Serving One of Minnesota's Most Historic River Towns

Stillwater has a character all its own, from the bluffs above the St. Croix River to the shops and homes that make up the historic downtown. We have been serving homeowners in the 55082 area since 2004, and over the years we have worked on everything from beautifully kept older homes near the river to newer places further out toward the edges of town. Different eras of homes bring different heating and cooling needs, and we take the time to understand what your specific system actually requires rather than treating every house the same.

We are family owned, not a franchise, so when you call us you are talking to people who actually live and work in this part of Minnesota, not someone reading from a script in a call center.

Furnace Repair and Installation in Stillwater

When your furnace stops working, we would rather figure out exactly what is wrong than guess. We repair furnaces that will not start, ones that run constantly without warming the house, and ones that shut off before the job is finished. If a repair no longer makes sense, 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 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 Stillwater

A hot, humid stretch of summer has a way of exposing an air conditioner that has been struggling quietly 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 time. For a garage, a porch, or a room in an older home that never had ductwork run to it, a ductless mini split is often a simpler and more affordable fix than a full renovation.

Ductwork Installation & Repair in Forest Lake

Not every comfort problem starts with the furnace or the air conditioner. Ductwork that's undersized, leaking, 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 your 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 sized wrong. If ductwork is part of what's holding your comfort back, we'll tell you as part of a straightforward evaluation, not just replace equipment and hope it helps.

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 as well, 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 Stillwater Homeowners Choose Howell Heating

We have been doing this work in this area for more than twenty years, and that includes plenty of experience with the older homes that make Stillwater what it is, along with the newer neighborhoods that have grown up around it. 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.