Recycling
We share an obligation to care for the Earth. While our recycling practices may take more time and effort, we simply see it as being environmentally responsible and doing our part for a greener tomorrow.
Like You, We Recycle
Are you curious about what happens to your old furnace and air conditioner? The recycling process begins right at your home! Before moving your old air conditioner or furnace, our certified technicians safely remove and handle hazardous refrigerant, following strict EPA protocol in order to prevent leaks into the ground or atmosphere. Old equipment is brought back to Standard Heating’s recycling facility, where we dismantle and sort materials.
Refrigerant Recycling Process
Clean refrigerant is stored at Standard Heating’s EPA-approved facility and then sent to a refrigerant reclaimer to be recycled back to its virgin state. Standard Heating completes the recycling process by purchasing the recycled reclaimed refrigerant. Contaminated refrigerant is sent to our partner, Reclamation Technologies, that either:
- Stores the refrigerant until a technology becomes available to recycle it, or
- Destroys it following EPA guidelines.
"Standard Heating has one of the most thorough and conscientious recycling programs of all heating and cooling contractors in the Twin Cities.” – Reclamation Technologies, Inc., EPA-Certified Refrigerant Reclaimer
Materials Recycling
We partner with documented EPA-certified recycling companies to properly handle all materials. We carefully sort materials on site to insure that no metal or hazardous material ends up in our trash.
We forward the following elements and substances to our recycling partners:
- Sheet metal
- Copper
- Aluminum
- Cardboard (packaging from your new equipment)
- Refrigeran
- Refrigeration oil
- Mercury
- Capacitors (which can contain hazardous PCBs)
Our Recycling Partners
- Reclamation Technologies, Inc. - ReclamationTech.com
- K&K Metal Recycling - kkmr.net
- Thermostat Recycling Corporation - thermostat-recycle.org
Our Customers Share Their Experiences
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"We recommend them wholeheartedly!"
Ryan, the most delightful service person imaginable, came to our house during the morning time window and spent the entire day making sure that our 1938 home was appropriately cleaned. He took some before- and after- photographs of the inside of the ducts,
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"I have been using these guys for years across multiple homes."
I have been using these guys for years across multiple homes. I highly recommend the annual service contract which gives you twice-yearly checkups of your furnace and A/C to proactively deal with any problems and ensure no surprises during blizzards or hea
- Jordan O. -
"I recommend them to anyone looking for a new furnace or maintenance work."
I've used Standard Heating & Air Conditioning for almost 30 years. I've had them install new furnaces at two different homes during that time and also complete annual inspections of my furnace and A/C. They have been price competitive, courteous, profe
- Judy E. -
"The installation went very smoothly."
The installation went very smoothly. Thomas M. did a beautiful job. He was friendly and polite. He answered any questions we had about the new furnace. The city inspector even had compliments for the quality of work he saw.
- Sylvia H. -
"I will never use anyone else."
I will never use anyone else for our heating and a/c maintenance. Very professional and honest. The best in town.
- Sarah D. -
"Extremely thorough and knowledgeable, I'll be going with them from now on."
I originally hired this company because I've seen a ton of their vehicles around throughout the last year. The previous contractor I used did a poor job, and these guys illustrated just how much so. Extremely thorough and knowledgeable, I'll be going with
- Joe M. -
"We are longtime Standard Heating customers and this most recent experience re-confirmed our satisfaction and loyalty."
Casey did a very thorough job of examining our furnace, and described his findings and recommendations very well. We are longtime Standard Heating customers and this most recent experience re-confirmed our satisfaction and loyalty.
- Lisa H. -
"Professional and courteous. Highly recommended!"
I don't usually post reviews, but I was really impressed with Standard Heating. They got us in right away and showed up ahead of schedule. Professional and courteous. Highly recommended!
- Bill S.