# Heat Pump Repair in Burke, VA

Licensed heat pump and HVAC repair in Burke, Virginia. 24/7 dispatch, same-day service.

## Why heat pumps fail in Burke

Most of Burke was built between 1970 and 1990, which means a large share of the heat pumps and furnaces here are past their service life. We see the same failure patterns repeatedly: failing reversing valves, refrigerant leaks at the Schrader ports, and control boards that quit after twenty years of Virginia summers.

Northern Virginia is a heat pump market, and Burke is no exception. The problem is that older single-stage systems were never rated for the cold snaps we get in January. When the temperature drops below 20 degrees, those units run auxiliary heat constantly and still lose ground. We size replacements for the actual design temperature, not the brochure number.

## Pricing

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

## Service area

Burke and Fairfax County. ZIPs: 22015, 22009.

## FAQ

Q: Why is my heat pump blowing cold air in heat mode?
A: Usually a reversing valve failure, a defrost board fault, or low refrigerant. All three are diagnosable in a single visit. If the outdoor unit is iced over and not defrosting, shut it off at the breaker and let us know.

Q: How much does heat pump repair cost in Burke?
A: The diagnostic visit is $89 and is waived if you approve the repair. Most repairs land between $250 and $900 depending on the part. A compressor or reversing valve replacement runs higher.

Q: Should I repair or replace a 20-year-old heat pump?
A: If the repair is under a third of replacement cost and the system is otherwise sound, repair it. Past twenty years, with a refrigerant leak or a failing compressor, replacement usually wins on total cost.

Q: Do you charge extra for nights and weekends?
A: After-hours emergency dispatch is $149, which covers the trip and diagnosis. The repair itself is quoted at the same rate as daytime work.

Q: How fast can you get here?
A: Same day for most requests sent before 4pm. Emergency no-heat calls are dispatched within two hours, including overnight.

Q: Do you work on dual-fuel and hybrid systems?
A: Yes. Dual-fuel setups are common in Burke, and they fail in specific ways — usually a stuck changeover or a misconfigured lockout temperature. We test both stages.