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Best HVAC Companies in Minneapolis, MN

Minneapolis's best HVAC companies for 2026, led by Standard Heating & Air Conditioning, Ray N. Welter Heating Company, and O'Boys, all vetted for real licensing, review volume, and genuine in-city service.

  • Last reviewed September 2026
  • 8 companies reviewed · How We Rank

Our top 8 hvac companies in Minneapolis

Minneapolis winters push furnaces hard for months at a time, and a system that fails in January is a genuine emergency, not an inconvenience. Minnesota licenses HVAC contractors through a mix of municipal trade licenses and state mechanical contractor bonds, and the companies in this ranking that publish a license or bond number have had it checked against what they claim. The Twin Cities metro is unusual in how many well-known HVAC brands are actually headquartered in a surrounding suburb such as Bloomington, Golden Valley, or Eagan rather than in Minneapolis itself, even when their marketing and mailing address say otherwise. This ranking includes only companies with a genuine, verifiable office inside Minneapolis city limits, which is why it runs to eight rather than ten: several well-reviewed, high-volume companies were excluded after their own sites confirmed a suburb as their actual home base.

  1. Standard Heating & Air Conditioning

    Best overall4.9(7635 Google reviews)130 Plymouth Ave NBest for Furnace and AC service from a fourth-generation Minneapolis company    Rank01

    Why we picked them

    Ninety-five years in business, an A+ BBB record since 1971, and a review base past 7,600 make Standard the safest default pick in Minneapolis.

    What we like

    • 4.9 stars across 7,635 reviews, the largest review base of any Minneapolis-based HVAC company
    • Family-run for four generations since 1930
    • A+ BBB rating held since 1971

    Things to consider

    • No overnight emergency dispatch advertised
    • Financing terms aren't detailed beyond "approved credit"

    Services

    • AC repair
    • AC installation
    • Furnace repair
    • Heat pump installation
    • Maintenance plans

    Key details

    Best for
    Furnace and AC service from a fourth-generation Minneapolis company
    Service area
    Minneapolis
    Years in business
    96 years
    Financing
    Available
    Credentials
    Mechanical Contractor License

  2. Freedom Heating & Air Conditioning

    Best for round-the-clock on-call service4.8(141 Google reviews)2600 Johnson St NE Ste cBest for 24/7 on-call heating and cooling service    Rank02

    Why we picked them

    A genuine on-call line at any hour, not just a big-name emergency brand markup, makes Freedom worth the call when something breaks at night.

    What we like

    • 4.8-star rating from 141 reviews
    • Genuinely round-the-clock on-call line
    • Covers furnaces, heat pumps, water heaters, and boilers

    Things to consider

    • No Minnesota mechanical license number published
    • Storefront hours are weekdays only

    Services

    • AC repair
    • AC installation
    • Furnace repair
    • Maintenance plans

    Key details

    Best for
    24/7 on-call heating and cooling service
    Service area
    Minneapolis
    Emergency service
    Available

  3. Midwest Heating&Cooling

    Best for downtown Minneapolis4.9(65 Google reviews)201 S 11th StBest for Downtown Minneapolis residential and commercial HVAC    Rank03

    Why we picked them

    For anyone living or working near the city center, a company with a genuine downtown address and 24/7 emergency repair is hard to beat on response time.

    What we like

    • 4.9-star rating from 65 reviews
    • Downtown Minneapolis location
    • Handles commercial and data center HVAC alongside residential work

    Things to consider

    • No published Minnesota mechanical license number
    • Closed weekends outside of emergency calls

    Services

    • AC repair
    • AC installation
    • Furnace repair
    • Maintenance plans

    Key details

    Best for
    Downtown Minneapolis residential and commercial HVAC
    Service area
    Minneapolis
    Emergency service
    Available

  4. Ray N. Welter Heating Company

    Best for Trane and Mitsubishi Electric installation4.8(207 Google reviews)4637 Chicago AveBest for Trane and Mitsubishi Electric installation from a multi-generation family company    Rank04

    Why we picked them

    Multi-generation family ownership and name-brand equipment give Welter real substance behind its 4.8-star average.

    What we like

    • 4.8 stars across 207 reviews
    • Run by four generations of the same family
    • Installs Trane, Mitsubishi Electric, and AprilAire equipment

    Things to consider

    • Standard hours end at 4:30pm with no weekend coverage
    • 24/7 on-call line is limited to winter months

    Services

    • AC repair
    • AC installation
    • Furnace repair
    • Heat pump installation
    • Maintenance plans

    Key details

    Best for
    Trane and Mitsubishi Electric installation from a multi-generation family company
    Service area
    Minneapolis
    Financing
    Available

  5. O'Boys Plumbing, Furnace & AC Repair

    Best for combined plumbing and HVAC emergencies5.0(186 Google reviews)3040 Lyndale Ave S Suite 206, Minneapolis, MNBest for same-day and after-hours plumbing, furnace or AC calls    Rank05

    Why we picked them

    A perfect rating, genuine round-the-clock hours, and one phone number for both a furnace failure and a plumbing emergency make O'Boys a strong all-in-one pick.

    What we like

    • Perfect 5.0 rating from 186 reviews
    • Open 24 hours, seven days a week
    • Handles plumbing, furnace, and AC calls under one roof

    Things to consider

    • License number not published on the site reviewed
    • Warranty and free estimate terms not stated

    Services

    • AC repair
    • AC installation
    • Furnace repair
    • Maintenance plans

    Key details

    Best for
    same-day and after-hours plumbing, furnace or AC calls
    Service area
    Minneapolis
    Emergency service
    Available
    Financing
    Available
    Credentials
    Mechanical Contractor License

  6. Endless Quality And Comfort

    Best for a published Minneapolis trade license5.0(87 Google reviews)1010 N Newton AveBest for 24/7 furnace and AC repair with a published Minneapolis trade license    Rank06

    Why we picked them

    Publishing a real, checkable Minneapolis Trade License number rather than a vague licensing claim is worth rewarding, especially backed by a perfect rating.

    What we like

    • Perfect 5.0-star rating from 87 reviews
    • Publishes an actual Minneapolis Trade License and mechanical state bond number
    • Services a broad list of brands including Carrier, Lennox, Trane, and Rheem

    Things to consider

    • One of the newer companies on this list, founded in 2018
    • Smaller review count than the top names in this ranking

    Services

    • AC repair
    • AC installation
    • Furnace repair
    • Heat pump installation
    • Maintenance plans

    Key details

    Best for
    24/7 furnace and AC repair with a published Minneapolis trade license
    Service area
    Minneapolis
    Years in business
    8 years
    Emergency service
    Available
    Financing
    Available
    Credentials
    Minneapolis Trade License

  7. Hurlburt Heating & Plumbing

    Best for a workmanship warranty5.0(541 Google reviews)4020 Minnehaha Ave Ste 2055, Minneapolis, MNBest for furnace, AC and plumbing work with a free first look    Rank07

    Why we picked them

    A stated 100% workmanship warranty and 65 years of multi-trade history make Hurlburt a safe bet for a bigger heating, cooling, or electrical job.

    What we like

    • Perfect 5.0 rating from 542 reviews
    • 65 years in business since 1959
    • 100% parts and labor warranty on repairs and replacements

    Things to consider

    • No individual owner named on the site
    • Specific after-hours coverage isn't detailed

    Services

    • AC repair
    • AC installation
    • Furnace repair
    • Heat pump installation
    • Maintenance plans

    Key details

    Best for
    furnace, AC and plumbing work with a free first look
    Service area
    Minneapolis
    Years in business
    67 years
    Emergency service
    Available
    Financing
    Available

  8. Soderlin Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning

    Best for a century of local history4.7(300 Google reviews)3612 Cedar Ave S, Minneapolis, MNBest for older-home plumbing, boiler work and gas line jobs handled by the same familiar crew    Rank08

    Why we picked them

    Over a hundred years in the same South Minneapolis neighborhood is a depth of local experience that's genuinely rare on this list.

    What we like

    • 4.7 stars across 300 reviews
    • Operating in South Minneapolis since 1914
    • Union-affiliated team covering both plumbing and HVAC

    Things to consider

    • No weekend walk-in hours
    • No published Minnesota mechanical license number

    Services

    • AC repair
    • AC installation
    • Furnace repair
    • Maintenance plans

    Key details

    Best for
    older-home plumbing, boiler work and gas line jobs handled by the same familiar crew
    Service area
    Minneapolis
    Years in business
    112 years
    Warranty
    Warranties on services and new installations, terms vary by job
    Credentials
    Licensed, Bonded and Insured Plumbing Contractor

Compare the top hvac companies in Minneapolis

Ranking position reflects our editorial review, not customer ratings.

Editorial comparison of the 8 ranked companies. Customer ratings, where shown, come from the source named on each company profile.
RankCompanyBest forKey servicesService areaGoogle ratingEmergencyProfile
01Standard Heating & Air ConditioningFurnace and AC service from a fourth-generation Minneapolis companyAC repair, AC installation, Furnace repairMinneapolis4.9 (7635)Not listedView →
02Freedom Heating & Air Conditioning24/7 on-call heating and cooling serviceAC repair, AC installation, Furnace repairMinneapolis4.8 (141)YesView →
03Midwest Heating&CoolingDowntown Minneapolis residential and commercial HVACAC repair, AC installation, Furnace repairMinneapolis4.9 (65)YesView →
04Ray N. Welter Heating CompanyTrane and Mitsubishi Electric installation from a multi-generation family companyAC repair, AC installation, Furnace repairMinneapolis4.8 (207)Not listedView →
05O'Boys Plumbing, Furnace & AC Repairsame-day and after-hours plumbing, furnace or AC callsAC repair, AC installation, Furnace repairMinneapolis5.0 (186)YesView →
06Endless Quality And Comfort24/7 furnace and AC repair with a published Minneapolis trade licenseAC repair, AC installation, Furnace repairMinneapolis5.0 (87)YesView →
07Hurlburt Heating & Plumbingfurnace, AC and plumbing work with a free first lookAC repair, AC installation, Furnace repairMinneapolis5.0 (541)YesView →
08Soderlin Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioningolder-home plumbing, boiler work and gas line jobs handled by the same familiar crewAC repair, AC installation, Furnace repairMinneapolis4.7 (300)Not listedView →

HVAC companies serving Minneapolis and nearby areas

Most companies in this ranking work across Minnesota and the surrounding suburbs. Coverage and travel fees vary, so confirm your address is inside the service area before scheduling.

  • Minneapolis
  • New Hope
  • Fridley
  • St Louis Park
Minneapolis, Minnesota

Service coverage across Minneapolis. Individual company areas are listed on each profile.

How we chose the best hvac companies in Minneapolis

Read our full ranking methodology →

Companies were sourced from Google Maps search results for HVAC and heating and cooling services in Minneapolis, MN, merged across multiple search phrasings and de-duplicated by Google place ID. Each candidate was checked against a 4.5-star minimum rating, a minimum of 50 Google reviews, an active and reachable company website, correct trade classification, and a genuine physical office inside Minneapolis, verified directly against the company's own site rather than Google's listed mailing address alone. Several companies that Google listed with a Minneapolis address, including Pronto Heating and Air Conditioning, Midland Heating & Cooling, Blue Ox Heating & Air, and Stafford Home Service, were excluded once their own sites confirmed a physical office in Edina, St. Louis Park, New Hope, or another separate suburb rather than Minneapolis itself. Three entries in this ranking, O'Boys Plumbing, Furnace & AC Repair, Hurlburt Heating & Plumbing, and Soderlin Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning, are primarily listed on this site as plumbers but were added here because they run genuine, licensed HVAC service out of the same Minneapolis location.

How to choose a hvac company in Minneapolis

  • Verify insurance and credentials

    Ask for a current certificate of insurance and confirm registration or licensing with the authority that issues it, not with the company.

  • Ask for a written estimate

    Scope, materials, removal, disposal and who pulls the permit should all be named on the page rather than agreed on the doorstep.

  • Compare multiple quotes

    Two or three bids on the same scope. A number far below the others usually means something has been left out of it.

  • Understand the warranty

    Separate the manufacturer's warranty on materials from the company's own warranty on the work, and get both in writing.

  • Ask who performs the work

    Find out whether the crew are employees or subcontractors, and who supervises them on the day.

  • Check recent local projects

    Ask for addresses or photographs of comparable jobs finished nearby in the last year or two.

  • Avoid high-pressure sales

    A discount that expires today, or a knock on the door after a storm, is a reason to slow down rather than sign.

  • Get everything in writing

    Change orders, timeline and payment schedule included, before the first payment changes hands.

Questions to ask before hiring

  • Are you insured, and can you send the certificate?
  • How long have you worked in this area?
  • Will you provide a written estimate with materials listed?
  • What warranty do you offer on the work itself?
  • Do you use subcontractors for this job?
  • Who handles permits and inspection?
  • What would you recommend here, and why?
  • How are unexpected costs handled once work starts?
  • What is the estimated timeline from start to finish?
  • Can you provide recent local references?

Red flags

  • No verifiable local business address or registration
  • Pressure to sign on the first visit
  • A demand for full payment up front
  • An offer to cover or waive your insurance deductible
  • Refusal to put warranty terms in writing
  • A quote that will not itemize scope

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HVAC companies in Minneapolis FAQs

  • Why does this ranking have 8 companies instead of 10?

    Several high-rated Twin Cities HVAC companies that Google lists with a Minneapolis address turned out, once checked against their own sites, to be physically headquartered in a separate suburb such as Edina, St. Louis Park, or New Hope. This ranking only includes companies with a genuine, verifiable office inside Minneapolis, which narrowed the qualifying field to eight.

  • Do HVAC contractors need a license in Minnesota?

    Minnesota HVAC contractors typically carry a state mechanical contractor license or bond, and some also hold a city-specific trade license such as Minneapolis's own TLIC number. Ask any company for its license or bond number before signing a contract.

  • How often should a furnace be serviced in Minneapolis?

    Most technicians recommend a furnace tune-up once a year, ideally in the fall before the heating season starts, since Minneapolis winters put sustained demand on a system for months at a time.

About this ranking

Originally published
September 2026
Last reviewed
September 2026
Companies evaluated
8

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