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Peterman Heating, Cooling & Plumbing Inc.

About us

Peterman is a family owned residential heating, cooling & plumbing company with offices in Indianapolis, Columbus, and Lafayette, Indiana. We specialize in heating & cooling repair, duct cleaning, dryer vent cleaning, and installation along with plumbing services, drains & sewers. When it comes to your household HVAC & plumbing systems, there is nowhere else to turn other than Peterman, where our highly qualified technicians will protect your home and make sure your family is safe. Protection YOU can trust, from the family that cares. Guaranteed. Peterman Heating, Cooling & Plumbing was started in 1986 by Pete Peterman. A native of Beech Grove, IN, Pete decided after three years of working for someone else in the heating industry, it was time to go out on his own. Today, Pete is still involved in the business & his two sons, Chad & Tyler run the company. If there is one thing Pete knew when he first started, it was the company would always go above & beyond to make sure customers were satisfied. Over the past 30+ years, this has been the driving force behind the company and its continued growth. At, Peterman it is our goal each & every day to provide the best possible customer service experience. Whether you have an issue with your heating system, a faulty water heater, or mainline sewer stoppage, each employee at Peterman is guaranteed to give each customer an experience they will not soon forget. (We specialize in sales and installations of Bryant heating, cooling, and indoor air quality products. Healthy air specialist certified by Bryant. Factory authorized dealer of Bryant products. 100% satisfaction guarantee on all Bryant product installations. All technicians are NATE and EPA certified. We use no subcontractors for residential service or installations. We are a COD company. We accept all major credit cards, check, cash and have special financing available for purchases. Additional DBA - P H C. Award-winning.)

Business highlights

Emergency services offered
39 years of experience

Services we offer

& installation. Leak detection & drain cleaning. Duct cleaning. Dryer vent cleaning. Preventative maintenance plans. Water heater replacement., Residential & Light Commercial HVAC service. Residential & Light Commercial HVAC sales & installation. Plumbing service, sales

Amenities

Emergency Services

Yes

Free Estimates

Yes

Accepted Payment Methods

  • CreditCard
Reviews
4.05 Reviews
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David S.
Dec 2017
1.0
$60
We just moved into our home from out of town and found Peterman Plumbing via Angie's List to look at the drainage for our sinks and the functioning of our water softener as we have never had one before. We purchased an Angie's List coupon for the service call for Peterman Plumbing. On November 13, the technician fixed the sink drainage issues but wasn't knowledgeable about water softeners. He said he needed to "call a manager" to help him ascertain the situation with our water softener. While I worked in my home office he came back upstairs and said it was full of water, defective and needed to be replaced and no repairs would help. He provided some quotes and left. Our family reviewed the quotes and sought a 2nd opinion who came by in a few weeks on December 6 to examine the water softener. The 2nd plumber agreed and informed us he needed to shut off the appliance immediately as it was continuously running water. A few weeks later we noticed our water bill was over $1,000 (normally around $200) due to an elevated reading between November 13 and December 6 and it was due to the Peterman's failure to shut off the water softener or let us know we needed to shut it off as our 2nd plumber did. After receiving the water bill, we spoke to a manager at Peterman and he was not sympathetic and quoted some insurance fine print language that they couldn't touch our appliance and do repairs without our permission. He had no explanation or apology. I told him if they had just told us the softener was using excess water and needed to be disabled we would have asked him to do it or asked him how we could handle ourselves and we wouldn't have such a large bill. We spent $1000 literally down the drain which could have gone toward a new water softener. We will never use Peterman Plumbing again and encourage you to stay away from their horrible service.
Response from Peterman Heating, Cooling & Plumbing Inc.
"[Member Name Removed], I spoke with you a few weeks ago regarding your high water bill. As I said on the phone, I am sorry you are dealing with this situation. I was trying to come up with a fair solution to your water situation. On November 13th you called us to your home because you were experiencing a high water bill and your water softener was running continuously. After reviewing your phone call to us, you asked us to come out and provide an estimate. We promptly came out and assessed the situation and provided solutions to fix the water softener. After you reviewed our 4 solutions, you chose not to do anything that day, and said you want to talk it over with your family. We were not pushy and we allowed you to take the time you needed. You knew we did nothing to fix the water problem since you declined the work on that day. We charged you nothing to find the problem and provide solutions. Our company has never willingly done any repairs to a customer's home without their approval, and we never force anyone to do repairs they are not comfortable with. Our company is built on taking care of every customer within the means we have. Again, after listening to your phone call in November, you called us out because you had a high water bill. The problem you are insinuating we caused when we were out at your home, was something you already knew. We gave you a solution to fix the problem, but you chose not to proceed with the work. Unfortunately, I was not able to help you on the phone with your problem because once I said we could not take responsibility for an existing problem, you said you would go to every social media site, to all you neighbors and friends, and tell them what a terrible company we are and hung up. There is no reason I would not help you fix the water issue you are having, and I would STILL be more than happy to review the solutions you were given to help you. Please let me know if we can be of any assistance."

Barbara R.
Oct 2017
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,627
They did an excellent job, but they're expensive.
Response from Peterman Heating, Cooling & Plumbing Inc.
"Ms. [Member Name Removed], Thank you for choosing to use our company and giving us a good review for our work. I understand that the cost might seem a littler higher, but the cost includes material, training and labor that goes into the business. We want to ensure that we have the best technicians and that the job is done right. We believe that the quality of work that we do here at Peterman is top notch for that reason. If you need anything else, please let us know. Sincerely, Peterman Heating Cooling & Plumbing, Inc."

Roma M.
Jun 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,000
I don't know about other services. We tried to call them for our shower or something and it was too costly. We got it for a cheaper rate at other places. For the HVAC, I was really satisfied with them.
Response from Peterman Heating, Cooling & Plumbing Inc.
"Ms. [Member Name Removed], Thank you for choosing to use our company in the past. I understand the cost might seem a littler higher, but the cost includes material, training and labor that goes into the business. We want to ensure that we have the best technicians and that the job is done right. We believe that the quality of work that we do here at Peterman is top notch for that reason. If you need anything else, please let us know. Sincerely, Peterman Heating Cooling & Plumbing, Inc."

Roma M.
Mar 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Excellent.
Response from Peterman Heating, Cooling & Plumbing Inc.
"Ms. [Member Name Removed], Thank you for taking a few minutes to review our company. We are so blessed to have so many great customers. If there is ever anything we can do to provide better service, feel free to reach out to us. Have a great day. Sincerely, Peterman Heating Cooling & Plumbing, Inc."

Dennis T.
Jan 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,200
Called for a quote; showed up on time an hour later.  Accepted quote; job complete 5 working hours later. Perfect cleanup. We could not have asked for more.
Response from Peterman Heating, Cooling & Plumbing Inc.
"Thank you for reviewing our company on Angie's List. We appreciate your feedback, as we use these reviews to ensure our customers are receiving superior customer service and quality work. We thank you for choosing us for your HVAC needs, and are so glad that you are satisfied with the work that we have performed. Should you need any further assistance, please don't hesitate to contact us. Sincerely, Peterman Heating Cooling & Plumbing"

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FAQ

Peterman Heating, Cooling & Plumbing Inc. is currently rated 4.0 overall out of 5.

Peterman Heating, Cooling & Plumbing Inc. accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard

Yes, Peterman Heating, Cooling & Plumbing Inc. offers free project estimates.

No, Peterman Heating, Cooling & Plumbing Inc. does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.

No, Peterman Heating, Cooling & Plumbing Inc. does not offer a senior discount.

Yes, Peterman Heating, Cooling & Plumbing Inc. offers emergency services.

No, Peterman Heating, Cooling & Plumbing Inc. does not offer warranties.