West Island · residential
Heat pump repair in Pierrefonds-Roxboro
In Pierrefonds-Roxboro, heat pumps range from central units on detached houses to ductless units on townhouses and low-rise buildings. JCD repairs heat pumps of all brands, including refrigerant leaks, reversing valves and defrost boards. Cold-climate units run through the Québec winter here, so defrost cycles and outdoor coils work harder than on a summer-only air conditioner.
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 Pierrefonds-Roxboro, 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 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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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.
West Island · Pierrefonds-Roxboro
Homes and buildings in Pierrefonds-Roxboro
The 2021 census counts 26,075 occupied dwellings, 68% owner-occupied and 32% rented. The 2016 breakdown shows 50.8% single-detached houses, 29.9% apartments in buildings under 5 storeys, and 12.8% row or semi-detached homes. Houses can be ducted or heated by baseboards, so we check for ductwork before proposing a central unit. Apartment buildings and some attached homes are better served by ductless units.
- 26,075 occupied homes 2021 Census
- 68% of households own their home (borough) 2021 Census
- 50.8% of homes are single-detached 2016 Census
- 54% of homes built 1980 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 · Pierrefonds-Roxboro
What is different about repairs here
- The borough requires a permit for a permanent heat pump, except when you replace a unit in the same spot.
- Front-yard installation is banned. The exception is a split unit on the balcony or terrace of a building with more than 4 dwellings.
- A unit within 2 m of a lot line must be fully enclosed by an opaque acoustic screen and hidden from the street, which shapes placement on narrow lots.
Heat pump repair nearby
We also serve the neighbouring municipalities.
Other services in Pierrefonds-Roxboro
If the heat pump is not the problem, or not the only one.