Heat Pump Repair in Park Ridge, IL
Half of Park Ridge homes were built between 1940 and 1969, and about 16 percent before 1940. Flat-rate heat pump repairs typically cost $275 to $765, and the $75 diagnostic comes off when you go ahead.
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Need Heat Pump Repair in Park Ridge?
Fast, honest heat pump repair from a family-owned team based in Streamwood.
- $75 diagnostic, waived when you approve the repair
- 24/7 emergency service, with same-day appointments available
- Trucks stocked with common heat pump parts like capacitors, contactors and defrost sensors, so most repairs are done in one visit
- Upfront, flat-rate pricing before any work starts
Time for a New Heat Pump in Park Ridge?
Free in-home replacement estimates from a Lennox Premier Dealer.
- Good, Better and Best options with upfront pricing
- ComEd rebates applied where you qualify
- Financing available, including 0% APR on select Lennox systems during Lennox promotions
- Sized with a load calculation, installed and permitted
Quick Summary
Pure Comfort Heating and Cooling repairs ducted and ductless heat pumps in Park Ridge, IL (60068) from our shop in Streamwood, about 35 minutes away. As of November 2026, common heat pump repairs cost $275 to $765 flat-rate with parts and labor: capacitors $275 to $348, defrost sensors $340 and defrost control boards $765, while a reversing valve is $1,470. The $75 diagnostic ($99 evenings, weekends and holidays) is waived when you approve the repair, and maintenance plan members save 10 to 15%. Call (708) 515-4822.
Reviewed by Gene Baldassano, owner and NATE- and EPA 608-certified HVAC technician since 2008 · Updated
Heat Pump Not Working in Park Ridge?
Heat pumps in Park Ridge work year-round: cooling in summer and heating through fall, spring and much of winter, often with a gas furnace or electric strips as backup. That makes them harder working than an air conditioner, and the problems we see most are failed capacitors and contactors, defrost sensors and boards, reversing valves that stick between modes, and refrigerant leaks. We test the system in the mode that is giving you trouble and check the backup heat at the same time.
What Happens on a Park Ridge Heat Pump Call
We diagnose in the failing mode, measure before replacing anything and explain what we find. Most heat pump repairs are electrical or control parts we carry on the truck. Refrigerant leaks are found with a nitrogen pressure test, and you get a written price for each step.
When to Repair and When to Replace a Park Ridge Heat Pump
Small parts are almost always worth fixing: a capacitor runs $275 to $348 and a defrost sensor $340. Big repairs on an older heat pump deserve a second look. A compressor is $2,935 and a reversing valve $1,470, so on a heat pump past 10 to 12 years, we will price a replacement too.
Other Services for Park Ridge Homes
Other heating and cooling work in Park Ridge.
Park Ridge Heat Pump Repair Pricing
A typical heat pump repair here costs $275 to $765. Larger repairs like a TXV ($1,250), reversing valve ($1,470) or compressor ($2,935) are priced the same way: one flat number before work begins. The diagnostic is waived with the repair.
| Repair | Typical price | Common symptom |
|---|---|---|
| Capacitor | $275 to $348 | Outdoor fan or compressor hums but will not start |
| Contactor | $330 to $398 | Outdoor unit will not turn on, or will not shut off |
| Defrost sensor | $340 | Heavy ice that does not clear in winter |
| Crankcase heater | $355 | Hard compressor starts in cold weather |
| Defrost control board | $765 | No defrost, or the unit stays in defrost |
| Refrigerant charge check | $125 | Weak heating or cooling |
| Refrigerant, per pound | R-410A $165, R-454B $245 | Low charge; discounted when more than one pound is needed |
| Leak search and nitrogen pressure test | $610 | Charge keeps dropping |
| TXV (metering device) | $1,250 | Poor capacity, frosting, high superheat |
| Reversing valve | $1,470 | Stuck in heating or cooling |
| Compressor | $2,935 | Compressor failed or grounded |
| Diagnostic | $75 ($99 evenings, weekends and holidays) | Waived when you approve the repair |
Permits, when a job needs one, are confirmed for your Park Ridge address before work starts. Timing depends on the day’s call volume, so windows can move.
Why Pure Comfort for Your Park Ridge Heat Pump
Our technicians work on heat pumps year-round, not just in summer.
Owned and run locally
Started in Streamwood in 2008. The same family still owns the company and answers for the work.
Employees, not subs
Service and installation completed by our own crews, never subcontracted to another company.
Licensed and certified
Our team holds NATE and EPA Section 608 certifications, and every job is insured.
Lennox Premier Dealer status
Lennox Premier Dealer, but your heat pump does not need to be a Lennox for us to fix it.
We confirm the repair with measurements, not just by listening to the unit start.
Heat Pump Not Keeping Up?
Tell us what your heat pump is doing, and we will diagnose it and price the fix before any work starts.
Feedback From Homeowners We Serve
Before you let someone into your home, see what your neighbors say.
What Park Ridge homeowners say
“Gene was great and professional, Quick service, highly recommended!”
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When you need HVAC due to an unexpected event you want someone who not only can provide the service you need….
Great service. Very professional. They try all avenues to resolve issues with equipment. Always a pleasure to work….
Had an issue with the thermostat reading erroneously, as soon as I contacted Pure Comfort, they got back….
Our serviceman, Gene, was very responsive, professional and thorough. He explained each aspect of the issue clearly and….
I called them at 7am with no heat, the only available spot they had was in the afternoon, 5 minutes later they called….
Gene was professional, on-time, very friendly and did a thorough job inspecting our A/C unit. He also checked….
Quick and honest service and advice last minute on a Sunday. Clean crew and equipment. Gene was a knowledgeable….
Gene did not give up on the problem. It was a crazy situation but he never gave up found the problem and fixed it. Thank you….
Furnace wasnt working. Called Pure Comfort after hours and they came right out and helped me. The furnace….
Very professional, definitely knowledgeable had the furnace fixed in 10 minutes. I can honestly say I trusted Gene….
Nearby Heat Pump Repair
Pure Comfort repairs heat pumps throughout Park Ridge and the towns around it, including heat pump repair in Des Plaines, heat pump repair in Schiller Park and heat pump repair in Franklin Park. Drive time: our shop in Streamwood is about 35 minutes from Park Ridge in normal traffic. Zip codes: we cover Park Ridge homes in 60068.
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Near Park Ridge but not listed? We serve towns within about 20 miles of Streamwood. See all service areas or call (708) 515-4822.
What Park Ridge Homeowners Ask About Heat Pumps
Is heat pump repair priced by the hour?
No. Every repair is flat-rate with parts and labor included. Most cost $275 to $765 in Park Ridge.
Why does my heat pump heat poorly when it is very cold?
Output drops as it gets colder outside. Dual-fuel systems switch to the furnace and electric systems use heat strips. If that handoff is not happening, we check the thermostat and controls.
Can I get same-day heat pump repair in Park Ridge?
Often, yes. Phones are answered 24/7, and we are about 35 minutes away in Streamwood.
Is ice on my heat pump normal in winter?
Light frost is normal, and the heat pump clears it with a defrost cycle. Heavy ice that stays after defrost points to a defrost sensor, defrost board, airflow or refrigerant problem.
Do you work on dual-fuel systems?
Yes. We repair the heat pump and the gas furnace, and check the controls that switch between them.
Is it worth replacing a heat pump compressor?
Only on a fairly new system or one still under parts warranty. On older units, a new heat pump is usually the better buy.
What does a heat pump tune-up include?
Electrical tests, refrigerant check, coil and drain cleaning, defrost and reversing valve checks and a look at the backup heat.
Book a Park Ridge Heat Pump Repair
Tell us what your heat pump is doing, and we will get a technician to your Park Ridge home, often the same day.
- You get a scheduled window and the technician's name
- We diagnose and price the work before anything starts
- Replacement estimates are free, with no obligation
Calling (708) 515-4822 is the fastest way to book from Park Ridge. Online requests are answered during business hours.