West Island · residential
Heat pump repair in Baie-D’Urfé
Baie-D’Urfé's detached houses on spacious lots leave room for an outdoor unit, but the town allows at most 2 per dwelling and keeps them out of front yards. With 73% of homes built before 1981, many repairs involve older ductwork. The nuisance by-law's 48 dB(A) limit south of Highway 20 also makes a noisy outdoor unit worth fixing early. JCD repairs all brands of heat pump in Baie-D’Urfé.
The most common heat pump failures are a refrigerant leak, a failed reversing valve, a defrost board fault and an iced-over outdoor coil. Same-day emergency service in Baie-D’Urfé, seven days a week: call 514-696-4629.
Common heat pump problems we repair
Mention the symptom when you call so our team can prepare.
-
Backup heat runs far more than it used to
The backup heat comes on in mild weather, or the heating bill climbs while the heat pump seems to run.
-
The outdoor coil stays covered in ice
A light frost that clears after a defrost cycle is normal. A coil that stays encased in ice for hours is not.
-
The heat pump starts and stops every few minutes
Short cycles wear the compressor and leave some rooms warmer than others.
-
Cool air in heating mode
The heat pump runs, but the air from the vents is lukewarm or cool while the thermostat calls for heat.
West Island · Baie-D’Urfé
Homes and buildings in Baie-D’Urfé
In the 2021 census, 94% of Baie-D’Urfé households live in single-detached houses and 96% own their home. 45% of homes were built between 1946 and 1960 and 73% before 1981, with only 6% since 2001. Detached houses on spacious lots leave room for an outdoor unit, but the town limits each dwelling to 2 units and keeps them out of front yards.
- 94% of homes are single-detached 2021 Census
- 96% of households own their home 2021 Census
- 73% of homes built before 1981 2021 Census
- 1,325 occupied homes 2021 Census
Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.
Repair or replace?
Under twelve years and a first major fault: repair, almost always. Over fifteen years, or a second major failure inside two seasons: replacement is worth considering.
Repair
- System age
- Under 12 years
- Failure history
- First major fault
- Compressor
- Within amp rating
Replace
- System age
- 15 years or more
- Failure history
- Second in two seasons
- Compressor
- Shorted or seized
Verdict
In between, we assess the system and explain the repair and replacement options. We offer a free visit and written estimate for equipment replacement.
LOCAL CONSIDERATIONS · Baie-D’Urfé
What is different about repairs here
- A dwelling may have at most 2 heat pumps or air conditioners (a pool heater does not count), and each may be no taller than 1.85 m above grade.
- A unit visible from the street must be hidden by a cedar hedge, evergreen shrubs or a visual screen up to 1.85 m high; window and wall-hung units are exempt.
- South of Highway 20, noise from heat pumps, air conditioners and similar equipment is capped at 48 dB(A), measured 4.5 m from the unit or at the property line.
Heat pump repair nearby
We also serve the neighbouring municipalities.
Other services in Baie-D’Urfé
If the heat pump is not the problem, or not the only one.