Honest Abe Heating, Cooling & Plumbing
Plumber · Pikesville, MD
Our verdict
4.8★ / 1,111 reviews; 5 analyzed show 4 five-stars vs 1 one-star; expensive flagged in 2 reviews; 1-star alleges hidden attic damage during HVAC diagnostic without disclosure.
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Ranked #11 of 15 plumbers we've reviewed in Pikesville, MD · compare all →
Our opinion, based on the 5 reviews we analyzed from Google, Yelp and BBB · Analysis updated Jun 2026 · How we decide ↗
Only 5 reviews analyzed — treat this assessment as a first impression, not a track record.
What reviewers praise
Membership plan explicitly credited for paying for itself on large repairs — one reviewer signed up for a discount and reports multiple HVAC and plumbing visits covered
1 cited review
“Michael and Alonso did a dryer vent cleaning for me today. This is after Brandon did the initial inspection a few days ago. I signed up for the membership plan last summer to get a discount on a big repair I needed and it's more than paid for itself. Michael, Alonso, and Brandon have all been thorough, professional, and courteous. The same goes for Tim and Eric that came for a separate HVAC issue and scheduled inspection. Overall, I'm very pleased with this company and happy that my neighbor recommended them. The prices are fair (not the cheapest you can find if you want to hunt for someon”
10-year repeat customer reports consistent service across plumbing and HVAC including snow-storm response (rev PSHyxFBe5d0aXLk9IQI1); Tayla, Michael, Maykol each praised for educating customers
2 cited reviews
“I have a house that seems to have all the major issues come up at once. I am seem to be meeting all divisions of the company in away too short of a time and have been very happy with all of the technicians. First up was Tayla for a broken steam boiler. I was not aware it should have been getting cleaned every year. It had a few issues. Tayla took the time to explain all of the repairs to me and show me the damage.”
“I would like to thank Michael and Maykol for coming out to help with our plumbing issue in our basement. They were very kind prompt and professional. They both cared for our home and floor as if it were theirs and also educated us on what is the correct way our pipes should be and direction our run off should go. They also informed us information on our sinks and parts needed so that our drainage run efficiently.”
Cited in 3 of the 5 reviews we analyzed — 1 cited review not excerpted here.
What reviewers report — the concerns
Other directories bury these. We think you should read them before you call. Every concern below comes from the reviews it cites.
Red flag
1-star review alleges HVAC diagnostic crew damaged attic insulation and wood frame and left without disclosing it — discovered only via pre-job contractor photos
“Dis-HONEST ABE **Beware of HONEST ABE - HVAC Division!** I had an extremely frustrating and disappointing experience with HONEST ABE Plumbing, Heating & Cooling - HVAC Division, and I feel compelled to share my story to warn others. In early 2024, I hired a reputable insulation company to blow fiber insulation into my attic. They thoroughly documented the process and took photos of the attic. No one entered the space after the job was completed until later in 2024, when I scheduled an Air Duct Repair Diagnostic with HONEST ABE. Two of their employees arrived to perform the diagnostic and, unfo”
Pricing above-market acknowledged in 2 of 5 reviews: 'not the cheapest you can find if you want to hunt for someone' — expensive theme in 2 of 5 themeCounts
“Michael and Alonso did a dryer vent cleaning for me today. This is after Brandon did the initial inspection a few days ago. I signed up for the membership plan last summer to get a discount on a big repair I needed and it's more than paid for itself. Michael, Alonso, and Brandon have all been thorough, professional, and courteous. The same goes for Tim and Eric that came for a separate HVAC issue and scheduled inspection. Overall, I'm very pleased with this company and happy that my neighbor recommended them. The prices are fair (not the cheapest you can find if you want to hunt for someon”
1 more cited review
“I have a house that seems to have all the major issues come up at once. I am seem to be meeting all divisions of the company in away too short of a time and have been very happy with all of the technicians. First up was Tayla for a broken steam boiler. I was not aware it should have been getting cleaned every year. It had a few issues. Tayla took the time to explain all of the repairs to me and show me the damage.”
Keep it in proportion: these concerns are cited in 3 of the 5 reviews we analyzed. Most reviewers report positive experiences — see the full rating picture below.
The evidence — in reviewers' own words
Positive
“We have contracted Honest Abe for all of our plumbing needs for the past 10 years and have always received professional and reliable service without any problems or issues. When we needed help with our HVAC system, we knew Honest Abe was who we needed to call. Again, we received prompt, reliable, professional service. This was especially important since we had just had a major snow storm. I highly recommend Honest …”
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The rating picture
Small sample — we've analyzed only 5 of 1,111 reviews so far. Treat this as a first read.
Newest review in our sample: Mar 2026.
Should you hire Honest Abe Heating, Cooling & Plumbing?
Hire if
- You need fast same-day or after-hours response
- You need clear communication and upfront explanations
Think twice if
- You need rock-bottom prices with zero flexibility on the quote
- You need airtight scheduling and guaranteed arrival times
Look elsewhere if
- You're highly price-sensitive
Advice derived from the review analysis above — how we decide.
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