This Isn't Just a Service Area for Us, It's Home

A lot of companies say they serve Scandia. We actually live here. Zack and Sheri Howell raised their family in this community, and when we say we know the area, we mean we know it the way any longtime resident does, not the way a company that added a new zip code to its service list knows it. We started Howell Heating in 2004, and in the years since, we have watched Scandia grow while holding on to that small town, rural feel that makes it different from other neighborhoods closer to the metro. We'd say special!

That rural character actually matters when it comes to heating and cooling. A good number of homes out here sit on larger lots, some with older furnaces that have been running for decades, and some heating with propane rather than natural gas. We are familiar with all of it, and we do not treat a rural property any differently than a newer subdivision home when it comes to giving you an honest answer about what your system needs.

Furnace Repair and Installation in Scandia

When the temperature drops and your furnace will not keep up, we show up and figure out what is actually wrong instead of guessing. We repair short cycling furnaces, systems that will not ignite, and units that run constantly but never quite warm the house. If your furnace is old enough that repair no longer makes financial sense, we will tell you that too, and walk you through what a replacement would actually cost and involve, with no pressure either way.

We carry Lennox and Carrier equipment and our technicians are trained specifically on those brands, and we also service and repair furnaces from every other major manufacturer, including propane systems that are more common in the 55073 zip code, than in some of the more built up parts of the metro.

Air Conditioning Repair and Installation in Scandia

Minnesota summers bring their share of heat and humidity, and an air conditioner that has not been maintained tends to give out right when you need it most. We repair refrigerant leaks, failed capacitors, frozen coils, and units that run all day without actually cooling the house down. When it is time to consider something new, we also install heat pumps, which can be a smart option for larger rural properties looking to manage both heating and cooling costs more efficiently.

Indoor Air Quality, Thermostats and Maintenance

Homes out here often deal with dry winter air just as much as anywhere else in Minnesota, and a whole home humidifier can make a real difference for your comfort, your woodwork, and even how your house holds heat. We install and service humidifiers, air purifiers, and ventilation systems, and we set up smart thermostats so you can manage your system from anywhere instead of relying on a basic wall dial.

We also offer maintenance visits, though newer systems do not always need as much upkeep as older ones. Rather than push a plan on every homeowner, we would rather you give us a call so we can tell you honestly whether a maintenance visit is worth it for your equipment.

Why Scandia Homeowners Choose Howell Heating

We are not a franchise and we are not based somewhere else with a truck that happens to drive through town. We live in Scandia, we have been doing this work for more than twenty years, and we treat every home the same way we would want our own home treated. Our pricing is honest and upfront, and if you are thinking about a new furnace, air conditioner, or heat pump, we will come out and give you a free estimate with no obligation attached.