Heat Pump Repair in South Barrington, IL
South Barrington is mostly large custom homes on big lots built from the 1980s through the 2000s. 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 South Barrington?
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 South Barrington?
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 South Barrington, IL (60010) from our shop in Streamwood, about 15 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
Why South Barrington Heat Pumps Stop Heating or Cooling
Heat pumps in South Barrington 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.
How a South Barrington Heat Pump Repair Visit Works
We start by running the heat pump in the mode that is causing trouble, so we see the symptom instead of guessing. The technician checks the thermostat and wiring, the capacitor and contactor, the defrost sensor and control, the reversing valve and the refrigerant pressures, then airflow and the backup heat. You hear the cause and a flat-rate price before work begins, and most repairs are done on the first visit.
Fix It or Replace It? South Barrington Heat Pumps
A heat pump usually lasts 12 to 15 years here, a bit less than a furnace because it runs in both seasons. Repair makes sense when the failure is isolated, like a capacitor, contactor, defrost sensor or defrost board. Consider replacement when an older unit needs a compressor ($2,935) or a reversing valve ($1,470), or keeps leaking refrigerant. Replacement estimates are free.
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Heat Pump Repair Prices in South Barrington
Expect $275 to $765 for the common heat pump repairs. A capacitor is $275 to $348, a defrost sensor $340, a crankcase heater $355 and a defrost control board $765. You see the full price in writing before we start, and plan members save 10 to 15%.
| 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 |
If a repair turns into a replacement, we check the current South Barrington permit rules for that job. Arrival windows are our best estimate and can shift with demand.
Why South Barrington Homeowners Choose Pure Comfort
Local, family-owned and focused on fixing the cause, not the symptom.
Local, not a franchise
Started in Streamwood in 2008. The same family still owns the company and answers for the work.
Employees, not subs
No subcontractors. The people who diagnose your furnace are the people who fix it.
Trained and insured
NATE and EPA Section 608 certified, fully licensed and insured for the work we carry out.
Lennox Premier Dealer, all brands
Lennox Premier Dealer standing, and we fix heat pumps other companies installed.
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
Here is what neighbors near South Barrington say about working with us.
What South Barrington homeowners say
“The most honest, customer focused hvac company I’ve experienced. Others have lied. These guys are honest.”
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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….
We Also Fix Heat Pumps Near South Barrington
Pure Comfort serves all of South Barrington, along with nearby Barrington, Hoffman Estates and Inverness.
Drive time: our shop in Streamwood is about 8 miles from South Barrington, roughly 15 minutes away in normal traffic.
Zip codes: we cover South Barrington homes in 60010.
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Near South Barrington but not listed? We serve towns within about 20 miles of Streamwood. See all service areas or call (708) 515-4822.
Heat Pump Repair FAQs for South Barrington
How much does heat pump repair cost in South Barrington?
Most heat pump repairs in South Barrington cost $275 to $765, flat-rate with parts and labor. A capacitor is $275 to $348, a defrost sensor $340 and a defrost control board $765. The $75 diagnostic ($99 evenings, weekends and holidays) is waived when you approve the repair.
Is cold air from my heat pump normal in winter?
During a defrost cycle, briefly, yes. Cold air that lasts points to the reversing valve, defrost controls, refrigerant or backup heat.
How far is Pure Comfort from South Barrington?
About 15 minutes from our shop in Streamwood. We cover South Barrington homes in 60010.
What should I do if my heat pump is frozen?
Switch to emergency or auxiliary heat so the outdoor unit can thaw, check the filter and call for service. Do not chip the ice off the coil.
Do you repair heat pumps from other brands and installers?
Yes. We are a Lennox Premier Dealer, but we repair all major heat pump brands, including systems another company installed.
When is a heat pump not worth fixing?
When an older unit needs a compressor ($2,935), keeps leaking refrigerant or never kept the house comfortable. Otherwise, repair is usually the better value.
Can a tune-up prevent heat pump repairs?
It catches weak capacitors, dirty coils and drain problems early, which prevents many breakdowns.
Book a South Barrington Heat Pump Diagnostic
Call now and we will schedule your South Barrington heat pump repair at the next open time.
- 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
Call (708) 515-4822 to book a South Barrington visit right away, or use the form during business hours.