O'Boys Plumbing, Heating & Air is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. O'Boys Plumbing, Heating & Air is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality products and service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!
"Excellent install, follow up and great service!"
Katie S on February 2024
O'Boys Plumbing, Heating & Air is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. O'Boys Plumbing, Heating & Air is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality products and service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!
"Excellent install, follow up and great service!"
Katie S on February 2024
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.
"These guys are absolutely awesome! We had a cracked heat exchanger and it was dangerous to continue heating because of carbon monoxide leaking. The original duct work was all done incorrectly and caused the furnace (and A/C} to overwork. We had their representative, Danny come to our house one afternoon to give us a bid for heating, duct replacement, and air conditioning. Well, by the next morning we had we had a whole team of guys here and ready to start work on the job. I still don't know how they managed to pull it all together so fast! They had the new furnace, duct work and air conditioner all here and ready to be installed! These guys were all awesome. They worked so hard, and they went the extra mile to make sure we were happy with what they were doing. We would DEFINITELY recommend using Total Comfort and their great team! Thanks Adam C., Adam P., Dylan, Joe, and Tad!"
Suzanne S on March 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.
"These guys are absolutely awesome! We had a cracked heat exchanger and it was dangerous to continue heating because of carbon monoxide leaking. The original duct work was all done incorrectly and caused the furnace (and A/C} to overwork. We had their representative, Danny come to our house one afternoon to give us a bid for heating, duct replacement, and air conditioning. Well, by the next morning we had we had a whole team of guys here and ready to start work on the job. I still don't know how they managed to pull it all together so fast! They had the new furnace, duct work and air conditioner all here and ready to be installed! These guys were all awesome. They worked so hard, and they went the extra mile to make sure we were happy with what they were doing. We would DEFINITELY recommend using Total Comfort and their great team! Thanks Adam C., Adam P., Dylan, Joe, and Tad!"
Suzanne S on March 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.
"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
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
JP Handyman & Remodeling has been serving the Twin Cities area since 2003. We specialize in quality workmanship in a timely manner. We can handle any kind of job, from home repairs to carpentry and all the little odds and ends you don't want to deal with. Check out our list of services and get in touch to talk it through.
"Absolutely fantastic contractor and the most positive experience I've ever had working with one. Very communicative, high quality work, and great follow through. JP is very personable as well, trustworthy and someone I will always CALL FIRST on any job I need completed in my home or business."
Terry D on December 2024
JP Handyman & Remodeling has been serving the Twin Cities area since 2003. We specialize in quality workmanship in a timely manner. We can handle any kind of job, from home repairs to carpentry and all the little odds and ends you don't want to deal with. Check out our list of services and get in touch to talk it through.
"Absolutely fantastic contractor and the most positive experience I've ever had working with one. Very communicative, high quality work, and great follow through. JP is very personable as well, trustworthy and someone I will always CALL FIRST on any job I need completed in my home or business."
Terry D on December 2024
For nearly 100 years, family-owned Welter Heating and Air Conditioning has provided home heating and central air conditioning repair, service and installation in the Twin Cities metro area. Over four generations of families have come to trust our factory-trained and authorized professionals for everything from a new installation to an emergency repair. Additional DBA - Welter Heating Co.
"They were good and I would use them again."
Lisa H on March 2022
For nearly 100 years, family-owned Welter Heating and Air Conditioning has provided home heating and central air conditioning repair, service and installation in the Twin Cities metro area. Over four generations of families have come to trust our factory-trained and authorized professionals for everything from a new installation to an emergency repair. Additional DBA - Welter Heating Co.
"They were good and I would use them again."
Lisa H on March 2022
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
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 technician arrived on time to tune up the air conditioner. He gave me a friendly greeting and agreed to wear a mask immediately. He asked about the cat to make sure it would be safe (!). He asked about and listened carefully to me about how everything has been working (Standard installed our boiler and maintains it also). As usual, the technician completed his work efficiently and professionally. He explained everything before leaving and left the work areas neat. Standard is so reliable we joined its maintenance program years ago and will continue to call Standard for all our heating and air conditioning needs."
Peggy L 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 technician arrived on time to tune up the air conditioner. He gave me a friendly greeting and agreed to wear a mask immediately. He asked about the cat to make sure it would be safe (!). He asked about and listened carefully to me about how everything has been working (Standard installed our boiler and maintains it also). As usual, the technician completed his work efficiently and professionally. He explained everything before leaving and left the work areas neat. Standard is so reliable we joined its maintenance program years ago and will continue to call Standard for all our heating and air conditioning needs."
Peggy L on April 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
"Blake from Dean’s Home Services did a phenomenal job explaining a couple of scenarios to unclog our toilet. He was very professional, skilled, informative, and no high pressure sales pitch. Plus he has a great sense of humor. I would highly recommend Dean’s and will use them again if need be."
Teresa C on March 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
"Blake from Dean’s Home Services did a phenomenal job explaining a couple of scenarios to unclog our toilet. He was very professional, skilled, informative, and no high pressure sales pitch. Plus he has a great sense of humor. I would highly recommend Dean’s and will use them again if need be."
Teresa C on March 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.
"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
A dryer vent allows warm, moist air from inside the clothes dryer unit to escape to the outdoors. Without one, the warm air and moisture remain in your home, leading to mold, rot, and higher cooling bills over time. This project requires cutting a hole in the exterior of your home, so you should hire a professional contractor or carpenter to perform the work.
Use rigid metal when the duct runs behind walls, under floors, or through ceilings—it’s durable and clears lint efficiently. Semi‑rigid metal works well for short, visible sections that need a little flexibility. Your installer will match the material to the layout, but steer clear of flexible foil or vinyl hoses, as they can trap lint and increase the fire risk.
In tight spaces—a compact laundry room, kitchen, or bathroom—a slim or periscope duct lets the dryer sit close to the wall and still vent efficiently. This approach permits the dryer to sit close to the wall while ensuring efficient airflow. Slim vents offer a wide, rectangular design that fits perfectly in confined areas and can be installed vertically, horizontally, or diagonally. If allowed by local codes, surface-mounted ductwork further enhances accessibility and safety.
Plan on hiring a dryer vent cleaning professional to visit your home once a year to keep airflow strong and reduce fire risk. Large households or extra‑long vents may need a check every six months. Regular service sweeps out lint, spots damage early, and helps the dryer run more efficiently.
Qualified professionals for dryer vent installation include HVAC installers who deliver unmatched expertise for safe, secure installations. Experienced handypersons, plumbers, and roofers also perform these projects when the job is simple or when the vent pathway is clearly accessible. An HVAC installer guarantees a proper, code-compliant installation. For complex installations involving concealed ducts or challenging routes, always choose a specialist with a solid track record.
The maximum allowable dryer vent length is set at 25 to 35 feet by local building codes. Any 90-degree turn in the vent layout reduces this maximum by five feet. This exact measurement ensures efficient airflow and minimizes lint buildup, thereby enhancing safety. Adhere to your local code requirements to guarantee a proper and safe installation.