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Heat pump repair & installation

Heat pump repair and installation, without the guesswork.

Heat pumps heat and cool your home, so problems show up year-round. We check heating and cooling performance, defrost operation, auxiliary heat and electrical parts, then recommend what actually fixes it.

Josh cleaning an outdoor heat pump unit
What we diagnose

Heat pump problems we see most

A heat pump that runs all day, ices over or leans on backup heat costs you money every hour it runs.

Symptoms

  • Weak heat or cold air in winter
  • Outdoor unit iced over and not clearing
  • Auxiliary or emergency heat running constantly
  • High electric bills with no change in use
  • Not cooling well in summer
  • Reversing valve, defrost board or sensor problems
  • Tripped breakers or failed capacitors and contactors

Repair or new system?

Some heat pump problems are a single part. Others point to a system near the end of its life. We'll show you the readings and give you both paths, with honest pricing for each.

For replacements we explain equipment selection, sizing and efficiency. Warranty terms depend on the equipment and are stated for each installation.

Our diagnostic process

How we diagnose a heat pump

  1. Both modes tested

    Heating and cooling performance checked against expected temperatures.

  2. Defrost & aux heat

    Defrost cycle, sensors and how often backup heat engages.

  3. Electrical

    Capacitors, contactors, motors and control signals measured.

  4. Refrigerant circuit

    Pressures and temperatures checked by a certified technician.

Questions

Common questions

Is steam from my outdoor unit normal in winter?
Usually, yes. Short defrost cycles release steam. Constant icing that doesn't clear is not normal.
Why is my "aux heat" light on so much?
Aux heat helps in very cold weather and during defrost. If it runs constantly, the heat pump may not be keeping up, and that gets expensive.
Do you install heat pumps?
Yes. We size the system for your home and explain options, efficiency and costs before you decide.

Book your service

Pick a time that works for you. Your appointment goes straight onto our schedule, and we'll confirm it with you.

Online booking is handled securely by Housecall Pro. For no heat, no AC or other emergencies, call 240-483-9872. We answer 24/7.

Heat out? AC down? Call Prestige.

We answer emergency calls 24/7. Call 240-483-9872 and tell us what's going on.