Heat Pump Repair in Tavares, FL

A heat pump does double duty in Florida: it cools all summer and heats when a cold front comes through. Because heat runs only a few weeks a year here, heating problems tend to hide until the first cold night.

Lucas Air Conditioning and Heating repairs heat pumps that won't heat, won't switch modes, or run constantly, for homes and businesses across Tavares and Lake County.

• Cool air from the vents in heat mode
• Heat only works in emergency heat
• The system won't switch between cooling and heating
• Stuck in defrost, or ice that doesn't clear from the outdoor unit
• Runs constantly without reaching the set temperature
• A burning smell or a tripping breaker when the heat comes on

We test the parts that let a heat pump work in both modes: the reversing valve, the defrost controls, the refrigerant charge, the thermostat and its wiring, and the auxiliary heat strips, sequencers and breakers in the air handler. Then we explain what failed and what the repair costs before any work starts. A residential diagnostic is a flat $125.

Many Tavares homes pair the heat pump with electric heat strips for backup and emergency heat. A burning smell the first time the heat runs is often dust on the strips, but a strip that trips the breaker or never turns on needs service. We repair heat strips, sequencers and blower motors so backup heat comes on when the heat pump needs help. See our heating contractor page for more.

When a heat pump is near the end of its life and facing a major repair, a new system can be the better value. We give you both options with prices. See heat pump installation.

Call (352) 805-0359 or schedule an appointment. Next-day availability on most jobs.