A Small Town We're Glad to Call Part of Our Backyard

Center City may be one of the smaller towns we serve, but it has always felt like a real community to us, from the courthouse downtown to the homes tucked along Chisago Lake. We have been doing this work in the 55012 area since 2004, and in a town this size, a lot of our customers end up becoming familiar faces rather than just names on an invoice.

We are family owned, not a franchise, so the person who answers your call and the person who shows up at your door are part of the same small team, not a dispatch center somewhere else entirely.

Furnace Repair and Installation in Center City

When your furnace acts up, we would rather figure out exactly what is wrong than guess. We repair furnaces that will not start, ones that run constantly without actually warming the house, and ones that shut off before the job is finished. If a repair no longer makes sense for your system, we will tell you plainly and walk you through what a replacement would cost and involve, without any pressure to decide on the spot.

We carry Lennox and Carrier equipment and our technicians are trained specifically on both, and we also repair and service furnaces from every other major brand, so it does not matter who installed the one you currently have.

Air Conditioning Repair and Installation in Center City

A hot, humid stretch of summer near the lake has a way of exposing an air conditioner that has been struggling for a while. We repair refrigerant leaks, failed capacitors, frozen coils, and units that run all day without actually cooling the house down. When it makes more sense to replace than repair, we also install heat pumps, which can lower both heating and cooling costs over the life of the system. For a garage, a porch, or a room that never seems to keep up with the rest of the house, a ductless mini split is often a simpler fix than running new ductwork.

Indoor Air Quality, Thermostats and Maintenance

Comfort is not only about temperature. We install whole home humidifiers, which make a real difference here since Minnesota winters dry out indoor air quickly, along with air purifiers and ventilation systems for homes that need it. We also set up smart thermostats so you can manage your system and keep an eye on energy use right from your phone.

We do offer maintenance visits too, though newer equipment does not always need much upkeep the way older systems do. Rather than talk you into a plan you might not need, we would rather you just give us a call. We will take a look at what you have and tell you honestly whether a maintenance visit makes sense for your home.

Why Center City Homeowners Choose Howell Heating

We have been doing this work in this area for more than twenty years, and in a town the size of Center City, our reputation matters to us in a very direct way. Our pricing is honest and clear from the start, and if you are considering a new furnace, air conditioner, heat pump, or mini split, we offer a free estimate with no obligation attached. We would rather earn your trust the old fashioned way, by showing up and doing the job right.