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

79 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

4.8382 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 176-200 of 382 reviews

Mary Anne C.
10/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
The initial phone call as well as the service visit went professionally and smoothly. They called in advance to tell me the name of the man who would be coming and to confirm the appointment time. Charlie was on time, knowledgeable, and a careful neat worker. I had listened to vibrating, squealing pipes when doing to laundry, had two ruptured water tanks in a short period of time, and listened to squealing pipes every time I took a shower or turned the water on and off. WHAT A RELIEF to have these problems corrected in 2.5 hours!
Description of Work: Added hammer arrestors (shock Absorbers) to washing machine line. Reduced the incoming water pressure to eliminate noises in pipes.

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
$274.5

helen H.
09/2013
4.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
The technician came to check the noise coming from my water pipe. Within 1 minute he told me it wasn't the water pipe and nothing could be done by him to fix the noise. I respected his honesty, Three minutes later gave me the invoice. It was the most expensive 5 minutes conversation I ever had.
Description of Work: n/a

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
3.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

$70

Response from H L Bowman
We appreciate your feedback. We attempt to fix every customers individual needs, occasionally we cannot. We will be happy to call you Monday morning to discuss the service call.

Elizabeth M.
09/2013
3.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
No estimate was provided and no offer of a receipt. The repairman came, fixed the toilet, told me how much it was, I paid him and he left. No warm and fuzzy feeling. Likely will not use them again. Plenty of other providers out there.
Description of Work: Replaced the inside of the toilet.

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

$150

Response from H L Bowman
Thank you for the feedback. We take all feedback seriously and continue to try to improve as a service company. I will address your issues with our service team so we can improve in the future. We strive to leave every customer 100% satisfied.

Joe G.
09/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Figured my heat pump was shot seeing it was 23 years old - did the Angie's Big Deal for 79.99 for tune up to get their opinion - very professional - showed me all the wear and tear plus what it would cost to bring it back to normal which would have been money foolishly spent - had a quote (which was extremely competitive) for new system quickly but used another contractor who carried the line I desired - would not hesitate to use them again.
Description of Work: AC Tuneup

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$79.99

Response from H L Bowman
[member name removed] thanks for the review! We are a non commission sales and technician team. We will always take the time to show our customers all of the options not just the most expensive. We appreciate your continued business.

Shirley R.
09/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
The plumber (Tim) was pleasant and courteous. He was here when they said he'd be here. I had already purchased the fixtures for the bathtub, not knowing that H.L. Bowman supplies their own fixtures, but Tim was very nice about attaching the fixtures I bought. He cleaned up after the job was completed. The price was less then I thought it would be, even though the work involved was more detailed than I thought it would be. I appreciated his honesty, and would definitely use this plumbing service again.
Description of Work: Replaced (updated) piping that goes to the bathtub fixtures from the water pipes, then put the new fixtures (bathtub water lever and faucet) on.

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
$249.8

Response from H L Bowman
[member name removed], thanks for the feedback. Our service plumbers have been with us for at least 20 years. As a company we have always wanted them to be as honest as possible to our customers. We want them to give the same honest advice to a customer as they would a family member.

Sandra B.
09/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Arrived on time. Very courteous. Efficient. Would use again. He replaced elements in water heater...he was not the serviceman who checked screen doors or hung blinds. I got confused...had a few service people in to work. I will check with Angie in the future before I get helpers. Glad I joined!
Description of Work: Put up 10 mini blinds. Also adjusted screen door front and back.

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
$200

Tom H.
08/2013
5.0
plumbing, sewer cleaning
  + 0 more
I can't really comment on all the technicals of the repairs. It did take them two times to repair the problem. However their customer service was great and we will be using them for all the future repairs needed.
Description of Work: Repair of sewage smell

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
$600

Paul T.
08/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
We discovered a water leak running from our 2nd floor guest bath drain piping into our basement. I thought it was going to be a big expense since the piping is not accessible. I called HL Bowman and the call was immediately answered by Brian. He said that they would have a technician out the same day or next day. Brian called later that morning and said the tech would be at our home in about 45 minutes. The tech arrived on time and after a brief conversation about the situation he set to work diagnosing the situation. He then opened up two small holes in a coat closet to get a better look at the piping and found the leak - the previous owner drilled into the drain pipe to hang something on the opposite wall. He fixed the leak and we ran water through the pipe for about 15 minutes and it works great. They did a great job for us and I'll be using them again for work at our home.
Description of Work: Troubleshoot and fix water leak from 2nd floor guest bath drain piping.

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
$140

Tina E.
08/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
He had to come to fix problems after a flood we had from a water leak. He was on time and had to fix the bad repairs left by another company. He was very knowledgeable and explained things to us so we knew what was going on. If he did not find extra problems we would have had an extra flood on our hands. He fixed so many things for us. He even advised us on things we needed to do. He was very good and very efficient. Even when I had to call him back after I found another issue, he immediately came back and fixed it. He was also extremely patient with us.
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
$650

Roy M.
08/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
It was extremely hot in the afternoon. They showed up at about 5:30 in the morning and worked until about 1 in the afternnoon. They had a great work ethic.
Description of Work: They put in a complete new unit.

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

Martha G.
07/2013
5.0
water heater repair
  + -1 more
They were very responsive and their price was fair. It was an emergency, so I needed someone quickly, and they came through.
Description of Work: They replaced a leaking hot water heater.

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

Michael J.
07/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing
  + 0 more
We have used H L Bowman several times now, and we have been very happy with their service. Our central air broke down on a hot and humid Saturday afternoon, and they were here within an hour to make the repairs. When our furnace broke down last winter during a cold snap, the technician went above and beyond to get the part we needed and came back on a Saturday morning to install the part. We will continue to be loyal customers of H L Bowman and would highly recommend their services!
Description of Work: Furnace repair, Central Air service and emergency repair

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
$200

Dianne F.
06/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Tony was AMAZING! He arrived on time, and worked non-stop until the work was complete. He kept everything neat and clean, Probably cleaner than when he got there when he left. He even made sure my garbage disposal didn't need to be replaced and my dishwasher didn't leak. He was professional and friendly. Welcomed me to my new home and wished me good luck in my home when he left. When it came time for a bill, he called the office to make sure I got the correct amount (a discount on Angies List was provided). It's good to know there are business professionals that believe in GREAT SERVICE and hire GREAT EMPLOYEES THAT FEEL THE SAME WAY! I have dealt with plumbers a lot over many years as a renter, and never had I ever had such a wonderful experience. I would highly recommend HL Bowman to any of my friends or family, actually they would be the only plumbers I would recommend to anyone. I will never have another plumber as long as I own any home. Bryan also came to give me a quote on a conversion to gas and a all new/all house HVAC system. He was extremely thorough and took lots of time to make sure he got exact information. I look forward to getting his estimate as I am sure they will be competitive with the other companies I have contacted in the area.
Description of Work: HL Bowman came to my house just after I purchased it. They needed to flush all the plumbing that had been winterized, check for leaks, and install water shut off valves in the bathrooms (sinks and toilets) and under the kitchen sink. I also needed a new faucet in one bathroom and a new set in my kitchen.

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
$435

Margaret L.
06/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing
  + 0 more
Excellent, went right to work, told me what he was doing and didn't dilly daily, finished job. Got my 10% discount, would use again in a heart beat
Description of Work: Seasonal check up on air conditioner

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
$104

Maryann K.
06/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I discovered that my water heater was not producing while taking a shower (not good). Of course it was the day before Memorial Day and I had guests. I left a message on the plumbers voice mail and they called me the next day. They had a plumber here the next morning as I requested. The water heater had a bad leak as well as a very corroded pipe. He said he was unable to fix it and it would have to be replaced. They had a new heater at my home the very same day and installed it immediately. The young man who did the work was very pleasant and professional. He answered all my questions thoroughly and I had lots of them as the water heater was only 10 years old. Angie's list said this company had a special deal on a replacement water heater and I asked about that. The total for the replacement ended up being a good bit higher than I had expected. As I was not willing to wait I told them to proceed. The response and work that this company did was very good. My only comment would be that they did seem to be pricey. They also removed the old appliance.
Description of Work: Replaced a defective water heater in a timely, professional manner.

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

Amy C.
06/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Prompt / punctual / professional. Will use again. Love H.L. Bowman! Technician called for help when a sink valve was corroded and taking a long time - did not charge me for the time. Thank you! This is a large enough company that they can radio back to their shop and get parts - they had my Kohler faucet cartridge onsite and had someone drive it out to my house. Cannot tell you how pleased I am...! Had a minor problem a few days later with one of the toilet adjustments (would occasionally keep running) -they sent someone out and fixed it immediatly, for no charge of course. Very professional. THIS IS H.L. BOWMAN, NOT THE OTHER BOWMAN LISTED NEARBY...!!
Description of Work: Repaired 2 toilets (flappers, o rings) and 2 faucets - one was a Kohler expensive sink faucet needing a new cartridge. Consulted verbally on two other small problem issues. We are on well water and have significant corrision / deposit issues - these were seemingly small jobs but our water issues made them take longer. Their charges were very very reasonable - they were here for several hours.

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
$192

lidija D.
06/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I was very happy with the service. They came the next morning after I called, Accommodated my schedule were on time. Very professional,. Would recommend and use service again in the future. Will use for maintenance work,
Description of Work: Repaired air conditioner.

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
$280

John J.
06/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Easy to get appointment for service due to friendly person on the company phone. Jared arrived on time and worked efficiently. Fauctes were in somewhat awkward location but he made the connections easy to use.
Description of Work: Replaced faucets for washing machine hose attachment

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
$200

Bonnie F.
06/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Excellent response time...just a few hours. Friendly, clean (no smell of smoke) serviceman who explained everything to me. Will definitely call again.
Description of Work: Unclogged bathroom drain, cut small access panel in hallway, replaced cracked pvc pipe with brass pipe

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
$144

Theresa M.
05/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Excellent from first phone call to installation.
Description of Work: Replace outdoor faucets

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

Adriann S.
05/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Our experience with HL Bowman started off well from the beginning of our initial call to them. The woman who answers the phone was very pleasant every time we talked to her. We called first thing in the morning and they had someone at our house later that day. The gentleman who serviced our house was very professional and explained everything to us in detail. A couple days later, the problem occurred again, and they had the same gentleman come out as soon as they could. He ran the tool through our sewer again, made recommendations about what we should do if it happens again.
Description of Work: We had water coming up in the floor drain in our basement due to tree roots in our sewer lines.

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
$270

Carol H.
05/2013
5.0
drain cleaning, plumbing, sewer cleaning
  + 1 more
They were excellent. Because of the particular work, my bill was extremely high. To explain the situation: it was upstairs in one of my bathrooms and it was between the toilet and the tub. One would drain and the other one would not and three months prior to them coming out I've had it snaked and all systems appeared to be going. Then three months later I was faced with this situation again. So obviously something was wrong. The guy did everything he could, include using this camera and industrial drain snake to try to open the drain, which he eventually did. He went above and beyond as far as I'm concerned to do this. Off course I had to pay for it, but never the less, they got the drain open. I knew it was going to be expensive. He gave me a warning beforehand when he asked me if I wanted him to use the camera.
Description of Work: H L Bowman unclogged a drain. This was a very particular situation. They had to work almost all day and they had to use an industrial snake. There was something particular going on in my bathroom pipes. They used a camera device to look down into the pipes.

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

Donald D.
04/2013
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
Woke up on a Thursday morning with no hot water and guests coming on Friday! What to do? Checked Angie's List and found this service provider. Company repsonse was within 5 minutes of request for service. Pricing was explained and agreed to. Repair request was added to service list with 30 minute arrival notice. About 2 hours later, company called to inform me of 30 minute notice of tech arrival. Tech arrived, diagnosed water heater problem, explained options for repair. I chose to have the thermostats replaced. Repairs completed before noon on Thursday. Plenty of hot water for guests on Friday!
Description of Work: Hot water heater - new thermostats installed

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
$140

Kate O.
04/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I had a leaky toliet and saw Bowman had good reviews on Angie's List. I called and they sent someone over the next day. The plumber was on time, professional/knowledgebale, and friendly. The leak was an easy fix. The plumber also fixed one of my toliets that was flushing slowly. He gave us our Angie's List discount and the whole thing cost less than $70.
Description of Work: My toliet was leaking and the plumber fixed it.

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
$70

Kristine L.
04/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Tony, the plumber, is always assigned to my home during a service call. This creates a relationship versus just some random worker showing up at your home. His work is top notch and he is quick and reliable. I would highly recommend him.
Description of Work: Wax seal replaced at the base of the toilet and a new valve installed.

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
$75

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