
Serving North Branch
Heating and Cooling Services in North Branch, MN
Your Local Heating and Cooling Team
Homeowners in the 55056 area have been calling Howell Heating since 2004. We are family owned rather than a franchise, which means the person who answers the phone and the person who shows up at your door both actually live and work in this area. We show up when we say we will, and we explain what we find in plain language before any work begins.
Furnace Repair and Installation in North Branch
A furnace that will not start, keeps shutting off early, or runs nonstop without ever quite heating the house all point to different problems, and we take the time to figure out which one you actually have before recommending anything. If a repair gets the job done, that is what we will do. If the system has reached the point where replacement is the smarter move, we will explain why and lay out your options honestly, with no pressure to decide right then.
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 North Branch
Minnesota summers do not stay mild for long, and an air conditioner that has been quietly struggling tends to give out right when you need it most. We handle refrigerant leaks, failed capacitors, frozen coils, and units that run continuously without actually cooling the house down. If replacement makes more sense than another repair, we also install heat pumps as an energy efficient option, and for a garage, a porch, or a single room that never seems to match the rest of the house, a ductless mini split is often a simpler and more affordable fix than extending ductwork.
Indoor Air Quality, Thermostats and Maintenance
Beyond heating and cooling, we install whole home humidifiers to help with how dry Minnesota winter air gets indoors, 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 track your energy use from your phone.
We do offer maintenance visits, though newer equipment does not always need the same upkeep older systems do. Rather than sell you on a plan you might not need, we would rather you just call. We will look at what you actually have and tell you honestly whether a maintenance visit is worth it for your home.
Why North Branch Homeowners Choose Howell Heating
We have worked in this area for more than twenty years, and we treat every home the way we would want our own treated. Pricing is honest and clear from the start, and if you are weighing a new furnace, air conditioner, heat pump, or mini split, we offer a free estimate with no obligation attached.

Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions for North Branch Homeowners
How fast can you get to my home in North Branch?
We are close by and typically able to respond quickly for urgent no heat or no cool situations.
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.
Do you offer free estimates?
Yes, on any new furnace, air conditioner, heat pump, or mini split installation, with no obligation.
Do you offer maintenance visits?
Yes, though newer systems do not always need much upkeep. Give us a call and we will tell you honestly whether it is worth it for your equipment.
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.
Call Howell Heating Today
If your furnace or air conditioner needs attention, or you are weighing your options for a new system, call us at 651-398-1100 or email zack@howellheating.com. We are happy to help, and there is never any pressure.
Customer Service at its finest! Thank you for coming out and replacing our furnace before the next below zero day hit. You responded quickly about availability and pricing. Always will continue to recommend you.
Jaymie P., North Branch