Your Local Heating and Cooling Team in Centerville

Whether your air conditioner needs to keep up through Fete des Lacs weekend in July or your furnace needs to hold steady through a January cold snap, Howell Heating has been helping north metro homeowners stay comfortable since 2004. We’re family-owned and based in Forest Lake, and when you call during business hours, you’ll talk to a real person, not a call center.

We work on all kinds of homes and systems in Centerville, from older furnaces that need a repair to brand-new installs. More and more often, homeowners ask us about something beyond just “fix it”: a system that runs quieter, keeps every room at a steadier temperature, and costs less to operate. That’s where today’s variable-speed and multi-stage equipment comes in.

Furnace Repair and Installation in Centerville

When your furnace won’t start, short cycles, or runs without warming the house, we find the cause and fix it, whether it’s an ignitor, a flame sensor, a blower motor, or a control board. We repair all major brands, and if your furnace is getting older, we’ll tell you honestly whether a repair still makes sense.

If you’re replacing your furnace, it’s worth knowing how the options differ. A basic single-stage furnace runs at full blast every time it turns on, then shuts off, which can mean noisy starts and temperature swings. Two-stage and modulating furnaces run at lower output most of the time and only ramp up when it’s really cold. The result is quieter operation, more even temperatures from room to room, and less wasted gas. We’ll walk you through which type fits your home and budget. 

Estimates on new furnace installs are always free, and financing is available.

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 Centerville

When your AC stops keeping up on a hot, humid day, we track down the problem, whether it’s a failed capacitor, a refrigerant leak, a frozen coil, or a worn fan motor. If your air conditioner is 12 to 15 years old and facing a big repair, we’ll help you decide whether to fix or replace it.

Air conditioners have the same kind of upgrade available. A variable-speed or two-stage AC runs longer at a lower speed instead of cycling on and off at full power. That means a quieter outdoor unit, steadier temperatures, and better humidity removal, so your home feels cooler and less clammy at the same thermostat setting. We install Lennox® and Carrier® air conditioners at several levels, and estimates on new AC installs are always free.

For a room your ductwork doesn’t reach, a ductless mini-split is one of the quietest ways to add heating and cooling.

Ductwork Installation and Repair in Centerville

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

Variable-speed equipment works best with a thermostat that can take advantage of it. We install and set up smart thermostats from Honeywell® and ecobee®, along with whole-home humidifiers, dehumidifiers, and ventilation systems.

Maintenance-wise, newer equipment doesn’t always need much upkeep. Call us, and we’ll tell you honestly whether a visit is worth it for your system.

Why Centerville Homeowners Choose Howell Heating

• Family-owned since 2004, started by Zack and Sheri Howell

• Zack has worked in HVAC since 2001 and is NATE and EPA certified

• Authorized Lennox® and Carrier® dealer that services all major brands

• Straight answers on which upgrades are worth it and which aren’t

• Fair, upfront pricing

• Free, no-pressure estimates on new equipment, with financing available