I have been in business for 18 years. I am a one man operation.
I have been in business for 18 years. I am a one man operation.
K&S Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing and Electrical has served south central and south eastern Minnesota and Twin Cities suburbs since 1988. As the largest volume Lennox dealer in the state and one of Carrier’s longest operating dealers, K&S has the quality products and expertise to design and install a system for every residential and commercial project. We would be happy to provide you with a free, no obligation, on site estimate for your home comfort or business needs. K&S looks forward to serving you. Additional contact name - Chris Ramsey.
"The only reason we needed the new HVAC system was due to our AC needing some expensive parts and the new AC units wouldn't pair up to our old furnace. Since we care for my sick mother in-law who has Stage 4 COPD and needs the AC on from spring to Fall. She is a patient at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester MN and has many raspatory issues. We started by filing out a form at Costco that we were interested in a quote. I ended up getting a Sales guy named Richard McCain. He was very cocky and sure put on a good show over promising and made everything seem like a Sweet deal. Keep in mind I also worked with Mason at Tonna Mechanical who was outstanding and never over promised and was great to work with. I made a fatal error choosing K&S Heating and Cooling based on the Lennox system being the 2nd best option based on all my research (Carrier was my #1 choice which was offered through Tonna Mechanical). I selected K&S Heating and Cooling in Rochester MN due to the relationship with Costco. Costco offers their members discounts and extra warranties and stand behind the overall customer experience. The quoting process went smoothly and after tons of questions before agreeing to make the $15,000 purchase of the Lennox Elite Series 110,000 BTU Variable (98% eff.) furnace and a 4ton (19 seer) Air Conditioning unit to heat and cool our 5300 sq ft home. Richard McCain even came a second time to ensure his quote was exact and there wouldn't be anything else we needed for the new HVAC system to run. Out of all the information/options Richard McCain from K&S gave us, everything thing we had been promised was the purchase was going through Costco. After many emails and phone calls we selected the to finance the HVAC system the way Richard at K&S suggested as our best option and ensured the sale was through Costco. Installation day came and K&S Heating and Air in Rochester MN did show up on time. I gave the specific instructions to leave all the old HVAC systems parts and components including Thermostats on a tarp I spread out for them. Instead of K&S just throwing the old away we had a family from our church that was down on their luck have a need for an HVAC system. So we gave them all the parts and components (Furnace still worked great but the AC needed some parts to run). Of Course the old thermostats the install guys pocketed and failed to leave them behind as instructed. Keep in mind these thermostats were not even two months old and were $70 each. Our HVAC system was installed and wasn't running right to find out Richard forgot to include a air intake that costed us another $500 that wasn't in the original and final numbers. After the HVAC system was installed my mother in-law wanted to have our ducts cleaned to insure her raspatory health a fighting chance. My mother in-law who has a CDCS grant as she qualifies for due to her health. My mother in-law used some of the grant money to pay for the duct cleaning at our house since we care for her there. K&S Heating and Air showed up with a broken machine (had duct tape holding it together) then the K&S duct cleaning guy insisted that my father in-law help him lift his machine around our house and up and down our stairs. My father in-law has bad knees (has knee surgery next month) so regardless of his knee pain continued to help lug this machine around so his wife can breath better. Of course in the process of duct cleaning the machine breaks open blowing dust everywhere in our house. They submitted the invoice to be paid and received funds from the grant for their services. A few days later my father in-law said they didn't clean at least 15 vents due to wires in the way. So I looked at the invoice and of course they charged for every vent in the house including the ones they couldn't clean. So out of the 60 vents they couldn't clean 15 vents at $15 each vent. They fraudulently knowingly charged and took advantage of my mother in-laws grant and a vulnerable adult. Committing Fraud and theft of State funds that has been reported. Richard had asked me several times to make sure to review my experiences "because big ticket customers like you is the ones we want" that is Richards exact words. So I reviewed in honesty on Google as I have here and I will on other review sites. In the end I raised these concerns to Richard McCain the sales rep from K&S Heating and Cooling in Rochester MN and the concern our HVAC system never was ran through Costco like Richard McCain had promised costing us money and warranties. Richard McCain from K&S fired us as customers and admitting to having our old thermostats (had them for 3-4 months) denied to Costco their install crew had even taken them (they tried to steal them and thought no one would miss them). Here is his terrible response to the issue, Matt,I wanted to touch base with you after dropping off the thermostats. I take full responsibility for the thermostats not being delivered to you. For that I am extremely sorry. The inconvenience this caused you is unforgivable. For the rest of your complaints and issues- I’ve attached a screenshot of one of the final emails to you, from me. This shows that I informed you via phone and confirmed by email that the financing would negate Costco and it’s rebates. Now, Costco will not give you anything because you chose not to run the job through Costco. Also, K&S won’t give you anymore money off because I already gave you a killer deal. Did you not understand? Because it is very clear in this email. I could not have been more clear. And yet, you decided to drag my name through the dirt for a couple hundred dollars and call me a liar. Maybe you didn’t understand, I can see that happening. I know I asked you to reach out to me if you need anything in the future. However, please don’t. If you feel the need to contact the office, go ahead, but refrain from asking for my assistance. If you feel the need to remove your heinous google review—please do. If not, that’s fine too. I really appreciate your feedback and will certainly adjust my “cocky” attitude and hopefully learn about furnaces and ac’s so that I can provide a meal or two for my 3 children. Richard McCain Project Manager I called spoke to the Head shop Manager at K&S to try to resolve these issues as well I was swore at several times. They kept repeating "what do you want from us" over and over. I stated I just want this made right. I am not seeking money. I want what your sales man promised to be delivered. I want our HVAC purchase ran through Costco as it was supposed to be. I asked about the customer satisfaction and the manager laughed at me stating "You bought the system and own it. We don't owe you **** nor do we have to service it or stand behind it". To find out the K&S rep who works the booth at Costco got screwed out of his commission and K&S is ok with screwing their own employees and wont back their own employees. So the main reason for my review is to express our dissatisfaction with K&S Heating and Air and make sure other consumers avoid K&S Heating and Air at all costs. This review is based on actual events and my statements, words and comments are of my own opinion. I was advised by several people to not use K&S Heating and Cooling but I selected to do so because Costco was supposed to be involved. If you are a residential or commercial customer please think twice on using K&S as if they are willing to screw over a customer paying $15,000 think of what you have at stake! If you are looking to hire Richard McCain to work and represent your company I would think twice as he clearly doesn't know how to handle customers or do his current job. Again solely based on my experiences and opinions and the facts."
Matthew F on December 2018
K&S Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing and Electrical has served south central and south eastern Minnesota and Twin Cities suburbs since 1988. As the largest volume Lennox dealer in the state and one of Carrier’s longest operating dealers, K&S has the quality products and expertise to design and install a system for every residential and commercial project. We would be happy to provide you with a free, no obligation, on site estimate for your home comfort or business needs. K&S looks forward to serving you. Additional contact name - Chris Ramsey.
"The only reason we needed the new HVAC system was due to our AC needing some expensive parts and the new AC units wouldn't pair up to our old furnace. Since we care for my sick mother in-law who has Stage 4 COPD and needs the AC on from spring to Fall. She is a patient at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester MN and has many raspatory issues. We started by filing out a form at Costco that we were interested in a quote. I ended up getting a Sales guy named Richard McCain. He was very cocky and sure put on a good show over promising and made everything seem like a Sweet deal. Keep in mind I also worked with Mason at Tonna Mechanical who was outstanding and never over promised and was great to work with. I made a fatal error choosing K&S Heating and Cooling based on the Lennox system being the 2nd best option based on all my research (Carrier was my #1 choice which was offered through Tonna Mechanical). I selected K&S Heating and Cooling in Rochester MN due to the relationship with Costco. Costco offers their members discounts and extra warranties and stand behind the overall customer experience. The quoting process went smoothly and after tons of questions before agreeing to make the $15,000 purchase of the Lennox Elite Series 110,000 BTU Variable (98% eff.) furnace and a 4ton (19 seer) Air Conditioning unit to heat and cool our 5300 sq ft home. Richard McCain even came a second time to ensure his quote was exact and there wouldn't be anything else we needed for the new HVAC system to run. Out of all the information/options Richard McCain from K&S gave us, everything thing we had been promised was the purchase was going through Costco. After many emails and phone calls we selected the to finance the HVAC system the way Richard at K&S suggested as our best option and ensured the sale was through Costco. Installation day came and K&S Heating and Air in Rochester MN did show up on time. I gave the specific instructions to leave all the old HVAC systems parts and components including Thermostats on a tarp I spread out for them. Instead of K&S just throwing the old away we had a family from our church that was down on their luck have a need for an HVAC system. So we gave them all the parts and components (Furnace still worked great but the AC needed some parts to run). Of Course the old thermostats the install guys pocketed and failed to leave them behind as instructed. Keep in mind these thermostats were not even two months old and were $70 each. Our HVAC system was installed and wasn't running right to find out Richard forgot to include a air intake that costed us another $500 that wasn't in the original and final numbers. After the HVAC system was installed my mother in-law wanted to have our ducts cleaned to insure her raspatory health a fighting chance. My mother in-law who has a CDCS grant as she qualifies for due to her health. My mother in-law used some of the grant money to pay for the duct cleaning at our house since we care for her there. K&S Heating and Air showed up with a broken machine (had duct tape holding it together) then the K&S duct cleaning guy insisted that my father in-law help him lift his machine around our house and up and down our stairs. My father in-law has bad knees (has knee surgery next month) so regardless of his knee pain continued to help lug this machine around so his wife can breath better. Of course in the process of duct cleaning the machine breaks open blowing dust everywhere in our house. They submitted the invoice to be paid and received funds from the grant for their services. A few days later my father in-law said they didn't clean at least 15 vents due to wires in the way. So I looked at the invoice and of course they charged for every vent in the house including the ones they couldn't clean. So out of the 60 vents they couldn't clean 15 vents at $15 each vent. They fraudulently knowingly charged and took advantage of my mother in-laws grant and a vulnerable adult. Committing Fraud and theft of State funds that has been reported. Richard had asked me several times to make sure to review my experiences "because big ticket customers like you is the ones we want" that is Richards exact words. So I reviewed in honesty on Google as I have here and I will on other review sites. In the end I raised these concerns to Richard McCain the sales rep from K&S Heating and Cooling in Rochester MN and the concern our HVAC system never was ran through Costco like Richard McCain had promised costing us money and warranties. Richard McCain from K&S fired us as customers and admitting to having our old thermostats (had them for 3-4 months) denied to Costco their install crew had even taken them (they tried to steal them and thought no one would miss them). Here is his terrible response to the issue, Matt,I wanted to touch base with you after dropping off the thermostats. I take full responsibility for the thermostats not being delivered to you. For that I am extremely sorry. The inconvenience this caused you is unforgivable. For the rest of your complaints and issues- I’ve attached a screenshot of one of the final emails to you, from me. This shows that I informed you via phone and confirmed by email that the financing would negate Costco and it’s rebates. Now, Costco will not give you anything because you chose not to run the job through Costco. Also, K&S won’t give you anymore money off because I already gave you a killer deal. Did you not understand? Because it is very clear in this email. I could not have been more clear. And yet, you decided to drag my name through the dirt for a couple hundred dollars and call me a liar. Maybe you didn’t understand, I can see that happening. I know I asked you to reach out to me if you need anything in the future. However, please don’t. If you feel the need to contact the office, go ahead, but refrain from asking for my assistance. If you feel the need to remove your heinous google review—please do. If not, that’s fine too. I really appreciate your feedback and will certainly adjust my “cocky” attitude and hopefully learn about furnaces and ac’s so that I can provide a meal or two for my 3 children. Richard McCain Project Manager I called spoke to the Head shop Manager at K&S to try to resolve these issues as well I was swore at several times. They kept repeating "what do you want from us" over and over. I stated I just want this made right. I am not seeking money. I want what your sales man promised to be delivered. I want our HVAC purchase ran through Costco as it was supposed to be. I asked about the customer satisfaction and the manager laughed at me stating "You bought the system and own it. We don't owe you **** nor do we have to service it or stand behind it". To find out the K&S rep who works the booth at Costco got screwed out of his commission and K&S is ok with screwing their own employees and wont back their own employees. So the main reason for my review is to express our dissatisfaction with K&S Heating and Air and make sure other consumers avoid K&S Heating and Air at all costs. This review is based on actual events and my statements, words and comments are of my own opinion. I was advised by several people to not use K&S Heating and Cooling but I selected to do so because Costco was supposed to be involved. If you are a residential or commercial customer please think twice on using K&S as if they are willing to screw over a customer paying $15,000 think of what you have at stake! If you are looking to hire Richard McCain to work and represent your company I would think twice as he clearly doesn't know how to handle customers or do his current job. Again solely based on my experiences and opinions and the facts."
Matthew F on December 2018
Plumber
Plumber
Faucet broken, pipe burst, water tank leaking. Door and windows broken. Want new counter top and sink. Sheetrock install or replaced. Sump pump issue. Furnace no heat. Boiler maintenance , installation,and repair.
Faucet broken, pipe burst, water tank leaking. Door and windows broken. Want new counter top and sink. Sheetrock install or replaced. Sump pump issue. Furnace no heat. Boiler maintenance , installation,and repair.
KC Star is a small family oriented company owned and operated by Ken Carman. I am hands on and involved in every project. I have a very broad spectrum of experience with over 18 years in comercial and residential construction, Large and small project management and coordination, repair and maintenance there is very little that I have not handled. I take pride that my company only exists on referrals. I offer creative project planning and the utilize most current technology for efficent functional upgrades,repair and maintenance. I also offer the most proper disposal and environmentally responsible recycling for our project demolition and debris. I am happy to offer ideas and estimates for large or small projects. I offer top quality craftsmanship along with midwestern work ethic that won't prevent me from getting my hands dirty and provide a finish that you can be proud of. My pricing is competive and our workmanship and attention to customers requirements is one of our highest priorities. You may be surprised by the spectrum of services that I, cover so please ask. I excel and specialize in unique and creative finishing and remodeling of basements, kitchens and bathrooms but really there is no part of any work or living space that I am unfamiliar with so please ask. Thanks for your consideration in selecting me as your service company. Ken, KC
"1. Did not bring anything to cover shozes or old/wet water heater. Requested the customer to provide towels or something to cover the bottom of old water heater, mentioning the carpet will be dirty without it. 2. Had difficuties to ignite the starter/new water heater. Broke a gas nozzle part of the ignite by drilling. Even broken, put the part into the water heater. Somehow, the starter worked. 3. Paid $1,000 for installation of water heater. Requested the receipt but they said it will be avaiable after 3 weeks (will be updated). 4. Broken part will be replaced by other service provider,"
Jeong-Heon L on January 2022
KC Star is a small family oriented company owned and operated by Ken Carman. I am hands on and involved in every project. I have a very broad spectrum of experience with over 18 years in comercial and residential construction, Large and small project management and coordination, repair and maintenance there is very little that I have not handled. I take pride that my company only exists on referrals. I offer creative project planning and the utilize most current technology for efficent functional upgrades,repair and maintenance. I also offer the most proper disposal and environmentally responsible recycling for our project demolition and debris. I am happy to offer ideas and estimates for large or small projects. I offer top quality craftsmanship along with midwestern work ethic that won't prevent me from getting my hands dirty and provide a finish that you can be proud of. My pricing is competive and our workmanship and attention to customers requirements is one of our highest priorities. You may be surprised by the spectrum of services that I, cover so please ask. I excel and specialize in unique and creative finishing and remodeling of basements, kitchens and bathrooms but really there is no part of any work or living space that I am unfamiliar with so please ask. Thanks for your consideration in selecting me as your service company. Ken, KC
"1. Did not bring anything to cover shozes or old/wet water heater. Requested the customer to provide towels or something to cover the bottom of old water heater, mentioning the carpet will be dirty without it. 2. Had difficuties to ignite the starter/new water heater. Broke a gas nozzle part of the ignite by drilling. Even broken, put the part into the water heater. Somehow, the starter worked. 3. Paid $1,000 for installation of water heater. Requested the receipt but they said it will be avaiable after 3 weeks (will be updated). 4. Broken part will be replaced by other service provider,"
Jeong-Heon L on January 2022
Plumbing and Boiler Heating
Plumbing and Boiler Heating
For additional information contact us at Info@SuperiorMechanical.us.
"I had a terrible experience with Superior Mechanical. First, the technician showed up an hour earlier than scheduled without any prior notice or a courtesy call to ask if moving the appointment up was acceptable. This was extremely inconvenient as I wasn't prepared for the early arrival. Then, they spent only 15 minutes working on the A/C unit and filled it with refrigerant without asking if I wanted them to do so—charging me a whopping $679. Initially, I thought the technician had said the cost would be $67 because I didn’t believe anyone would perform $679 worth of work in just 15 minutes without consulting the homeowner first. This was a shocking and frustrating realization. Adding to my dissatisfaction, the technician didn’t actually diagnose the problem with the unit—he just vaguely mentioned that it "has a leak somewhere" without providing any specific details or a solution. He only entered the house to take pictures of the unit after I specifically asked for a replacement unit cost as the current unit is 30+ years old. When I followed up with Superior Mechanical, they explained that the technician told them I had expressed I wanted to “limp the unit along for the rest of the year.” This assumption was based on a 10-second interaction at my front door when he arrived—hardly a conversation to make such a decision. When I expressed my dissatisfaction, they offered to apply the $679 toward a new unit. Based on my experience so far, I made it clear that I would not be going through them for a new unit. Their second option was to split the cost of the refrigerant, still leaving me out more than $400. When I asked why I was being expected to pay for work I didn’t consent to, they suggested coming back to remove the refrigerant and refunding approximately $550, still charging me for the visit—even though the technician never actually diagnosed the issue and just tried to slap an expensive bandaid on the problem. This lack of communication, failure to properly diagnose the issue, and disregard for my consent was incredibly unprofessional and left me feeling taken advantage of. I strongly advise against using Superior Mechanical."
Chelsey R on September 2024
For additional information contact us at Info@SuperiorMechanical.us.
"I had a terrible experience with Superior Mechanical. First, the technician showed up an hour earlier than scheduled without any prior notice or a courtesy call to ask if moving the appointment up was acceptable. This was extremely inconvenient as I wasn't prepared for the early arrival. Then, they spent only 15 minutes working on the A/C unit and filled it with refrigerant without asking if I wanted them to do so—charging me a whopping $679. Initially, I thought the technician had said the cost would be $67 because I didn’t believe anyone would perform $679 worth of work in just 15 minutes without consulting the homeowner first. This was a shocking and frustrating realization. Adding to my dissatisfaction, the technician didn’t actually diagnose the problem with the unit—he just vaguely mentioned that it "has a leak somewhere" without providing any specific details or a solution. He only entered the house to take pictures of the unit after I specifically asked for a replacement unit cost as the current unit is 30+ years old. When I followed up with Superior Mechanical, they explained that the technician told them I had expressed I wanted to “limp the unit along for the rest of the year.” This assumption was based on a 10-second interaction at my front door when he arrived—hardly a conversation to make such a decision. When I expressed my dissatisfaction, they offered to apply the $679 toward a new unit. Based on my experience so far, I made it clear that I would not be going through them for a new unit. Their second option was to split the cost of the refrigerant, still leaving me out more than $400. When I asked why I was being expected to pay for work I didn’t consent to, they suggested coming back to remove the refrigerant and refunding approximately $550, still charging me for the visit—even though the technician never actually diagnosed the issue and just tried to slap an expensive bandaid on the problem. This lack of communication, failure to properly diagnose the issue, and disregard for my consent was incredibly unprofessional and left me feeling taken advantage of. I strongly advise against using Superior Mechanical."
Chelsey R on September 2024
ETR Laboratories in an analytic laboratory with a broad range of commercial, industrial and individual clients. We provide analytic services using a wide variety of scientific methods including GC/MS, IC/MS, GIR, NMR and SEM equipment. We can do particle analysis, organic and inorganic chemical analysis and micro analysis on biological and other materials. Private water analysis is our specialty. Award winning. Additional DBA - Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories Inc, ETR Labs, ETR Laboratories.
"as advertised"
Nancy C on July 2018
ETR Laboratories in an analytic laboratory with a broad range of commercial, industrial and individual clients. We provide analytic services using a wide variety of scientific methods including GC/MS, IC/MS, GIR, NMR and SEM equipment. We can do particle analysis, organic and inorganic chemical analysis and micro analysis on biological and other materials. Private water analysis is our specialty. Award winning. Additional DBA - Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories Inc, ETR Labs, ETR Laboratories.
"as advertised"
Nancy C on July 2018
BOOMER'S QUALITY PLUMBING IS A FULL SERVICE LICENSED PLUMBING CONTRACTOR. WE HAVE FIVE EMPLOYEES ALL WITH OVER 15 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN THE FIELD. WE HAVE ALL BEEN LICENSED FROM THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY AND HAVE 2 MASTER PLUMBERS AND THREE JOURNEYMAN PLUMBERS. WE OFFER FREE ESTIMATES AND NO TRIP CHARGE FOR CUSTOMERS IN THE WINONA AREA. WE OFFER DISCOUNTS ON TANKLESS WATER HEATERS AND WATER SERVICE REPLACEMENT. YOU CAN CHECK OUT THE COUPON PAGE ON OUR WEBSITE, www.boomersplumbing.com. XCEL ENERGY IS ALSO OFFERING A $400.00 REBATE ON TANKLESS HEATERS IN 2010. WE CURRENTLY SERVICE THE WINONA AND SURROUNDING AREAS.
BOOMER'S QUALITY PLUMBING IS A FULL SERVICE LICENSED PLUMBING CONTRACTOR. WE HAVE FIVE EMPLOYEES ALL WITH OVER 15 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN THE FIELD. WE HAVE ALL BEEN LICENSED FROM THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY AND HAVE 2 MASTER PLUMBERS AND THREE JOURNEYMAN PLUMBERS. WE OFFER FREE ESTIMATES AND NO TRIP CHARGE FOR CUSTOMERS IN THE WINONA AREA. WE OFFER DISCOUNTS ON TANKLESS WATER HEATERS AND WATER SERVICE REPLACEMENT. YOU CAN CHECK OUT THE COUPON PAGE ON OUR WEBSITE, www.boomersplumbing.com. XCEL ENERGY IS ALSO OFFERING A $400.00 REBATE ON TANKLESS HEATERS IN 2010. WE CURRENTLY SERVICE THE WINONA AND SURROUNDING AREAS.
Water softeners consist of three main components: a mineral tank, a brine tank, and a control valve. In some smaller units, the mineral tank and brine tank are combined into one cabinet.
Professionals install whole-home systems at the point of entry of the main water line. Smaller units are installed under sinks or near a washer—these units only soften the water for that fixture, not the entire home.
Mineral Tank: Hard water passes into the mineral tank through resin beads, and an ion exchange occurs. Magnesium and calcium ions are exchanged for sodium or potassium ions from the brine tank.
Brine Tank: The brine tank contains sodium or potassium to recharge the resin.
Control Valve: The control valve determines when to clean the resin beads.
Choosing between a salt-based or potassium-based water softener depends on your priorities. Salt-based systems effectively remove hard-water minerals, regenerate efficiently, and are cost-effective. However, they may not be ideal for individuals on low-sodium diets. Potassium-based systems neutralize minerals without removing them and regenerate more frequently. They are more expensive but offer a healthier and more environmentally friendly option. If sodium levels are a concern and cost isn't a major factor, a potassium system may be the better choice.
To calculate your water softener's capacity, determine your grains per gallon (GPG) number by:
Multiplying the number of people in your home by 90. The average number of gallons used per person for washing, drinking, and cooking ranges from 80 to 100 gallons per day.
Multiplying that result by the hardness of your water. The average grains per gallon in the United States is 10 but can range from 0 to 17. You can find your GPG number by purchasing an at-home water testing kit.
Installing a water softener takes between two to four hours on average. The exact duration depends on the complexity of the unit and whether additional plumbing or electrical work is required. If modifications to existing pipes are necessary, installation may take longer. Preparing the installation area by clearing any obstructions can help streamline the process.
Water softeners can last up to 25 years with proper maintenance and care. The lifespan depends on the type and quality of the unit you choose. Single-tank electric water softeners may last around 12 years, while higher-quality models tend to last longer. Regular maintenance, such as routine inspections and timely replacement of salts or potassium, helps extend the life of your system. Most water softeners require minimal repairs over their lifespan.