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Find a Location

Washington Gas has 3 locations, listed below.

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    • Washington Gas

      101 Constitution Ave NW Washington, DC 20001-2133

    • Washington Gas

      PO Box 37747 Philadelphia, PA 19101-5047

    • Washington Gas

      6801 Industrial Rd Springfield, VA 22151-4205

    Business ProfileforWashington Gas

    Natural Gas Companies
    Multi Location Business

    At-a-glance

    Customer Reviews

    1.08/5stars

    Average of 51 Customer Reviews

    Customer Complaints

    324 complaints closed in last 3 years

    87 complaints closed in last 12 months

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    Overview

    The company provides residential and commercial gas service, as a regulated utility.

    Business Details

    This is a multi-location business.

    Find a Location

    Washington Gas has 3 locations, listed below.

    *This company may be headquartered in or have additional locations in another country. Please click on the country abbreviation in the search box below to change to a different country location.

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      • Washington Gas

        101 Constitution Ave NW Washington, DC 20001-2133

      • Washington Gas

        PO Box 37747 Philadelphia, PA 19101-5047

      • Washington Gas

        6801 Industrial Rd Springfield, VA 22151-4205

      Location of This Business
      101 Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001-2133
      BBB File Opened:
      3/19/1924
      Years in Business:
      176
      Business Started:
      1/1/1848
      Business Started Locally:
      1/1/1848
      Business Incorporated:
      1/1/1848
      Type of Entity:
      Corporation
      Alternate Business Name
      • Washington Gas Light Company
      • WGL Holdings, Inc.
      • Washington Gas New Construction Department
      • Washington Gas Light
      Business Management
      • Mr. Terry D. McCollister, Chairman & CEO
      • Mr. Aurian P. Chapman, President & COO
      • Mr. Vincent L. Ammann Jr., Senior Vice President
      Contact Information

      Principal

      • Mr. Terry D. McCollister, Chairman & CEO

      Customer Contact

      • Mr. Terry D. McCollister, Chairman & CEO
      Additional Contact Information

      Phone Numbers

      Email Addresses

      Website Addresses

      Customer Complaints

      324 Customer Complaints

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      Most Recent Customer Complaint

      07/21/2023

      Complaint Type:
      Service or Repair Issues
      Status:
      Answered
      Hello, Fraud Alert! I have filled a similar complaint against Washing Gas in the past. Washing Gas receives energy assistance funds from social services and other agencies on my behalf and while I have about $500 credit on my account from energy assistance program and other sources, they hide this amount not showing it on any statements they sent me, and instead they sent me disconnect notices and other statements with 3 different late payment fees in each statement. I have spoken with them several times but no action has been taken. This is FRAUD when they are hiding the energy assistance funding on my account and they do not apply it to my balance and do not show it on my statements. They keep also charging me late fees for months while I have about $500 credit on my account. All these late payment charges has to be CANCELED AND REFUNDED to my account while I always have that much credit on my account. Washington Gas company has to provide proof on what they have done with all the funding they have received from different sources for me and other clients. Any legal professional reading this is allowed to contact me to take legal action against Washing Gas company. Thank you for your assistance.
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      Customer Reviews

      51 Customer Reviews

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      Most Recent Customer Review

      Lewei S

      1 star

      07/24/2024

      Washington Gas sent request to access the gas meter in my garage, we set up appointment on July23, 12 - 3 PM. At 2 PM, no one came. I called Washington Gas to check when the technician would come. A lady told me that the technician didn't even put the appointment in his schedule, ask me to reschedule. I felt very upset because I had been waiting from 11 AM, and cancelled all work in the afternoon, he would not even put the schedule in his plan? I told the lady: I could reschedule another appointment, but if this kind ignorance happens again, I would deny any access in the future. She immediately shouted at me: if the meter has any problem, it is all your responsibility! I want to argue, she hanged up.I was shocked by her rude attitude. I called Washington Gas again, talked to a gentleman, after I said "I want to complain the lady I just talked to", in less than 1 minute, the line disconnected, either he hanged up or the system interrupted. I called the number again, another gentleman picked the phone, I just said "complain to the lady who I talked to", the line disconnected. I am sure now that they tensionally disconnected phone.I then sent an email to customersupport, reported the incident. I got response email in one hour, but in the email, no real person name, only "Washington Gas ****************** It says "We are continually working to improve our customer experience and offer superior quality service and appreciate your feedback.", but doesn't mention what they will do. It is obviously a standard letter to fool customers.After 3, the technician called, and came at 3:13 PM. He explained that he was called to treat an emergency, I don't know if what he said is true. However, he should give me a call if it is true to tell he may be later. The lady should have contacted him to check his situation. But all didn't happen.They are irresponsive, rude, and ignorance from the top management to the staffs.

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