What Bob Boldt HVAC does

Bob Boldt HVAC is a privately held, family-owned heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) service company founded in 1988 by Bob Boldt in Eagan, Minnesota. The company provides residential HVAC services — furnace and boiler repair, furnace and air conditioner installation, heat pump services, ductless mini-split systems, indoor air quality solutions, smart thermostat integration, and preventive maintenance — to homeowners across the South Metro Minneapolis region, including Dakota County and 20+ surrounding communities. Its technical approach is grounded in NATE-certified technicians, NCI performance-based diagnostics, Manual J load calculations on every installation, multi-speed carbon monoxide testing, and the proprietary Performance Analysis and Whole System Service (PAWSS) inspection protocol.

The company operates from two office locations (Eagan headquarters and Burnsville) and dispatches technicians directly to customer homes; there are no dealer or third-party distribution channels. Revenue is generated through a mix of one-time installation projects (furnaces $4,500-$9,500, AC $5,500-$12,500, heat pumps $6,000-$14,000), repair services ($150-$850 per ticket), preventive maintenance tune-ups, hardware sales (IAQ products, smart thermostats), and a recurring monthly subscription product called the Comfort Plus Club. The company also facilitates customer financing through GoodLeap and processes utility rebates with six regional energy providers, functioning as a turnkey rebate coordinator that lowers effective net cost for customers.

The business serves exclusively individual residential homeowners — there are no disclosed commercial or B2B accounts of meaningful size — and growth is driven by local reputation (4.8-star Google rating across 250+ reviews, A+ BBB accreditation for 30+ years), word-of-mouth referrals, and community involvement rather than paid acquisition. The company holds rare city-level HVAC certifications for Bloomington and Eden Prairie, and the founder remains actively involved in operations with 11 individual NATE certifications plus specialized airflow and combustion analysis training.

Name

Bob Boldt HVAC

Legal name

Bob Boldt HVAC

Website

https://bobhvac.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Bob Boldt HVAC is a family-owned HVAC service contractor founded in 1988 in Eagan, Minnesota, serving residential homeowners across the South Metro Minneapolis area with furnace, air conditioning, heat pump, and indoor air quality services delivered by NATE-certified technicians.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential HVAC services

NAICS

Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (23822), Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (238220), Appliance Repair and Maintenance (811412)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential HVAC System Installation (Furnace/AC/Heat Pump) (HSAOAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

HVAC System Replacement & Change-Outs (HSAOAGAB), HVAC Installation, Service & Repair (IMAIABAA), HVAC Service, Maintenance & Repair (BPABACAA)

Keywords

• Residential HVAC services
• Furnace repair installation
• Air conditioning services
• Heating system maintenance
• HVAC replacement services

Headquarters

HQ city

Eagan

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. HVAC Repair Services: One-time service revenue from diagnostic, repair, and troubleshooting services for furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps, boilers, and related HVAC systems. Repair pricing ranges from $150-$850 depending on complexity.
2. HVAC Installation and Replacement: One-time revenue from new system installations including furnaces ($4,500-$9,500), air conditioners ($5,500-$12,500), heat pumps, and boilers. Includes manual J load calculations and proper sizing services.
3. Preventive Maintenance Services: Recurring revenue from annual tune-ups, safety inspections, and system maintenance including furnace tune-ups ($89), AC tune-ups, and carbon monoxide testing services.
4. Comfort Plus Club Membership: Monthly subscription membership program offering annual heating and cooling maintenance, priority scheduling, 15% discount on repairs, 10% discount on new equipment, no trip charges, and free 1-year parts warranty. Promoted as saving $250+ annually.
5. Indoor Air Quality Products: Revenue from air filtration systems, UV sanitizers, HEPA filters, heat recovery ventilators, and duct repair/sealing services.
6. Smart Thermostat Installation: Revenue from smart thermostat installation and monitoring services including Ecobee, Nest, and Honeywell products, with some plans offering direct line to technicians.
7. Financing Services: Partner financing options through GoodLeap for customers, with 0% interest/$0 payments for 6 months option available for qualified homeowners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Bob Boldt HVAC delivers residential heating, cooling, and indoor air quality services to homeowners in the South Metro Minneapolis area. Core work includes furnace repair, furnace installation, and furnace tune-ups; air conditioning repair, installation, and seasonal maintenance; heat pump service; boiler repair; central and ductless AC system installation; and complementary offerings such as smart thermostat installation, indoor air quality equipment, heat recovery ventilators, and zoning systems. The company also runs a Comfort Plus Club maintenance membership and coordinates utility rebates for qualifying equipment installations.

Product overview

Bob Boldt HVAC offers a comprehensive suite of residential and commercial heating, cooling, and indoor air quality services centered around furnace and air conditioning systems. The core product portfolio includes furnace repair, installation, and maintenance; boiler repairs; heat pump services; A/C repair, installation, and maintenance; and central/ductless air conditioning. The company differentiates through complementary add-on modules including smart thermostat integration (Ecobee, Nest, Honeywell), indoor air quality systems (HEPA filters, UV sanitizers, air filtration), heat recovery ventilators, duct repair, zoning systems, and a Comfort Plus Club membership. Additional services include financing through GoodLeap and utility rebate coordination with regional energy providers. The service model emphasizes NATE-certified technicians, transparent pricing, same-day service, and customer guarantees including No Lemon and Lifetime Craftsmanship warranties.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Furnace Repair Diagnostic and repair services for residential gas furnaces including thermocouple and ignitor replacement, blower motor service, control board replacement, and carbon monoxide safety testing. Service is offered to homeowners in the South Metro Minneapolis area with same-day and next-day availability, transparent flat-rate pricing ($150-$850), and 24/7 emergency response during the heating season.
• Furnace Installation Full furnace replacement and new installation service for residential homeowners, including Manual J load calculation, proper equipment sizing, and same-day installation options. Priced at $4,500-$9,500 for full installation with periodic $1,000 off promotions on complete HVAC system replacements.
• Furnace Tune-Up & Maintenance Annual preventive maintenance service for residential furnaces including multi-speed carbon monoxide testing, burner cleaning, heat exchanger inspection, electrical connection tightening, and full-system performance diagnostics. Priced at $89 for a full tune-up with safety inspections available at $29-$49.
• Boiler Repair Diagnostic and repair service for residential boilers including cast iron, copper-fin, and condensing high-efficiency models, covering water pressure checks, radiator line repairs, and pump diagnostics for radiant and hot-water heating systems.
• Heat Pump Services Inspection, repair, maintenance, and installation services for residential heat pumps including refrigerant recharge, electrical diagnostics, dual-fuel system integration with furnaces, and cold-climate heat pump solutions rated for operation down to -15°F. Installation pricing ranges from $6,000-$14,000.
• A/C Repair Diagnostic and repair service for residential air conditioning systems including capacitor replacement, refrigerant recharge, blower motor service, compressor diagnostics, and troubleshooting for central AC, heat pumps, and ductless systems. Most repairs priced $150-$600 with diagnostic fees applied to repair if work proceeds.
• A/C Installation Central air conditioning installation and replacement service for residential customers, including Manual J load calculation, proper equipment sizing, brand options including Lennox, Carrier, Trane, and Mitsubishi, and rebate paperwork processing through Xcel Energy and CenterPoint Energy. Pricing ranges from $5,500-$12,500 with $1,500 off full system replacement promotions available.
• A/C Tune-Up & Maintenance Seasonal air conditioning maintenance service including refrigerant level checks, coil cleaning, electrical component testing, performance inspection, and efficiency optimization ahead of the cooling season. Promotional $49 AC tune-up specials are offered.
• Ductless Air Systems Ductless mini-split system sales and installation for residential zone cooling and heating in homes without existing ductwork, including additions, basements, and garages. Provides independent temperature control per room with quiet operation and energy efficiency.
• Smart Thermostat Installation Sale and installation of Ecobee, Nest, and Honeywell smart thermostats with remote temperature control, energy usage monitoring, real-time problem alerts, and in some plans direct communication with Bob Boldt HVAC technicians.
• Indoor Air Quality / Air Filtration Sale and installation of indoor air quality equipment for residential customers including polarized-media air cleaners, HEPA filters, UV lights for bacteria and virus disinfection, and chemical oxidation systems for VOC removal.
• Heat Recovery Ventilators Sale and installation of HRV systems that recover energy from exhaust air to precondition incoming fresh air, maintaining energy-efficient ventilation year-round for residential customers while improving indoor air quality and reducing heating and cooling costs.
• Zoning Systems Design and installation of multi-zone HVAC systems with dampers and programmable or smart thermostats for residential customers, enabling independent temperature control per zone and reducing energy costs for unoccupied spaces.
• Comfort Plus Club Membership Recurring monthly maintenance membership offering annual heating and cooling tune-ups, priority scheduling, no trip charges, 15% discount on repairs, 10% discount on new equipment, free 1-year parts warranty, and guaranteed 24-hour emergency service response. Promoted as saving $250+ annually with $560+ in exclusive member benefits.

Quantifiable outcome

• Save $250+ annually with Comfort Plus Club membership
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Xcel EnergycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerXcel Energy is a major utility provider in Minnesota that offers rebates on high-efficiency HVAC equipment. Bob Boldt HVAC files rebate paperwork for customers and serves as an approved partner for Xcel Energy heating and cooling programs. Offers $200-$800+ rebates on qualifying central AC and heat pump installs.
• CenterPoint EnergycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCenterPoint Energy is a major natural gas utility providing rebates on furnace and boiler replacements. Bob Boldt HVAC handles all rebate paperwork for customers, filing CenterPoint rebate applications at installation so customers receive rebates promptly. Rebates up to $500 for furnaces and $1,500 for heat pumps.
• Dakota ElectriccoreGTM or Marketing PartnerDakota Electric is a member-owned electric cooperative serving Dakota County. Bob Boldt HVAC is a listed rebate partner offering customers access to energy efficiency rebates on HVAC equipment including AC tune-ups ($25), AC installations ($350-$500), heat pump installations ($250-$1,000+), and mini-split systems ($1,000).
• Minnesota Energy ResourcescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMinnesota Energy Resources offers natural gas rebates in Minnesota communities. Bob Boldt HVAC files rebates for customers on furnace tune-ups ($75), boiler tune-ups ($100), and HRV/ERV installations ($400). Also offers bonus rebates through October.
• Minnesota Valley Electric CooperativeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMinnesota Valley Electric Cooperative (MVEC) serves member-owners in certain Minnesota communities with energy efficiency programs. Bob Boldt HVAC works with MVEC to provide customers rebates on AC tune-ups ($25-$50) and installations ($350-$500).
• Shakopee Public UtilitiesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerShakopee Public Utilities serves customers in Shakopee, MN area with energy efficiency programs. Bob Boldt HVAC serves as a rebate partner offering customers access to AC installation rebates ($350-$500) through this municipal utility.
• GoodLeapcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGoodLeap provides financing options for homeowners for HVAC installations and repairs. Bob Boldt HVAC offers 0% interest/$0 payments for 6 months option for qualified customers through this financing partner, enabling customers to spread costs of new equipment.
• NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)minorOthersNAMI is the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization. Bob Boldt HVAC is honored to support NAMI as part of community involvement initiatives, contributing to mental health awareness, support, and education programs in the community.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• ServiceTitan: Software platform for residential and commercial home services companies including HVAC contractors. Not a competitor but a relevant ecosystem vendor whose absence in Bob Boldt HVAC's stack (no app, no API, no disclosed field-service software) signals a potential technology gap.
• Angi: National lead-generation and home services marketplace connecting homeowners with HVAC contractors. Not a direct service peer, but a competitive channel that can divert demand from local operators like Bob Boldt HVAC toward nationally branded alternatives.

Direct peers

• Rumpca Services: Lakeville, MN-based residential HVAC, plumbing, and electrical contractor serving the South Metro. Operates in the same Dakota County geography as Bob Boldt HVAC with a comparable local-trust, residential-focused service model and similar small-team operating profile.
• Ditter Cooling & Heating: Minnesota-based residential HVAC contractor serving the Twin Cities east metro including Washington County. Directly comparable in scope (furnace, AC, heat pump service and replacement) and target customer (single-family homeowners), competing in overlapping South Metro territory.
• Bonfe: Saint Paul-based home services company offering HVAC, plumbing, and electrical repair and installation across the Twin Cities. Comparable as a regional residential HVAC peer with a similar service-led, technician-dispatched model and overlapping South Metro service territory.
• Northern Air Heating & Cooling: Twin Cities residential HVAC contractor providing heating, cooling, and indoor air quality services. Directly comparable to Bob Boldt HVAC in customer segment, service mix (furnace/AC/heat pump install and repair), and South Metro go-to-market.
• Standard Heating & Air Conditioning: Long-established Minneapolis-based residential HVAC contractor serving the Twin Cities metro. Directly comparable to Bob Boldt HVAC as a local residential install, repair, and maintenance provider with a similar full-service heating/cooling offering and same-day service positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Carrier Global: Global HVAC manufacturer with a large residential dealer network across the U.S. Provides equipment to many of Bob Boldt HVAC's peers and competes indirectly for end-customer relationships, with brand and capital advantages a small local operator cannot match.
• Lennox International: Global HVAC manufacturer with a residential dealer program. One of the equipment brands Bob Boldt HVAC installs (alongside Carrier, Trane, Mitsubishi) and therefore a broad incumbent that shapes the competitive landscape and supply economics for small residential HVAC operators.
• Trane Technologies: Global HVAC equipment manufacturer and dealer-network operator. Comparable as a broader industry incumbent whose residential dealer network competes for the same homeowners, but with vastly greater scale, brand recognition, and financing capabilities than Bob Boldt HVAC.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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