If you need an electrical, plumbing, and HVAC company in Cottage Grove, MN, Hurlburt is the one to trust. Our family business has served this region for over 65 years. We’re a people-driven company that does right by our customers and employees. As a homeowner, count on us for the routine care that helps you prevent expensive repairs. We’re also here to help you upgrade your home and make wise investments in it.
Contact Hurlburt at your convenience to learn more about our plumbing, electrical, and HVAC company serving Cottage Grove.
Heating for the Coldest Winters
Our heating technicians help Cottage Grove homeowners configure heating systems that meet their household’s unique needs. We also maintain them in tip-top condition through our expert maintenance and repair services.
Heating Repair: Our team completes heating repairs so you can rely on us throughout the winter and beyond. That includes cleaning combustion equipment, rebuilding blowers, and calibrating thermostats.
Heating Installation: Condensing furnaces and boilers are an excellent way to lower your home’s gas consumption. Other technologies to explore include smart thermostats, variable-speed blowers, hybrid heating, and solar-assisted heating.
Heating Maintenance: Ensure your family remains safe and comfortable this winter with a fall heating checkup. As a rewards member, you’ll get that tune-up along with many other perks.
Personalized Cooling Installations and Repairs
Whether you’re north near Highlands Park or south by the Gray Cloud Dunes area, we’ll help keep your home cool. Our team specializes in air conditioners, heat pumps, mini-splits, and much more.
Cooling Services We Offer Include:
Cooling Repair: Even minor cooling malfunctions can cause your energy bill to increase significantly. Our technicians correct issues like uneven cooling, short cycling, and hard starting.
Cooling Installation: Ductless mini-splits are often a versatile cooling option for older homes without ductwork. For homes with ducts, we’ll often recommend a high-SEER and whisper-quiet central AC.
Cooling Maintenance: Avoid common AC repairs and lower your cooling costs with a spring cooling tune-up. Better yet, take advantage of our Hurlburt Family Rewards program for even bigger savings and many other perks.
Local Plumber for Your Home
When you choose us, you’re getting a plumber who understands the unique challenges you face. Our team handles everything from small repairs to big remodels.
Plumbing Repair: The water quality in this region can be hard on your plumbing and cause significant deterioration. Our plumbers diagnose and fix issues like localized and widespread low water pressure. We can also repair faucets, toilets, water heaters, valves, and many other plumbing components.
Plumbing Installation: A whole-house water softener is one of the best ways to protect plumbing systems in the region. You can lower household costs with a new water heater that uses less fuel or electricity. Our plumbers can also help you use less water with touchless faucets, high-efficiency toilets, and low-flow showerheads.
Upgrade Your Home’s Electrical System
Ask one of our electricians to perform a comprehensive evaluation of your home’s electrical system. From there, you can explore code, repairs, upgrades, and other enhancements.
Keep Your Home Powered Through:
Electrical Repair: Unattended electrical problems in a home can drive up your costs and increase the risk of fires and other hazards. Our electricians can diagnose and correct the most difficult electrical challenges. That includes problems with wiring, lighting, circuit breakers, and outlets.
Electrical Installation: Bring your home into the future with a modern electrical panel, including the latest features like surge protection. Homeowners can also enjoy great peace of mind with a whole-house generator. The next time a winter storm knocks the lights out, your generator will deliver the power you need.
Services South of Saint Paul
Most residential properties in the “Original” Grove have natural gas access. That makes gas furnaces and boilers popular home-heating options on both sides of Great River Road. When upgrading, we encourage area homeowners to consider high-efficiency boilers and furnaces along with programmable and smart thermostats. The reduced fuel consumption can be considerable. For more substantial energy savings, customers can explore dual-fuel heat pumps or grid-based and stand-alone solar-powered add-ons for their heating.
The average water hardness in Cottage Grove is high at around 17 grains per gallon. That’s due to our proximity to the Mississippi River. If you’re unsure what your water hardness is, our technicians can test it for you. You can then explore the solutions we offer if needed. For many area homes, a water softener can save big money over the years. It can do that by protecting your pipes, fixtures, water heater, and other water-using appliances.
Some of the homes in the region, including the John P. Furber house, date back to the 1800s. It’s not unusual to find older electrical systems no longer up to code. Our team encourages all area homeowners to schedule regular electrical inspections. Even many newer homes in town don’t have whole-house surge protection. For older homes, we can upgrade the electrical panel, add GFCI and AFCI protection, and add lighting and outlets.
Our Team Provides Home Services Throughout and Beyond Washington County:
Old Cottage Grove
Eastridge Woods
Pine Glen
And more!
Local Cottage Grove HVAC Company
Hurlburt has been a family-owned and -operated plumbing, electrical, and HVAC contractor since 1959. Each plumber, electrician, and technician on our staff is highly skilled. We offer year-round availability. Our company is a Lennox Centurion Award winner, and we can install and service all brands and models.
We’re an Energy Efficiency Trade Ally Excellence Award winner. We offer specials, a rewards club, and financing on approved credit for installations. We also back all our services with a 12-month, 100% parts and labor warranty. That approach has earned us an A+ BBB rating and more than 6,000 five-star reviews online.
Hurlburt is the premier plumbing, electrical, and HVAC company serving Cottage Grove homeowners. Call today or contact us online to schedule a service appointment or an in-home consultation.
Recent Jobs and Reviews in Cottage Grove, MN
Job Locations and Reviews
Roger M.Checked in
Responded to warranty call regarding water leakage from exhaust pipe that had been installed 9 days prior. Inspection revealed improper PVC exhaust connections in the ceiling. Remedied the issue by reinstalling the exhaust section with proper pipe cement application at the elbow joint connections, ensuring all PVC fittings were correctly sealed to prevent further leakage.
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
Roger M.Checked in
Responded to warranty service call regarding water leakage from recently installed exhaust system. Performed inspection of the exhaust piping in ceiling area, identifying improper drainage at elbow joint connections. Corrected issue by reinstalling affected PVC section with proper primer/cement application and ensuring appropriate pitch for condensate drainage.
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
Jeremy N.Checked in
Installed customer-supplied kitchen sink and faucet along with company-provided garbage disposal. Completed full plumbing connections including drain lines with P-trap assembly. Noted existing water damage on cabinet base requiring future attention.
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
Jeremy N.Checked in
Successfully installed customer-supplied kitchen sink and faucet along with company-provided garbage disposal. Completed all necessary plumbing connections using PVC piping and drain trap assembly, ensuring proper functionality with no leaks.
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
Craig M.Checked in
Performed warranty service on recently installed furnace to address a PVC exhaust pipe leak at two connected 3" 90-degree elbows. Applied PVC adhesive to seal the gap between fittings where leakage was occurring. Verified repair was successful and exhaust system is now properly sealed.
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
Craig M.Checked in
Responded to warranty service call for recently installed furnace with PVC exhaust pipe leak. Located leak at connection point between two 3" 90-degree elbows and successfully repaired by applying additional PVC cement to seal the joint. Visual inspection confirmed repair was holding with no further leakage observed.
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
Charles P.Checked in
Responded to service call for outdoor spigot that wouldn't shut off. Upon inspection, determined the stem on the gate valve was broken, preventing proper operation. Recommended valve replacement as the main service shut-off valves are non-operational, which will require additional attention to complete the repair properly.
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
Jeremy N.Checked in
Responded to customer complaint of sewer gas odor emanating from master shower drain. Conducted thorough inspection and testing of all bathroom fixtures but was unable to detect any sewer odor at time of service. Noted customer had previously used vinegar and baking soda treatment in the drain, which was the only detectable scent during inspection.
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
Roger M.Checked in
Resolved water leakage issue from 1-year-old Carrier furnace exhaust by replacing improperly installed PVC piping and bracket. Original installation had non-flush PVC connections that were glued, requiring complete replacement of the affected components to ensure proper condensate drainage and prevent future leaks.
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
Craig M.Checked in
Diagnosed temperature imbalance between first and second levels of home built on concrete slab with non-traditional ductwork configuration. Adjusted supply vents—closing upper floor vents (floor registers with flex ducting) and opening lower level vents (ceiling registers)—to redirect airflow and balance temperatures. Recommended continuous fan operation and reduced air exchanger setting to improve circulation and create natural heat rise through the structure.
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
Craig M.Checked in
Responded to call for suspected gas leak with concerns about copper gas line from furnace to stove. Upon inspection, gas line was found to be properly installed with no defects. Yellow flames on oven burners were determined to be caused by a running humidifier affecting combustion air. Advised homeowner to keep humidifier off for 1-2 days to verify resolution of flame issues and provided option for future gas line replacement if desired.
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
Roger M.Checked in
Inspected 17-year-old furnace system exhibiting intermittent shutdown issues. Diagnosed failed inducer motor assembly with significant mount deterioration allowing 1/8" lateral movement during operation. Observed extensive heat exchanger corrosion and replaced complete assembly due to safety concerns and advanced system age.
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
Koshoua V.Checked in
Performed comprehensive furnace tune-up and safety inspection on 3-year-old unit. Conducted thorough safety checks including gas leak detection, proper grounding verification, pressure switch operation, carbon monoxide testing, and flame sensor microamp measurement. All components were reconnected, electrical connections tightened, and proper operation confirmed across both heating stages. Filter replaced as part of the Family Rewards Plan maintenance.
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
Roger M.Checked in
Responded to no-heat service call for aging furnace (10+ years old). Diagnosed faulty ignition system with broken spark generator and spark wire that were no longer making proper connections. Replaced worn components to restore heating function, which was necessitated due to age-related deterioration of ignition assembly.
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
Gary L.Checked in
Performed routine maintenance tune-up on a well-maintained 18-year-old Lennox furnace. Inspected all components, checked electrical connections with clamp meter showing readings of 596/29, and replaced filters. Equipment is functioning properly with no immediate repair needs identified.
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
Roger M.Checked in
Performed comprehensive service on 15-year-old HVAC system with no cooling issue. Diagnosed and replaced failing inducer motor, changed dirty filter, and conducted combustion analysis revealing 81.8% efficiency with 42ppm CO. Noted Ecobee thermostat intermittent shutdown problem requiring attention. System's advanced age indicates potential need for full replacement.
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
Moe R.Checked in
Performed comprehensive tune-up on 10-year-old Bryant natural gas furnace. Inspected and verified proper operation of key components including strong igniter and flame sensor (which was cleaned), gas valve, burners, and control board. Combustion analysis confirmed clean, safe burning. Heat exchanger showed some temperature stress but no cracks or holes. Recommended cleaning of somewhat dirty but balanced blower wheel; all other components in good working condition.
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
Koshoua V.Checked in
Performed annual maintenance on furnace of unknown age. Service included checking carbon monoxide readings, gas pressure, drainage line, and control board functionality. Cleaned dust/debris around unit and verified proper system operation. Recommended replacing air filter every 3-6 months based on accumulation of dirt.
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
Xavier C.Checked in
Performed routine maintenance inspection on customer's 6-7 year old natural gas Lennox furnace originally installed by K&S. Completed comprehensive tuneup including filter replacement. System is operating safely with proper combustion and no major issues or concerns detected. Unit is in overall good condition and functioning as designed.
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
Xavier C.Checked in
Responded to no-heat call for 30+ year old furnace. Diagnosed failed gas valve and discovered compromised heat exchanger upon inspection, rendering the unit unsafe for operation. Scheduled follow-up appointment for complete system replacement estimate as repair is not recommended due to age and condition of equipment.
“Mark was very pleasant to work with! He was on time and took care of my plumbing needs efficiently and effectively. I would definitely use him again for any plumbing issues I may have. I have been using Hurlburt for all of my heating, plumbing, and electrical needs and have always been satisfied!”
Alison A.
“Great service! Professionals starting from the first person I spoke to on the phone and finalizing with the person who finished the installation and cleaned up after. Staff explained everything well. Highly recommended!!!”
Jessica F.
"Outstanding service as always! Hurlburt goes above and beyond for their customers. We got scheduled right away, and Shawn did a great job. I will continue to use these guys for everything!!!"
Nicole T.
"Our technician Mike was just awesome. Took the time to show me what he was doing and explained why he was doing it. Gave me an honest evaluation of my situation. You can’t go wrong with Hurlburt and the work ethics of the employees."
Jean C.
Trevor came to service our AC unit. Very happy with his work. Trevor was friendly and knowledgeable, and got our issue fixed quickly. Hurlburt Heating and Plumbing is a great company to work with."
Debbie L.
"Hurlburt has helped us out with both plumbing and HVAC services in the past and have always done a great job. All their technicians, especially Mark, have been kind, professional, and quick with service!"
