Heat Pump Repair, Installation & Maintenance
Why Choose Levano Pro for Heat Pump Service
A heat pump runs almost every day of the year in our climate, so it needs a technician who works on them often, not once a season. We diagnose the real fault before we quote, size replacements to the actual home, and finish most repairs in a single visit because our trucks carry common parts.
- Honest, upfront pricing with no hidden fees
- Same-day repair for most calls
- Right-sized installations, not guesswork
- Residential and commercial heat pump service
- Local team based in the Sacramento area
Heat Pump Repair
When a heat pump stops working, the cause is usually a failed capacitor, low refrigerant, a stuck reversing valve, or a frozen outdoor coil. We find which one before we quote you, so you pay for the repair you need and nothing extra. The $69 diagnostic comes off your repair total once you approve the work.
Common Heat Pump Problems We Fix
- Unit runs constantly but the house never reaches temperature
- Reversing valve stuck in heat or cool mode
- Low refrigerant from a leak in the coil or line set
- Failed capacitor, contactor, or defrost control board
- Frozen outdoor coil in winter
- Outdoor fan or compressor that will not start
Signs Your Heat Pump Needs Repair
- It blows warm air when it should cool, or cool air when it should heat
- It switches on and off every few minutes
- Ice builds up on the outdoor unit during winter
- A burning or musty smell comes from the vents
- Your energy bill jumped with no change in how you use it
Emergency Heat Pump Repair
If you have no heat or no cooling and the weather is against you, call us. We answer emergency calls 24/7 and can usually get a technician out the same day. If the problem turns out to be your air conditioner alone, our HVAC repair team handles that too.
Heat Pump Installation & Replacement
Most heat pumps last 12 to 15 years. Once yours needs repeated repairs or your bills keep climbing, a new system usually costs less over a few years than another round of fixes. We handle the full swap, from removing the old equipment to testing the new system before we leave. See our installation and replacement service for how the process works.
Right-Sizing Your New Heat Pump
We size every installation to your home, not to whatever was there before. An oversized heat pump short-cycles and wears out early. An undersized one runs nonstop and still never quite keeps up. Getting the size right is most of the job, so we measure the space and check your ductwork before we recommend a unit.
Ducted vs. Ductless Heat Pumps
A ducted heat pump uses the vents you already have and heats or cools the whole house. A ductless mini split works well for additions, garages, or rooms that never stay comfortable. We install both and can tell you which fits your home after we see it.
Heat Pump Brands We Install and Service
We install and service all major heat pump brands, so you are not locked into one manufacturer. If you already own a unit, we repair it whether or not we installed it. Brands we work with include Daikin, Mitsubishi Electric, Carrier, Bosch, Trane, Lennox, Rheem, Goodman, Bryant, and American Standard.
Heat Pump Maintenance & Tune-Ups
A heat pump works year-round in our climate, so it wears faster than a system that only cools in summer. One tune-up before summer and one before winter keeps the refrigerant charge correct, the coils clean, and small faults from turning into a breakdown on the hottest day of July. Regular service also keeps most manufacturer warranties valid, since many require proof of annual maintenance.
Why a Heat Pump Makes Sense in the Sacramento Climate
Our summers are long and hot and our winters are short and mild. That is close to the best case for a heat pump. It cools efficiently through the worst of the heat and heats cheaply through the few cold months, without a separate furnace burning gas. If you are already replacing an aging AC and furnace, one heat pump often does the work of both.
Heat Pump Installation Cost Breakdown
The price of a new heat pump depends on a few things, which is why we quote after we see the home rather than over the phone:
- The size and layout of your home
- The efficiency rating of the unit (higher SEER2 and HSPF2 cost more upfront but run cheaper)
- Single-stage, two-stage, or variable-speed equipment
- The condition of your existing ductwork
- Any electrical panel work the new unit needs
For your home specifically, call (916) 299-0955 for a free estimate.
Tax Credits and Rebates for High-Efficiency Heat Pumps
A high-efficiency heat pump installed this year may qualify for a federal energy-efficiency tax credit. Your local utility, such as SMUD or PG&E, may also offer rebates on qualifying equipment. Amounts and eligibility change, so confirm the current figures with your utility and your tax preparer before you buy. We can point you to the efficiency ratings that usually qualify.
Financing Options and Warranty Coverage
- Easy monthly payment plans
- Zero-interest options for qualified buyers
- Full manufacturer warranties on new equipment
- Labor warranty on our installation work
When to Replace Your Heat Pump
A repair is usually the right call for a newer unit. Replacement makes more sense when the system is 12 years or older, repairs are getting frequent or expensive, it still uses R-22 refrigerant, your bills climb every year even after service, or some rooms never reach a comfortable temperature.
