ONE SYSTEM, TWO SEASONS
Why Heat Pump Repair in Las Vegas Is Its Own Kind of Job
A heat pump is an air conditioner that can run in reverse. In July it pulls heat out of the house, and on a 38°F January morning it pulls heat from the outdoor air and brings it inside. That means it never gets an off season in the valley, and its parts wear faster than a straight cool AC sitting next to a gas furnace. Read what a heat pump is.
12 months
A heat pump runs in both seasons, so it has no idle months to rest
7.5 HSPF2
Federal heating efficiency minimum for a new split heat pump
39.6°F
Average December low in Las Vegas, mild enough for heat pump heating
HEAT PUMP SERVICES
Heat Pump Services Las Vegas: Repair, Service, Replacement and Installation
Heat pump service in Las Vegas covers more than the AC side. Ask the provider to test both modes, cooling and heating, before quoting any part. See what BTU means for how heat pump capacity is measured.
01
Heat pump repair
No cooling, no heat, blowing the wrong temperature or tripping the breaker. The provider tests the capacitor, contactor, reversing valve and compressor before naming a part.
02
Heat pump service and maintenance
A yearly check in spring or fall: coil cleaning, refrigerant check, defrost test and a look at the auxiliary heat strips before you need them.
03
Heat pump replacement
When the compressor fails on an older unit, or the system still runs R-22, heat pump replacement in Las Vegas, NV usually makes more sense than another repair.
04
Heat pump installation
Heat pump installation in Las Vegas, NV for homes switching from a gas furnace and straight cool AC to one outdoor unit that does both.
05
Ductless heat pumps
Mini split heat pumps for casitas, garages and room additions that the main system cannot reach.
06
Rooftop heat pump packages
Older single-story homes often carry a packaged heat pump on the roof, in full sun all year. Different access, different parts.
How heat pumps move heat instead of making it, explained by the U.S. Department of Energy.
COMMON HEAT PUMP PROBLEMS
Heat Pump Not Cooling or Heating? Common Heat Pump Problems in Las Vegas, NV
Most heat pump calls in the valley come down to a handful of faults, and the symptom you describe on the phone usually points to which one.
01
Stuck reversing valve
The valve that switches the heat pump between heating and cooling can stick. The result is hot air on COOL in summer or cool air on HEAT in winter, while the outdoor unit sounds normal. Read heat pump vs AC to see how the two systems differ.
02
Defrost problems on cold mornings
On frosty mornings the outdoor coil ices over, and the heat pump runs a defrost cycle to melt it. A little steam is normal. A coil that stays solid with ice points to a failed defrost board or sensor.
03
Auxiliary heat running all the time
Backup electric heat strips are meant for very cold hours. If AUX or EM HEAT shows all day, the heat pump itself is not carrying the load, and the power bill climbs fast.
04
Running nonstop in summer
A heat pump that never shuts off in July is fighting a dirty outdoor coil, a weak capacitor, low refrigerant from a leak, or a unit too small for a west-facing two-story house.
05
Breaker trips and dead outdoor units
A failed capacitor, a burnt contactor or a shorted compressor can trip the breaker. Reset it once. If it trips again, leave it off and call.
06
Refrigerant leaks
A heat pump moves refrigerant both ways all year, so small leaks show up as weak cooling in summer and weak heat in winter. A leak should be found and fixed before any recharge.
Heat pump refrigerant work is regulated, so repairs follow EPA Section 608 rules.
HOW IT WORKS
How Heat Pump Service in Las Vegas Works, Step by Step
A heat pump has more parts that can fail than a straight cool AC, so the order of testing matters. Here is how a good provider handles a heat pump call in a Las Vegas home.
01
Describe the symptom
Tell us what the system does in each mode: cooling, heating, defrost and whether AUX or EM HEAT shows on the thermostat.
02
Check the thermostat setup
Heat pump thermostats need the right wiring for the reversing valve and backup heat. A wrong setting can look exactly like a broken heat pump.
03
Price before work
Ask for the diagnosis and the price before any repair begins. Each independent provider sets its own prices.
04
Test both modes
The provider runs cooling and heating, checks the reversing valve, the defrost board and sensor, and measures the temperature split in each mode.
05
Find any leak first
If the refrigerant is low, the provider looks for the leak before adding refrigerant, then charges to the manufacturer spec.
06
Repair and retest
After the repair, both modes run again so you know the system will cool now and heat later.
Federal efficiency standards for new heat pumps are set by the U.S. Department of Energy.
REPAIR OR REPLACE
Heat Pump Repair Cost in Las Vegas, and When Repair Is Not the Answer
A capacitor or a defrost sensor is a small repair. A reversing valve or a compressor costs far more, and each independent provider sets its own prices. Get a rough idea with our HVAC cost calculator. Here is when a heat pump replacement in Las Vegas usually makes more sense than a repair.
01
Compressor failure on an older unit
When the compressor dies on a heat pump past 10 to 12 years old, a new system is often the better money. Ask for both prices.
02
R-22 heat pumps
R-22 has not been produced since 2020. Any refrigerant repair on an R-22 heat pump gets expensive fast.
03
Repairs every season
A capacitor in June, a defrost board in January, a valve the next summer. When repairs stack up, replacement usually wins.
04
Aux heat carrying the house
An old heat pump that leans on backup heat strips all winter costs more to run than a new one costs to own.
05
Wrong size for the house
An undersized heat pump never keeps up in July. Ask for sizing by Manual J load calculation, not by the old label.
06
Mismatched replacement
The outdoor unit and the indoor coil have to match, and new equipment uses R-454B or R-32. Half-system swaps often fall short.
Read our guide on when to replace heating and air conditioning.
AC AND HEATING ONLY
Heat Pumps From an AC and Heating Specialist
A heat pump is two systems in one cabinet, so it needs someone who works on cooling and heating every day. Check the provider’s license yourself before work starts.
Who We Help?
• Homeowners whose heat pump stopped cooling in a heat wave
• Families with no heat on a cold desert morning
• Owners of older R-22 heat pumps weighing repair or replacement
• Two-story homes with a hot upstairs that the heat pump cannot reach
• Landlords and Airbnb hosts with a tenant or guest waiting
WHY CHOOSE US
Why Call Vegas AC Repair for Heat Pump Repair in Las Vegas, NV
We connect callers with independent local AC service providers. Ask the provider to test both modes, find any leak before a recharge, and give you the diagnosis and the price before work starts.
Same-Day Service
Independent Local AC Service Providers
No Contracts Ever
Las Vegas Valley
SERVICE AREA
Heat Pump Repair in North Las Vegas, Henderson and Across the Valley
We take heat pump calls in Las Vegas and across the valley, including heat pump repair in North Las Vegas, NV, heat pump service in Henderson, and Summerlin, Spring Valley, Enterprise and Centennial Hills.
Got Questions? Heat Pump Repair Las Vegas FAQs
COOLING NOW, HEATING LATER
Book Heat Pump Repair in Las Vegas Today
Tell us what the heat pump does in cooling and heating, and we connect you with an independent local provider. Ask for the diagnosis and the price before any work starts.
Call or text
(725) 300-3660. We answer 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Same-Day service, valley-wide.
Where we are
3863 S Valley View Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89103. Serving the whole valley.