Heat Pump Repair: 2026 Price Guide
A heat pump runs in both summer and winter, so parts wear out sooner. Common repairs are reversing valve problems, defrost control failures, bad capacitors or contactors, and refrigerant leaks. Across the U.S., most homeowners pay $175 to $850.
Heat Pump Repair Cost by State
| State | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Alabama | $180 to $850 |
| Alaska | $230 to $1,140 |
| Arizona | $220 to $1,090 |
| Arkansas | $170 to $800 |
| California | $230 to $1,100 |
| Colorado | $240 to $1,150 |
| Connecticut | $210 to $1,010 |
| Delaware | $190 to $940 |
| District of Columbia | $240 to $1,180 |
| Florida | $220 to $1,060 |
| Georgia | $180 to $890 |
| Hawaii | $280 to $1,360 |
| Idaho | $210 to $1,020 |
| Illinois | $210 to $1,020 |
| Indiana | $180 to $900 |
| Iowa | $200 to $950 |
| Kansas | $190 to $900 |
| Kentucky | $170 to $840 |
| Louisiana | $180 to $880 |
| Maine | $210 to $1,010 |
| Maryland | $220 to $1,060 |
| Massachusetts | $250 to $1,190 |
| Michigan | $190 to $920 |
| Minnesota | $230 to $1,120 |
| Mississippi | $170 to $810 |
| Missouri | $180 to $890 |
| Montana | $220 to $1,050 |
| Nebraska | $190 to $930 |
| Nevada | $210 to $1,030 |
| New Hampshire | $220 to $1,080 |
| New Jersey | $220 to $1,090 |
| New Mexico | $170 to $840 |
| New York | $230 to $1,130 |
| North Carolina | $180 to $880 |
| North Dakota | $210 to $1,010 |
| Ohio | $180 to $890 |
| Oklahoma | $170 to $820 |
| Oregon | $210 to $1,020 |
| Pennsylvania | $180 to $880 |
| Rhode Island | $200 to $980 |
| South Carolina | $180 to $890 |
| South Dakota | $210 to $1,000 |
| Tennessee | $180 to $860 |
| Texas | $200 to $980 |
| Utah | $230 to $1,110 |
| Vermont | $210 to $1,040 |
| Virginia | $220 to $1,060 |
| Washington | $240 to $1,160 |
| West Virginia | $170 to $820 |
| Wisconsin | $210 to $1,000 |
| Wyoming | $210 to $1,040 |
Symptoms Worth a Service Call
- Cool air coming out in heating mode
- Ice builds up on the unit and doesn't melt off
- The system is stuck in heating or cooling
- The backup heat runs nonstop
- Grinding or loud buzzing from the outdoor unit
What Moves the Price
- The diagnostic fee
- Which part needs replacing: a reversing valve, defrost board or sensor
- Finding and fixing a refrigerant leak, then recharging
- Emergency or after-hours service
- Whether the parts warranty still covers it
Common Questions
Why is my heat pump blowing cold air?
For a few minutes during a defrost cycle, that's normal. If it keeps going, the usual causes are a stuck reversing valve, low refrigerant or a thermostat set to the wrong mode.
Is it normal for a heat pump to freeze?
A thin layer of frost in winter is normal, and the defrost cycle should clear it. Heavy ice that stays usually means a defrost control or airflow problem.
Heat Pump Repair in Major Cities
- New York, NY
- Los Angeles, CA
- Chicago, IL
- Houston, TX
- Phoenix, AZ
- Philadelphia, PA
- San Antonio, TX
- San Diego, CA
- Dallas, TX
- Jacksonville, FL
- Fort Worth, TX
- San Jose, CA
- Austin, TX
- Charlotte, NC
- Columbus, OH
- Indianapolis, IN
- San Francisco, CA
- Seattle, WA
- Denver, CO
- Oklahoma City, OK
- Nashville, TN
- Washington, DC
- El Paso, TX
- Las Vegas, NV
- Boston, MA
- Detroit, MI
- Louisville, KY
- Portland, OR
- Memphis, TN
- Baltimore, MD
- Milwaukee, WI
- Albuquerque, NM
- Tucson, AZ
- Fresno, CA
- Sacramento, CA
- Atlanta, GA
- Mesa, AZ
- Kansas City, MO
- Raleigh, NC
- Colorado Springs, CO
- Omaha, NE
- Miami, FL
- Virginia Beach, VA
- Long Beach, CA
- Oakland, CA
- Minneapolis, MN
- Bakersfield, CA
- Tulsa, OK
- Tampa, FL
- Arlington, TX
- Aurora, CO
- Wichita, KS
- Cleveland, OH
- New Orleans, LA
- Henderson, NV
- Urban Honolulu, HI
- Anaheim, CA
- Orlando, FL
- Lexington, KY
- Stockton, CA
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