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    Business ProfileforPBCI - Allen Mechanical & Electrical

    Construction Services
    BBB accredited business

    At-a-glance

    Customer Reviews

    1/5stars

    Average of 1 Customer Reviews

    Customer Complaints

    1 complaints closed in last 3 years

    0 complaints closed in last 12 months

    BBB Rating & Accreditation

    Accredited Since: 9/13/2017

    Years in Business: 28

    Customer Reviews are not used in the calculation of BBB Rating

    Overview of BBB Rating

    Overview

    PBCI -Allen provides design, sales, installation and service of all mechanical components and systems including HVAC, Plumbing and Electrical.

    Business Details

    Location of This Business
    131 Champion Dr, State College, PA 16803-3711
    BBB File Opened:
    11/17/2009
    Years in Business:
    28
    Business Started:
    8/1/1995
    Accredited Since:
    9/13/2017
    Licensing Information:
    This business is in an industry that may require professional licensing, bonding or registration. BBB encourages you to check with the appropriate agency to be certain any requirements are currently being met.
    BBB records show a license number of PA011414 for this business, issued by Pennsylvania Attorney General List of Registered Contractors

    These agencies may include:

    Pennsylvania Attorney General List of Registered Contractors

    16th Floor, Strawberry Square

    Harrisburg PA 17120

    (888) 520-6680

    Fax: (717) 7878242

    http://hicsearch.attorneygeneral.gov/

    Type of Entity:
    Partnership
    Alternate Business Name
    • PBCI
    Business Management
    • Mr. Frank Peno, Owner
    • Mr. David Allen, Owner
    Contact Information

    Principal

    • Mr. Frank Peno, Owner

    Customer Contact

    • Mr. David Allen, Owner
    Additional Contact Information

    Fax Numbers

    • (814) 234-7040
      Primary Fax

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    Customer Complaints

    1 Customer Complaints

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    Most Recent Customer Complaint

    09/19/2022

    Complaint Type:
    Service or Repair Issues
    Status:
    Answered
    We called PBCI-Allen a week ago to fix a water leaking problem they left about 2.5 years ago. At that time, they claimed that the water pipes needed to be replaced and we did pay them ~$7500 for the work. A week ago, we had water leaking in the front yard, we requested the company to come back and check the issue but they refused to fix it without paying another few thousand dollars upfront. Another company did fix the issue for us, it turned out that PBCI-Allen did not replace the old valve when they replaced the old water pipes 2.5 years ago, apparently the valve was not in a good shape at that time - there is an hole. Work number: *********. Another work that PBCI-Allen did for us about two months ago is for our Heat Pump/AC unit, they claimed that we needed a new motor. We paid ~$700 for the new motor, but it did not solve the problem. It turned out that it was because the coolant level was low, once it was brought up the problem was fixed. We are looking for a refund for the motor ($700, they also took away our old one that was still functioning), and partial refund $ (2500) for the water pipes work they did for us 2.5 years ago since it was not complete - the valve should be replaced at that time, we have to pay a few thousands dollars to excavate the yard to replace the valve this time. Thanks!
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    Customer Reviews

    1 Customer Reviews

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    Most Recent Customer Review

    Chuck M

    1 star

    05/25/2022

    I requested a recharge for my two split units. They did not mention a delivery fee of $119 nor the labor rate of $148. Along with the fee of $48 per pound of R410A, my total bill was $590. Pretty hard to stomach this as a retired man on social security. They even mentioned that I had a large motor home. I guess they think I have a lot of money. I also never received an itemized bill.


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