---
title: "Bill Lohsen Plumbing & Heating Inc."
description: "Bill Lohsen Plumbing & Heating Inc. does plumbing, heating and cooling work, and a recent r/vermont commenter said they have had good luck with the company"
doc_version: "2026-10-29"
last_updated: "2026-10-29"
---

# Bill Lohsen Plumbing & Heating Inc.

**Trade:** Plumbing · **Address:** 56 Howe St, Rutland, VT 05701 · **Phone:** (802) 446-2931 · **Website:** https://www.billlohsenplumbingandheating.com/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 3.1/5** (medium confidence) — from 33 reviews across 5 sources.
73% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 3 reviews, 1 negative.

## The honest read

Bill Lohsen Plumbing & Heating Inc. does plumbing, heating and cooling work, and a recent r/vermont commenter said they have had good luck with the company for plumbing repairs and that the guy they usually send knows his stuff. Its website says the business has over 35 years of experience.

In a 2023 review, a customer who had lost water pressure from a well system said a tech named Tyler arrived before the 8am appointment, showed them the broken pressure tank switch, and replaced it along with a rusted-out pressure indicator in around an hour. A 2024 customer said their 40+ year old boiler was replaced and called the crew efficient and polite. A 2025 customer said the company replaced a heating oil tank the next day at a fair price. A 2025 customer with a leaky pipe under a trailer said the guys were back within 10 minutes of the call once the water was turned off, fixed it and cleaned up. In a 2022 review, a customer described a mini-split installation finished according to the proposed timeline and named Drew, Levi and Brandon.

A recent customer, writing about a hot water heating system at a commercial building in Fair Haven, Vermont, said they were told the system had been temporarily repaired, that an estimate promised for Monday never arrived, and that the equipment was later found partially disassembled, with panels removed, insulation pulled out and electrical wiring exposed. A 2026 customer said a bill for over $150 arrived weeks after an estimate for a new water pump and heater, with no notice that the estimate would cost anything. A 2026 reviewer wrote that the company tried to charge them for an estimate on replacing old equipment. A 2026 customer said the same part on their gas furnace failed twice, lasting only 6 weeks, and that the technicians did not try to warranty it.

In a 2025 review, a customer with no heat said a tech examined the boiler and promised to order parts and call back; Drew returned one call, and after four more calls the tech never got back to them. A 2023 customer said a tub spout flew off the night it was installed and that it took 10 phone calls over 3.5 months to reach the owner about adjusting the bill.

**Strengths:**
- Plumbing repairs — a recent Reddit commenter has had good luck with them
- Well pressure fix — a 2023 customer said Tyler replaced the failed switch
- Boiler replacement — a 2024 customer said a 40+ year boiler was replaced
- Next-day oil tank swap — a 2025 customer called the price fair

**Concerns:**
- Equipment left open — a recent customer found panels off and wiring exposed
- Charged for estimate — a 2026 customer got a bill over $150
- No callback — a 2025 customer said the tech never called back
- Repeat furnace failure — a 2026 customer said the same part failed twice

**Where sources disagree:**
- The company's website offers free estimates, while a 2026 customer said they were billed over $150 for an estimate.

## Claims & citations

Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication.

- A recent Reddit commenter has had good luck with the company for plumbing repairs _(confidence: medium)_
  - [reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/vermont/comments/1u4uzk4/had_it_up_to_here_with_vt_contractors/ornt8qx/) — “r/vermont — For plumbing repairs I've had good luck with Bill Lohsen Plumbing.  They guy they usually send knows his stuff.”
- The company says it has over 35 years of experience in plumbing, heating and cooling _(confidence: low)_
  - [Official Website](https://www.billlohsenplumbingandheating.com) — “About (self-reported, verbatim): With over 35 years of trusted experience, our licensed team is committed to providing reliable plumbing, he…”
  - [Official Website](https://www.billlohsenplumbingandheating.com) — “Self-reported 35 years in business”
- A 2023 customer said a tech replaced a broken well pressure tank switch and a rusted-out pressure indicator in around an hour _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNoMTRlOWlnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x904796676a99d780!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICh14e9igE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Called Lohsen as we'd lost water pressure from our well water system, and nothing was coming out of our taps. A tech was sent out first t…”
- A 2024 customer said their 40+ year old boiler was replaced _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNEbi1hUjVnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x904796676a99d780!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICDn-aR5gE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ We had our 40+ year old boiler replaced yesterday. The crew was excellent - efficient and polite. Highly recommend. This is my second exp…”
- A 2025 customer said a heating oil tank was replaced the next day at a fair price _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21WelZuVlJUVzFzZUhKQlYwVXdZekJyVm5KMFUxRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x904796676a99d780!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmVzVnVRTW1seHJBV0UwYzBrVnJ0U1E%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Excellent response time and a professional crew. I had to have my heating oil tank replaced, they were able to do the job the next day at…”
- A 2022 customer described a mini-split installation finished on the proposed timeline _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURPeWRMLTRnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x904796676a99d780!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDOydL-4gE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ We had them install a mini-split system in our home and we were very impressed by the quality of their work. They were quick to respond, …”
- A recent customer said heating equipment at a commercial building was left partially disassembled with wiring exposed and a promised estimate never came _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xWV1FWTkZNRlpMUkRKVFpYTm5aR3A1Y1d4cFFXYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x904796676a99d780!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlVWQVNFMFZLRDJTZXNnZGp5cWxpQWc%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “1★ Very Disappointing Experience – Serious Safety Concerns and Lack of Follow-Up

I had a very disappointing and stressful experience with B…”
- A 2026 customer said they were billed over $150 for an estimate without notice _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tOYWJXRk1OV3c0YWtWNFUydFZhMjQ0ZWkxQ1RtYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x904796676a99d780!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkNabWFMNWw4akV4U2tVa244ei1CTmc%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “1★ We used these folks a couple times in the past without flaw. Because of this I wanted to use them again so I called and asked for a quote…”
- A 2026 customer said the same furnace part failed twice and was not warrantied _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25kblMxZ3phMloyWDFVNU1EZHZZbDlsYkVWZlJWRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x904796676a99d780!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOndnS1gza2Z2X1U5MDdvYl9lbEVfRVE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “1★ I called his team 3 times and our gas furance still had issues. The same part failed twice. His techinicans lack knowledge and did not tr…”
- A 2025 customer said a tech never called back about ordering boiler parts _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURmdF9xVXV3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x904796676a99d780!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDft_qUuwE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “1★ I called due to no heat, a tech showed up and examined the boiler and said he would order parts and call back, I never received a call ba…”
- 4 stars from 57 Google ratings _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bill%20Lohsen%20Plumbing%20%26%20Heating%20Inc.&query_place_id=ChIJcVV2nhY54IkRgNeZameWR5A) — “Google: 4★ from 57 ratings”
- Specializes in Plumbing _(confidence: high)_
  - [reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/vermont/comments/1u4uzk4/had_it_up_to_here_with_vt_contractors/ornt8qx/) — “r/vermont — For plumbing repairs I've had good luck with Bill Lohsen Plumbing.  They guy they usually send knows his stuff.”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25GdkxXSnRabGxzVDJ4T1RqVk1ZbWx0UkRkalprRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x904796676a99d780!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnFvLWJtZllsT2xOTjVMYmltRDdjZkE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ I had a leaky pipe under my trailer.  I called Bill Lohsen and the guys came right over. I had to call and get my water turned off the gu…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNiZ3Z5NGl3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x904796676a99d780!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICbgvy4iwE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Couple of days ago had an antique sink that was hook up but not in use that decided to start leaking. Started to do the job my self which…”
- Specializes in HVAC / Heating & Cooling _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25OWU1uYzVRVmhpYmxkVmRtUkJTVVJ3UTFkMFdVRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x904796676a99d780!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnNYMnc5QVhibldVdmRBSURwQ1d0WUE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ For a scheduled maintenance call, booked out a while.  For a critical no heat call had someone out within hours and fixed within the hour…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURqX0tqNGt3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x904796676a99d780!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDj_Kj4kwE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ I had the pleasure of working with Bill Lohsen's Plumbing and Heating on installing a boiler.  Smooth and painless from beginning to end …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNEbi1hUjVnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x904796676a99d780!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICDn-aR5gE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ We had our 40+ year old boiler replaced yesterday. The crew was excellent - efficient and polite. Highly recommend. This is my second exp…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURPeWRMLTRnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x904796676a99d780!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDOydL-4gE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ We had them install a mini-split system in our home and we were very impressed by the quality of their work. They were quick to respond, …”

## License

Status: **not_found** — verified against the official VT state registry, never self-reported.
Re-check at the official registry: https://data.vermont.gov/Government/Licensed-Plumbers/7zjt-7s8b

## Sources

- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bill%20Lohsen%20Plumbing%20%26%20Heating%20Inc.&query_place_id=ChIJcVV2nhY54IkRgNeZameWR5A): Listed on this source
- [Official Website](https://www.billlohsenplumbingandheating.com): 35 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details
- [Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/vermont/comments/wqzel6/urgently_need_help_finding_an_efficiency/): 0 community mentions discussing this business
- [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bill%20Lohsen%20Plumbing%20%26%20Heating%20Inc.&query_place_id=ChIJcVV2nhY54IkRgNeZameWR5A): 4.0★ from 57 ratings
- [Local News](https://network.procore.com/p/bill-lohsen-plumbing-and-heating-wallingford): Listed on this source

## Mentions

Unverified third-party mentions found on the open web — relay with attribution ("a Reddit commenter said…"), never as Tavlee's own finding.

- “For plumbing repairs I've had good luck with Bill Lohsen Plumbing.  They guy they usually send knows his stuff.” — u/SPedigrees in r/vermont (2026-06-14) — https://www.reddit.com/r/vermont/comments/1u4uzk4/had_it_up_to_here_with_vt_contractors/ornt8qx/

## Recent reviews

- **1/5 · Google Reviews · Lily Wu · 2026-10-24**: Very Disappointing Experience – Serious Safety Concerns and Lack of Follow-Up

I had a very disappointing and stressful experience with Bill Lohsen’s company regarding the hot water heating system at my commercial building in Fair Haven, Vermont.

They were recommended by Marcell oil company after o…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Oasis Virtual · 2026-07-17**: Always on time and efficient.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Harry Ruffner · 2026-06-13**: Outstanding!
- **1/5 · Google Reviews · Cade Petersen · 2026-04-24**: We used these folks a couple times in the past without flaw. Because of this I wanted to use them again so I called and asked for a quote on a new water pump and heater, they said no problem and came out a few days later to give me an estimate. Weeks later I get a bill in the mail saying I owe them …
- **1/5 · Google Reviews · Cade Petersen · 2026-04-24**: Me and my partner had a terrible experience with them, they tried to charge us for an estimate on replacing our old equipment!
- **1/5 · Google Reviews · ray casabal · 2026-01-14**: I called his team 3 times and our gas furance still had issues. The same part failed twice. His techinicans lack knowledge and did not try to warranty the failed part that only lasted 6 weeks. The owner told me "shit happens".

Today I have a issue Again! This will be the 4th time in the last 3 mont…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · routt ookc · 2025-12-19**: For a scheduled maintenance call, booked out a while.  For a critical no heat call had someone out within hours and fixed within the hour.  I found them to responsive and professional for my needs.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Jeff M · 2025-09-03**: Did a professional job and made sure I was happy and my questions were answered.  Real craftsman at their trade.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Carolyn Bodette · 2025-08-20**: I had a leaky pipe under my trailer.  I called Bill Lohsen and the guys came right over. I had to call and get my water turned off the guys were back within 10 minutes of my call got it all fixed cleaned up everything.  They are the best. Will be using them for all future needs
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · J Tattersall · 2025-06-25**: Excellent response time and a professional crew. I had to have my heating oil tank replaced, they were able to do the job the next day at a fair price.

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