Central Montreal · residential
Heat pump repair in Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie
In Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie, most heat pump jobs are ductless: wall heads inside plex apartments and a condenser in a back yard or on a rear wall, since the front yard is off limits. Cold-climate units handle Montreal winters; a unit that ices up, runs constantly or stops heating needs a diagnosis. JCD repairs every brand and also works on larger buildings.
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 Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie, 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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The heat pump starts and stops every few minutes
Short cycles wear the compressor and leave some rooms warmer than others.
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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.
Central Montreal · Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie
Homes and buildings in Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie
In the 2006 census, 75% of the borough's 70,020 dwellings were apartments in buildings under five storeys, 15% were apartments in duplexes and 1.3% were detached houses; about 62% were built before 1961. In 2021, 51,240 of 75,060 occupied dwellings were rented. Small older buildings like these often have no room for ducts, so ductless heat pumps are a common fit.
- 75,060 occupied homes 2021 Census
- 68.3% of households rent 2021 Census
- 75% of homes in <5-storey buildings 2006 Census
- 62% of homes built before 1961 2006 Census
Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census (via Ville de Montréal); Statistics Canada, 2006 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 · Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie
What is different about repairs here
- A permit is required for a permanent heat pump, and the owner signs a noise commitment form. Equipment serving more than 8 dwellings may need an acoustic study.
- No installation in the front yard, balcony included. Other yards need at least 1.5 m from the lot line; corner lots follow special criteria.
- For condos, the permit file needs a letter from each co-owner or a syndicate resolution, so involve the condo board before booking a replacement.
Heat pump repair nearby
We also serve the neighbouring municipalities.
Other services in Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie
If the heat pump is not the problem, or not the only one.