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Central a/c installers in Elk River

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Three Rivers Mechanical, LLC
1147 5th Avenue
4.88(
13
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Approved Pro
Three Rivers Mechanical, LLC
1147 5th Avenue
4.88(
13
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
9 years of experience

Three Rivers Mechanical, LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with ability, is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Best folks for any hvac needs"

Preet s on August 2024

Three Rivers Mechanical, LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with ability, is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Best folks for any hvac needs"

Preet s on August 2024


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CB Mechanical
15658 150th Avenue
4.63(
4
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CB Mechanical
15658 150th Avenue
4.63(
4
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
24 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Welcome to CB Mechanical, LLC. Here you will find all your needs for your heating and cooling systems from furnaces to air conditioners to thermostats. We also install a multitude of energy-saving "GREEN" furnaces, air conditioners and more! Look around at all of the many services we provide along with links to some of the products we install, as well. Be sure to check back with us frequently to ensure you don't miss any of the great deals we are providing at the time!

"Chris was great to work with, I was very impressed with his attitude . I am a Business man and have been in business many years . This young man was here with in 20 minutes of the call for a bid. MCI was the lowest b id of 5 similar Companies. Scott his tech guy very efficient, on time and worked in this humid 90 plus heat, and did a super great job I would give this company a 5 star rating."

Frank R on June 2021

Welcome to CB Mechanical, LLC. Here you will find all your needs for your heating and cooling systems from furnaces to air conditioners to thermostats. We also install a multitude of energy-saving "GREEN" furnaces, air conditioners and more! Look around at all of the many services we provide along with links to some of the products we install, as well. Be sure to check back with us frequently to ensure you don't miss any of the great deals we are providing at the time!

"Chris was great to work with, I was very impressed with his attitude . I am a Business man and have been in business many years . This young man was here with in 20 minutes of the call for a bid. MCI was the lowest b id of 5 similar Companies. Scott his tech guy very efficient, on time and worked in this humid 90 plus heat, and did a super great job I would give this company a 5 star rating."

Frank R on June 2021


Northern Comfort Solutions LLC
30350 Nature Road
5.00(
6
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Approved Pro
Northern Comfort Solutions LLC
30350 Nature Road
5.00(
6
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
34 local quotes requested
3 years of experience

I pride myself on my professionalism, as well as my ability to complete every job to the homeowner's total satisfaction. I never leave a job unfinished, or a homeowner not 100% satisfied with my level of service - Call today!

"They did the work they said they would do and it was done in a reasonable amount of time. The work was done to high quality standard. "

Bill L on April 2025

I pride myself on my professionalism, as well as my ability to complete every job to the homeowner's total satisfaction. I never leave a job unfinished, or a homeowner not 100% satisfied with my level of service - Call today!

"They did the work they said they would do and it was done in a reasonable amount of time. The work was done to high quality standard. "

Bill L on April 2025


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Air Mechanical Inc.
16411 Aberdeen Street Northeast
5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
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


Avatar for B & D Plumbing, Heating & A/C
B & D Plumbing, Heating & A/C
4145 Mackenzie Ct NE
4.74(
156
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Approved Pro
B & D Plumbing, Heating & A/C
4145 Mackenzie Ct NE
4.74(
156
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
1069 local quotes requested

Welcome to B & D Plumbing, where you are our #1 Priority! We are a family owned and operated business proudly serving the metro area since 1982. We are committed to your satisfaction. Our provide the highest quality products and services. Our knowledgeable and experienced staff are committed to meeting your needs. Join Our Home Care Club! We will provide routine maintenance of your equipment which yields the lowest overall operating costs while giving you, our customer, the highest probability of year round comfort. Our Maintenance Savings Plan Includes -Help your equipment last longer -Lower utility bills -Improve reliability -Extend equipment life -Improve Capacity -Improve Safety -Discounts on repairs -Professionally Trained Technicians -24 Hour Emergency Service Visit Our Showroom Or Call Us For More Information.

"They were helpful in fitting us in on short notice. The plumber was friendly and confident in his knowledge. The price felt a bit high for the project, but with an active leak, we didn't want to spend too much time shopping around for other bids."

PETER R on July 2024

Welcome to B & D Plumbing, where you are our #1 Priority! We are a family owned and operated business proudly serving the metro area since 1982. We are committed to your satisfaction. Our provide the highest quality products and services. Our knowledgeable and experienced staff are committed to meeting your needs. Join Our Home Care Club! We will provide routine maintenance of your equipment which yields the lowest overall operating costs while giving you, our customer, the highest probability of year round comfort. Our Maintenance Savings Plan Includes -Help your equipment last longer -Lower utility bills -Improve reliability -Extend equipment life -Improve Capacity -Improve Safety -Discounts on repairs -Professionally Trained Technicians -24 Hour Emergency Service Visit Our Showroom Or Call Us For More Information.

"They were helpful in fitting us in on short notice. The plumber was friendly and confident in his knowledge. The price felt a bit high for the project, but with an active leak, we didn't want to spend too much time shopping around for other bids."

PETER R on July 2024


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Professional Mechanical Services LLC
19640 200th Ave NW
4.73(
30
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Approved Pro
Professional Mechanical Services LLC
19640 200th Ave NW
4.73(
30
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
3017 local quotes requested

Professional Mechanical Services offers a wide range of HVAC and plumbing services, including air quality control, energy cost reduction, water filtration, and services for your plumbing and sump pump in Maple Lake, MN and the surrounding areas. Family-owned and locally based in Big Lake, Minnesota, Professional Mechanical Services provides superior HVAC and Plumbing services for residential and commercial properties. We service and repair all brands of HVAC equipment! Looking for new equipment? Professional Mechanical Services is proud to offer Daikin products – the leading brand of HVAC equipment.Water heater or other important household equipment not working and you needed it fixed yesterday? We provide SAME-DAY emergency services. We’ll even work with your insurance company and handle all paperwork if you need us to.

"Nathan has helped us fix the issue by getting a correct team in place, He was professional and gentle. It was nice working with him."

Krishna D on April 2025

Professional Mechanical Services offers a wide range of HVAC and plumbing services, including air quality control, energy cost reduction, water filtration, and services for your plumbing and sump pump in Maple Lake, MN and the surrounding areas. Family-owned and locally based in Big Lake, Minnesota, Professional Mechanical Services provides superior HVAC and Plumbing services for residential and commercial properties. We service and repair all brands of HVAC equipment! Looking for new equipment? Professional Mechanical Services is proud to offer Daikin products – the leading brand of HVAC equipment.Water heater or other important household equipment not working and you needed it fixed yesterday? We provide SAME-DAY emergency services. We’ll even work with your insurance company and handle all paperwork if you need us to.

"Nathan has helped us fix the issue by getting a correct team in place, He was professional and gentle. It was nice working with him."

Krishna D on April 2025


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Dean's Home Services
6701 Parkway Cir #600
4.71(
7
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Approved Pro
Dean's Home Services
6701 Parkway Cir #600
4.71(
7
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
29 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Dean’s Home Services is a licensed and bonded professional service company with over 100 years of combined industry experience. We started in plumbing, but we have expanded our services to include heating, air conditioning, electrical, drains, and excavation. Dean’s Home Services has served Minneapolis, St. Paul, and the surrounding Twin Cities area for over 25 years. As Minnesota’s premier home service company, we pride ourselves on our fast, professional, clean, and friendly service. We specialize in plumbing, heating, air, electrical, drain, and duct cleaning. Offering over 100 years of combined industry experience, our service professionals can handle all of your home service needs. Dean’s only works with properly certified, experienced service professionals who understand what it’s like to be a Twin Cities homeowner. Dean’s Home Services is a female and minority-owned local business as well as an active member of the PHCC and Nexstar organizations. Dean’s Home Services takes pride in the fact that its business is family-owned and operated. We understand firsthand the importance of family and the need to maintain a safe environment for your loved ones. Call us today to meet our family! DEAN’S PROFESSIONALS: - Respect you, your home, and your time - Listen to ensure we understand your unique situation - Help you understand what options are available - Present you with a price before the work begins - Happily perform the work you choose

"Dean's removed a large nonfunctioning halogen ceiling fixture with a small simple LED fixture that I provided. More importantly, Dean's replaced my electrical breaker box and all of the breakers and added a main shut off in the box so I don't have to run downstairs to the electric meter room to completely shut off my electricity. It wasn't cheap but well worth it. They also added a separate circuit and breaker for my bidet which was tripping the breaker hallway through the cycle, leaving me fumbling in the dark looking for my flashlight. I highly recommend Dean's!"

Andrew P on February 2025

Dean’s Home Services is a licensed and bonded professional service company with over 100 years of combined industry experience. We started in plumbing, but we have expanded our services to include heating, air conditioning, electrical, drains, and excavation. Dean’s Home Services has served Minneapolis, St. Paul, and the surrounding Twin Cities area for over 25 years. As Minnesota’s premier home service company, we pride ourselves on our fast, professional, clean, and friendly service. We specialize in plumbing, heating, air, electrical, drain, and duct cleaning. Offering over 100 years of combined industry experience, our service professionals can handle all of your home service needs. Dean’s only works with properly certified, experienced service professionals who understand what it’s like to be a Twin Cities homeowner. Dean’s Home Services is a female and minority-owned local business as well as an active member of the PHCC and Nexstar organizations. Dean’s Home Services takes pride in the fact that its business is family-owned and operated. We understand firsthand the importance of family and the need to maintain a safe environment for your loved ones. Call us today to meet our family! DEAN’S PROFESSIONALS: - Respect you, your home, and your time - Listen to ensure we understand your unique situation - Help you understand what options are available - Present you with a price before the work begins - Happily perform the work you choose

"Dean's removed a large nonfunctioning halogen ceiling fixture with a small simple LED fixture that I provided. More importantly, Dean's replaced my electrical breaker box and all of the breakers and added a main shut off in the box so I don't have to run downstairs to the electric meter room to completely shut off my electricity. It wasn't cheap but well worth it. They also added a separate circuit and breaker for my bidet which was tripping the breaker hallway through the cycle, leaving me fumbling in the dark looking for my flashlight. I highly recommend Dean's!"

Andrew P on February 2025


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McQuillan Home Services, LLC
1727 E Hwy 36
4.05(
185
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Approved Pro
McQuillan Home Services, LLC
1727 E Hwy 36
4.05(
185
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
1767 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.

"I received excellent service from McQuillan Home Services. Scott replaced my old doorbell button with a new one in less than five minutes. He also repaired an electrical problem in one of my wall sockets. Scott thoroughly explained the electrical problem and how he repaired it. He was very kind and respectful. I am pleased with Scott’s professionalism and great electrician skills."

Sterline C on May 2024

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.

"I received excellent service from McQuillan Home Services. Scott replaced my old doorbell button with a new one in less than five minutes. He also repaired an electrical problem in one of my wall sockets. Scott thoroughly explained the electrical problem and how he repaired it. He was very kind and respectful. I am pleased with Scott’s professionalism and great electrician skills."

Sterline C on May 2024


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Mike's Custom Mechanical
20998 134th Ave N
4.22(
369
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Approved Pro
Mike's Custom Mechanical
20998 134th Ave N
4.22(
369
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
2837 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
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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
1031 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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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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