Ray N. Welter Heating Company

Furnace installation

• Installs high-efficiency natural gas furnaces.
• Exclusively installs Trane gas furnaces for new installations.
• Systems are specified based on an assessment and analysis of the home to recommend options that fit the customer's needs.

Furnace repair

• State-certified technicians repair any brand or size of residential forced-air furnace.
• Emergency furnace repair is available 24/7 for customers, especially during the winter heating season.
• Technicians focus on repairing equipment when practical and will discuss replacement options when needed.

Furnace maintenance

• Recommended maintenance frequency: once per year.
• Standard furnace maintenance service is advertised as a "$99 Furnace Maintenance Clean and Safety Check" on the website (price and offer subject to change).
• Regular maintenance can:
• Improve furnace efficiency.
• Help extend equipment life.
• Identify small issues before they become major, costly problems.

Customers should call 612-825-6867 or contact the company online to schedule furnace installation, repair, or maintenance.

Heating-related indoor air quality

Welter Heating can repair, replace, and install a range of whole-home indoor air quality products often connected to the heating system, including:

• Air-to-air exchangers / heat recovery ventilators.
• Whole-home dehumidifiers.
• Whole-home humidifiers.
• Central air cleaners.
• Electronic air cleaners.

Customers can contact the company to discuss options for improving indoor air quality along with their heating system.

Air conditioning and cooling system installation

Welter Heating installs high-performance, energy-efficient cooling systems, including:

• Central air conditioners – exclusively installs Trane central air conditioning systems.
• Air source heat pumps – installs Trane air source heat pump systems for efficient cooling.
• Ductless mini-split air conditioning (Mitsubishi) – installs and services Mitsubishi ductless systems, ideal for:
• Homes without existing ductwork.
• Conditioning specific rooms such as sunrooms, bedrooms, home offices, or additions.

Typical cooling installation process includes:

1. Assessing your cooling needs.
2. A thorough analysis of your home.
3. Presenting system options and recommendations.
4. Installing your preferred cooling system.
5. Providing instruction on how to operate your new system.
6. Following up to ensure you are completely satisfied.

Cooling system repair and maintenance

Welter Heating offers repair and maintenance for a wide range of residential cooling equipment:

• Repairs and maintains central air conditioners from all major brands.
• Repairs and maintains air source heat pump units from all major brands.
• Installs and services Mitsubishi ductless systems.

Annual AC maintenance

HVAC professionals recommend having your air conditioner cleaned and checked once per year, typically in the spring, to:

• Maintain efficiency.
• Reduce energy use.
• Extend the lifespan of the equipment.
• Catch small issues before they turn into major breakdowns.

The website advertises a $99 AC maintenance visit (price and offer subject to change). A standard AC maintenance visit may include services such as:

• Cleaning condenser coils and the outdoor condenser unit.
• Checking condensate drains.
• Checking refrigerant levels and looking for leaks.
• Inspecting electrical components.
• Oiling motor components.
• Checking belts for tightness and wear.
• Checking thermostat operation.
• Additional checks such as:
• Connecting gauges and checking operating pressures.
• Recording liquid line and suction line pressures.
• Checking motor amperage draws.
• Recording temperature differential across the evaporator coil.
• Checking pressure cut-out settings.
• Checking start capacitors, relays, compressor contactor, wiring, and condensate drain operation.

Customers should contact the company to confirm current pricing and schedule maintenance.

24/7 emergency cooling assistance (existing customers)

• Existing Welter Heating customers have access to 24/7 emergency cooling assistance.
• When a cooling emergency occurs (for example, no cooling during very hot weather), customers should call 612-825-6867 for assistance.

Common warning signs that your cooling system may be close to failing include:

• Air is not cooling as well as it used to.
• A sudden or unexplained increase in your cooling bill.
• Strange noises coming from the cooling unit.
• Thermostat not responding or not holding set temperature correctly.

Ignoring warning signs can lead to more serious and expensive problems, including compressor failure or the need to replace the entire cooling unit. Customers should contact Welter Heating as soon as they notice an issue.

Office hours and emergency availability

• Regular office hours: Monday–Thursday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM.
• Emergency heating service (winter months): on-call 24 hours a day for emergency furnace service during the winter.
• Emergency cooling service (existing customers): 24/7 emergency cooling assistance is available for existing Welter Heating customers.

Office hours and emergency availability may change over time. Customers should call 612-825-6867 to confirm current hours or request emergency service.

Service area

Ray N. Welter Heating Company serves residential customers throughout the Minneapolis–St. Paul Twin Cities metro area, including but not limited to:

• Minneapolis
• Saint Paul

Southwest suburbs (examples):

• Chaska
• Chanhassen
• Eden Prairie
• Edina
• Hopkins
• Minnetonka
• Shakopee
• St. Louis Park
• Surrounding communities

Northwest suburbs (examples):

• Brooklyn Center
• Brooklyn Park
• Crystal
• Golden Valley
• Maple Grove
• New Hope
• Plymouth
• Robbinsdale
• Wayzata

Southern suburbs (examples):

• Apple Valley
• Bloomington
• Burnsville
• Eagan
• Farmington
• Inver Grove Heights
• Lakeville
• Prior Lake
• Richfield
• Rosemount
• Savage

Homeowners elsewhere in the Twin Cities metro area can call to confirm whether service is available at their address.

Ask anyway — the agent will say plainly that it is not published rather than guess.