Laval · residential
Heat pump repair in Duvernay
With 70.8% of dwellings in its planning sector being houses, Duvernay is mostly a place of single-family homes with room for an outdoor unit beside or behind the house. That suits central ducted heat pumps, and ductless units are common where a house has no usable ductwork. Cold-climate models are built for Quebec winters, but they still need a clear, snow-free coil. JCD repairs all brands of heat pumps in Duvernay.
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 Duvernay, 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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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.
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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 breaker trips when the heat pump starts
The heat pump trips its breaker at start-up or after a few minutes. Do not keep resetting it.
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The outdoor unit rattles or screeches
A new metallic, grinding or high-pitched noise comes from the outdoor unit.
Laval · Duvernay
Homes and buildings in Duvernay
Planning sector 1, which covers Duvernay, Saint-François and Saint-Vincent-de-Paul, counted 70.8% houses (detached, semi-detached and row) in the 2021 Census, and 78.0% of its households owned their home. Laval's heritage inventory describes about 100 detached houses in the Hauterive ensemble in three ranch-style models, one dated 1955. A house from the 1950s may still have its original ductwork, so we check it before sizing a heat pump.
- 56.8% of homes are single-detached 2021 Census
- 70.8% of dwellings are houses 2021 Census
- 78.0% of households own their home 2021 Census
- 2.1% 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 · Duvernay
What is different about repairs here
- Houses from the 1950s, like the Hauterive ranch-style ensemble, may have original ducts sized for a furnace, which matters when a central heat pump is added or repaired.
- Single-family lots leave room to keep an outdoor unit clear of snow and eaves, which helps the defrost cycle.
Heat pump repair nearby
We also serve the neighbouring areas.
Other services in Duvernay
If the heat pump is not the problem, or not the only one.