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Total Comfort Heating and Cooling

8818 7th Ave N
4.51(
425
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Approved Pro

Total Comfort Heating and Cooling

8818 7th Ave N
4.51(
425
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
535 local quotes requested
69 years of experience

Experience the Total Comfort Difference, since 1956. We sell different. We service different. As a certified Carrier dealer and a recipient of the 2024 President’s Award, you can "Turn to the experts" with Total Comfort proudly bringing Minneapolis-St. Paul expert heating and cooling solutions. From AC repair to furnace replacement, maintenance, and more, our skilled, award-winning team delivers quality, affordable HVAC services across the Twin Cities—from Brooklyn Park to Eden Prairie and everywhere in between! Since 1956, Total Comfort has been doing whatever it takes to ensure each customer is 100% satisfied with their heating and cooling service. As a locally owned, customer-focused company, our #1 goal is providing honest, quality work to our Minneapolis-St. Paul neighbors. Every job is performed with respect and courtesy, leaving you satisfied in a more comfortable home. For unparalleled HVAC services, experience the Total Comfort difference now! Contact us today for top-quality products and service from technicians with the latest industry knowledge.

"Replacing boiler expansion tank was fairly straightforward. Technicians were very thorough in bleeding system. Total cost includes initial visit."

Thomas P on May 2025

Experience the Total Comfort Difference, since 1956. We sell different. We service different. As a certified Carrier dealer and a recipient of the 2024 President’s Award, you can "Turn to the experts" with Total Comfort proudly bringing Minneapolis-St. Paul expert heating and cooling solutions. From AC repair to furnace replacement, maintenance, and more, our skilled, award-winning team delivers quality, affordable HVAC services across the Twin Cities—from Brooklyn Park to Eden Prairie and everywhere in between! Since 1956, Total Comfort has been doing whatever it takes to ensure each customer is 100% satisfied with their heating and cooling service. As a locally owned, customer-focused company, our #1 goal is providing honest, quality work to our Minneapolis-St. Paul neighbors. Every job is performed with respect and courtesy, leaving you satisfied in a more comfortable home. For unparalleled HVAC services, experience the Total Comfort difference now! Contact us today for top-quality products and service from technicians with the latest industry knowledge.

"Replacing boiler expansion tank was fairly straightforward. Technicians were very thorough in bleeding system. Total cost includes initial visit."

Thomas P on May 2025


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Hoffman Cooling & Heating

5660 Memorial Ave N
4.30(
44
)
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Hoffman Cooling & Heating

5660 Memorial Ave N
4.30(
44
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
311 local quotes requested
78 years of experience

Hoffman Cooling & Heating is a full-service Minneapolis and St. Paul heating and air conditioning company known for their lightning-fast service, professionalism, and efficiency..... however, we do not service boilers. We are still family owned and operated, most of our competitors have been purchased by investment companies. We have been proudly serving the twin cities since 1947, we strive to deliver the best customer experience possible with our fast, friendly and honest service!!! We offer 24/7 service 365 days a year!! We know what it takes to get the job done and to do it well. We have tenured, honest professionals working with our customers delivering fast and friendly service....read our Google reviews!! You may also see our billboards all over the twin cities, just look for the orange & teal offers!!! Call us today and I guarantee you won't go wrong.

"Wonderful! Very professional, answered my questions and got the work done in a timely manner. Courteous, helpful and local. Hoffman Cooling & Heating was a familiar name for me and I was pleased at the great job they did! I’d recommend them!"

Judy O on January 2025

Hoffman Cooling & Heating is a full-service Minneapolis and St. Paul heating and air conditioning company known for their lightning-fast service, professionalism, and efficiency..... however, we do not service boilers. We are still family owned and operated, most of our competitors have been purchased by investment companies. We have been proudly serving the twin cities since 1947, we strive to deliver the best customer experience possible with our fast, friendly and honest service!!! We offer 24/7 service 365 days a year!! We know what it takes to get the job done and to do it well. We have tenured, honest professionals working with our customers delivering fast and friendly service....read our Google reviews!! You may also see our billboards all over the twin cities, just look for the orange & teal offers!!! Call us today and I guarantee you won't go wrong.

"Wonderful! Very professional, answered my questions and got the work done in a timely manner. Courteous, helpful and local. Hoffman Cooling & Heating was a familiar name for me and I was pleased at the great job they did! I’d recommend them!"

Judy O on January 2025


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Pronto Heating & Air Conditioning

7415 Cahill Road
4.81(
1,488
)
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Pronto Heating & Air Conditioning

7415 Cahill Road
4.81(
1,488
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
83 local quotes requested

We serve Minneapolis & St Paul as well as the surrounding suburbs. We manage Pronto from a local office & we are committed to providing friendly, hassle-free service and employing only the best technicians. You may recognize us from another local air conditioning company. The Sedgwick family sold its business in 1999 to a national manufacturer and Wade and Greg stayed on to run the business from 1999 through March 2008. We opened Pronto because we felt we could provide a personalized experience and exceptional customer service by managing our entire business from a local office. We are committed to providing friendly, hassle-free service and employing only the best technicians. Pronto is proud to have won the Bryant 2009 Dealer of the Year award. The award is given each year to Bryant’s best dealer out of more than 4,000 dealers in North America.

"I have called and sent many emails/reviews. I have a disability and use metro mobility pronto keeps allowing their driver that lives in Friday to park their company vehicle in the street it prevents 2 way traffic metro mobility had to wait for the vehicle to clear before I could get picked up I was even late for my appointment. What a terrible way for a company to treat a person with a disability"

Linda P on June 2025

We serve Minneapolis & St Paul as well as the surrounding suburbs. We manage Pronto from a local office & we are committed to providing friendly, hassle-free service and employing only the best technicians. You may recognize us from another local air conditioning company. The Sedgwick family sold its business in 1999 to a national manufacturer and Wade and Greg stayed on to run the business from 1999 through March 2008. We opened Pronto because we felt we could provide a personalized experience and exceptional customer service by managing our entire business from a local office. We are committed to providing friendly, hassle-free service and employing only the best technicians. Pronto is proud to have won the Bryant 2009 Dealer of the Year award. The award is given each year to Bryant’s best dealer out of more than 4,000 dealers in North America.

"I have called and sent many emails/reviews. I have a disability and use metro mobility pronto keeps allowing their driver that lives in Friday to park their company vehicle in the street it prevents 2 way traffic metro mobility had to wait for the vehicle to clear before I could get picked up I was even late for my appointment. What a terrible way for a company to treat a person with a disability"

Linda P on June 2025


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Standard Heating & Air Conditioning Inc

130 Plymouth Ave N
4.81(
3,000
)
Approved Pro

Standard Heating & Air Conditioning Inc

130 Plymouth Ave N
4.81(
3,000
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
36 local quotes requested

At Standard Heating & Air Conditioning, we've been keeping Twin Cities homes comfortable since 1930. Our team of highly trained, certified technicians specializes in heating, cooling, and indoor air quality solutions tailored to your home and budget. Whether you need a seasonal tune-up, emergency repair, or a full system replacement, we’re here to help—with honest advice, upfront pricing, and industry-leading warranties. We don’t just fix HVAC systems—we build lasting relationships. Our technicians are background-checked, courteous, and committed to doing the job right the first time. We back our work with a satisfaction guarantee and go above and beyond to ensure your experience is seamless, from the first call to final inspection. Trust a local, family-owned company with over 90 years of proven expertise. Comfort is what we do. Service is who we are.

"Excellent service, as always. Mike was thorough, professional, and answered all my questions. Well done!"

Diane C on October 2025

At Standard Heating & Air Conditioning, we've been keeping Twin Cities homes comfortable since 1930. Our team of highly trained, certified technicians specializes in heating, cooling, and indoor air quality solutions tailored to your home and budget. Whether you need a seasonal tune-up, emergency repair, or a full system replacement, we’re here to help—with honest advice, upfront pricing, and industry-leading warranties. We don’t just fix HVAC systems—we build lasting relationships. Our technicians are background-checked, courteous, and committed to doing the job right the first time. We back our work with a satisfaction guarantee and go above and beyond to ensure your experience is seamless, from the first call to final inspection. Trust a local, family-owned company with over 90 years of proven expertise. Comfort is what we do. Service is who we are.

"Excellent service, as always. Mike was thorough, professional, and answered all my questions. Well done!"

Diane C on October 2025


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Mike's Custom Mechanical

20998 134th Ave N
4.22(
369
)
Approved Pro

Mike's Custom Mechanical

20998 134th Ave N
4.22(
369
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
74 local quotes requested
22 years of experience

Specializing in all phases of residential heating, plumbing, and cooling services and repairs. We serve the Twin Cities Metro area residentially and we also do commercial business under the name Priority Air Mechanical. We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Charged $1,000 for less than an hour of work with no material. I will NOT hire again."

Tim K on October 2024

Specializing in all phases of residential heating, plumbing, and cooling services and repairs. We serve the Twin Cities Metro area residentially and we also do commercial business under the name Priority Air Mechanical. We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Charged $1,000 for less than an hour of work with no material. I will NOT hire again."

Tim K on October 2024


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HVAC Doctor LLC

1601 67th Ave N
5.00(
24
)
Approved Pro

HVAC Doctor LLC

1601 67th Ave N
5.00(
24
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
26 local quotes requested

We guarantee to grant full service that meets all your needs by providing quality service at affordable prices! For over one decade, the HVAC Doctor has concentrated on something more important than simple brand-recognition consumer advertising. We focused on helping homeowners achieve reliable, high-quality, and affordable indoor comfort with products that continue to be designed, engineered and assembled in the U.S.A. at Refreshingly Affordable Prices. Call today for a free estimate!

"Vitaliy and his team were fantastic! The furnace and AC installation was handled with knowledge and professionalism. They were competitive in pricing, no pressure and made the whole experience a breeze. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them!"

Steve B on November 2024

We guarantee to grant full service that meets all your needs by providing quality service at affordable prices! For over one decade, the HVAC Doctor has concentrated on something more important than simple brand-recognition consumer advertising. We focused on helping homeowners achieve reliable, high-quality, and affordable indoor comfort with products that continue to be designed, engineered and assembled in the U.S.A. at Refreshingly Affordable Prices. Call today for a free estimate!

"Vitaliy and his team were fantastic! The furnace and AC installation was handled with knowledge and professionalism. They were competitive in pricing, no pressure and made the whole experience a breeze. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them!"

Steve B on November 2024


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McQuillan Home Services, LLC

1727 E Hwy 36
4.04(
188
)
Approved Pro

McQuillan Home Services, LLC

1727 E Hwy 36
4.04(
188
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
53 local quotes requested
142 years of experience

Since 1883 McQuillan Home Services has been Minnesota’s Original plumbing, heating, and cooling company. At McQuillan we’ve always remained true to our mission of providing solid, honest work to all our customers. Join the McQuillan Home Services family as we continue to raise the bar and provide generations of happy customers with quality plumbing, heating, AC, electrical, and drains service.

"Last fall as I prepared to deploy to the Middle East with the Minnesota National Guard, we decided to replace our boiler, so my wife wouldn’t have any added stress while I was gone. The opposite has occurred. After I left, the boiler and hot water system was installed in. That went fine though they left a big hole in the floor when they removed the old boiler. Shortly after the new boiler began having problems losing pressure and my wife smelled gas. When the pressure drops below a certain level the furnace shuts off, so the house gets cold and there is no hot water. McQuillan came out and looked at the system, determined that the expansion tank had failed and replaced it. They said the gas smell was just old pipes. Things worked for a bit, but then started losing pressure and shutting off again. McQuillan came out, added water and the system came back on. A week or so later, no pressure, no heat or hot water. McQuillan comes out and determines the expansion tank had failed again. It gets replaced, water added, the system is back on. They showed my wife how to add water to keep the pressure up In asking what was causing the problem, McQuillan kept telling us that its an old house, and you have leaky radiators. We looked. A couple of radiators had a little rust line from the valves, but no water and the pipes were dry when our carpenter touched them with a Kleenex to check for leaks or moisture. Through out the winter, this keeps happening with my wife having to regularly go down in the basement to add water. She keeps looking for any sign of water leaks around all the radiators and heating pipes. It is frustrating and stressful. In early March, after being gone for the weekend, she came home and the boiler was out and the house near freezing. McQuillan put in an automatic fill valve to add water whenever the pressure dropped. Still insisting that the pressure loss had to be leaky radiator valves. When I heard about this from my wife I asked if they had done a pressure test on the system to try to determine where the leak was occurring. McQuillan said no, that isn’t standard procedure. (Other boiler installers said it is the standard). We hadn’t been able to find any water leaks from any of the radiators or pipes we could see, so I didn’t want to keep pumping water in afraid that the leak might be hidden somewhere. So I had my wife turn it off unless she was going to be gone for more than a day. The pressure loss keeps happening. Also the gas smell is still there, so my wife called the gas company to come out and check. They found not one but two leaks in the gas connection creating a danger significant enough that the gas company immediately turned off our gas in the middle of the winter. At this point McQuillan had been out to the house 6-8 time and things were still not right. We tell them the systems isn’t working and they need to start over. McQuillan goes through the system again and fixes the gas leak. They determined that the expansion tank was actually too small for our system and replaced it with a bigger one. Soon again no pressure. Not being able to find any leaks throughout the house, but unable to account for the pressure loss, we start to consider replacing the valves that showed a little rust. But I wasn’t convinced that was the problem as we weren’t seeing any water. We continued to push to have them reinstall the system. After the tenth+ visit to the house, McQuillan arranged to have the local rep from the boiler manufacturer come out to look at the system. During this they finally decide to do a pressure test. When the boiler was isolated and a pressure test was done, it was discovered that there was a crack inside the boiler. This took no more than 45 minutes. The water leaking to create the pressure drop was running from the crack inside the boiler through the condensation hose to the laundry sink—which is why there was never any water on the floor. So at this point they replace the system and four radiator valves that showed some rust. We will see how this winter goes. Regardless of whether or not it is your standard protocol to pressure test at the time you install a boiler, about the second time you were called out because of a loss of pressure it would have been the prudent thing to do to determine what the actual problem was. Certainly it should have been done before installing the auto-fill device, which only masked the problem by adding more water whenever enough had leaked out somewhere. If there had been a hidden leak in the piping, all that continuous leaking could have led to significant damage. While they didn’t charge us to replace four radiator valves, because they didn’t pressure test the systems, we don’t know if the valves actually needed replacing. The value of replacing something that may or may not of needed replacing is speculative at best.  As a result of all this, my wife had to miss multiple days of work dealing with all these issues that we should never have had to deal with, and were exactly what we were trying to avoid with having McQuillian install a new boiler. Instead, a complete nightmare at a time when my family was under intense stress already. We still have a hole in the floor."

Nick S on October 2019

Since 1883 McQuillan Home Services has been Minnesota’s Original plumbing, heating, and cooling company. At McQuillan we’ve always remained true to our mission of providing solid, honest work to all our customers. Join the McQuillan Home Services family as we continue to raise the bar and provide generations of happy customers with quality plumbing, heating, AC, electrical, and drains service.

"Last fall as I prepared to deploy to the Middle East with the Minnesota National Guard, we decided to replace our boiler, so my wife wouldn’t have any added stress while I was gone. The opposite has occurred. After I left, the boiler and hot water system was installed in. That went fine though they left a big hole in the floor when they removed the old boiler. Shortly after the new boiler began having problems losing pressure and my wife smelled gas. When the pressure drops below a certain level the furnace shuts off, so the house gets cold and there is no hot water. McQuillan came out and looked at the system, determined that the expansion tank had failed and replaced it. They said the gas smell was just old pipes. Things worked for a bit, but then started losing pressure and shutting off again. McQuillan came out, added water and the system came back on. A week or so later, no pressure, no heat or hot water. McQuillan comes out and determines the expansion tank had failed again. It gets replaced, water added, the system is back on. They showed my wife how to add water to keep the pressure up In asking what was causing the problem, McQuillan kept telling us that its an old house, and you have leaky radiators. We looked. A couple of radiators had a little rust line from the valves, but no water and the pipes were dry when our carpenter touched them with a Kleenex to check for leaks or moisture. Through out the winter, this keeps happening with my wife having to regularly go down in the basement to add water. She keeps looking for any sign of water leaks around all the radiators and heating pipes. It is frustrating and stressful. In early March, after being gone for the weekend, she came home and the boiler was out and the house near freezing. McQuillan put in an automatic fill valve to add water whenever the pressure dropped. Still insisting that the pressure loss had to be leaky radiator valves. When I heard about this from my wife I asked if they had done a pressure test on the system to try to determine where the leak was occurring. McQuillan said no, that isn’t standard procedure. (Other boiler installers said it is the standard). We hadn’t been able to find any water leaks from any of the radiators or pipes we could see, so I didn’t want to keep pumping water in afraid that the leak might be hidden somewhere. So I had my wife turn it off unless she was going to be gone for more than a day. The pressure loss keeps happening. Also the gas smell is still there, so my wife called the gas company to come out and check. They found not one but two leaks in the gas connection creating a danger significant enough that the gas company immediately turned off our gas in the middle of the winter. At this point McQuillan had been out to the house 6-8 time and things were still not right. We tell them the systems isn’t working and they need to start over. McQuillan goes through the system again and fixes the gas leak. They determined that the expansion tank was actually too small for our system and replaced it with a bigger one. Soon again no pressure. Not being able to find any leaks throughout the house, but unable to account for the pressure loss, we start to consider replacing the valves that showed a little rust. But I wasn’t convinced that was the problem as we weren’t seeing any water. We continued to push to have them reinstall the system. After the tenth+ visit to the house, McQuillan arranged to have the local rep from the boiler manufacturer come out to look at the system. During this they finally decide to do a pressure test. When the boiler was isolated and a pressure test was done, it was discovered that there was a crack inside the boiler. This took no more than 45 minutes. The water leaking to create the pressure drop was running from the crack inside the boiler through the condensation hose to the laundry sink—which is why there was never any water on the floor. So at this point they replace the system and four radiator valves that showed some rust. We will see how this winter goes. Regardless of whether or not it is your standard protocol to pressure test at the time you install a boiler, about the second time you were called out because of a loss of pressure it would have been the prudent thing to do to determine what the actual problem was. Certainly it should have been done before installing the auto-fill device, which only masked the problem by adding more water whenever enough had leaked out somewhere. If there had been a hidden leak in the piping, all that continuous leaking could have led to significant damage. While they didn’t charge us to replace four radiator valves, because they didn’t pressure test the systems, we don’t know if the valves actually needed replacing. The value of replacing something that may or may not of needed replacing is speculative at best.  As a result of all this, my wife had to miss multiple days of work dealing with all these issues that we should never have had to deal with, and were exactly what we were trying to avoid with having McQuillian install a new boiler. Instead, a complete nightmare at a time when my family was under intense stress already. We still have a hole in the floor."

Nick S on October 2019


"Fast and efficient service next day. Estimate given up front and was spot on. Made sure things were working properly after leaking valve replaced. Tested water and secured unit under sink."

Greg W on August 2025

Aquarius Home Services is the top home service provider in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Offering expert service in HVAC, Water Softeners, Plumbing and Electrical . Our work is backed by a 100% performance guarantee.

"Fast and efficient service next day. Estimate given up front and was spot on. Made sure things were working properly after leaking valve replaced. Tested water and secured unit under sink."

Greg W on August 2025


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Finch Home Solutions, LLC

201 Pottok Lane
4.79(
41
)
Approved Pro

Finch Home Solutions, LLC

201 Pottok Lane
4.79(
41
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
71 local quotes requested
17 years of experience

No project is too big or small for Finch Home Solutions—your trusted residential electrical specialists. With years of experience, we handle everything from minor repairs to full home rewires with precision and care. Whether you're facing flickering lights, tripping breakers, or need an EV charger installed, our expert team delivers reliable, code-compliant service tailored to your needs. We prioritize safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction, offering energy-saving solutions that enhance your home’s performance. At Finch Home Solutions, we treat every home like our own, combining professionalism with a friendly, approachable attitude. Count on us to keep your electrical system running safely and smoothly for years to come

"They did good work, but I thought they were a little pricey at 317 dollars for that job."

Jeff B on September 2025

No project is too big or small for Finch Home Solutions—your trusted residential electrical specialists. With years of experience, we handle everything from minor repairs to full home rewires with precision and care. Whether you're facing flickering lights, tripping breakers, or need an EV charger installed, our expert team delivers reliable, code-compliant service tailored to your needs. We prioritize safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction, offering energy-saving solutions that enhance your home’s performance. At Finch Home Solutions, we treat every home like our own, combining professionalism with a friendly, approachable attitude. Count on us to keep your electrical system running safely and smoothly for years to come

"They did good work, but I thought they were a little pricey at 317 dollars for that job."

Jeff B on September 2025


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Anderson's Mechanical Services, LLC

P.O. Box 490293
4.64(
974
)
Approved Pro

Anderson's Mechanical Services, LLC

P.O. Box 490293
4.64(
974
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
34 years of experience
Emergency services offered

Anderson's Mechanical Services LLC, offers services through out the twin cities area. We are a family owned business since 1999. We deliver unsurpassed professionalism, expertise, and value. Call us today! 651-784-2150 We schedule an 3 hour arrival time and give a courtesy call 20-30 minutes prior to arriving. We do schedule by the area you reside, not by the time frame period. We schedule M-F 9-11,10-1, 11-2,12-3,1-4, or last 2-5 arrival times. On Saturdays we schedule 9-11,10-1,11-2,12-3 or last 1-4 arrival times.

"They did a real fine job!"

Dale L on February 2025

Anderson's Mechanical Services LLC, offers services through out the twin cities area. We are a family owned business since 1999. We deliver unsurpassed professionalism, expertise, and value. Call us today! 651-784-2150 We schedule an 3 hour arrival time and give a courtesy call 20-30 minutes prior to arriving. We do schedule by the area you reside, not by the time frame period. We schedule M-F 9-11,10-1, 11-2,12-3,1-4, or last 2-5 arrival times. On Saturdays we schedule 9-11,10-1,11-2,12-3 or last 1-4 arrival times.

"They did a real fine job!"

Dale L on February 2025

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Heating and Air Conditioning questions, answered by experts

A home AC unit provides anywhere from one-half to five tons of cooling and requires approximately two to four pounds of refrigerant per ton of cooling. At approximately five to 10 minutes to fill one pound of refrigerant, a home that requires three tons of cooling will take about six to 12 pounds of refrigerant and approximately 30 minutes to two hours to completely recharge the unit.

To extend your HVAC system’s lifespan, it’s crucial to keep up with maintenance. This includes changing filters and thermostat batteries, keeping the outside unit clean and clear of clutter, and lubricating moving parts. Watch out for leaks, mold buildup, and blockages to ensure your unit stays in good working order. Spotting these issues early can be the difference between a simple, wallet-friendly repair and an expensive replacement.

You may never need an AC recharge if there are no leaks. However, if your AC unit has a leak that cannot be patched appropriately, you’ll need an AC recharge every time the freon level drops low enough that it disrupts your system—this could be once every two to three years. It all depends on the size and frequency of the leak.

Yes, a dehumidifier and air conditioner can be used simultaneously in a home. A dehumidifier can bolster an air conditioner’s efficiency. Typically, a dehumidifier is used when the air conditioner alone cannot keep a home’s humidity levels at a comfortable indoor humidity level, which should, ideally, be between 30% and 50%.

NATE (North American Technician Excellence) certification is not legally required for HVAC technicians in most areas, but hiring a professional with this certification is highly recommended. NATE-certified technicians demonstrated their expertise and proficiency in different types of HVAC systems, offering assurance of quality service. It's a voluntary certification, yet it indicates a commitment to professionalism and ongoing training. Choosing a NATE-certified technician often means you're working with someone who is up-to-date on industry standards and best practices, which can lead to better service, energy efficiency, and long-term cost savings.

The Prior Lake, MN homeowners’ guide to heating and air conditioning services

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.