H L Bowman

Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning, Water Heaters,

About us

HL Bowman has been in the same location for 38 years and owned by the same family for over 65 years. HL Bowman is a non commission based company. HL Bowman employees will never upsell you a product you don't need. Dennis and Bryan Enders and his family have deep roots in the Harrisburg community. After 65 years Dennis and family stay committed to giving the community the best possible service and product to fit their needs. HL Bowman has won Angie's List super service award every year.

Business highlights

78 years of trusted experience
Family Owned & Operated
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

H L Bowman INC is your source for all your plumbing, heating, and air conditioning needs. We specialize in both residential and commercial service and installation of the following products: plumbing, air conditioning (A/C), gas, oil, electric, heat pumps, boilers and water heaters. Estimates are provided free of charge. We are fully insured, and we tailor our service to you, our customer.

Services we don't offer

Power flush for sewers, appliance repair & heating oil delivery.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
CreditCard
Financing Available

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.8379 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
88%
4
5%
3
3%
2
1%
1
3%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.6
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9

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Showing 1-25 of 379 reviews

Kimberly E.
11/2024
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They completed the job they were hired for. The contractor was courteous and respectful.
Description of Work: Inspection of bathroom plumbing for sewage like smell

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
$91

Thomas R.
10/2024
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Called me over the weekend after submission of case. Scheduled for Monday and Tuesday. Work completed within four days of initial contact
Description of Work: Drains snaked Main kitchen drain lowered Garbage disposal installed

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,700

Keith H.
08/2024
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
excellent job and follow up. professional, courteous, and knowledgeable. big enough to handle any circumstances, small enough to be flexible. well done and had more work for them.
Description of Work: heat pump install w/mini-split, new elec. panel w/ surge protect, rewire upstairs to prepare for insulation. also new outlets in several places.

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
$35,000

Diana W.
07/2024
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
It went really well. They worked with us within our budget and our time constraints
Description of Work: We replaced our furnace and AC

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
$12,000

Donovan Dale F.
07/2024
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
HL Bowman did an excellent job. I would hire them again.
Description of Work: Replace outdoor spigot

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
$578

Faith M.
06/2024
1.0
electrician
  + -1 more
“Yesterday, Wednesday, June 26, 2024, I discovered that: 1. The Daikon' ductless mini-split' unit, sold to me by Brian Enders and installed by H.L. Bowman Incorporated, unleashed a deluge that not only saturated the hardwood floor in my dining room flowed onto bookshelves and drawers in the room below, drenching 25 family photo albums in the process. 2. The water from the Daikon "ductless mini-split" unit, sold to me by Brian Enders and installed by H.L. Bowman Incorporated, had pooled atop and between each section of my quarter-sawn oak Stickley barrister bookcase. 3. The water from the Daikon "ductless mini-split" unit, sold to me by Brian Enders and installed by H.L. Bowman Incorporated, had seeped inside each section of the bookcase. 4. The water from the Daikon "ductless mini-split" unit, sold to me by Brian Enders and installed by H.L. Bowman Incorporated, ran onto particularly important books, framed photographs, as well as four small wooden boxes containing four of my dog's cremains. 5. In past years, water from a different Daikon "ductless mini-split" unit, sold to me by Brian Enders and installed by H.L. Bowman Incorporated, emitted sufficient water to cause a 12' by 5' section of the upstairs floor to crash through to the main floor. All furniture and items in that 12' by 5' section were so water-damaged that they had to be discarded. Water ran behind the plaster, not dry walled, walls and into the wiring contained within the walls. I had to make an insurance claim to have that water damage caused by the Daikon "ductless mini-split" unit, sold to me by Brian Enders and installed by H.L. Bowman Incorporated, repaired. 6. In past years, water from yet another Daikon "ductless mini-split" unit, emitted sufficient water to cause an entire wall of built-in cabinetry to be destroyed and have to be replaced. I had to make an insurance claim to have that water damage caused by the Daikon "ductless mini-split" unit, sold to me by Brian Enders and installed by H.L. Bowman Incorporated, repaired. 7. In past years, four of the six "ductless mini-split" units sold to me by Brian Enders and installed by H.L. Bowman Incorporated simply have not worked. They do not cool. They do not heat. They hang on the wall and blink. 8. Throughout these years of destruction and distress caused by the six 'ductless mini-split' units sold to me by Brian Endersy H.L. Bowman Incorporated, the financial burden has been significant. Brian End and installed bers has consistently refused to rectify the problem, adding to the financial strain. 9. The first reason Brian Enders says he refused to rectify the problem: a) When the ceiling caved in from the upstairs unit and the cabinetry was ruined by the downstairs unit, Brian Enders offered substandard assistance. He sent a contractor to my home to spackle over water-damaged plaster, thus sealing water inside the walls. When I saw the inferior repairs, Brian Enders was offering, I stated that I was going to call my lawyer. Brian Enders or his associate said that because I had threatened legal action, his company would no longer serve me. 10. The second reason Brian Enders says he refused to rectify the problem: a) When the ceiling caved in from the upstairs unit and the cabinetry was ruined by the downstairs unit and Brian Enders offered substandard assistance, I wrote bad reviews of Brian Enders and his company, H. L. Bowman, Incorporated, "all over the internet." (The company's words.) Yes. I did, indeed, write bad reviews of Brian Enders and his company, H. L. Bowman, Incorporated, "all over the internet" and will continue to do so until Brian Enders and his company, H. L. Bowman, Incorporated, make the six Daikon "mini-split" units they installed in my home work properly. 11. Because Brian Enders and his company, H. L. Bowman, Incorporated, refuse to help me, I have paid five other companies, as well as one private contractor, to come to my home to diagnose and repair the six Daikon "ductless mini-split" units. Each one has been unable to do so. Each one says that there is something so faulty about the installation of these units that it is impossible to determine what is wrong with them. 12. On Saturday, June 22, 2024, when I first discovered that the Daikon "ductless mini-split" unit, sold to me by Brian Enders and installed by H.L. Bowman Incorporated, was spitting water, I tried to set up a service call with H.L Bowman, Incorporated, using a form on their website. 13. On Saturday, June 22, 2024, I received a text from H.L. Bowman confirming an appointment for Monday, June 24, 2024 with a note that on the day of the service, I would receive a call 30 minutes before the technician arrived. 14. On Monday, June 24, 2024, I instead received a phone call from H.L. Bowman informing me that they are too busy serving their VIP customers to send a technician out to serve me. 15. I would think that having purchased Daikon "ductless mini-split" units from Brian Enders, installed by H.L. Bowman Incorporated, would make me a "VIP" customer. 16. On Wednesday, June 25, 2024, after discovering the tremendous amount of new damage caused by the Daikon "ductless mini-split" system sold to me by Brian Enders and installed by H.L. Bowman Incorporated, I, once again, contacted H.L. Bowman. I explained, in graphic detail, the extent of the new damage only to be told that because I am not a VIP customer, H.L. Bowman Incorporated is too busy to help me at this time.” - Faith M.
Description of Work: Broken Daikon "mini-split" units sold by Brian Enders and installed by his company, H.L. Bowman

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Sara Page W.
06/2024
3.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Replaced a tank water heater, the door was too narrow so first pitched removing framing with no guarantee that it’d be replaced correctly. I suggested using a smaller sized unit based on a quote from another plumber which is the route we went. They also covered the overage for the additional cost of the smaller sized unit which was nice but if I wasn’t aware of the option I’m not sure what I would have done. They also only sent one person initially so I helped bring the old unit down and the new one up in between trying to work. Also the breaker to the hot water heater was never flipped back so I’m waiting to see how the unit performs now.
Description of Work: Replacing tank hot water heater in attic.

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

$2,525

Michael L.
06/2024
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Quick and efficient professionals from beginning to end. Amazing customer service and quality work.
Description of Work: Install new HVAC system

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
$21,000

Patti R.
03/2024
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Replaced my circuit breaker panel did a good job only thing was hard to communicate only had the office number so had to leave messages get called later.
Description of Work: Replace circuit breaker panel, service line, and grounding system

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

Sam F.
03/2024
1.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Had bowman come out for a “tune up” and they either damaged my hvac system or they missed major issues. They then refused to do a short phone call with my home warranty company to get the work covered. Now I need have a different less stubborn service diagnose the work again. I definitely would not deal with them if possible.
Description of Work: Tune up, clean blower wheel, replace fuel nozzle.

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

$650

Matt L.
01/2024
1.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
I will never use these clowns again. Horrible! My boiler was left in worse shape than it was before when their inexperienced technician left. Not only did they try to steal $3500 from me for a repair - they disassembled my burner motor in ways it should never have been opened. And when the tech left- HE LEFT IT DISSASSEMBLED! Had another company come out for a second opinion- Control box was the main issue. Couple hundred bucks for that. PLUS 700 to replace the burner motor that was damaged. "which was not even the main issue to begin with" I have now found a permanent HVAC company to use and one that I will never use AGAIN! HL Bowman are crooks!
Description of Work: Boiler not turning on

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

$3,500

Jason S.
12/2023
5.0
sewer cleaning
  + -1 more
We had a clog in our outside sewage drain and it was snaked and video recorded for $83.
Description of Work: Unclogged outside sewage drain

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
$83

Janis M.
10/2023
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Very quick to contact me and they fixed everything the next am. Very knowledgeable.
Description of Work: Plumbing repairs

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
$1,300

Lisa S.
06/2023
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Prompt, knowledgeable and did a great job!
Description of Work: Replaced leaking faucet and discovered and fixed old piping.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$856

Curtis B.
06/2023
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Outstanding service and professional installation!!
Description of Work: Furnace and A/C unit replacement

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
$9,100

Maureen C.
06/2023
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
These guys were fantastic! Responded on a Sunday to schedule for Monday assessment. Price quote on Wednesday and install on Thursday. Financing available and didn't try to oversell me. I will be a customer for ever!
Description of Work: Assess A/C and repair or replace system including heating.

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
$9,600

Chris M.
06/2023
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Outstanding service. Highly recommend. May not be the cheapest around, but you get what you pay for in this case.
Description of Work: Troubleshoot and repair 20 year old Body Shower valves.

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
$350

Robyn K.
03/2023
4.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Went perfect. Tried to give 5 stars but my phone screen isn’t working.
Description of Work: Inspection and education in geothermal as we have never used it before.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$70

Christopher C.
02/2023
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Very well, competitive price and efficient service
Description of Work: Replace broken heat pump

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
$11,306

C C.
12/2022
1.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Saw a sign on route 30 for a $59.00 tune up from HL Bowman, and being new to the area I thought I would call them to have our furnace tuned up before the winter months. Their tech came over and didnt do anything to "tune up" our furnace only told us that we had some mold spores growing inside the unit and that we needed a UV lamp to help stop the spread. Sounded serious so we paid 1100.00 for the lamp to be installed. One week later our furnace died and we called them to come out on a weekend as their site says Emergency service 24/7 which is NOT TRUE and we were then told that our heat exchanger was faulty ??? and we needed a new furnace --- this was after we just got a clean bill of health on their invoice for all the other parts of our furnace not including the UV Lamp. SUSPICIOUS or what --- bottom line is DONT TRUST them ... we didnt need a UV lamp as the heat exchanger was leaking and thats what caused the possible spores but then again we didnt see them. BUYER BEWARE
Description of Work: Tune Up Heaeting System

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

$1,100

Richard F.
11/2022
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 1 more
Went very well. Tech gave great information on the condition of my unit. As well as provided guidance for upcoming repairs that may be needed.
Description of Work: Geothermal Water Furnace drain cleaning.

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
$308

Lucas S.
09/2021
4.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They met expectations with the estimate process. Pricing was on the higher end.
Description of Work: Looking for prices on installing new multi room mini-split AC/Heating.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5

sean R.
10/2020
5.0
appliance repair, heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + 0 more
Cory made the progress easy and was very knowledgeable
Description of Work: Furnace installation

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$8,000

Shemeika C.
07/2020
4.0
appliance repair, plumbing
  + 0 more
He came out, assessed, explained to me what was going on, the issue, went to truck got what he needed and bam, it was fixed! Thanks appreciated it lots!!
Description of Work: Had a bathtube faucet leak

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$310

Wes G.
06/2020
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
It went very smoothly. There was one minor hiccup that wasn't discovered until after 9pm on the evening of the installation, but we called the 24-hour service line and within 20 minutes, there was a tech back at our house to fix the issue. I would contract H L Bowman to do work for us again in a heartbeat.
Description of Work: Furnace and A/C system replacement

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

Contact information

2259 Woodlawn St, Harrisburg, PA 17104

http://www.hlbowman.com

Service hours

Monday:
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
PA019662
Trade License Locale
PA
Trade License Authority
Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General - Bureau of Consumer Protection
Trade License Expiration
07/01/2023
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*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Plumbing,
Heating and Air Conditioning,
Water Heaters,
Drain Cleaning,
Sewer Cleaning,
Appliance Repair,
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
General Remodeling,
Wells and Pumps,
Electrical,
Water Filtration and Softening,
Insulation

FAQ

H L Bowman is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.

Monday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

H L Bowman accepts the following forms of payment: Check,CreditCard,Financing Available
Yes, H L Bowman offers free project estimates.
No, H L Bowman does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, H L Bowman does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, H L Bowman offers emergency services.
Yes, H L Bowman offers warranties.
H L Bowman offers the following services: H L Bowman INC is your source for all your plumbing, heating, and air conditioning needs. We specialize in both residential and commercial service and installation of the following products: plumbing, air conditioning (A/C), gas, oil, electric, heat pumps, boilers and water heaters. Estimates are provided free of charge. We are fully insured, and we tailor our service to you, our customer.
Power flush for sewers, appliance repair & heating oil delivery.

Contact information

2259 Woodlawn St, Harrisburg, PA 17104

http://www.hlbowman.com

Service hours

Monday:
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM