New Furnace and AC Installation in Lake Elmo

We just wrapped up a full HVAC system replacement for the Burling family in Lake Elmo. New 97% efficiency variable-speed furnace. New 16 SEER air conditioner. Both installed clean and ready to run through whatever Minnesota throws at them.

Here's why that 97% efficiency rating matters. Most older furnaces run somewhere in the 80% range - meaning roughly 20 cents of every dollar you spend on gas heat goes straight out the flue. A 97% variable-speed unit keeps almost all of that heat inside the home. And the variable-speed motor means it adjusts its output based on what the house actually needs, instead of just blasting on and off. That translates to more consistent temps, quieter operation, and lower monthly bills.

The 16 SEER AC pairs well with it. SEER is the efficiency rating for cooling - the higher the number, the less electricity it burns to move the same amount of cold air. Pairing a high-efficiency furnace with a matched AC unit like this gives the whole system better performance than either piece would deliver on its own.

One thing worth knowing - the Burling family qualified for $850 in Xcel Energy rebates on this install. Utility rebate programs like this exist specifically to encourage homeowners to move away from older, inefficient equipment. They're real money back, and a lot of people don't realize they're available until they're already talking to us about a replacement.

Big shoutout to Derek, Jimmy, and Dakota for knocking this one out right. Clean install, tight connections, and a family that's set up for comfortable heating and cooling for years to come.