# Heat Pump Repair in Arlington, VA

Heat pump repair and installation in Arlington, Virginia. 24/7 dispatch, same-day service.

## Why heat pumps fail in Arlington

Arlington splits sharply between high-rise condos and 1940s through 1950s single-family homes in neighborhoods like Cherrydale and Lyon Village. The condo work is mostly fan coils and water-source heat pumps; the house work is older ducted systems that have been patched for decades.

Arlington has a large stock of water-source heat pumps in mid-rise buildings, which most residential contractors do not service. Those units fail differently — usually at the compressor or the water loop valve — and they need someone who knows the difference.

## Pricing

- Diagnostic: $89, waived on approval
- After-hours dispatch: $149
- Full replacement: $6,500 to $16,000

## Service area

Arlington County. ZIPs: 22201, 22203, 22207.

## FAQ

Q: Do you service condo heat pumps?
A: Yes. Arlington has a lot of water-source heat pumps in mid-rise buildings. Those fail at the compressor or the loop valve rather than the outdoor unit, and they need a different diagnostic approach.

Q: How much does heat pump repair cost in Arlington?
A: Diagnostic is $89, waived on approval. Most repairs run $250 to $900. Major component replacements — reversing valve, compressor — run higher.

Q: My 1940s house has original ductwork. Can it take a modern system?
A: Usually not without work. Fifty-year-old ducts leak and cannot handle the static pressure of a variable-speed system. We measure before recommending.

Q: Should I repair or replace a twenty-year-old heat pump?
A: Past twenty years with a refrigerant leak or failed compressor, replacement usually wins. Under that, repair is usually the better call.

Q: Do you charge extra for nights and weekends?
A: After-hours dispatch is $149, covering the trip and diagnosis. Repair pricing is the same as daytime.

Q: How fast can you get here?
A: Same day for most requests before 4pm. No-heat calls dispatched within two hours.