lines, sump and well pumps, gas lines, kitchen countertops, garbage disposals, remodel kitchen, bathroom, basement & basement waterproofing.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

0%

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
Financing Available
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

2.814 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
36%
4
0%
3
7%
2
14%
1
43%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.9
value
2.9
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
4.2
punctuality
4.3
Showing 1-14 of 14 reviews

Thomas B.
12/2024
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
So I was woken in the middle of the night to the smell of gas in the house. Being a blind veteran it was very difficult for me to find where exactly the leak was and I had tried to find the shut off valve with no luck. I called Jack’s and they sent out Justin. Justin was simply amazing he took time after finding the shut off valves and what should’ve been there if it wasn’t there turned off the gas and made it safe for me for the rest of the evening and we made plans for them to return the next morning at that point he spent many hours here doing what had to be done because the pipes were just so bad. I can’t think Justin and Jack’s Plumbing enough because simply I feel safe in my home. That is one of the most important things to me is being and feeling safe in my home. So my simple review to them is this great customer care amazing services and attention in detail Plus they really cleaned up well after themselves
Description of Work: I had a gas leak in the basement and they needed to take care of it. Plus I also had a gas leak behind the stove and they had install the proper valves and bring everything up the code. The attention to detail was very impressive Justin the tech that was on my project was very accommodating and articulate.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$900

Trevor O.
10/2021
1.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
My wife and I had your company come out and give an assessment. They said it needed to be replaced because of a cracked fuel exchanger. We contacted our home warranty company and they check it out and said that it was working fine. My wife contacted your company again today, October 6,2021, to get more details and information about our visit and was treated horribly. She was never talk to like she was by one of their customer service individuals in all of the ten years of customer service. I called them and confronted it about it and he wanted to talk over me and not hear what I had to say. Never ever use this company. They are rude and just want to push work that actually is not needed. We will never use them again. I was so irritated with their poor response and unwillingness to listen and just spout off how he has been at it for 50 years, that I hung up the phone. I never do that, but they pushed me to that. Find any other company to work with.
Description of Work: Furnace inspection

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
professionalism
1.0


Response from H Jack Langer Plumbing & Heating Co
Mr. [Member Name Removed], The individual both you and your wife spoke to was the eighty (80) year old founder of our company, Jack Langer, who also happens to be my father. As I understand it, we invested the time and expertise to provide our professional opinion on the condition and safety of the furnace at your home residence. We did this as a “No-Charge” courtesy and believe a 2nd reputable company agreed with our conclusion as well. Please believe me after being in business for 45 years, the safety of both you and your family is our “Number One” priority as a customer. We also suggested to have the local utility company inspect your furnace, if you felt the need for additional reassurance. Quite frankly, not all home warranty companies share this same philosophy. Many times they are driven by the financial constraints of the contracts they sell. Thus, many professional companies such as ours, are reluctant to respond to their request for service. After speaking with you, at your request, I know my father tried to contact your wife again and unfortunately was unsuccessful. Please accept my sincere apology for any additional stress we may have caused either you or your wife through this process. In speaking with my father this afternoon, I know that was not his intention. However, I could see how his passion could be interpreted in that manner under this set of circumstances. At your convenience, I would be more than happy to discuss this further with both you and/or your wife. My best contact number is (888)-458-1161 and email is jlanger@hjacks.com. Thank you for your consideration, John Langer

Tom M.
07/2017
3.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Just Ok overall. Gave an initial price for install only work, he didn't inspected unit when quoting price. Then when time came to install, tried to change price for missing values he said should have been with water heater. I had purchased water heater direct from Manufacturer through Direct Buy club just needed Professional install to maintain warranty. I would say quality was just ok, as it looks like I installed it myself and I'm no plumber but could have done this level of work.
Description of Work: Install external Tankless water heater on summer cottage.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
2.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0


Mike S.
04/2017
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing
  + 0 more
Very professional and courteous. Mike and Eric were awesome. Work was performed much better then any other work I've had done by other companies in erie.
Description of Work: New tankless water heater and new furnace

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,500

Abigail Y.
01/2017
1.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
H Jack Langer "fixed" our sewer problem last year for 6k. We requested a COMPLETE job since we were borrowing the money. Three call backs later (call backs were almost another thousand), they are telling us they need an addl 4 to 6 thousand to complete the job, again.
Description of Work: A complete sewer repair

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
2.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
2.0


Joseph S.
12/2015
1.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing
  + 0 more
Had a problem with the furnace and called Langer because we'd had a good experience with them on some plumbing years ago. They're responsive and they're available; no quibbles about that. But,... The furnace was flashing the code for a defective pressure switch. The Carrier dealer was closed. He made some calls, left and came back, said he'd tried to get the part. Returned Monday and put it in. That's it. Five hundred and eighty nine dollars! Beware, folks.
Description of Work: Replaced a $50 pressure switch.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

$589

JAMES W.
05/2014
2.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I live in a mobil home outside Erie. I am 73 years old..so no kid. I had my home winterized, water drained and turned back back on in late April, I guess some of debris clogged the faceut so I had very little water on the hot side coming. out, It is a brand new faucet , when the man that winterizes the house had replaced the existing one.. so it new.. I did not know how to open it up and clean it out. so I called H Jack Langer out of the yellow pages. Told him my problem, Little water comming on the hot side and weak on the cold side.. He/they,,,,, yes two plumbers with a white bucket,, they thought it was a clogged drain.. did not listen! anyhow . I told him the problem even told him , in my opinion, that it had debris in the facuet but I did not know how to access it.. I told him the little turn off vavle under the sink was not shutting it off all the way and he would have to use the main. I showed him where was located under the home.. they removed a few sections of skirthing an shut of the main. They never replaced the skirting they just left it open. I had to get the park man to put it back The only problem was a clogged diverter.. ( the little plastic thing that diverts the flow to the hand held sprayer was clogged} I told them not to put it back, as we hardly use it..) for this they ( I guess they were both on the clock) stayed in my house for at least a hour, they made a big dean of changing the washer on the little turn off valve under the sink . What I did think was unprofessional was they did not ask to check the water pressure in one of the bathrooms.. I had to show what I expected..at least as good as the rest of the home, we never have much pressure in the trailer park anyhow.. the plumbers were nice enough and clean.. but I feel $252.00 expensive I should have got some sort "what will this cost me" before and bids .. but I thought ; a small problem. the guy put back the siding the next day. so I am hoping skunks or coons made a home under my home. and they never told me the would not replace it... will I use them again NO!
Description of Work: basically remove debris from inside kitchen sink facuet

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
1.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

$252

Francis K M.
04/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Called office at 1:00 PM stating that sump pump was inoperable, but replacement was not urgent because a back-up pump was operating.Was called at 2:30 PM and told that a plumber was enroute. Job was completed by 4:00 PM. Plumber was very efficient and knowledgeable and left work site very clean.
Description of Work: Remove and replace sump pump in basement of home.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$366

Holly E.
09/2012
1.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Another reviewer termed Langer as "thief" and I wholeheartedly agree! I hope I can save others from the nightmare we experienced by sharing these details. On a Saturday in January, we suddenly had no water. Because it was a weekend, we called the "emergency" phone number for H. Jack Langer. His advertisements claim that there is no extra charge for weekend service . Well, that may be true in the strictest sense, but it cost us lots extra because the plumber that came to the house was very new and inexperienced. After 2 hours in our basement and numerous phonecalls for guidance, a "master plumber" arrived. He diagnosed the problem as a failed foot valve (in the well). He also assured us that we would not be billed for the 2+ hours of the young plumber's time when they returned to replace the valve on Monday. The crew arrived on Monday, as scheduled, but with NO TOOLS and NO FOOT VALVE. While they were gone to get tools and the necessary foot valve, the backhoe arrived. Everyone stood around and waited for the plumbers to return. Little did we know that we were being billed for the backhoe's hourly rate, as well as three plumbers' hourly rate, while we all waited. The job was still not finished on Monday and two plumbers returned on Tuesday. After nearly 4 days without water, the job was finally done and we got the bill. I was shocked to see all of the hours for which we were charged, including waiting because the crew showed up unprepared and the 2+ hours of the original (inexperienced) plumber's time on Saturday. I called the office number and spoke with Jack Langer himself. I got nowhere and, upon expressing my dissatisfaction, he responded, "Sue me." So we did. My "regular" plumber just shook his head when I told him what had happened and advised me that I had paid about double what I should have. As it turned out, callig on a weekend dnid us no good anyway as the job was not even started until Monday and not completed until Tuesday.
Description of Work: Replaced foot valve in well, including subcontract of backhoe

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
2.0

$2,500

mike Z.
06/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They are professional and courteous. I would recommend them to anybody.
Description of Work: I’ve used H Jack Langer Plumbing & Heating Co for drain cleaning. I had a problem with my tub six months ago and they took care of that too.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$700

Ruth K.
05/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Overall I am very pleased with the service I received. They were professional and went beyond what they needed to do by helping me with the boxes. I was very upset to come home to such a mess and I also appreciated the servicemens patience with dealing with me.
Description of Work: I came home on Sunday after being away for a few days to find out that my basement drain had backed up and flooded part of my basement. I had sewage and water a couple of inches deep. I called H. Jack Langer and spoke with a woman who said she would send someone out. Within in minutes a service man from the company called, asked me about the situation, and said they would be there in about 15 minutes. They arrived, as promised, with the equipment need to unplugged my drain and went to work. They had to locate the trap behind where I had stored some boxes. I was no help since I didn't know where it was. They got the drain open. After the drain was open and the water was gone, they stayed and cleaned up the sewage. They even helped me take all the damage boxes out of the basement and put in my garage so I didn't have to do it by myself.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$250

Louis P.
01/2011
1.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
The price was outrageous. The quality of the work was good. I would not recommend using him. He is a thief. I did not get an estimate first. The 3 parts totaled $25 and the rest was labor. He should have told me what the price was going to be. I would never use him again.
Description of Work: H Jack Langer replaced 3 parts on my toilet.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

$275

Mike D.
07/2010
2.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Well, have a 2 story house and have seperate heating and cooling for upstairs and downstairs. When I called to have my usual heating and air guy come he was overly busy and couldn't fit us in for 4 or 5 days. All we needed was a fill-up for the unit servicing the upstairs. I have a routine of having the furnaces and a/c units cleaned and serviced every other year (I change filters and perform simple maintenance myself). We couldn't wait for the service this time since we had a heat wave hit basically overnight. So we called around and found one company who could come the next morning. The service man was very punctual and did the work quickly, but when he gave me the bill i laughed and said "uh, there has to be a mistake...i pay less than this for my my full service and cleaning for 2 furnaces and 2 a/c units. while all you did was fill 1 unit". He replied that he didnt have anything to do with the pricing and, if we needed, to call the company. So my wife called beacuse she is better at staying "sane" in a situation like that. He basically said they charge a couple different fees (service change and some other driving fee) and if we don't like their pricing and can find a better price he suggested we take our business there in the future. This is a well-known plumber in this area and we would not recommend this company to friends and neighbors.
Description of Work: Had central air unit charged/filled.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
2.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
4.0

$260

Dennis L. M.
06/2010
1.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Before replacing furnace at a cost of $4,000.00 I had another firm inspect the furnace. Their tech after thorough inspection informed me that the heat exchanger was fine and the problem was a sensor. This repair cost $100.00. Furnace functions perfectly.
Description of Work: Tech responded to determine/repair furnace which quit working. Tech arrived at designated time, was courteous and professional. Upon inspection of furnace reported heat exchanger was bad, repair not reasonable & furnace needed to be replaced.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
4.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

$109

    Contact information

    1523 Cascade St, Erie, PA 16502

    http://www.hjacks.com/pennsylvania

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    12:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Monday:
    12:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    12:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    12:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Thursday:
    12:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Friday:
    12:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Saturday:
    12:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    Licensing

    Bonded

    Insured
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    Service Categories

    Plumbing,
    Heating and Air Conditioning,
    Basement Remodeling,
    Drain Cleaning,
    Natural Gas Lines,
    Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
    Wells and Pumps,
    Basement Waterproofing,
    Water Heaters,
    Excavating,
    Drywall,
    Countertops and Backsplashes

    FAQ

    H Jack Langer Plumbing & Heating Co is currently rated 2.8 overall out of 5.

    Sunday: 12:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    Monday: 12:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    Tuesday: 12:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    Wednesday: 12:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    Thursday: 12:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    Friday: 12:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    Saturday: 12:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    H Jack Langer Plumbing & Heating Co accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,Financing Available,MasterCard,Visa
    Yes, H Jack Langer Plumbing & Heating Co offers free project estimates.
    No, H Jack Langer Plumbing & Heating Co does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
    Yes, H Jack Langer Plumbing & Heating Co offers a 0% senior discount.
    Yes, H Jack Langer Plumbing & Heating Co offers emergency services.
    Yes, H Jack Langer Plumbing & Heating Co offers warranties.
    H Jack Langer Plumbing & Heating Co offers the following services: Repair, parts and installation of both residential and commercial plumbing, heating, ductwork, hot water tanks and tankless heaters, air conditioning, gas and water lines, drain cleaning, sanitary and storm sewers, excavation, backflow prevention, bathroom & kitchen repairs, tile and drywall, sewer lines, sump and well pumps, gas lines, kitchen countertops, garbage disposals, remodel kitchen, bathroom, basement & basement waterproofing.

    Contact information

    1523 Cascade St, Erie, PA 16502

    http://www.hjacks.com/pennsylvania

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    12:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Monday:
    12:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    12:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    12:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Thursday:
    12:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Friday:
    12:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Saturday:
    12:00 AM - 12:00 PM