Central Montreal · residential
Heat pump repair in Cartierville
In Cartierville, a ducted heat pump can often use the duct system already in a postwar house, while apartment units take ductless heads. Cold-climate models run through Montreal winters, but ice on the outdoor coil, short-cycling or a loss of heat still needs a technician. JCD repairs all brands of heat pump, ducted and ductless.
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 Cartierville, 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.
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Water drips from a wall-mounted head
Water runs down the wall under a ductless indoor unit, most often in cooling season.
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A ductless head blinks or shows an error code
The indoor unit stops and its light flashes a pattern or a code. Note it before you call: it tells the technician where to start.
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Ice on the refrigerant line in cooling mode
Frost forms on the insulated line or the indoor coil while the heat pump is cooling.
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Outdoor unit hums but the fan does not spin
You can hear the compressor trying to start while the top fan sits still. Turn it off: the compressor is overheating.
Central Montreal · Cartierville
Homes and buildings in Cartierville
Borough-wide in 2016, 9% of dwellings were detached houses, 37% were built in 1960 or earlier and 33% from 1961 to 1980. Real-estate data point to many bungalows and houses from the 1950s and 1960s, especially along boulevard Gouin. Houses of that age typically have ducts that a ducted heat pump can use, while apartments usually take ductless heads.
- 13,860 occupied homes 2021 Census
- 59.7% of households rent 2021 Census
- 8.7% of homes are detached houses 2016 Census
- 37.2% of homes built 1960 or earlier 2016 Census
Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census (via Ville de Montréal); Statistics Canada, 2016 Census (via Ville de Montréal).
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 · Cartierville
What is different about repairs here
- The unit goes in a side or rear yard at least 1 m from the lot line. A permanent unit is not allowed in the front yard.
- Corner lots follow special criteria, so ask the borough permit counter before moving or replacing an outdoor unit on a street corner.
- If the property is in a heritage, significant or natural sector, the borough refers the request to its permit counter. Ask before you book the work.
Heat pump repair nearby
We also serve the neighbouring areas.
Other services in Cartierville
If the heat pump is not the problem, or not the only one.