Jim & Dude's Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning — Albert Lea, MN

Business Overview

Jim & Dude's Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning Albert Lea MN is a licensed plumbing, heating, and air conditioning company serving homes and businesses since 1972. The company offers 24-hour emergency plumbing service, routine maintenance, and installation work. Trained technicians handle residential, commercial, and light industrial jobs, with an emphasis on reliable repairs and practical solutions.

Key Services

Services are grouped for quick reading. Typical work includes installations, repairs, inspections, and seasonal maintenance.

• Plumbing: faucets, toilets, tubs, showers, sinks, garbage disposals, drains, sewer work, water pipes, sump pumps, plumbing inspections.
• Heating & HVAC: Carrier-certified HVAC installation, system replacement, seasonal maintenance, system repair, water heater services, gas line work.
• Fireplace & Gas: fireplace installation, inserts, cleaning, inspections, conversions, and repairs for gas and vented systems.
• Emergency & Specialty: 24-hour plumbing response, water conditioning solutions, financing options for larger installs.

Areas Served

Jim & Dude's Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning Albert Lea MN serves Albert Lea and nearby communities across southern Minnesota, northern Iowa, and part of western Wisconsin. Primary service area includes:

• Albert Lea, Sleepy Eye, Blue Earth, Franklin, Dodge Center, Wells, Twin Lakes, Springfield, Mapleton, Winnebago, Winthrop, Fairfax, Truman, Sherburn
• Algona, Humboldt, Forest City, Garner, Belmond, Lake Mills, Northwood, Britt, Manson, Manly, Tripoli, Saint Ansgar, Rockwell (Iowa)
• Durand (Wisconsin)

Many customers are lakefront homeowners, farmers, and small businesses that need dependable heating through cold Minnesota winters and fast plumbing responses year-round.

Company History

Founded in 1972 by Jim Bergstrom and 'Dude' VanRyswyk, the company began as a local team focused on straightforward, skilled work. Over time it expanded service offerings to include HVAC and fireplace systems. Ownership passed to Dennis Bergstrom and Rick Hanson, who kept the original approach while adding factory-authorized HVAC partnerships and water conditioning services.

Leadership

Dennis Bergstrom and Rick Hanson lead an experienced crew of certified technicians. The leadership is active in the Albert Lea community and understands local building types — from century homes to newer suburban and agricultural properties. Techs are factory-trained on Carrier systems and carry continuing education to stay current with codes and safety for gas and electrical work.

Specialties & Highlights

• 24-hour emergency plumbing response for bursts, backups, and critical failures.
• Certified Carrier dealer offering high-efficiency heating and financing options.
• Gas fireplace and insert expertise, including conversions and annual inspections.
• Service across residential, commercial, and industrial properties in three states.

Why Locals Choose Jim & Dude's

Local customers rely on clear pricing, skilled technicians, and steady service history. Jim & Dude's Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning Albert Lea MN has decades of local work, responsive emergency crews, and relationships with reputable product brands. That combination makes them a practical choice for families and businesses dealing with Minnesota winters and regional plumbing challenges.