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Howell Heating We Offer:

Residential sales, service & installation;
Service of all brands of equipment;
Full Line of Lennox Equipment;
Free installation / equipment estimates;
Emergency service available;
Maintenance agreements;
Financing options.

We Specialize in:
Air Conditioning, Heating and Cooling, Radiant Heating and Cooling, Ventilating, Refrigeration, Furnaces, Air Conditioners, Zone Systems, Indoor Air Quality.
Served areas
  • We are proud to serve the entire Forest Lake, Wyoming, Scandia, Lino Lakes, Columbus, Linwood, Stillwater, Chisago Lakes, Lindstrom, Hugo, White Bear Lake, Shafer, Almelund, Grant, Gem Lake, Lake Elmo, Stacy, North Branch & surrounding area
Highlights and features
  • Residential Heating, Cooling & Indoor Air Quality
Associations and certifications
  • Forest Lake Chamber, Give to the Kids, GasTite Certified, EPA Certified
Services
Cooling & Air Conditioning
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We carry a full line of Lennox® cooling products to better meet all installation budgets and needs.

As a cooling professional, our goal is to provide you with the right system that fits YOUR budget and YOUR needs. We are every proud of our quality products, the value they provide our customers and being able to offer the most professional intallation available.
Repair
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All heating and cooling repairs are performed by professional technicians who are fully trained and certified. We utilize the latest diagnostic technologies to quickly and efficiently diagnose the problem and offer the right solution.
Reviews (19)
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Robin Bassett
Jan 22, 2022
My broiler furnace stopped working late in the evening on one of the coldest nights Forest Lake has had so far, so with chattering teeth, I called Howell Heating and spoke with Zach. He was professional and polite. He scheduled me quickly and was on time. He fixed my problem, had the furnace running smoothly. He gave me several tips on what I needed to do to get the best results from my heating.

He answered all my questions. He was honest and very helpful! Affordable pricing! I would recommend him to everyone that wants great work from an honest professional. Thank you Zach, you made a bad situation into an amazing experience.
Jill Johnson
Oct 01, 2021
Zack installed a new furnace in my home. His service was very professional, timely, neatly done, and cost conscious. He had to plumb lines to the outside of the house, all very clean and nice looking. I highly recommend Howell Heating. Thank You Zack. Service: Heating system installation
Abram Markoe
Feb 21, 2021
We needed a complete HVAC replacement. I've worked with one HVAC professional since we've owned our home (20yrs), so initially I reached out to him for a bid. He provided a bid that I didn't need to question, but when I was ready to move forward he wasn't available ( long story). I reached out to Zack he came over the following day and provided me with a bid that was pretty much identical of the previous bid.

We struck a deal and I believe he started the install a few days later! As mentioned, it was a complete overhaul of our furnace, AC, and hot water. We couldn't be happier with Zack's professionalism, expertise, guidance, and follow up. It' feels great not to cringe when we see our utility bill. Also, Zack took care of the rebate process for us and a few months later we received a refund from our power company for $550! If you have any HVAC needs I highly recommended Howell Heating.
Christine Cartwright
Jan 15, 2021
Friendly, fast service. Had an air conditioning unit installed, very happy with my service. Follows Covid19 protocols. Howell Heating came highly recommended by multiple people that I know.
Royal Chinander
Nov 29, 2020
We've used Howell Heating and Air for many years, and they have never disappointed us. From routine service calls to most recently a new furnace installation Zack has been wonderful! An experienced and knowledgeable technician with a great work ethic. He listens to your concerns and offers advice after reviewing your options. His integrity, honesty, and superior craftsmanship make him a standout in his profession. Courteous, clean, and respectful he has always done a wonderful job and has earned our respect and trust.

And with the Covid pandemic continuing, he takes precautions to keep everyone safe and healthy. Just a wonderful experience with Howell Heating and Air and I thought i would share this with others that may be in need of a great HVAC contractor.
Dan Miller
Nov 22, 2019
This is the second time we've used Zack in the last year, the first being to put a new blower motor in our heater. He provided great service then so we didn't hesitate to call him again when a need arose. This time I came home from travel on to find our AC unit had stopped working. I called Zack at 8:30AM and the unit was repaired by 2:30PM - and it was a simple fix neither of us anticipated when he first arrived.

His honesty and integrity there is truly appreciated. It's becoming more and more rare to have service providers be responsive and work with you to even find a time to come review the service need, if you can even get a callback. Not so in dealing with Zack and Howell Heating and Air. He'll definitely be our first call next time. He's professional and I was totally comfortable having him in the house with my wife and young kids around. Thanks again, Zack!
Shari Gernandt
Nov 20, 2019
They came over the same day I called. Fixed my furnace, very reasonable. Will definitely call again!
Chad S.
Mar 11, 2019
You just won't find a more honest, hardworking, knowledgeable guy than Zach. He's professional and extremely fair prices. I wouldn't go with anyone else. He earns your business and doesn't use a gimmick to get you on the door. Then once you meet him you won't go to anyone else.
John Philipsen
Feb 20, 2019
My furnace went out during the coldest weather in years, after the gas company said - your furnace is junk - knowing I wanted a quality furnace I went with Lennox. Zack showed up within a few hours, quoted the furnace no upselling no pressure. the next day at negative 40 Zack was here at 7am. Very respectful of my home, took every precaution possible, covered everything not one scratch- the installation was excellent, clean up perfect. Call Howell Heating if you need a furnace or AC, Zack is wonderful to work with.
Al McCoy
Feb 17, 2017
Our central air went out in the middle of a heat (and humidity) wave. We knew just who to call, Zack at Howell Heating and A/C. We had called Howell last year when our 14 year old A/C unit stopped. Zack was out within the hour (absolutely unheard of). We we were sure the unit was history and told Zack that. He could have said it was dead, but thanks to his honesty, he said it only needed an inexpensive part.

This year we really did need to replace the unit as well as our furnace. Once again Zack came out in a flash told us our options and gave us a very reasonable bid. When he came back to install, very, very quickly, I might add, he was again very prompt, professional, courteous and extremely friendly. The icing on the cake was the great job Zack did installing the A/C and furnace and the job was completed quickly and efficiently. We have and will continue to recommend Howell Heating and A/C to everyone we know. You will not be disappointed when you choose Howell.
DontAsk MyName
May 31, 2016
Zack did a great, fast and reasonably-priced job repairing my furnace. So much so, I decided to have him install heaters in my pole barn. A big job, including running 200' Of gas line, 15' ceilings. He clearly cared how the install looked as well. All with an eye toward keeping costs down for me. Highly recomended!
Tom H.
Our furnace blower went out on the hottest weekend of the summer. I tried to fix it myself but after two nights of sleeping in the basement I called Howell Heating. Zack came out and fixed it the day after I called and was awesome. The service was fast, professional and reasonably priced. I could not have asked for more. I now have their sticker on my furnace and will be a return customer if ever I have a problem again.
Al McCoy
Our central air went out in the middle of a heat (and humidity) wave. We knew just who to call, Zack at Howell Heating and A/C. We had called Howell last year when our 14 year old A/C unit stopped. Zack was out within the hour (absolutely unheard of). We we were sure the unit was history and told Zack that. He could have said it was dead, but thanks to his honesty, he said it only needed an inexpensive part.

This year we really did need to replace the unit as well as our furnace. Once again Zack came out in a flash told us our options and gave us a very reasonable bid. When he came back to install, very, very quickly, I might add, he was again very prompt, professional, courteous and extremely friendly. The icing on the cake was the great job Zack did installing the A/C and furnace and the job was completed quickly and efficiently. We have and will continue to recommend Howell Heating and A/C to everyone we know. You will not be disappointed when you choose Howell.
Kyle Kluever
They have always been straightforward and reasonable. The owner fixed an issue with how the original return duct was installed (incorrectly by another company) and were very open and honest about what the options were. We've always gone with Howell since then.
Bruce Benson
There were issues not related to the furnace that Zack went more than the extra mile to get right. We're very pleased we decided to go with Howell to install our new furnace.
Ryan Colbert
My furnace went out overnight and I called Howell the next morning. He said he could come out that day and was on time, professional, honest, and fixed it quick. I also thought they was very reasonably priced. I would recommend them to anyone needing heating and cooling services.
S.T.
"Zachary was quick to call, quoted a price and - once he saw the job - came in UNDER the price. He showed up on time. He was courteous, and he told me how to prevent future problems. He's in our Rolodex and we'll call him in a heartbeat."
A.D.
"Zach Howell was extremely professional, understanding and explained the furnace problem to me in language that I could understand. His attention to detail led to discovering a secondary reason the furnace was malfunctioning. He was cooperative with our uncooperative warranty service company, which was a blessing. I will definitely call him for any service in the future."
D.B.
"Zack did a great job fixing four different issues I had. Zack was very professional and polite - he even ASKED before putting a company sticker on my furnace. I am very happy with Howell Heating and would use them again without hesitation."