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With 25+ years of dedicated service in Minneapolis, St. Paul, and the greater Twin Cities area, we bring 100+ years of combined industry expertise to every job. We pride ourselves on our fast, professional, clean, and friendly service. We specialize in plumbing, heating, air, electrical, and drain cleaning and our service professionals can handle all of your home service needs. Dean's only works with properly certified, experienced service professionals who understand what it's like to be a Twin Cities homeowner.","\"At Dean's, we don't just complete jobs, we build lasting relationships. With 25+ years of dedicated service in Minneapolis, St. Paul, and the greater Twin Cities area, we bring 100+ years of combined industry expertise to every job. We pride ourselves on our fast, professional, clean, and friendly service. We specialize in plumbing, heating, air, electrical, and drain cleaning and our service professionals can handle all of your home service needs. Dean's only works with properly certified, experienced service professionals who understand what it's like to be a Twin Cities homeowner.\"","2025-11-20T00:00:00.000Z",1,"MB100200","Warranties vary by product and service",[37,38,39,40,41,42,43,44,45,46,47,48,49,50,51,52,53,54,55,56,57,58,59,60,61,62,63,64,65,66,67,68,69,70,71,72,73,74,75,76,77,78,79,80,81,82,83,84,85,86,87,88,89,90,91,92,93,94,95,96,97,98,99,100,101,102,103,104,105,106,107,108,109,110,111,112,113,114,115,116,117,118,119,120,121,122,123,124,125,126,127,128,129,130,131,132,133,134,135,136,137,138,139,140,141,142,143,144,145,146,147,148,149,150,151,152,153,154,155,156,157,158,159,160,161,162,163,164,165,166,167,168,169,170,171,172,173,174,175,176,177,178,179,180,181,182,183,184,185,186,187,188,189,190,191,192,193,194,195,196,197,198,199,200,201,202,203,204,205,206,207,208,209,210,211,212,213,214,215,216,217,218,219,220,221,222,223,224,225,226,227,228,229,230,231,232,233,234,235,236,237,238,239,240,241,242,243,244,245,246,247,248,249,250,251,252,253,254,255,256,257,258,259,260,261,262,263,264,265,266,267,268,269,270,271,272,273,274,275,276,277,278,279,280,281,282,283,284,285,286,287,288,289,290,291,292,293,294,295,296,297,298,299,300,301,302,303,304,305,306,307,308,309,310,311,312,313,314,315,316,317,318,319,320,321,322,323,324,325,326,327,328,329,330,331,332,333,334,335,336,337,338,339,340,341,342,343,344,345,346,347,348,349,350,351,352,353,354,355,356,357,358,359,360,361,362,363,364,365,366,367,368,369,370,371,372,373,374,375,376,377,378,379,380],[],[452,455,458,461,464,467,470],{"question":453,"answer":454},"What makes an Air Conditioning and Heating company 'Best Pick Certified' in Minneapolis, MN?","\u003Cp>Best Pick Certified Air Conditioning and Heating companies in Minneapolis, MN have earned their status through independent consumer research—not paid placement. To qualify, a company must meet strict standards:\u003C/p>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>High customer satisfaction\u003C/strong>: 4.0+ Google rating (25+ reviews) OR 80%+ recommendation rate from surveyed customers\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Verified credentials\u003C/strong>: Active state licenses, general liability insurance, and workers' comp (where required)\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Financial stability\u003C/strong>: Clean credit history and active Secretary of State standing\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Local track record\u003C/strong>: Minimum 1 year serving the Minneapolis, MN area\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\n\u003Cp>Certification is re-verified annually, ensuring continued performance.\u003C/p>",{"question":456,"answer":457},"Do Air Conditioning and Heating companies pay to be listed as Best Picks?","\u003Cp>No. Air Conditioning and Heating companies cannot buy Best Pick Certification, improved ratings, or better placement. Our research team independently evaluates companies based on customer satisfaction, licensing, insurance, and business stability—before any business relationship exists.\u003C/p>\n\n\u003Cp>Companies that earn certification pay a participation fee after qualifying, which covers the cost of ongoing research and publication. This fee has no influence on whether a company qualifies or how they appear in our directory.\u003C/p>",{"question":459,"answer":460},"What is the Best Pick Guarantee for Air Conditioning and Heating projects?","\u003Cp>The Best Pick Guarantee provides financial protection—up to $2,500 in labor costs—if a Certified Best Pick Air Conditioning and Heating company fails to deliver on their commitments.\u003C/p>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>To be eligible:\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Contact the company through Best Pick Reports or BestPickReports.com\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Register for the guarantee (free)\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Submit any claim within 45 days of the final date of service\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Allow the company the opportunity to resolve the issue first\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\n\u003Cp>This guarantee applies only to Certified Best Pick companies, not Standard Pros. Full terms are available on \u003Ca href=\"/guarantee\">our guarantee page\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>",{"question":462,"answer":463},"How can I tell if it’s time to contact a HVAC company in Minneapolis?","\u003Cp>If your furnace is cycling on and off rapidly during a typical January freeze, it is likely struggling against the 100-degree temperature difference between the sub-zero outdoor air and your target indoor setting. This short-cycling is a major warning sign because our extreme winters put the highest mechanical load on any heating system in the country, often leading to ignition or inducer motor failure if not addressed. In older residential areas like Linden Hills or Northeast, many systems are original to previous decades and lack the efficiency to handle these deep cold snaps. You might also notice your indoor air feels exceptionally dry or your wallpaper is beginning to peel at the edges; this suggests your whole-home humidifier—an essential piece of equipment in our climate—isn't working properly to manage the dangerously low winter humidity. If your energy bills are spiking even during a mild shoulder season, your aging system is likely losing its efficiency and needs a diagnostic visit from a local HVAC company.\u003C/p>",{"question":465,"answer":466},"Is there anything I can check before calling a HVAC professional in Minneapolis?","\u003Cp>Before you call for service, head outside and check your furnace intake and exhaust vents—our 50-plus inches of annual snowfall can easily block these pipes, causing a pressure switch to trip and shut down your heat for safety. If your AC is failing during a humid July stretch, check your condensate drain line; the massive moisture removal required in our summers often leads to algae buildup that triggers a local float switch to kill power to the unit. You should also check your humidifier panel; often, the scale from our moderately hard Mississippi River water clogs the internal solenoid or pad, preventing it from adding much-needed moisture to your dry winter air. In older 1950s-era homes, ensure your basement return vents aren't blocked by storage, as restricted airflow can cause a heat exchanger to crack from overheating during extended cold runs. If these check out but you hear a persistent clicking or smell gas, stop immediately and call a licensed HVAC company, as gas ignition and electrical issues are dangerous to handle yourself.\u003C/p>",{"question":468,"answer":469},"What types of HVAC services are commonly offered in Minneapolis?","\u003Cp>In our region, high-efficiency furnace installation is the most critical service because our 7,600 annual heating degree days force heating systems to run almost continuously from October through May. Technicians prioritize 96% AFUE or higher modulating furnaces, which adjust their output to keep your home comfortable during both mild thaws and -30 degree polar vortex events. Humidifier repair and maintenance is also standard since our winter air is so dry it can damage woodwork and cause respiratory issues; technicians often perform annual mineral descaling to keep these units functional. Because many of our 1920s-50s homes were originally built with radiator heat, ductwork retrofitting and mini-split installation are common requests for homeowners looking to add cooling to older layouts without full basements. Additionally, many local professionals offer specialized air sealing and attic insulation services to help meet the state's R-60 standard, which is vital for preventing the ice dams that form from our heavy snow loads and poor thermal boundaries.\u003C/p>",{"question":471,"answer":472},"How do I find the best HVAC company in Minneapolis?","\u003Cp>To find the best HVAC company in Minneapolis, start by verifying that they carry a Minnesota state specialty contractor license, general liability insurance, and workers’ compensation. A qualified technician should also hold NATE certification and a federal EPA Section 608 card for safe refrigerant handling. True local expertise means the contractor understands our unique 60-inch frost line and how it impacts underground venting, or how to maximize rebates from CenterPoint Energy or Xcel Energy for high-efficiency upgrades that offset our heavy heating loads. You should request written estimates and ask about their experience with the deep-well humidification systems common in our area. To streamline your research, Best Pick Reports certifies companies using a 6-step verification process focusing on independent customer surveys and verified credentials. These certified contractors cannot pay for their status and must maintain at least a 4.0 Google rating. Additionally, choosing a Best Pick professional provides you with a $2,500 guarantee on labor costs for added protection.\u003C/p>",[474],{"title":475,"description":476,"image":477,"link":478},"How to Winterize a House: Your Home Winterization Checklist","Get your home ready for winter with our comprehensive winterization checklist to ensure warmth and protection against the cold.","https://bprblogassets.s3.amazonaws.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/15082644/home_winterization_1.jpg","/blog/post/your-home-winterization-checklist/",[480],{"location":7,"date":481,"message":482},"2026-03-21","I am gathering quotes for a few small plumbing projects needed in our home:\nBroken exhaust pipe in laundry room\nLeaky pipes to water heater\nNew spigot for backyard\n\nI have had other plumbers out to give quotes, and they have all waived any fees for the site visit. I hope you will consider doing the same."]