What is the most common problem with heat pumps in new construction?

In Aledo’s builder-grade heat pump installs, the most common early-life failures are capacitor and contactor issues from high-runtime summer operation, and defrost board problems that appear in the first cold season. Reversing valve failures and refrigerant leaks are also common at the 5–10 year mark.

How much does it cost to repair a heat pump in Aledo?

Most heat pump repairs fall between $150 and $800. Capacitor and sensor replacements are at the lower end. Reversing valve replacement and refrigerant leak repair run higher. You get the flat-rate price before we start.

My heat pump is only 6 years old — should I replace it?

Almost certainly not. A 6-year-old heat pump with a component failure is a repair call. The only scenario where a young system makes a replacement case is a compressor failure where the unit is out of warranty — and even then we run the economics both ways before recommending anything.

What is the $5,000 rule for HVAC?

Multiply the system age by the repair cost. Over $5,000 — evaluate replacement. A 6-year-old system with an $800 repair = $4,800 — clearly in repair territory.

How much should it cost to service a heat pump?

A heat pump tune-up or maintenance visit runs $100–$150. Diagnostic for a fault call includes the service visit fee. If you proceed with the repair, the diagnostic fee applies to the total. Flat-rate.

How fast can you get to Aledo?

Less than 10 minutes from our Weatherford headquarters on I-20. Same-day service is standard. Emergency response 24/7 at 817-341-5142.

Aledo Heat Pump Repair

Heat Pump Repair in Aledo, TX

Aledo’s newer construction brought a wave of heat pump installations — and heat pumps require a technician who understands the system, not just general HVAC. Hobson AC’s certified technicians serve Aledo from our Weatherford base less than 10 minutes away, with accurate diagnosis, flat-rate pricing, and a Fixed Right Or It’s Free guarantee.

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Why Aledo Heat Pump Problems Are Different

New Construction Heat Pump Adoption

Aledo’s post-2015 subdivisions often use heat pump systems now reaching their first failure window. Proper diagnosis requires experience with reversing valves, defrost boards, and refrigerant charge sensitivity.

Dual-Mode Complexity

A heat pump uses one refrigerant circuit for heating and cooling. If the reversing valve fails, it may stay in the wrong mode. We test both modes before diagnosing the issue.

Refrigerant Charge Precision

Heat pumps are highly sensitive to refrigerant charge errors. Even a small undercharge can hurt heating, stress the compressor, and cause outdoor frost, so we verify charge with gauges.

COMMON REPAIRS WE HANDLE DAILY:

Reversing valve failure (stuck in one mode)

Defrost board and sensor failures

Refrigerant & coil leaks

Capacitor & contactor failures

Compressor issues

Most are same-day fixes. Our trucks carry heat pump-specific parts.

The Aledo Heat Pump Reality

On cold Aledo mornings, a running heat pump that won’t warm the house is often a defrost board or reversing valve issue, not a compressor failure. We test both modes, check defrost operation, and verify refrigerant before recommending repairs.

How Our AC Repair Works

Accurate diagnosis, flat-rate pricing, Fixed Right Or It’s Free.

Call — Tell Us It’s a Heat Pump

Step 1

Call 817-341-5142. Mention it’s a heat pump — we’ll dispatch with heat pump-specific parts on the truck.

Full Heat Pump Diagnostic

Step 2

We test operation in both heating and cooling modes, check the reversing valve, test defrost board and sensors, verify refrigerant charge with gauges, and inspect compressor and capacitor health.

Honest Quote

Step 3

You see exactly what’s wrong and what it costs before we start.

We Fix It

Step 4

Most repairs completed same-visit. We run the system in both modes  before we leave.

No Surprises

Pricing Transparency

You’ll always know the cost before any work begins. No exceptions.

Typical Heat Pump Repair:

$150 – $800+

What Our Customers Say

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