Honest Pricing From a Company That Actually Lives Nearby

Howell Heating has been serving homeowners in Columbus since 2004, and we built this business around a simple idea. Good heating and cooling service should not cost you more just because a company knows you need it fixed right away. We are family owned, based right in Forest Lake, and every estimate we give is honest and upfront, with no inflated pricing and no pressure to buy more than your home actually needs.

A big repair bill is never something we take lightly, and we know how much it matters to get a straight answer instead of a sales pitch. That is exactly why we focus on giving Columbus homeowners real, affordable options and a clear explanation of the cost before any work begins, rather than steering you toward the most expensive fix every time.

Furnace Repair and Installation in Columbus

When your furnace stops working, we get to it fast, and in most cases we can offer same or next day service so you are not stuck waiting through a cold snap wondering when someone will show up. We repair furnaces that will not start, ones that run constantly without heating the house, and ones that are simply old enough to be unreliable. If a repair does not make financial sense anymore, we will tell you plainly and walk you through affordable replacement options instead of just replacing the part and sending you a bill.

A number of homes in the Columbus area still run on boiler systems rather than standard forced air furnaces, and we service and repair boilers as well. Whether your home has a traditional furnace or a hydronic boiler system, we can diagnose the problem and give you a fair, clear estimate before any work begins.

Air Conditioning Repair and Installation in Columbus

A hot, humid Minnesota summer is not the time to find out your air conditioner has quietly stopped doing its job. We repair refrigerant leaks, failed capacitors, and units that run all day without actually cooling the house, and we aim for the same or next day service on cooling calls just like we do for heating emergencies. If your system is old enough that replacement makes more sense than another repair, we offer heat pumps as an efficient option that can help lower both heating and cooling costs over the life of the system, not just the price tag on installation day.

Indoor Air Quality, Thermostats and Maintenance

Beyond repairs and installations, we install whole home humidifiers, air purifiers, and ventilation systems to help with Minnesota's dry winter air, along with smart thermostats that make it easier to manage your system and keep energy costs down. We also offer maintenance visits, though newer equipment does not always need as much upkeep as an older system does. Rather than sell everyone the same plan, we would rather you give us a call so we can tell you honestly whether a maintenance visit makes sense for what you have.

Why Columbus Homeowners Choose Howell Heating

We have been doing this work in this area for more than twenty years, and we know that most homeowners are not looking for the fanciest system on the market. They are looking for something reliable, fairly priced, and installed by someone who will still be around if a question comes up later. We carry Lennox and Carrier equipment and our technicians are trained on both, but we also service and repair every major brand and both furnace and boiler systems, so you are covered no matter what is currently in your home. Every estimate on a new furnace, air conditioner, or heat pump is free, with no obligation and no pressure.