Serving Andover
Heating and Cooling Services in Andover, MN
Your Local Heating and Cooling Team in Andover
From homes near Bunker Hills Regional Park to neighborhoods all across Andover, Howell Heating has been keeping north metro families comfortable since 2004. We’re a family-owned company based in Forest Lake, and during business hours you’ll reach a real person who knows heating and cooling, not a call center.
A lot of the work we do in Andover involves original equipment. If your home was built in the 1990s or early 2000s, there’s a good chance it still has the furnace and air conditioner the builder installed. Builder-grade systems were chosen to get a house finished, not to last forever, and many of them are now reaching the age where repairs get more frequent and more expensive. We help you figure out whether yours has more good years left or whether it’s time to plan a replacement on your schedule instead of in the middle of a cold snap.
Furnace Repair and Installation in Andover
A furnace that’s short cycling, blowing cool air, or not starting at all usually points to a worn part like an ignitor, flame sensor, inducer motor, or control board. We find the actual cause before recommending anything. On an older furnace, we’ll also be straight with you about the bigger picture: if a repair costs half or more of what a new furnace would, or if you’re calling for repairs every winter, replacement usually makes more sense. Estimates on new furnace installs are always free.
We carry and are factory-trained on Lennox® and Carrier®, and we also service all major brands, so we can help regardless of what brand is currently installed in your home.
Air Conditioning Repair and Installation in Andover
Air conditioners usually last 12 to 15 years, so an original unit in a home from the early 2000s has likely outlived that range. Common problems we see on older units include failed capacitors, worn fan motors, refrigerant leaks, and coils that freeze up. If your system still runs on R-22 refrigerant, any repair involving refrigerant can get expensive, since R-22 is no longer produced. We’ll tell you honestly whether a repair is worth it or whether a new Lennox® or Carrier® system is the better investment. Estimates on new AC installs are always free, and financing is available.
If you’re replacing both the furnace and air conditioner, a heat pump paired with a gas furnace is another option worth asking about. For an addition, a bonus room, or a finished space your ductwork doesn’t reach, a ductless mini-split can handle heating and cooling on its own.
Ductwork Installation and Repair in Andover
Not every comfort problem is about the furnace or air conditioner itself. Ductwork that is undersized, poorly sealed, or was never properly designed for your home can leave some rooms too hot in summer and too cold in winter no matter how well the equipment is running. We install new ductwork for additions, finished basements, and homes that never had central air to begin with, and we repair or reroute existing duct systems that are leaking air, disconnected, or just not sized correctly. If ductwork is part of what’s holding your comfort back, we will tell you as part of a straightforward evaluation rather than just replacing equipment and hoping it helps.
Indoor Air Quality, Thermostats and Maintenance
Many older builder-grade systems came with a basic thermostat and no humidifier. Upgrading to a smart thermostat from Honeywell® or ecobee® gives you scheduling and control from your phone, and a whole-home humidifier makes a real difference in how comfortable your home feels during a dry Minnesota winter. We also install dehumidifiers and ventilation systems.
When it comes to maintenance, newer equipment doesn’t always need much upkeep. Give us a call, and we’ll tell you honestly whether a visit makes sense for your system.
Why Andover Homeowners Choose Howell Heating
Family-owned and run by Zack and Sheri Howell since 2004
Zack has worked in HVAC since 2001 and is NATE and EPA certified
Authorized Lennox® and Carrier® dealer, and we service all major brands
Honest advice on repair versus replacement
Fair, upfront pricing
Free, no-pressure estimates on new equipment, with financing available
Frequently Asked Questions
My furnace and AC are original to the house. Should I replace them now?
Not necessarily. Age alone isn’t a reason to replace a system that’s still running well. The signs that it’s time to start planning are repairs becoming more frequent, a single repair costing half or more of a new system, rising energy bills, or rooms that never feel comfortable. We’ll look at your equipment’s age, condition, and repair history and give you a straight answer, with no pressure either way.
Should I replace my furnace and air conditioner at the same time?
It often makes sense when both are original and near the end of their life. A matched system runs more efficiently, you only pay for one installation, and you avoid pairing a brand-new unit with an aging one. If only one needs replacing, we’ll tell you that too.
What brands do you work on?
We carry and are factory-trained on Lennox® and Carrier®, and we also service all major brands, so we can help regardless of what brand is currently installed in your home. That includes Trane, American Standard, Goodman, Amana, Rheem, Ruud, York, Bryant, and more.
Do you offer free estimates?
Estimates on new equipment installs are always free, including furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps, mini-splits, boilers, and garage heaters. Repairs are handled as a service call.
Do you offer 24 hour emergency furnace and AC repair?
During business hours, you’ll always get a real person on the phone here, not a recording. We’re a small, hands on team, so after hours, evenings, weekends, holidays, we may not catch every call the moment it comes in, but we check in often and call back quickly. When we do connect, we’ll talk through what’s happening with your system together and see if there’s something safe you can try in the meantime to hold you over until we can get out there and take care of it right.
Call Howell Heating Today
Whether your original furnace is acting up, your AC is struggling to keep up, or you’re ready to plan a replacement, call us at 651-398-1100. We’re available Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm, with appointments outside those hours. We serve Andover and communities throughout Anoka, Washington, Chisago, and Ramsey counties.
"Zack installed a new high efficiency furnace in my home. I was very pleased with his work, timeliness, and overall cost of the system. He was able to complete the install in a few hours, which left no interruption of heat to our house. The installation looks very clean. I would recommend Zack to anyone needing HVAC services."
Ryan K., Columbus, MN