Our Story
About Southside Heating & Air Conditioning
Second-Generation Owned, Three Generations of Family since 1978
Southside Heating & Air Conditioning is a family-owned HVAC contractor serving Bloomington and the greater Twin Cities, backed by 48 years of industry experience. What started in 1978 as a single-service operation has grown into a comprehensive heating, cooling, and air quality specialist — but our core commitment remains unchanged: honest service, expert workmanship, and genuine care for the families whose homes we enter. We’re NATE-certified, EPA-certified, and staffed by three generations of family expertise. Learn how our family business became your neighborhood’s comfort partner.
Get Started With Our Family-Owned Team
Getting started is simple: contact us to describe your comfort issue or project, and our team will schedule an appointment, walk you through your options in plain language, and provide an upfront quote before any work begins on your home or business. When something is wrong with your system, we explain what’s happening and recommend exactly what’s needed — sometimes a repair, sometimes a replacement — then let you decide.
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Our Story
What Family Ownership Looks Like After 48 Years
Founded in 1978, Still Family-Run Today
Southside was built on a simple idea: do the work right, treat people fairly, and stand behind everything we install. Three generations of our family now work in or closely advise the company, so the people behind every appointment are personally invested in your outcome — not answering to a distant franchise or call center.
Grown From One Service Into Full-Service Expertise
We started focused on furnace repair, the backbone of Minnesota winter survival, and grew alongside the industry to add air conditioning, heat pump and mini-split systems, tank and tankless water heating, and indoor air quality service. That growth was deliberate, not accidental — each new service area was added only after our team built the same depth of manufacturer training behind it. Whatever system we’re working on, we bring the same discipline: listen, diagnose accurately, and recommend only what the job needs.
Rooted in the Bloomington Community
Our headquarters sits at 10808 Normandale Blvd in Bloomington, and our team supports local schools and community organizations because we live here too. That local presence means we understand how Minnesota’s seasonal extremes affect the equipment we service every day, from spring humidity swings to sub-zero winter cold snaps.
Why Choose Us
Certified, Recognized and Straight With You
Certified and Credentialed at Every Level
Our technicians are NATE-Certified and EPA-Certified, and we hold QI Certification with Xcel Energy. As a Lennox Premier Dealer and ACCA members, we stay current with code changes, new technologies, and manufacturer standards instead of relying on generalist know-how.
Recognized for Quality, Not Just Longevity
We hold a BBB A+ Rating and have been recognized in multiple years with the SUN Readers’ Choice Award. Those honors come from customers who took the time to vouch for the work we did in their homes.
Honest Diagnosis Over Unnecessary Upsells
When something’s wrong with your system, we explain what’s happening in plain language and recommend exactly what’s needed — sometimes a repair, sometimes a replacement — then let you decide. We’d rather walk you through the tradeoffs and let you make an informed choice than push a sale you didn’t ask for. That approach is why families call us back for maintenance and refer us to neighbors.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions About Southside
Yes. Southside has been family-owned since our founder started the company in 1978, and today three generations of the family work in or closely advise daily operations. That means the people who answer your call and stand behind the work are personally invested in the outcome, not a distant franchise you’ll never speak with again.
Our technicians are NATE-Certified and EPA-Certified, and Southside holds QI Certification with Xcel Energy along with Lennox Premier Dealer status and ACCA membership. Together, these credentials mean our team is tested on real-world diagnostics, refrigerant handling, and manufacturer-specific installation standards, not just general HVAC knowledge picked up on the job.
Yes. We provide residential heating, cooling, air quality, and water heater services, plus commercial rooftop unit and commercial water heating service for light commercial properties. Whether it’s a single-family home or a small business, our technicians bring the same certified, detail-oriented approach to every job we take on.
We work with Lennox, GE, Ruud, Rheem, Navien, Aprilaire, Healthy Climate, and iWave-R equipment, with Lennox as our primary brand as a Premier Dealer. Our technicians receive manufacturer-specific training so every installation and repair meets each brand’s own standards, not just general industry best practices applied loosely.
We’re headquartered in Bloomington and serve the surrounding Twin Cities communities, including Apple Valley, Minnetonka, Lakeville, Edina, Eagan, and more. Visit our service area page to confirm coverage for your specific city before scheduling an appointment with our team.
As a family-owned contractor, our name and reputation are personally on every job we complete. We’re not managed by a distant corporate office or tied to sales quotas — technicians recommend only what your system actually needs, and the family that started Southside in 1978 is still involved in the business today.
Yes. We partner with Service Finance to offer flexible payment options on qualifying projects, and we run seasonal specials and manufacturer rebates throughout the year. Ask our team which current offers or payment options apply to your project when you request your upfront quote.
Southside holds a BBB A+ Rating and has been recognized in multiple years with the SUN Readers’ Choice Award. We view these honors as a reflection of the customers who took time to vouch for our work, and we treat every new job as a chance to keep earning that recognition.
Getting started is simple: contact us to describe your comfort issue or project, and our team will schedule an appointment, walk you through your options in plain language, and provide an upfront quote before any work begins on your home or business.
Yes. Beyond serving Bloomington-area homes and businesses, our team supports local schools and community organizations because this is where we live, not just where we work. That local investment is part of why customers return to us for maintenance and future projects.
Full-Service Comfort for Every Room and Season
Southside handles more than what’s featured above. Explore additional ways our certified team helps keep Twin Cities homes and businesses comfortable year-round, no matter the season or system — including commercial water heating for business properties, or browse all HVAC services in one place.
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Furnace Complete heating service from seasonal tune-ups to full system replacement, keeping your home warm through Minnesota winters.
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Indoor Air Quality Cleaner, healthier air in every room of the house.
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Heat Pump Efficient, year-round comfort from one ducted system.
Service Area
Proudly Serving Bloomington and the Twin Cities
Southside Heating & Air Conditioning is headquartered in Bloomington and provides HVAC service to homeowners and businesses throughout the surrounding metro. Wherever you’re located in our coverage area, you’re working with the same certified, family-owned team, backed by the same manufacturer training and honest-diagnosis approach described above.
Don’t See Your Location?
We serve communities across the Twin Cities metro — and even if your town isn’t listed, there’s a good chance we can help. Give us a call at 952-884-2453 or send us a message, and we’ll let you know right away if you’re in our service area.
Primary Service Cities
Additional Communities We Serve
- Minnetonka, MN
- Lakeville, MN
- Excelsior, MN
- St. Louis Park, MN
- Hopkins, MN
- Roseville, MN
- Eagan, MN
- Prior Lake, MN
- Plymouth, MN
- Rosemount, MN
- Savage, MN
- Farmington, MN
- Shakopee, MN
- Chanhassen, MN
- Maple Grove, MN
- Brooklyn Park, MN
- Brooklyn Center, MN
- Fridley, MN
- New Hope, MN
- Golden Valley, MN
- Chaska, MN
Experience the Southside Difference
When you choose Southside Heating & Air Conditioning, you’re choosing a family business with deep roots in the Twin Cities, NATE-certified technicians who stay current with the latest technology, and a commitment to honest, professional service. Whether you need a system repair, scheduled maintenance, or a new high-efficiency furnace, we’re here to help.
Ready to experience the Southside difference? Contact us today to discuss your comfort needs, ask about payment options or our current specials and rebates, or schedule a professional assessment. We’re proud to serve Bloomington and the surrounding communities, and we’d love to earn your trust.
