Laval · residential
Heat pump repair in Chomedey
Apartments and condos make up 65.3% of Chomedey's dwellings (2021 Census), so many heat pump repairs here involve a ductless unit or equipment shared by a building, not a house with a back yard. Cold-climate heat pumps work through Quebec winters, but they depend on clean coils and working defrost controls. JCD repairs heat pumps of all brands in Chomedey, central 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 Chomedey, 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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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.
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The heat pump starts and stops every few minutes
Short cycles wear the compressor and leave some rooms warmer than others.
Laval · Chomedey
Homes and buildings in Chomedey
In the 2021 Census, 24.5% of Chomedey's private dwellings were single-detached houses and 22.6% were in buildings of 5 storeys or more, against 9.8% for Laval as a whole. Renters hold 46.3% of its dwellings. A house usually has its own furnace or central unit. In an apartment building the system depends on the building, so we start by finding out who owns and maintains the equipment.
- 65.3% of dwellings are apartments 2021 Census
- 24.5% of homes are single-detached 2021 Census
- 46.3% of households rent 2021 Census
- 22.6% of homes in 5+ storey buildings 2021 Census
Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census (via CISSS de Laval). Figures are for the Laval planning sector.
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 · Chomedey
What is different about repairs here
- If a repair means relocating the outdoor unit, the new spot must still meet Laval's placement rules, so confirm it with the City before we move anything.
- In buildings of 5 storeys or more, which hold 22.6% of Chomedey's dwellings, ask the owner or syndicate who is responsible for the outdoor equipment before booking a repair.
Heat pump repair nearby
We also serve the neighbouring areas.
Other services in Chomedey
If the heat pump is not the problem, or not the only one.