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Avatar for Aire Serv of East Central Minnesota
Aire Serv of East Central Minnesota
6194 Main Street
4.51(
115
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Aire Serv of East Central Minnesota
6194 Main Street
4.51(
115
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
16 local quotes requested
27 years of experience

Providing quality service for the past 22 years, Aire Serv is your single source for heating and air conditioning. We look forward to helping you!

"Our A/C went out and Aire Serv was quick to schedule and identify the problem that required us to replace the unit. They came back the very next day for the install and did great work! They even re-routed some of our pipes for easier access rather than leaving them where they were. It seemed a bit expensive to me at first, but worth it for the quality and service in the long run."

Ryan L on July 2023

Providing quality service for the past 22 years, Aire Serv is your single source for heating and air conditioning. We look forward to helping you!

"Our A/C went out and Aire Serv was quick to schedule and identify the problem that required us to replace the unit. They came back the very next day for the install and did great work! They even re-routed some of our pipes for easier access rather than leaving them where they were. It seemed a bit expensive to me at first, but worth it for the quality and service in the long run."

Ryan L on July 2023


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Air Mechanical Inc.
16411 Aberdeen Street Northeast
5.00(
2
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Air Mechanical Inc.
16411 Aberdeen Street Northeast
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
21 local quotes requested
4 years of experience

AMi Home Services proudly marks 40 years of delivering top tier Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, Electrical, Duct Repair, Water Treatment, and Duct Cleaning services across the Twin Cities Metro. Serving both Residential and Commercial clients, we prioritize integrity, expertise, and professionalism. We take great pride in our experience, quality and customer service that we provide to meet your needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer a professional manner. When you choose to partner with AMi, you're choosing a company that does things the right way, not the easy way.

"These folks replaced my furnace and installed a central air conditioning system at the same time. The intial contact, work estimate, and scheduling was easy for me to do and the manner in which I was treated was first class professional and very courteous. The crew who did the work (Brant B., Brad, Melissa) was top notch, worked diligently, produced a high quality installation, and completed the work in seven hours. It was an amazingly good experience for me and I high recommend Air Mechanical!"

Thomas D on November 2023

AMi Home Services proudly marks 40 years of delivering top tier Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, Electrical, Duct Repair, Water Treatment, and Duct Cleaning services across the Twin Cities Metro. Serving both Residential and Commercial clients, we prioritize integrity, expertise, and professionalism. We take great pride in our experience, quality and customer service that we provide to meet your needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer a professional manner. When you choose to partner with AMi, you're choosing a company that does things the right way, not the easy way.

"These folks replaced my furnace and installed a central air conditioning system at the same time. The intial contact, work estimate, and scheduling was easy for me to do and the manner in which I was treated was first class professional and very courteous. The crew who did the work (Brant B., Brad, Melissa) was top notch, worked diligently, produced a high quality installation, and completed the work in seven hours. It was an amazingly good experience for me and I high recommend Air Mechanical!"

Thomas D on November 2023


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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
1008 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
4.82(
1,487
)
Approved Pro
Pronto Heating & Air Conditioning
7415 Cahill Road
4.82(
1,487
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
740 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.

"Great, Travis and Teagan were very informative and honest about the state of our system and laid out our options clearly."

Carter S on September 2024

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.

"Great, Travis and Teagan were very informative and honest about the state of our system and laid out our options clearly."

Carter S on September 2024


Avatar for Standard Heating & Air Conditioning Inc
Standard Heating & Air Conditioning Inc
130 Plymouth Ave N
4.81(
2,990
)
Approved Pro
Standard Heating & Air Conditioning Inc
130 Plymouth Ave N
4.81(
2,990
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
1009 local quotes requested

Providing the comfort you deserve...Since 1930. Standard Heating & Air Conditioning has earned the trust of more than 500,000 homeowners in the Twin Cities. We specialize in residential indoor comfort systems, including heating, cooling, and indoor air quality. Energy Star Partner (EPA and DOE). North American Technician Excellence (NATE). A+ Better Business Bureau for over 40 years. Angie’s List Super Service Awards (since day 1). Award winning.

"The whole process from Quotation to order acceptance to installation and product overview was absolutely the best. They brought in stair runners and floor runners, they cleaned up. They were very polite and listened to our questions. All work and functioning HVAC equipment by approximately 3:00PM, the same day. Just a class act."

Mike O on April 2025

Providing the comfort you deserve...Since 1930. Standard Heating & Air Conditioning has earned the trust of more than 500,000 homeowners in the Twin Cities. We specialize in residential indoor comfort systems, including heating, cooling, and indoor air quality. Energy Star Partner (EPA and DOE). North American Technician Excellence (NATE). A+ Better Business Bureau for over 40 years. Angie’s List Super Service Awards (since day 1). Award winning.

"The whole process from Quotation to order acceptance to installation and product overview was absolutely the best. They brought in stair runners and floor runners, they cleaned up. They were very polite and listened to our questions. All work and functioning HVAC equipment by approximately 3:00PM, the same day. Just a class act."

Mike O on April 2025


Avatar for Aquarius Home Services
Aquarius Home Services
3180 Country Dr
4.65(
207
)
Approved Pro
Aquarius Home Services
3180 Country Dr
4.65(
207
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
2811 local quotes requested

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.

"He walked me through every step of everything he needed to do and why he showed me the before, and after explained the benefits of the after, so it went great. Had a very pleasant person to work with left the place clean no mess everything done can’t say more than that!!"

Gary J on March 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.

"He walked me through every step of everything he needed to do and why he showed me the before, and after explained the benefits of the after, so it went great. Had a very pleasant person to work with left the place clean no mess everything done can’t say more than that!!"

Gary J on March 2025


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The Maintenance Company
4.89(
9
)
Approved Pro
The Maintenance Company
4.89(
9
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
99 local quotes requested

We specialize in handyman services, home repairs, and more! 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 all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Sean was pleasant, had reviewed photos sent to him and had done some research specific to hardware needed. He took his time, was careful not to damage casement, and took a look at a couple other things (giving free advice when could have offered repair for a price). Recommend and would hire again."

Ed F on November 2023

We specialize in handyman services, home repairs, and more! 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 all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Sean was pleasant, had reviewed photos sent to him and had done some research specific to hardware needed. He took his time, was careful not to damage casement, and took a look at a couple other things (giving free advice when could have offered repair for a price). Recommend and would hire again."

Ed F on November 2023


Avatar for Mike's Custom Mechanical
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
2740 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


Avatar for Air Comfort Heating & Air Conditioning Inc
Air Comfort Heating & Air Conditioning Inc
19170 Jasper St NW
4.76(
63
)
Approved Pro
Air Comfort Heating & Air Conditioning Inc
19170 Jasper St NW
4.76(
63
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
524 local quotes requested

Air Comfort Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. a family owned business proudly serving the north metro area with quality and friendly service since 2002. We are a full service heating and air conditioning contractor who is licensed, bonded, and insured. We provide free no obligation estimates and are available 24 hours a day for emergency services on all brands. An authorized Trane Comfort Specialist dealer who is N.A.T.E. certified, a member of the BBB with an A+ rating and an Angie’s List Super Service Award recipient. Financing is available plus Visa, Master Card, Discover and personal checks are accepted for payment. Other services we provide: Rotobrush Duct Cleaning, Maintenance Agreements, live operator for your after hour emergencies. We guarantee 100% satisfaction and look forward to building a lifelong relationship with you. Mission Statement: Air Comfort’s constant focus is 100% satisfaction. We accomplish this by providing premium quality products by highly trained professionals. We will continue to develop lasting relationships with our customers by the commitment and integrity of our people.

"Scope of work needed was expertly analyzed and explained, including selection of the optimal equipment. New equipment appears seamlessly installed, works great. Old equipment hauled away, area left tidy. Pricing and financing are competitive. Highly recommended."

Brian M on October 2020

Air Comfort Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. a family owned business proudly serving the north metro area with quality and friendly service since 2002. We are a full service heating and air conditioning contractor who is licensed, bonded, and insured. We provide free no obligation estimates and are available 24 hours a day for emergency services on all brands. An authorized Trane Comfort Specialist dealer who is N.A.T.E. certified, a member of the BBB with an A+ rating and an Angie’s List Super Service Award recipient. Financing is available plus Visa, Master Card, Discover and personal checks are accepted for payment. Other services we provide: Rotobrush Duct Cleaning, Maintenance Agreements, live operator for your after hour emergencies. We guarantee 100% satisfaction and look forward to building a lifelong relationship with you. Mission Statement: Air Comfort’s constant focus is 100% satisfaction. We accomplish this by providing premium quality products by highly trained professionals. We will continue to develop lasting relationships with our customers by the commitment and integrity of our people.

"Scope of work needed was expertly analyzed and explained, including selection of the optimal equipment. New equipment appears seamlessly installed, works great. Old equipment hauled away, area left tidy. Pricing and financing are competitive. Highly recommended."

Brian M on October 2020


Avatar for Ace Handyman Services Twin Cities
Ace Handyman Services Twin Cities
6224 Halifax Ave. South
4.37(
166
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Approved Pro
Ace Handyman Services Twin Cities
6224 Halifax Ave. South
4.37(
166
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
837 local quotes requested
16 years of experience

Ace Handyman Services works with families and business owners who need professional help to get things fixed or improved around their home or business and don’t have the time or skills to get them done. We do over ‘1,162” different jobs and can generally be on site within 2 days or less. We bill by the hour and set appointment times based on your schedule. All our experienced, expert craftsmen are direct employees, licensed, bonded, insured and background checked. Customers can supply their own materials or have us shop for them.. Additional email -msite@acehandymanservices.com Award winning. A+ rated with the Better Business Bureau. PLEASE CONTACT ME DIRECTLY THOUGH MY EMAIL ADDRESS OR BY PHONE RATHER THAN THE MESSAGE CENTER

"Perfect - both people they sent out were great."

Lisa C on November 2023

Ace Handyman Services works with families and business owners who need professional help to get things fixed or improved around their home or business and don’t have the time or skills to get them done. We do over ‘1,162” different jobs and can generally be on site within 2 days or less. We bill by the hour and set appointment times based on your schedule. All our experienced, expert craftsmen are direct employees, licensed, bonded, insured and background checked. Customers can supply their own materials or have us shop for them.. Additional email -msite@acehandymanservices.com Award winning. A+ rated with the Better Business Bureau. PLEASE CONTACT ME DIRECTLY THOUGH MY EMAIL ADDRESS OR BY PHONE RATHER THAN THE MESSAGE CENTER

"Perfect - both people they sent out were great."

Lisa C on November 2023

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Central a/c installations FAQs

If you’re replacing an old AC system with a new unit, you can usually clean and repair the old ductwork without having to conduct a full replacement. Cleaning HVAC ducts typically costs around $400, while repairs range from $200 to $1,000. In contrast, installing new ductwork can range from $1,000 to $5,000, making it far more costly than cleaning or fixing existing ducts. HVAC installation costs an average of $7,000 to replace a full system, so staying on top of maintenance and repairs is important.

AC cost efficiency depends on the size of your space and your long-term plans for your home. If you only need to cool a small area, a portable AC unit has a low upfront cost. Heat pumps are typically the most cost-effective option if you want to cool an entire home or improve the resale value. They provide strong cooling while being energy-efficient, which saves you money on your utility bills compared to most other AC types.

Installing a central AC unit typically takes four to eight hours if your home already has ductwork in place. However, if new ductwork needs to be installed, this can add another one to two days of labor to your project.

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