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SouthSota One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning®

Furnace on the fritz? We fix ‘em. At One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning in Northfield, Minnesota, we’re your go-to for all things HVAC. If it’s a heating problem, we’ve seen it all, and we’re ready to jump in with fast, reliable service. Our team promises to Absolutely Posatutely fix it right, right then and there—without being spendy about it. Plus, for bigger jobs, we offer easy payment plans to make things simple and stress-free. Your comfort is our top priority, and we’re here to make sure your home stays cozy all year long.

One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning River Valley

4.9

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Hunter Eckholm

4 months ago

We've used One Hour Heating and Air Conditioning for a few years but recently started using their Northfield location. Greg was absolutely wonderful and very helpful. He answered any questions I had and was extremely knowledgeable. The office staff have always been easy to contact and prompt in their responses as well!

Edward Noonan

5 months ago

Greg came out and did the free annual check on our 26 year old furnace. He didn't try to sell us a new one- said ours is old but working well. He was personable, polite, and thorough. We will definitely keep calling Benjamin Franklin Plumbing and Heating for our needs in this area. Very happy.

Patricia Goff

5 months ago

Cory was on time and thoroughly checked out my furnace. He let me know that the company who installed it 3 years ago installed a furnace that is to small for my home and because of that the AC we needed to install 6 months after is also to small and we probably didn't need the windows we had installed because our house is still to cold in the winter, and to hot in the summer! Nice!!🤬

Linda

5 months ago

The online appointment request system was easy. In a follow up phone call I was offered an earlier appointment. Commuication was excellent. I was sent a photo and name of the technician prior to the appointment. They arrived on time, they found the problem and fixed it, explained the process to me, answered all my questions and cleaned up carefully before they left.

Tim McKone

1 year ago

Very happy with the service provided by Cory. It was a 3 day project. He worked late on the last day to complete the replacement of our boiler. He was very friendly and was sensitive to our needs. Final result was like a work of art - see attached photo.

Gunner Mattson

1 year ago

Tom was so patient with all my questions and really did a great job. Highly recommend!

Shanna Miller

1 year ago

Alfred Montero

1 year ago

Tony was awesome! He explained everything beautifully. He showed us estimates for different jobs we have been considering. He gave us really helpful projections. Sent details in writing by email.

Alex Holgate

1 year ago

Pwajdeur Swanstrom (HypNoXIOUs)

1 year ago

Oakley was knowledgeable, friendly, helpful and polite. Thank you for the informative survey/quote.

Bill Egan

1 year ago

Tony very personable and knowledgeable. Very pleased with his service.

Charlotte East

1 year ago

All the people from 1 hour are just terrific. I love them. They just make me feel not terrified about whatever project makes me stressed out. Their confidence and patience always overrides any stress that I have

jared hjermstad

1 year ago

Tony was very good, explained and kept in contact with what he was doing.

john wondra

1 year ago

Cory was super helpful when we were in a difficult situation. A relative discovered the heat was out in our home while we were on vacation. He assisted with placing space heaters in critical areas and draining all water lines so there was no damage to our house in the extremely cold weather. He installed a new furnace quickly and kept me updated throughout the process. -Thank you Cory!

Micheal Roderick

1 year ago

Had a problem with one of the zones on our boiler system. Tried a couple things my self, didn't work. One hour heating sent out corey, he found the problem. Had to wait on parts but got the job done and heat working when they came in a few days later. Was respectful and didn't mind the animals!

renee carriveau

1 year ago

very knowledgeable! answered all my questions! great customer service

Debra Erickson

1 year ago

5 stars to Matt and we haven't even started.
Number one: honesty!!!

rose gilomen

1 year ago

Very efficient. Very thorough. Explained system nicely.

Brian Blair

1 year ago

John Sielaff

1 year ago

The work was done efficiently and professionally. Oakley did an excellent job installing and explaining my new tankless water heater. I would definitely use them again.

Ken Wedding

1 year ago

on time; good advice; pleasant; knowledgeable; skilled; efficient; hard working;

Bob Cooley

1 year ago

Andrew did a great job. He was both knowledgeable and pleasant. I will ask for him should I need help again.

Jim Boegeman

1 year ago

Prompt service. I was notified of exactly when he would arrive. He diagnosed the problem very quickly and repaired it immediately.

Barbara Hesprich

1 year ago

Cory was very helpful, with the duct work information needed to proceed with the job. Also arrived very quickly to access the situation.

Andy Devney

1 year ago

Customer service was quick & responsive. The tech was professional, knowledgeable, practical, & friendly. Would highly recommend for a service call or consultation/estimate.

Lori Young

1 year ago

Great experience and friendly and informative, thanks.

Richard Allen

1 year ago

Tom always does an excellent job.

Karen Fenske-Jeno

1 year ago

Andrew Macmahon came to look at our kitchen sink drain that also had a garbage disposal, we hadn’t used it in the 5 years we lived here, it was draining real slow. He ended up removing the disposal, he was friendly and a great plumber. We really couldn’t afford the $700 but needed it done, wish you would have a discount for senior citizens.

AACH

1 year ago

Great experience, quick response, explanations were clear. Highly recommend!

Christopher Eaker

1 year ago

Cory showed up on time and was friendly and cordial. He listened to the things I needed and gave me some options.

Jerry Wicklund

1 year ago

We live out in the country with our own well which is quite shallow and is subject to having unwanted chemicals, our old Reverse Osmosis system became outdated so we had to replace it with a new modern system. After researching we decided to go with a system the Benjamin Franklin Franchise had to offer in nearby Waterford just outside of Northfield. Their service has always been outstanding, experiened professional office staff and installers. Protect your family and friends, especially the young ones.
We thought the price was reasonable and also received generous bonus Veterans discount. From Audrey and Jerry Wicklund.

Steve Huettl

1 year ago

Tony was exceptionally friendly and personable. He explained everything he was doing step by step and was very thorough. Great guy!

Bill Bigelow

1 year ago

Oklay was knowledgeable Courteous and easy to work with.

Cole

1 year ago

Kaden and the team got a new system installed and running on very short notice! Thankful to have heat again after a few chilly nights thanks to them!

A Bellows - Drew Weis

1 year ago

Tom was professional, thorough, super helpful not only with the repair but clarifying a maintenance service I asked about. I’m so grateful for Tom taking care of us.

Tom Schlegel

1 year ago

Great job. Installed same day. Honest prices.

Phyllis Ballstadt

1 year ago

Very good

Ryan Thompson

1 year ago

Cory was extremely helpful and very knowledgeable. We have had other techs look at our heating system, all of who were beyond confused. He wasn’t confused and knew exactly what was needed to be corrected with out hesitation. I highly recommend them and Cory to service your heat and ac system. The picture attached is of the new boiler install, in progress. The repair is complete now.

James Switzer

1 year ago

Contacted us that they were going to be late.
Explained everything to me and then when my husband got home re-explained everything again.

Kris Minalovsky

1 year ago

I appreciate so much that I was called by them to set up a furnace inspection. I may have let it go, but was so grateful they called. From the phone call to the service call, everything was a great experience. The technician was kind and explained everything so well. I would definitely use them again.

Wayne Velishek

1 year ago

Knowing the needs of the customer.easy to work with and did a great job for us.
Thanks again

Sean Neves

1 year ago

As always 100% professional, on time, and friendly service.

Renee C

1 year ago

Quick, professional and knowledgeable. Will definitely use again!

Ryan McCarty

1 year ago

Very pleased with the communication between the office and technicians. Corey, repaired our heat pump and was great to work with.

Mouafuechee Kue

1 year ago

Cory provided exceptional service. Answered all my questions (I had a lot) and gave great pointers on what to look out for and/or improve on furnace efficiency.

Fuechee

A P

1 year ago

Cory came out when our 25 y/o heater took a crap in the middle of winter. Talked to my Home Warrenty and helped get them to approve a new system. Showed me my options. I choose the best system for me. Came out the next day got my house squared away. Thank you again Cory.

Maggie

1 year ago

Very nice and professional. Thank you Tom!

Zane Wright

1 year ago

Very happy with the work! My furnace died when it was subzero out, and Kaden and team stayed late to make sure the new one was installed and working. Excellent service all around!

Red Rita

1 year ago

Cory was AMAZING! He gave us some bad news about our furnace but his customer service skills were out of this world in my opinion. He was prompt and on time. Very informative of what was going on and took the time to explain things in a way we could understand. They will be installing a new furnace tomorrow and I would ABSOLUTELY recommend using their services.

Andrew Dorn

1 year ago

I liked the text notice that Tom was on the way. He came in, and after a brief inspection and discussion let me know what he thought the issue was with the water heater, showed me what he was going to do, then showed me what he did, and now the water heater is working. Nice job!

Lisa Precht

1 year ago

I just Love Oakley, great customer service and so fun to talk to
He knows his craft well and is absolutely so like able
Give that Man a raise!

Jack Hoschouer

1 year ago

Verdean LeMaster

1 year ago

Matt did an outstanding job. He explained what was happening. It was very personable, friendly and professional. I would recommend him to anybody.

Marlon Walker

1 year ago

Update!

I believe you get a true measure of customer service from a company when things don’t go according to plan. How does that company move towards the solution? Within an hour of my previous post, I had two technicians at my house. Very accountable and apologetic for my previous experience. I truly appreciate their diligence in making this right. Don’t go anywhere else for your heating and cooling needs these guys really care. Thanks again fellas.

Bob Davis

1 year ago

Oakley replaced the head on my iron filter.
He was clean and neat and did an excellent job.

Gary Lawrence

1 year ago

I have known Tom Olson for many years. He has done outstanding work for us on two homes, performing everything from service work to repairs to designing and installing new systems. He is always courteous, professional, friendly and error free. We rely on him and he never disappoints. He has my highest recommendation!

Larry Burger

1 year ago

Lillian was quick and polite in testing our furnace. He even had a lot of patience with our dog! Thank you very much!

Tim Thorp

1 year ago

Great experience - really nice guy - explained/showed me what was wrong , tested my water, reset clock. Thanks

Joan Strand

1 year ago

Our water heater was acting up. Sometimes overly hot water. Sometimes the water was too cool. Trevor ran tests and determined we could replace a part or put in a new water heater. We decided to go with a new one. He did it today. Our Christmas celebration is in two days. Now we can safely host our family.

Kayla Ross

1 year ago

I highly recommend this company! My new home came with a 38 year old HVAC system. We were able to replace the entire system with an energy efficient system which included an electrostatic air filtration unit. Love my beautiful Trane system. The technicians were great in communicating with me throughout the project, to ensure the installation was successful. Thank you!!

Charlie Walton

1 year ago

Tom and his apprentice made quick work installing two new toilets. Thanks Tom!

Barb Underdahl

1 year ago

They were great and very polite and cleaned everything up and they even caught a snake for me so that made my day. No, they were great technicians.

Pat Kiel

1 year ago

I sensed an inconsistent unpleasant odor. Jaymeson, One Hour, did what another company was unable to do. He diagnosed, solved, and fixed the gas leaks. He showed me the cause of the fumes was emitting from a pipe that is no longer excepted in "code" Materials he used are much better the cheap-looking pipes the other company had on the furnace. I am impressed with Jaymeson's knowledge and expertise and he is a very polite gentleman. I switched companies. I can trust on One Hour and Ben Franklin. Dustin also found a leak in the water heater. Yay!

Jesse Pick

1 year ago

Westen Carter

2 years ago

Kaden was the man! Got my shit figured out! 10/10 highly recommended!

Elijah Valencia

2 years ago

Kaden was Very professional, on time, and a knowledgeable technician. I Highly recommend this company.

Sonya Lee

2 years ago

Joni Bigelow

2 years ago

Very profesional. Recommend them. Complicated install, done right.

Ann M

2 years ago

Haze and Kaden did a great job, very efficient, kind and respectful. Would use this company again.

Ellen Kimmen

2 years ago

I'm satisfied with the service Cory provided. Very pleasant young man.

Jane Hoffman-Weis

2 years ago

James Devitt

2 years ago

Jamie Heutmaker

2 years ago

Haze was here for AC maintenance. He was very professional, knowledgeable, thorough and very personable! We’ve had a great experience with One Hour for many years. Highly recommended!

Ben Riehle

2 years ago

Haze was very professional and knowledgeable. He did a very excellent work and I am very satisfied with the work he did

Brennan Smith

2 years ago

HVAC maintenance. Haze was an incredible young driven man. Not only was very frendily and very helpful and respectful. He did all the maintenance that I asked for and he gave me some great tips and told me what I could use in the up coming years. 10/10

SouthSota Benjamin Franklin Plumbing®

Benjamin Franklin Plumbing in Northfield, MN, is your go-to team for all things plumbing. If you’re south of the cities, we’re your people for water heater replacement, drain clearing, and more. We fix clogged drains and sewer problems like it’s our job—because it is. With guaranteed quotes and easy payment plans, you’ll know exactly what to expect without being spendy. Whether it’s a simple fix or a major repair, Benjamin Franklin Plumbing is here to handle all your plumbing needs with top-notch service and no surprises.

Benjamin Franklin Plumbing

4.9

Based on 1053 reviews

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Trudy Barsness

3 months ago

Oakly was out to replace filters in our reverse osmosis water system. He was very professional and friendly. We feel confident having Ben Franklin provide service for us and have been using them for years. Thanks for all the good work!!

Matt Parry

4 months ago

Great service, knowledgeable techs and reasonable prices. Had my iron filter serviced. Oakly was on time (earlier than expected which was great), explained everything he was going to do, showed me the work and was nice to talk with.
Highly recommended.

Christopher Erickson

6 months ago

I needed a sediment filter installed and some updates to our iron filter. Tony Daas was the plumber who came out and assessed the issues, provided honest perspective, did not oversell anything, and returned two days later for the install. Tony was extremely polite, professional and took pride in his work. He worked late to finish the install and was happy to answer all questions, etc. I felt the price was fair - not super cheap and not expensive, but I know it was done right and the service was top-notch. As someone who has supervised hundreds of personnel, I recognize how lucky this company is to have Tony D. represent them.

Terry Newstrom

7 months ago

We are very happy with the purchase/installation of our water heater! Our technician, Oakley arrived on time, and went right to work on removing our old unit, and had out new one working in short order! Prompt, polite, and efficient,=excellent!

Shannon Tunning

7 months ago

Oakly did a great job replacing our sink in the laundry room. He noticed a dent in the sink after we unboxed it and found a replacement for us at Home Depot. We were able to return the dented sink, get a new one and have it installed on the same day. Oakly was very thorough and went above and beyond to make sure we were satisfied. I would use Benjamin Franklin again for all my plumbing needs and I would ask for Oakly.

Director PEHS

1 year ago

Fast professional service

Mike Paulson

1 year ago

Had nothing but good experiences with these folks. Andrew McMahon did a great job helping diagnose my plumbing issues.

Janet Monson

1 year ago

Zack Pederson

1 year ago

Great experience. Tom Olsen was knowledgeable, friendly and clearly laid out the options and did a great job replacing our shower fixture.

Dave Erkens

1 year ago

Oakley was at my house today to service our iron filter. He was very thorough in his explanation of what was needed. Everything was completed as described and the area was cleaned up upon completion. Our service experience was very professional!

olivia wingle

1 year ago

Andrew M was efficient with quality work. I would recommend him for any of your plumbing services. He walked me through what happened and how he was fixing it.

Sue Breun

1 year ago

Timely, considerate and very skilled. He also took time to teach about tools to grand daughter. He was fabulous! He fixed a problem in the plumbing also.

Johnny R

1 year ago

Andrew M. Did exceptional work. Professional, polite & timely. Job was well done.

Kim Eggimann

1 year ago

Oakly Zink did great work! He is personable, professional, and caring!
Will ask for him by name if a plumbing need arises again. Thank you, Oakly

Anne Chester

1 year ago

Andrew the plumber came out to our property to repair a very clogged toilet and he did an amazing job, was fast, friendly and took care of the issue! Highly recommend!!

TheLolomn763

1 year ago

Tom was amazing! Very friendly and helpful, definitely recommend.

Sally Friday

1 year ago

Tom and Andrew were excellent at diagnosing and explaining our plumbing issues. They were able to take care of the issue (including cutting concrete) within the day. So friendly and easy to work with! Hope to not have any more plumbing problems, but we certainly know to Benjamin Franklin Plumbing if we do! Thanks, guys!

Mackenzie Esson

1 year ago

Andrew did an amazing job. He went above and beyond in his job and was informative with issue!

Mary Ketelsen

1 year ago

We really enjoyed the tech working on our project. His name was Andrew. Very informative very thorough very professional. Five stars all the way.

mairi doerr

1 year ago

Andrew, in plumbing, was friendly, competent and exhibited a great depth of skill and knowledge in his field. He performed needed maintenance on my Iron Filter, Water Softener, the kitchen sink "P" trap that needed cleaning, as well as replacing a poorly performing bathtub faucet that had a sloppy-fitting water diverter to the shower head.
We also reviewed several safety features I had installed in 2022 after a major "water event".... to make sure they were still ready and operating namely: a primary sump pump back-up power system called the "Pump Spy" and a "Water Cop" water shut-off system. All safety features were still in top working condition.
I am very appreciative of Andrew's professionalism in accomplishing this work today on 1-24-2025.
I can recommend this positive experience to others as well!

Thank you,
Mairi

Scott Knee

1 year ago

Oakley and Nick were excellent and obviously professionals that knew what they were doing. Definitely our “go to” guys in the future!

Michelle Murphy

1 year ago

Wonderful! Identified my problem right away! Very nice tech plumber!

Aidan Jalili

1 year ago

Kristin Dennison

1 year ago

Andrew and Tony did a great job with my faucet today!

Curt Johnston

1 year ago

Showed up on short notice, found the problem, got the parts needed in a timely fashion, then got the job done! Great service, thanks.

Devin Kraska

1 year ago

We had a service done by Oakley and he was so great! He explained the service he was doing in detail and explained how the system worked. After today’s service I would highly recommend Benjamin Franklin!

Marsha B

1 year ago

Oakley was a dream! He’s SUPER knowledgeable, excellent in his work ability, and a delight to have in my home! Thank you, Oakly, and well done! See you next time!

Wendy Freeberg

1 year ago

Tom was very knowledgeable and professional. Truly cared about our repair needs.

Roshan Shrestha

1 year ago

Andrew and Matt came to service my clogged drainage in the main line. Got my drainage running and happy with the service. Highly recommend Andrew, Matt, and Benjamin Plumbing for any type of service. They both were friendly and knew what they were doing.

Maralee Ladwig

1 year ago

TONY AND ANDRU WHERE GREAT very pleasant

Marit Kyllo

1 year ago

Tom is the best! Very kind and professional.

Ervin Fuchs

1 year ago

Jay Zimmerman

1 year ago

Oakly was very helpful and took the time to explain everything and made sure we understood everything before he left. I highly recommend that if you ever find yourself in need of plumbing work done, these are the people to call.

Amanda Hund

1 year ago

Excellent! So helpful!

Darlene Gerber

1 year ago

Nice young fellow, did a great job

K Buxton

1 year ago

I’ve had three plumbing problems this year and each time Oakly has repaired the situation quickly and efficiently, and with good cheer, always taking time to explain what is required and giving me an estimate before beginning the work. I couldn’t be more pleased.

Barb Underdahl

1 year ago

Wayne Bell

1 year ago

Professional operation. I expressed my delight to Trevor in seeing a young person serious about their job. Lilly kept me updated on the schedule and kept the wheel rolling. Pleasant experience in spite of the issue.

Jimmy Dean

1 year ago

Technician was timely and very professional. He worked efficiently and was pleasant to deal with

James Stowell

1 year ago

Great service! Very knowledgeable and friendly

Richard Carroll

1 year ago

Tony was my technician. I had a leaking water softener. I just wanted to stop the leak.Tony provided a temporary bypass fix.Also provided
an estimate for a new bypass valve. Also an estimate for a water softener in the future. No charge for the trip or the fix ! That's all I needed
right now. I couldn't believe it !
Really appreciate Tony's knowledge and help.

Captain cerealbox

2 years ago

Matt Beckman is an outstanding employee friendly and courteous Would highly recommend if you ever have the option to pick your plumber

Claudia Hernandez

2 years ago

A job well done by Tom Olsen! Would highly recommend for any future repair or service needs.

Rachel Perez

2 years ago

Dustin was polite and knowledgeable. He answered all my questions and was able to do some work the same day. I needed my tub drain pipe fixed and he got it done. Very happy with his work

Cassandra Zack

2 years ago

Dusty was great! Honest and straightforward. Job was done efficiently and effectively

Sampson A

2 years ago

I had great experience Trevor. He was friendly,approachable, knowledgeable and have wonderful suggestions to solve the my plumbing issue. Very respectful and answering questions politely and making sure I understood. Awesome guy!

Karen Nelson

2 years ago

We used Ben Franklin for a clogged drain. We had never used them before and the ease of booking an appointment online for the same day was fantastic. Two very polite and friendly young men came and did a great job. The task turned out to be a much bigger challenge than expected and they kept us informed as to what they were doing and why it was taking some extra time. We really appreciated this and we felt the bill was very fair.

Matt Benz

2 years ago

From the minute Tom showed up at our home he was professional and showed our home and family respect. Tom was completely transparent through the diagnosis process, and explained to me the plan of attack. With his decades of experience he was able to fix the issue, and you could see the pride he takes in his job.

I will never use another plumbing company, and I don't say this lightly. Tom made us feel like family and we are so appreciative.

Thanks again Tom and Benjamin Franklin Plumbing.

Sincerely your new forever customer.

Jacob Power-Peper

2 years ago

Trevor was great. He was prompt on the initial service call and gave me a good explanation of the quote and what was needed to fix the plumbing issues. In addition himself and his company worked with myself and my home warranty company that were being a pain. Even though Benjamin Franklin usually doesn't fill these types of forms out for customers but they did and I greatly appreciate Trevor and the whole team as well as Kate for their patience with my emails and request of information. Truly great service.

Pat Powers

2 years ago

Ben Franklin’s,Matt, did a terrific job making our old bathroom new. He could do the plumbing and tiling and solved all of our issues. I liked all the ideas he had. 5 star job.

SouthSota Mister Sparky

Flickering lights? We fix ‘em. Problem panels? We fix ‘em, too. If it’s trouble with electric and you’re south of the city, call SouthSota Mister Sparky. Our team of licensed electricians is ready to handle all your electrical needs with prompt, professional service. We offer guaranteed quotes, so you’ll know the cost upfront, and for bigger jobs, we’ve got easy payment plans to make things stress-free. Whether it’s a small fix or a major electrical project, we’ve got you covered with reliable service and no surprises.

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