Duluth, Minnesota
Every System Designed Right.
By the Owner Who Installs It.
Computerized Manual J sizing on every project. CGD-certified geothermal design. One person from estimate to final commissioning.
10+
Years in Business
4.9★
114 Verified Reviews
CGD
Certified Geothermal Designer
#MB715020
MN Licensed & Bonded
What We Do
Five Ways We Keep Duluth Comfortable
High-Efficiency Boilers
Oil-to-gas upgrades. 60% lower fuel costs with condensing technology.
Learn moreInfloor Radiant Heat
Warm floors in every room. New builds and retrofits with LoopCad designs.
Learn morePanel Radiators
Add zones and heat to any room. Sleek flat-panel European design.
Learn moreGeothermal Systems
CGD-certified design. Ground-source heat pumps for 40-70% savings.
Learn moreFurnaces & AC
High-efficiency furnaces and ductless mini-split cooling systems.
Learn moreWhy Choose Us
Why Duluth Homeowners Call Kevin First
01
Owner on Every Job
Kevin personally estimates and installs your system. No crews you’ve never met. No subcontractors. One person, start to finish.
02
Manual J on Every System
We size every system with computerized ACCA Manual J heat loss calculations. No guessing. No oversizing. Just the right equipment for your home.
03
Lower Overhead, Better Price
Small company means low overhead. You get quality products, professional design, and expert installation without the corporate markup.
What Our Clients Say
4.9 Stars Across 114 Reviews
“We shopped around and felt fortunate when we hired Kevin. Kevin installed a gas boiler, as an addition, to our Geo Thermal heating system. Our experience was totally positive from start to finish. We highly recommend Design Heating, LLC.”
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“Great to work with. Very professional and knowledgeable on Geothermal. Was able to diagnose and repair unit quickly and do an annual one over on the machine.”
Verified review via Birdeye
“Great service! From first phone call (handled very professionally) to project complete and follow through they did an outstanding job. I highly recommend these folks!”
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How It Works
How Every Project Works
Calculate
Computerized Manual J heat loss/gain analysis of your home. We determine exactly what your space needs.
Design
Custom system design including piping/duct layouts, tubing plans in LoopCad, and wiring diagrams.
Install
Kevin personally installs with quality components, following the custom design precisely. No shortcuts.
Commission
Every component tested and commissioned for maximum efficiency and longevity.
FAQ
Common Questions About HVAC in Duluth
A Manual J is the industry-standard method (ACCA) for calculating exactly how much heating and cooling your home needs. It accounts for insulation, window area, orientation, and Duluth-specific climate data. Without it, equipment is often oversized — which wastes energy and reduces comfort. We run Manual J calculations on every project.
Every home is different, so we provide free estimates after a Manual J calculation. High-efficiency gas boilers typically cost about 60% less to operate than fuel oil at current prices. Call us at (218) 525-5914 for a free consultation and accurate pricing.
Geothermal heat pumps use the stable underground temperature (around 50°F in Minnesota) to heat and cool your home. They can reduce heating costs by 40-70%. As a Certified Geothermal Designer (CGD) and IGSHPA accredited installer, Kevin can evaluate whether geothermal makes sense for your property.
Yes. If your home has hydronic heat and no ductwork, we install ductless mini-split heat pumps that provide cooling in summer and supplemental heat in winter. No ductwork needed — just a wall unit inside and a condenser outside.
Timelines vary by project scope. A boiler swap typically takes 1-2 days. A full infloor heating system in new construction could take a week or more. We provide a detailed timeline during the design phase.
We serve Duluth, Minnesota and surrounding areas including Hermantown, Proctor, Pike Lake, Cloquet, Esko, Carlton, Two Harbors, and Superior, Wisconsin. If you are within about 30 miles of Duluth, give us a call.
We do not currently offer emergency or 24/7 service. Our regular hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. For urgent heating issues, we do our best to prioritize same-week appointments.
Your Home Deserves a Properly Designed System
Get a free Manual J calculation and system design consultation.