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Standard Heating & Air Conditioning Inc
4.8(
3,084
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Serving Minneapolis, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1930

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"From the beginning with their salesperson Denise to the installation and commissioning of the equipment by Kevin and Rob, the replacement of our equipment was efficient and professional, even while they were taking extra Covid 19 precautions to protect our health. We would heartily recommend Standard Heating and Air Conditioning to anyone. They made the purchase effortless!!"
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New A/C
New Furnace
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+1

Response time1 day
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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HVAC Doctor LLC
4.9(
27
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Serving Minneapolis, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was very pleased with HVAC Doctor. Very professional. Great customer service, from first contact over the phone, the estimate and installation of our new air conditioning unit. Very knowledgeable. Employees were very respectful of my home. Quiet and courteous as they installed the air conditioner. Will definitely have them do work for me again."
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+137

Response time2 days
49 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Aquarius Home Services
4.6(
260
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Serving Minneapolis, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Responded quickly to come out and diagnose our furnace that had just died. After speaking with the dispatcher a technician arrived at our house within 30 minutes. Being that it was going to be about 17 degrees that night the technician left us with two space heaters to hold us over until we could get the furnace replaced. Two days later a crew came out to install the new furnace. These guys were excellent, one of the best crews that I have ever worked with leaving me with a great deal of confidence that the job was done right. From the initial call, the receptionist, the dispatcher, the technician, and the installation crew left me extremely pleased that I made the call to Aquarius and plan to use them in the future."
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Response time10 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
Randy Lane & Sons Plumbing & Heating Inc
4.7(
801
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Serving Minneapolis, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 1967

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Randy Lane has skilled plumbers and a well-organized office staff. The plumber arrived at the pre-arranged day & time and fixed the two sinks. The plumber looked at the corroded sections of pipe that I pointed out and stated that his opinion was that replacing those would not significantly increase water pressure in the house. I appreciate the honest opinion.
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Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Conditioned Air Inc
4.8(
51
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Serving Minneapolis, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The installation was fine. The guys were pleasant. It was quick and they did a good job. Afterwards I found out they installed an auto thermostat that was more expensive. I chose to pay the extra and keep it."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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MN Plumbing & Appliance Installation
4.4(
97
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Serving Minneapolis, MN and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I tried many many times to get my new gas stove installed by Best Buy. After 3 weeks of the stove sitting in the middle of my kitchen and 4 appointments set with no one showing up I gave up and called MN Plumbing & Appliance. I don't know why I didn't do it sooner! They showed up at the right time and did the installation quickly and effectively for the same price that Best Buy quoted me and they took my old stove away for recycling."
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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North Alabama Technical Services
4.9(
124
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Serving Minneapolis, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Everything was perfect. I left a voicemail and he called me back within minutes. We discussed my problems and he understood my computer gibberish. He came to my house to pick up the laptop. He notified me that night about the cost of the replacement parts and length of shipping. He then contacted me when my computer was fixed. He delivered it to my house.
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2014 Super Service Award Winner!
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Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Aire Serv of Eden Prairie
4.5(
275
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Serving Minneapolis, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"In the last 2+ years Doug has been to my rental property 6 or 7 times.  I was diagnosed with Old Furnace Syndrome by another company prior to hiring Doug.  Fall 2014.  Not worth repairing they said.  I was looking at a large amount of money to remove the old furnace and install a new one.  I called Doug on a reference, not Angie's List,  and he came out to the property.  Doug  was able to diagnosed and properly fixed the problem.  He has since been to the property to fix and repair other issues on the furnace that have come up.  The best part is that we have never met.  I live 4 hours away from the property.  All correspondence has been by phone.  The most recent visit was to inspect the furnace and venting for the pending sale of the house, along with repairing some loose bricks on the chimney.    Doug has done a great job of repairing and maintaining my old gravity furnace, along with saving me a bunch of money.  

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Recommended by87%of homeowners
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HandyVoy.LLC
5.0(
48
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Serving Minneapolis, MN and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"He did a great job and worked very hard! He saved our roof rafters in our attic and created a new opening in the hallway ceiling. He carefully caulked all of our exterior windows and doors, washed & painted the exterior, installed a new gutter and drain pipe, just to name a few items... Very flexible in working with me on decisions as to what repairs were needed inside and outside of the house. Very relational and friendly. Really cares about his work!"
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Brooklyn Park
New Brighton
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+250

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for swamp cooler installation and replacement projects in Minneapolis, MN

Swamp coolers are quite energy-efficient, using only 15% to 35% of the electricity that traditional central air conditioning units consume. This can lead to significant savings on your energy bills. However, keep in mind that swamp coolers require water to operate and may not cool your home as effectively in extremely hot or humid conditions. When considering overall efficiency, it is essential to weigh both electricity and water usage, as well as the cooling needs specific to your local climate.

Evaporative coolers only work in dry climates because they cool by moistening the air. If the air is already moist, this will have little to no cooling effect. Central AC is a better choice if you live in a humid climate, such as the Midwest, eastern, or western coastal regions.

To install a swamp cooler on a roof, a local HVAC specialist will first find and cut a spot free of wiring and obstructions. They’ll then install metal bracing, legs, brackets, the ceiling duct register, ductwork, power, and thermostat wires. Once installed, they’ll seal all openings, attach duct connections, and install a thermostat. Before leaving, they’ll run cool water piping to the unit and inspect all the connections.

The cost to repair your swamp cooler ranges from $50 to $600, depending on the issue, whether new parts are needed, and the chosen repair service. Depending on the type of pad your system uses, you will need to change out the pads every one to three years for proper operation. When budgeting for the cost to repair a window unit, expect to pay around $230.

The U.S. Department of Energy states that swamp coolers can cool a single room by five to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. However, this largely depends on the size and installation method of the evaporative cooler. You can only achieve these results in a dry climate, such as the American South, as it’s easier to cool rooms in humid environments with central air.

Swamp cooler water usage varies depending on the size of the unit. Smaller evaporative units may use one gallon per hour, while much larger units could use up to 15 gallons of water per hour. Most homeowners can expect their unit to use between seven and 10 gallons of water per hour of usage.

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