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.
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
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.
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
Charles P.Checked in
Responded to service call for water softener leak reported by elderly customer. Upon inspection, identified faulty water softener connected to multi-stage filtration system mounted on basement wall. Diagnosed issue and discussed appropriate solutions with customer, subsequently scheduling follow-up appointment with technical advisor for complete system repair or replacement.
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
Chase O.Checked in
Responded to service call regarding non-operational water softener installed approximately two years prior but never activated. Upon inspection, determined the existing water softener unit was non-functional. Bypassed the system by looping the water lines and removed the defective softener from the premises, allowing uninterrupted water flow through the home's plumbing system.
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
Jared R.Checked in
Diagnosed and repaired water leakage from humidifier by replacing damaged internal water line and worn humidifier pad. Performed system cycle test to verify proper operation, inspected furnace for water damage, examined heat exchanger and burners, and replaced customer-supplied air filter, restoring system to normal functioning condition.
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
Roger M.Checked in
Responded to no-cooling service call for 20+ year old AC system. Diagnosed failed capacitor as the root cause. Replaced capacitor and restored proper cooling operation to the aging outdoor unit.
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
Xavier C.Checked in
Assessed 23-year-old A/C condenser unit positioned on deteriorating wooden platform that has partially collapsed on one corner. Unit is mounted on a hillside against concrete wall with significant rot in the support structure. Recommended complete system replacement rather than attempting to level existing platform, as moving the aged unit for repairs would not be cost-effective.
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
Xavier C.Checked in
Performed scheduled maintenance on customer's Infinity furnace, which is less than 10 years old. Comprehensive tune-up confirmed proper operation with good gas pressure, clean filter, solid electrical connections, and functioning flame sensor and ignitor. Also completed the previously approved gasket repair while on site. System is operating efficiently with no issues detected.
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
Jarrod S.Checked in
Responded to service call regarding leaking kitchen faucet. Upon inspection, determined existing faucet needed replacement rather than repair. Successfully removed old double-handle chrome faucet and installed new brushed nickel high-arch faucet with side sprayer on granite countertop with double-basin composite sink. Tested new fixture for proper operation and verified no leaks.
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
Xavier C.Checked in
Performed biannual maintenance check on HVAC system. Inspected AC unit, which had frozen due to dirty filter; confirmed system is now operational but reading slightly low refrigerant levels. Conducted furnace maintenance including gas pressure verification, flame sensor cleaning, and filter inspection. Noted air exchanger filter requires replacement and customer was instructed on proper replacement procedure. Identified potential need for refrigerant recharge next season and documented intermittent fan motor operation that previously required manual starting.
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
Xavier C.Checked in
Responded to service call for AC leaking water. Upon inspection, found system completely iced over due to severely clogged air filter. Disconnected power at safety switch, removed and replaced dirty filter, and allowed unit to defrost. Customer advised that follow-up visit will be required to properly check refrigerant levels once system has fully thawed.
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
Jeff F.Checked in
Ac start up complete. This heat pump is now operating properly. Vacuumed system and charged. Tested for proper subcool.
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
David B.Checked in
Estimate to replace water softener. I’ve reduced the price of a PRV installed with the water softener.
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
David B.Checked in
Installed 50gal standard vent Bradford white water heater. Upsized venting to 4” back to chimney. New cold water supply ball valve and expansion tank. New gas valve and line. All tested and no leaks, heater fires perfectly.
“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!"
