NEI (Northland Exteriors | Interiors) is a division of Northland Exteriors, Inc, licensed by the state and offers a diverse range of services tailored to meet the unique needs of every customer. Specializing from full-service roofing/siding/window replacements; to smaller projects, handyman services, home improvements, painting, flooring, ceiling fan installs, TV mounting, furniture assembly and more! We take a personalized approach to each project. We work closely with our clients to understand their vision, preferences, and budgetary requirements. Minnesota license contractor BC 807638 Insured safe practices best practices manufacturing installation practices carpentry practices only serious please inquire
"Great communication! Extremely fair rates and prices for materials. Final product looks amazing!"
Kati S on May 2025
NEI (Northland Exteriors | Interiors) is a division of Northland Exteriors, Inc, licensed by the state and offers a diverse range of services tailored to meet the unique needs of every customer. Specializing from full-service roofing/siding/window replacements; to smaller projects, handyman services, home improvements, painting, flooring, ceiling fan installs, TV mounting, furniture assembly and more! We take a personalized approach to each project. We work closely with our clients to understand their vision, preferences, and budgetary requirements. Minnesota license contractor BC 807638 Insured safe practices best practices manufacturing installation practices carpentry practices only serious please inquire
"Great communication! Extremely fair rates and prices for materials. Final product looks amazing!"
Kati S on May 2025
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!
"I have used H&H Remodeling a few different times to replace entry/utility doors in my home. I could not be happier with the craftsmanship, service and knowledge of the product that I received… all at a great price! Would definitely recommend H&H Remodeling to anyone I know needing remodeling services!"
Marshall K on February 2025
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!
"I have used H&H Remodeling a few different times to replace entry/utility doors in my home. I could not be happier with the craftsmanship, service and knowledge of the product that I received… all at a great price! Would definitely recommend H&H Remodeling to anyone I know needing remodeling services!"
Marshall K on February 2025
We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. Our team has quality experience in this industry, and we make sure our customers are happy before we leave. Call or click to schedule an estimate today!
"Stacey was so nice and was at my house for a small kitchen project within one day. Work was done as expected - will be using him again in the near future for other projects in the near future!"
Brad S on June 2024
We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. Our team has quality experience in this industry, and we make sure our customers are happy before we leave. Call or click to schedule an estimate today!
"Stacey was so nice and was at my house for a small kitchen project within one day. Work was done as expected - will be using him again in the near future for other projects in the near future!"
Brad S on June 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.
"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
At Standard Heating & Air Conditioning, we've been keeping Twin Cities homes comfortable since 1930. Our team of highly trained, certified technicians specializes in heating, cooling, and indoor air quality solutions tailored to your home and budget. Whether you need a seasonal tune-up, emergency repair, or a full system replacement, we’re here to help—with honest advice, upfront pricing, and industry-leading warranties. We don’t just fix HVAC systems—we build lasting relationships. Our technicians are background-checked, courteous, and committed to doing the job right the first time. We back our work with a satisfaction guarantee and go above and beyond to ensure your experience is seamless, from the first call to final inspection. Trust a local, family-owned company with over 90 years of proven expertise. Comfort is what we do. Service is who we are.
"On time and very knowledgeable, Naolue was my tech and was very friendly and easy to work with 👍"
Brian K on May 2025
At Standard Heating & Air Conditioning, we've been keeping Twin Cities homes comfortable since 1930. Our team of highly trained, certified technicians specializes in heating, cooling, and indoor air quality solutions tailored to your home and budget. Whether you need a seasonal tune-up, emergency repair, or a full system replacement, we’re here to help—with honest advice, upfront pricing, and industry-leading warranties. We don’t just fix HVAC systems—we build lasting relationships. Our technicians are background-checked, courteous, and committed to doing the job right the first time. We back our work with a satisfaction guarantee and go above and beyond to ensure your experience is seamless, from the first call to final inspection. Trust a local, family-owned company with over 90 years of proven expertise. Comfort is what we do. Service is who we are.
"On time and very knowledgeable, Naolue was my tech and was very friendly and easy to work with 👍"
Brian K on May 2025
Were here to help you with your projects in a timely manner. Offering a vast variety of services for your home or business!! In addition to general repair, we also offer hauling services with truck and trailers, compact tractor work if you have a project aske!! With 30+ years of experience of general maintenance and repair don't be afraid to ask, if we can't help you, we have lots of resources to get the job done!!
"Great job was done quickly"
Judy C on July 2024
Were here to help you with your projects in a timely manner. Offering a vast variety of services for your home or business!! In addition to general repair, we also offer hauling services with truck and trailers, compact tractor work if you have a project aske!! With 30+ years of experience of general maintenance and repair don't be afraid to ask, if we can't help you, we have lots of resources to get the job done!!
"Great job was done quickly"
Judy C on July 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
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
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.
"Oh, how I wish there were a grade lower than F. McQuillan managed to provide both poor customer service *and* bad technical work. The company came out to do a full replacement of our A/C unit and furnace, switching to minisplits and a boiler/radiator system. The minisplit side of the equation went just fine. The rest has been a disaster. This all started the first week of August, so they would have plenty of time to get the work done before winter...so we thought. Instead the installed the boiler incorrectly, causing it to make loud noises and not actually provide any hot water. After calling five times and having two missed appointments, they finally sent out a plumber who informed us that it was so badly screwed up, an entire crew would have to come out and fix it (which they eventually did, two whole weeks later). It took three people nine hours (!!) to fix whatever they did wrong. Now on to the radiators. Several were backordered to the first week of September, obviously not their fault. Once they called us to say the new radiators were ready for installation, they couldn't "fit us into their schedule" for three more weeks! When they did show up, we found one radiator completely missing, two ordered in the wrong finish, and several others that couldn't be installed because they didn't have the right parts and weren't sure how to get them (WHAT?). And, this is a minor issue compared to everything else, but they ask you to pay as you go, so every time someone shows up they want to collect money. Multiple times we've asked to see an itemized bill so we know what all our payments have gone to (this is a large job and we just want to keep track of everything), but we still have yet to see a single invoice or receipt of our payment. Which brings us to today. We're not currently on their schedule at all. Half of our radiators are installed, but none are active on the system, so we have no heat. It's early October, and the temperature tonight is supposed to reach 35 with a frost warning (which is one things for my husband and I, but we also have three kids under the age of 6). We've called multiple times the past two days and no one will call or email us back to tell us when we are actually going to have heat. I'm extremely close to reporting them to the BBB and calling a different company to finish the job so we can stay warm. I wouldn't wish McQuillan on my worst enemy."
Ashley B on October 2020
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.
"Oh, how I wish there were a grade lower than F. McQuillan managed to provide both poor customer service *and* bad technical work. The company came out to do a full replacement of our A/C unit and furnace, switching to minisplits and a boiler/radiator system. The minisplit side of the equation went just fine. The rest has been a disaster. This all started the first week of August, so they would have plenty of time to get the work done before winter...so we thought. Instead the installed the boiler incorrectly, causing it to make loud noises and not actually provide any hot water. After calling five times and having two missed appointments, they finally sent out a plumber who informed us that it was so badly screwed up, an entire crew would have to come out and fix it (which they eventually did, two whole weeks later). It took three people nine hours (!!) to fix whatever they did wrong. Now on to the radiators. Several were backordered to the first week of September, obviously not their fault. Once they called us to say the new radiators were ready for installation, they couldn't "fit us into their schedule" for three more weeks! When they did show up, we found one radiator completely missing, two ordered in the wrong finish, and several others that couldn't be installed because they didn't have the right parts and weren't sure how to get them (WHAT?). And, this is a minor issue compared to everything else, but they ask you to pay as you go, so every time someone shows up they want to collect money. Multiple times we've asked to see an itemized bill so we know what all our payments have gone to (this is a large job and we just want to keep track of everything), but we still have yet to see a single invoice or receipt of our payment. Which brings us to today. We're not currently on their schedule at all. Half of our radiators are installed, but none are active on the system, so we have no heat. It's early October, and the temperature tonight is supposed to reach 35 with a frost warning (which is one things for my husband and I, but we also have three kids under the age of 6). We've called multiple times the past two days and no one will call or email us back to tell us when we are actually going to have heat. I'm extremely close to reporting them to the BBB and calling a different company to finish the job so we can stay warm. I wouldn't wish McQuillan on my worst enemy."
Ashley B on October 2020
Running a window air conditioner to cool a small room often costs less than $4 per day, making it cheaper than central air for single-room cooling. However, central air might be more efficient if you're using multiple window units or need to cool a space larger than 1,000 square feet. Choosing the right size AC is crucial—a unit that's too big or small can waste energy and increase costs.
Window AC units can use a significant amount of energy. These units use about 12 to 17 kilowatt-hours per day, significantly more than a refrigerator's one to 1.5 kilowatt-hours per day. To keep your energy costs down, run your window AC only when necessary, keep doors closed to contain the cool air, regularly clean filters and coils, and seal any gaps around the unit to prevent cold air from escaping.
Inexpensive air conditioner units are often not worth it. Low-cost products from popular brands like General Electric, LG, Whirlpool, or Frigidaire may be a reasonable investment. However, putting a small, budget-friendly unit in a large room wastes energy and shortens the life span of the AC since it has to draw more power and work much harder to cool the space. The unit will consume more energy and stress the motor and other internal parts, resulting in early breakdown and costly repairs.
The best deals on window AC units come during the fall when businesses slash prices to clear out old inventory. You can also speak with your local AC installer, who may get you a good deal on a window AC unit since they have access to trade pricing. You can also watch for discontinued products and flash sales in your area.
Window AC repair costs between $110 and $390, with most people paying around $250. Parts cost between $2 and $150, with the rest going toward labor, at around $30 per hour. The occasional one-off repair or a routine AC tuneup cost $75 to $200. Servicing can keep your AC running in good condition for several more years before you need to pay for a replacement unit.
Window AC units last eight to 10 years when installed and maintained correctly. High-quality models last up to 20 years with proper care and routine maintenance. The unit’s longevity depends on its construction quality, regular cleaning, and electrical safety inspections. Keeping the filters and coils clean and addressing minor repairs promptly extends its effective performance and ensures reliable cooling.