Binder Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc

06/11/2026

📞 When you’re calling an HVAC company for the first time, the little things matter—a helpful voice on the phone, clear communication, honest pricing, and a technician who knows exactly what they’re doing.

That’s what Lori experienced when she called Binder for help replacing a section of threaded gas line pipe.

Thank you, Lori, for trusting Binder and for taking the time to share your experience. We’re grateful for the opportunity to help!

06/09/2026

📢 Introducing Binder RoofMap—our latest offering that's designed to give commercial property owners and managers a clearer, easier way to understand what’s happening on their roofs.

With a custom RoofMap, a Binder technician will visit your site, document each rooftop HVAC unit, and create a clear, visual layout that includes key details like:
✔️ Approximate unit locations
✔️ Makes, models, and serial numbers
✔️ Tonnage and capacity
✔️ Build dates and current ages
✔️ Condition notes and recommendations

For strip malls, retail centers, office buildings, apartment complexes, and other multi-unit commercial properties, this can make a HUGE difference when it comes to maintenance planning, repair tracking, tenant questions, and future budget forecasting.

Even better? Binder RoofMap is currently FREE for qualifying commercial properties in our Twin Cities service area.

No cost. No obligation. Just a smarter way to manage your rooftop HVAC equipment.

👇 Learn more and schedule your free RoofMap today:
https://binderheating.com/commercial-services/binder-roofmap/

06/03/2026

No, that's not snow you see flying around the neighborhood... 😲

🌳 With all those fluffy cottonwood seeds floating around lately—and your A/C working hard during this heat wave—it’s a good idea to take a quick look at your outdoor unit.

When cottonwood, grass clippings, leaves, and other debris build up around the condenser, it can block airflow and make your system work harder than it should.

If you see buildup on or around your outdoor unit, gently clear away debris, spray it down with a garden hose, and make sure there’s plenty of space for air to move through.

No shoveling required.

📞 And if your A/C still isn’t keeping up, give us a call at 651-457-8781.
We’ll take a look, explain what’s going on, and help get your system back on track.

06/01/2026

If the filter looks dirty, swap it out. Yes... even when your furnace is taking a break! 😎

Your HVAC system still uses that filter when your A/C is running, and a dirty one can:
🔹 Restrict airflow
🔹 Make your system work harder
🔹 Raise energy bills
🔹 Circulate more dust and allergens through your home

Think of it as a quick summer kickoff task.
🧰 No toolbox required.
🪜 No ladder needed.
👴 Dad would be proud.

05/28/2026

A lot of homeowners have heard the word “geothermal”… but aren’t exactly sure how it works, or whether it makes sense for a home in Minnesota.

Our latest blog breaks down the basics of residential geothermal HVAC systems, including:
🌎 How geothermal heating and cooling works
💡 Why these systems are so energy efficient
🏠 What homeowners should know before installing one
📈 Long-term comfort and energy-saving benefits

If you’re looking for a more sustainable way to heat and cool your home, geothermal is definitely worth learning more about.

👉 Read the blog here: https://binderheating.com/blog/what-are-geothermal-hvac-systems-what-are-their-benefits/

What is geothermal HVAC? Discover how ground-source heat pumps cut energy use, lower bills, and boost all-season comfort.

05/26/2026

👋 Meet Alec Folsom, one of our Residential Sheet Metal Workers and a longtime part of the Binder team.

Alec came through the Sheet Metal Local 10 apprenticeship program and recently hit a major milestone—he finished all of his schooling and passed his Journeyman test this April! 👏

These days, Alec is primarily working on residential equipment replacements, helping homeowners stay comfortable with clean, quality installations. He’s also our go-to backup in the shop when specialty fabrication work is needed.

A few things you might not know about Alec:
🏒 He loves going to Minnesota Wild games
🥅 He plays pickup hockey whenever he gets the chance
🔧 He’s always willing to jump in and help wherever needed

We’re proud to have Alec on the Binder team and excited to see where his career continues to go from here!

05/21/2026

The Binder team has been hard at work on the upcoming Mendota Heights location of Bricksworth Beer Co. and the photos from this project are too good not to share. 👀

From commercial ductwork to kitchen range hoods, our installers have been putting in the kind of work that most customers will never even notice… and that’s exactly the point!

No one walks into a restaurant and says, “Wow, that ductwork is perfectly straight.” But around here, it's a point of pride to hang tin the right way. 🙌

Clean lines, careful layout, and attention to detail matter—especially on commercial projects like this one.

We’re grateful to be part of another exciting restaurant buildout and can’t wait to see this new space come to life! 🎉

05/19/2026

There’s no better compliment than earning someone’s trust year after year, and this review means A LOT to our team! 😊

For more than 20 years, John’s family has trusted Binder for both residential HVAC service and restaurant work throughout the Twin Cities. Recently, when his elderly mother needed a furnace replacement during a stretch of unpredictable spring weather, our team worked behind the scenes to make sure she wasn’t left without heat.

🗯️ "About 4 weeks ago, with the heat not working properly, Binder came out and diagnosed my mother's furnace as having a bad heat exchanger and let us know it would soon be going out. They got the furnace to run during some very cold days as to keep heat flowing in her home."

"Eventually, the heat exchanger did fully go out. While my mother was out of town, I thought that it would be a good time to have it replaced, and since the weather was in the 60s-70s, there was no real urgency to get it done right away."

"The part needed had to be special ordered. Binder ordered it from the vendor, and it was scheduled to arrive this past Monday for install to be made Wednesday morning, just in time before we got another cold spell."

"Dana and Allyson worked diligently to try to find a way to get it overnighted, which they did. However, as sometimes happens, the shipping company was slow-footing it and showed it hadn't left the warehouse in the timeframe they said it would and that the install would be pushed back till Thursday morning."

"Not a big deal if it was for my home, but for an elderly person, not having heat was a big deal. Dana called me Tuesday morning and told me that space heaters would be dropped off to my mother's home to make sure she wasn't without heat, and she would keep me posted if any changes. That in itself was amazing."

"Then about an hour later, Allyson called me and told me one of their techs WAS GOING TO PICK UP THE PART DIRECTLY FROM THE VENDOR HIMSELF, and that they would be there Wednesday morning as originally scheduled to install it. Which they did. Not only did they leave everything as clean and tidy as they found it, but they were extremely friendly and professional."

Wow... we’re incredibly grateful for the kind words, and proud of the people behind them. Shoutout to Dana, Allyson, and the installation team for going above and beyond to take care of this family! 👏

At the end of the day, HVAC service is about more than equipment. It’s about showing up, solving problems, and taking care of people when they need it most.

05/15/2026

🏠🤝🏠 Good neighbors look out for each other—and that’s exactly what the Neighbor Network is all about!

At Binder, we created our residential maintenance plan to help homeowners stay ahead of breakdowns, keep their systems running efficiently, and feel a little more prepared when Minnesota weather does what Minnesota weather does.

With seasonal tune-ups, priority scheduling, and savings on service calls, it’s designed to make HVAC maintenance simple and stress-free.

👉 Learn more about the Neighbor Network at https://binderheating.com/service-plans/

And to all of our current Neighbor Network members: thank you! We truly appreciate the trust you place in our team year after year. 💙

If you’ve had a good experience with the program, we’d love for you to share it with a neighbor, friend, or family member this summer.

05/11/2026

If your garage turns into a sauna in the summer, or your sunroom is only comfortable a few weeks out of the year, you’re not alone. 🥵

The good news? There’s a better solution than window units or space heaters.

Our latest blog breaks down everything you need to know about ductless mini-splits for garages and sunrooms, including:

✔️ Why they work so well for these spaces
✔️ How to choose the right size
✔️ What impacts ductless heat pump cost
✔️ What to consider before you install

It’s a great resource if you’re planning a home upgrade or just tired of dealing with uncomfortable rooms. If you’ve been thinking about making your space usable year-round, this is a great place to start.

👉 Read the full blog: https://binderheating.com/blog/ductless-mini-splits-garages-sunrooms/

Learn how a garage mini split or sunroom A/C unit can improve comfort year-round. Binder explains sizing, ductless heat pump cost, and installation tips.