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Central a/c installers in Forest Lake

Avatar for Hoffman Cooling and Heating
Hoffman Cooling and Heating
5660 Memorial Avenue North
4.76(
1,585
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Hoffman Cooling and Heating
5660 Memorial Avenue North
4.76(
1,585
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
422 local quotes requested

Hoffman Heating has 60 years of experience in the industry providing each and every one of our clients with a strong combination of top quality products and timely execution. We get the HVAC job done right the first time, every time. Deal directly with the owners. We go beyond the call of duty to ensure your happiness with the result of the HVAC job. So when you are looking for the best, don't settle for less. Call on the experts here at Hoffman Refrigeration and Heating. We offer 24-hour emergency service

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Clyde A on July 2025

Hoffman Heating has 60 years of experience in the industry providing each and every one of our clients with a strong combination of top quality products and timely execution. We get the HVAC job done right the first time, every time. Deal directly with the owners. We go beyond the call of duty to ensure your happiness with the result of the HVAC job. So when you are looking for the best, don't settle for less. Call on the experts here at Hoffman Refrigeration and Heating. We offer 24-hour emergency service

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Clyde A on July 2025


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Hero Plumbing, Heating Cooling and Electrical
10900 Hampshire Ave. S Suite 120
4.27(
214
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Hero Plumbing, Heating Cooling and Electrical
10900 Hampshire Ave. S Suite 120
4.27(
214
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
232 local quotes requested
111 years of experience

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in service and repair for all phases of your PLUMBING, HEATING or COOLING needs. We offer upfront and fair pricing once our technician is in your home to evaluate your situation. We do not offer quotes or estimates at the time of appointment scheduling. We only service Owner Occupied Residential Homes. We do not service rental properties. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

"They didn't show but did call to cancel late during the day they were scheduled to show. Disappointed and rescheduled with another company."

Nick A on June 2024

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in service and repair for all phases of your PLUMBING, HEATING or COOLING needs. We offer upfront and fair pricing once our technician is in your home to evaluate your situation. We do not offer quotes or estimates at the time of appointment scheduling. We only service Owner Occupied Residential Homes. We do not service rental properties. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

"They didn't show but did call to cancel late during the day they were scheduled to show. Disappointed and rescheduled with another company."

Nick A on June 2024


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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
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
18 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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Dean's Home Services
6701 Parkway Cir #600
4.33(
9
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Dean's Home Services
6701 Parkway Cir #600
4.33(
9
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Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
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

"I called them for a small job, when they arrived I was told "we normally just do bigger jobs" (refused to do the work) I literally paid $49.00 just to be told "we normally just do bigger jobs" - Their moto should be "getting rich $49 at a time". Note: misleading/inaccurate responses from Deans will trigger additional posts detailing my experience with them across additional platforms."

Jacob R on July 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

"I called them for a small job, when they arrived I was told "we normally just do bigger jobs" (refused to do the work) I literally paid $49.00 just to be told "we normally just do bigger jobs" - Their moto should be "getting rich $49 at a time". Note: misleading/inaccurate responses from Deans will trigger additional posts detailing my experience with them across additional platforms."

Jacob R on July 2025


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Mr. Handyman of Coon Rapids and Blaine
10600 University Ave NW
5.00(
5
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Approved Pro
Mr. Handyman of Coon Rapids and Blaine
10600 University Ave NW
5.00(
5
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
656 local quotes requested

At Mr. Handyman, we have an entire team of home improvement specialists on staff. Each team member has decades of experience in home repairs and home maintenance services. We are fully licensed and insured and can handle getting all necessary permits in place before we begin work. We are committed to quality workmanship, durable and reliable materials, and exceptional customer service. Our goal is to make it stress and hassle-free for homeowners to get the home improvement services they need but don’t have the time, tools, skills, or desire to complete themselves. When you hire us, you can trust that the job will be done professionally, correctly, and efficiently without damage to your home. When we’re done, our team will leave your home safer, more comfortable, and more beautiful than before.

"Exceeded expectations!!"

Carolyn L on March 2025

At Mr. Handyman, we have an entire team of home improvement specialists on staff. Each team member has decades of experience in home repairs and home maintenance services. We are fully licensed and insured and can handle getting all necessary permits in place before we begin work. We are committed to quality workmanship, durable and reliable materials, and exceptional customer service. Our goal is to make it stress and hassle-free for homeowners to get the home improvement services they need but don’t have the time, tools, skills, or desire to complete themselves. When you hire us, you can trust that the job will be done professionally, correctly, and efficiently without damage to your home. When we’re done, our team will leave your home safer, more comfortable, and more beautiful than before.

"Exceeded expectations!!"

Carolyn L on March 2025


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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
1784 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


Avatar for Hoffman Cooling & Heating
Hoffman Cooling & Heating
5660 Memorial Ave N
4.30(
44
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Approved Pro
Hoffman Cooling & Heating
5660 Memorial Ave N
4.30(
44
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
1638 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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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
1748 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(
186
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Approved Pro
McQuillan Home Services, LLC
1727 E Hwy 36
4.04(
186
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
2752 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.

"On May 14th, I had an appointment to have my pre-season cooling inspection. I took a vacation day from work to sit at home and wait for their technician. I received a text during the day saying the tech was running behind and asking if I could re-schedule, I texted back saying I could not reschedule because I already took 8 hours off of work to sit and wait for them, I was then called at 3:00 and told they would not come. Although I understand things happen, this is the THIRD time they stood me up, 3 strikes and you're out!"

Genevra J on June 2025

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.

"On May 14th, I had an appointment to have my pre-season cooling inspection. I took a vacation day from work to sit at home and wait for their technician. I received a text during the day saying the tech was running behind and asking if I could re-schedule, I texted back saying I could not reschedule because I already took 8 hours off of work to sit and wait for them, I was then called at 3:00 and told they would not come. Although I understand things happen, this is the THIRD time they stood me up, 3 strikes and you're out!"

Genevra J on June 2025


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The Maintenance Company
4.89(
9
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Approved Pro
The Maintenance Company
4.89(
9
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
171 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

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FAQs for central a/c installation projects in Forest Lake, MN

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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