Heat pumps move heat in either direction (heating in winter, cooling in summer). Common heating-mode failures involve the reversing valve, defrost cycle, or auxiliary heat strips.
Common symptoms
· heat pump only blowing lukewarm air in winter
· outdoor unit iced over in cold weather
· heat strips running constantly (high electric bill)
4 more hvac contractors — diagnose-on-site
These contractors don’t have a flat price for this specific repair in their published price book — they’ll diagnose on-site and send you an estimate through the app before starting any work. You approve or decline.