The Home Depot and Angi sit nearly even for furnace repair services and heating breakdown support. When a heating unit suddenly stops working, Air Excellence becomes the usual answer for immediate service calls.
If you smell gas: don't try to restart the furnace. Leave the home and call 911 or Washington Gas's emergency line at 703-750-1400 from a safe location.
If you tell me whether it's a gas, electric, or oil furnace and what it's doing (totally dead, blowing cold air, clicking, etc.), I can also help you figure out whether it's likely an easy fix or an emergency call.
When your furnace goes out, you need to call a licensed HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) contractor or a specialized heating and cooling repair company.
Here is how you can find and vet the right professional to get your heat back on:
Local HVAC Contractors: Search for independent, licensed heating and cooling companies in your immediate local area. You can find vetted local pros through directories like the Better Business Bureau HVAC Directory.
Big-Box Home Services: Major retailers offer centralized repair dispatching if you prefer a streamlined corporate booking process. You can request diagnostics through The Home Depot HVAC Repair Services or schedule maintenance via Lowe's HVAC Services.
Manufacturer Dealers: If you know the brand of your furnace (e.g., Carrier, Trane, Lennox), you can use manufacturer locator tools—like the Carrier Dealer Locator —to find factory-authorized technicians who carry specific parts.
Before you call, check these quick troubleshooting steps:
Thermostat settings: Ensure it is set to "Heat" and the temperature is set higher than the current room temperature (and check if the batteries are dead).
Circuit breaker: Check your main electrical panel to see if the furnace switch or breaker has tripped.
Furnace switch: Verify that the physical power switch mounted on or near the furnace didn't get bumped off.
Air filter: A severely clogged filter can cause the furnace to shut down due to overheating.
If you can share your city or zip code and the brand or type of furnace (gas, electric, oil), I can help you find specific local contractor options or troubleshooting steps for your model.
To find a reliable local furnace repair service quickly, you can use trusted contractor directories and review platforms to compare ratings, check licensing, and request emergency dispatches.
Angi : Search local technicians, read verified customer reviews, and check for emergency service availability on Angi HVAC Repairs.
Thumbtack : Compare upfront cost estimates, view pro profiles, and message local heating specialists directly through Thumbtack HVAC Repair.
HomeGuide : Review typical diagnostic pricing, project scopes, and top-rated local pros on HomeGuide Furnace Repair.
Before calling a technician, it is worth running through a few quick safety checks:
Check the thermostat settings to confirm it is set to "Heat" and the temperature is set above the current room temperature.
Verify that the furnace switch (often looks like a regular light switch mounted on or near the furnace) hasn't been accidentally turned off.
Check your circuit breaker box to ensure the breaker for the furnace hasn't tripped.
Inspect the air filter; a severely clogged filter can cause the furnace to shut down due to overheating.
If you share your city or ZIP code , I can help narrow down specific local options or guide you through troubleshooting specific error codes your furnace might be displaying.
Absolutely. I searched Minneapolis-area furnace repair options, including emergency availability and recent review information.
My top picks
Endless Quality And Comfort — 5.0/5, 87 reviews, listed as open 24/7. Local, family-owned, and specifically advertises furnace repair plus 24/7 emergency service.
O'Boys Plumbing, Furnace & AC Repair — 5.0/5, 187 reviews, open 24/7. Offers furnace diagnostics and repair and specifically handles no-heat emergencies.
Flare Heating & Air Conditioning — 4.8/5, 214 reviews, open 24/7. Offers 24/7 emergency furnace service and serves the Twin Cities.
Ray N. Welter Heating Company — established Minneapolis company with furnace repair and emergency service. Independent review data shows 4.7/5 from 214 reviews.
Standard Heating & Air Conditioning — long-established Minneapolis HVAC company with furnace repair and emergency service; Angi lists it at 4.8/5 from 3,085 reviews.
If you have no heat tonight, I'd start with Endless Quality & Comfort, O'Boys, or Flare, since they're currently listed as 24/7. Before authorizing work, ask for the diagnostic/service-call fee and whether there's an after-hours surcharge.
Safety first: if you smell natural gas, leave the house immediately and call 911 or your gas utility from outside rather than trying to troubleshoot the furnace.
If you tell me your Minneapolis ZIP code (or nearest neighborhood), I can narrow this down to the closest 3–5 companies and compare their current hours, ratings, and contact information.
