Heat Pump Repair & Emergency Service in BC
Repair searches are urgent. Use the pre-call checklist to rule out simple fixes, then find a licensed technician in your city. Repair cost tables and BC-specific troubleshooting guidance for every major city.
Need emergency service right now?
Before calling — try the pre-call checklist on your city page. A tripped breaker, clogged filter, or thermostat setting resolves about 20% of "emergency" calls.
Lower Mainland
Vancouver
-8°C designCoastal humidity and freeze-thaw cycles drive most Vancouver heat pump service calls.
Surrey
-9°C designSurrey's spread-out geography means service response times vary — knowing your contractor before you need them matters.
Burnaby
-8°C designBurnaby's dense condo and townhouse stock makes strata-specific service experience essential.
Richmond
-7°C designRichmond's low-lying geography means outdoor units need proper drainage — water infiltration is a real concern.
Coquitlam
-10°C designCoquitlam's higher elevation means colder winters than coastal Vancouver — defrost performance matters more here.
North Vancouver
-10°C designNorth Vancouver's mountain proximity brings heavier snowfall — outdoor unit clearance is an actual winter maintenance task here.
Langley
-12°C designLangley's Fraser Valley interior location is colder than coastal cities — cold-climate rating is essential, not optional.
Abbotsford
-14°C designAbbotsford regularly hits -10°C to -14°C during Arctic outflows — cold-climate rated equipment is critical.
Delta
-7°C designDelta's flat, low-lying coastal location means mild winters but drainage and humidity are the primary maintenance concerns.
Chilliwack
-13°C designChilliwack sits at the end of the Fraser Valley where cold snaps hit harder than coastal cities.
Vancouver Island
Victoria
-8°C designVictoria's mild climate means fewer cold-weather failures, but humidity and aging installations drive consistent service demand.
Nanaimo
-9°C designNanaimo's marine climate is forgiving for heat pumps, but older residential stock means mechanical aging is the primary service driver.
Interior BC
Kelowna
-22°C designKelowna's -22°C design temperature makes cold-climate rating and defrost performance the critical factors in winter service.
Kamloops
-22°C designKamloops combines cold winters with hot summers — heat pumps are tested at both ends of the performance envelope.
Prince George
-31°C designPrince George's -31°C design temperature is among BC's coldest — backup heat is not optional and must be tested before winter.
Vernon
-22°C designVernon's Interior climate requires cold-climate equipment — and service coverage is thinner than in Kelowna.
What Does Heat Pump Repair Cost in BC?
Typical ranges in 2026. Lower Mainland and Island labour rates run 10–15% above Interior BC. Emergency/after-hours calls add $150–$250 to any service call.
| Repair | Lower Mainland | Interior BC |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic visit | $100–$200 | $85–$175 |
| Capacitor replacement | $250–$450 | $220–$400 |
| Fan motor replacement | $700–$1,200 | $620–$1,050 |
| Refrigerant leak repair | $900–$2,500 | $800–$2,200 |
| Defrost board/sensor | $350–$650 | $300–$575 |
| Compressor replacement | $2,500–$4,500 | $2,200–$4,000 |
| Annual tune-up | $150–$300 | $135–$265 |
All costs include parts and labour. Prices are estimates based on 2026 BC market rates. Brand-specific parts (Mitsubishi, Daikin) typically run higher. See your city page for regional detail.
Full Service & Repair Guide
DIY maintenance tasks, repair timelines, and when to repair vs. replace.
Find BC Technicians
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Pre-Contractor Checklist
30-minute home assessment to prepare before calling any contractor.
Disclaimer
Repair cost estimates are illustrative based on 2026 BC market data. Actual costs depend on brand, part availability, access complexity, and contractor. Always get a written estimate before authorizing repairs. Electrical and refrigerant work requires licensed technicians under BC regulations.