West Island · residential
Heat pump repair in Kirkland
Kirkland's heat pump repairs mostly involve central systems tied into the ductwork of houses built in the 1970s and 1980s, with the outdoor unit in a rear or side yard. The town limits heat pump noise to 50 dBA at the property line, so an outdoor unit that has grown noisy is worth checking. JCD repairs all brands of heat pump in Kirkland and traces a fault to the outdoor unit or the indoor coil.
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 Kirkland, 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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The outdoor unit rattles or screeches
A new metallic, grinding or high-pitched noise comes from the outdoor unit.
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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.
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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.
West Island · Kirkland
Homes and buildings in Kirkland
In the 2021 census, 87% of Kirkland households live in single-detached houses, 8% in row houses, and 93% own their home. 35% of homes were built between 1971 and 1980 and 31% between 1981 and 1990, while 24% date from 1991 or later. That age range means a furnace with central air is common, and a replacement or a heat pump addition usually works with the existing ducts.
- 87% of homes are single-detached 2021 Census
- 93% of households own their home 2021 Census
- 66% of homes built 1971 to 1990 2021 Census
- 6,665 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 · Kirkland
What is different about repairs here
- Under zoning by-law 90-58, heat pumps are permitted only in the rear and side yards, not the front, so service access is from the side or back of the lot.
- Noise is capped at 50 dBA measured at the property limits, a stricter figure than the 55 dBA limit in neighbouring Beaconsfield.
- Installing a heat pump needs a certificate of authorization from the town, and the application asks for the make, manufacturer, decibel rating and location on the property.
Heat pump repair nearby
We also serve the neighbouring municipalities.
Other services in Kirkland
If the heat pump is not the problem, or not the only one.