Heat Pump Repair in Wheaton, IL
Nearly half of Wheaton’s homes were built in the 1970s and 1980s, mostly two-story colonials, split-levels and raised ranches. Heat pump repairs here usually cost $275 to $765 all-in, with the $75 diagnostic waived with the repair.
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Need Heat Pump Repair in Wheaton?
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 Wheaton?
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 Wheaton, IL (60187 and 60189) from our shop in Streamwood, about 30 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 Trouble in Wheaton Homes
A heat pump in Wheaton has to handle humid summers and cold winters, and dual-fuel systems hand off to a gas furnace when it gets too cold. We check that handoff, the defrost cycle and the thermostat setup along with the outdoor unit, because many no-heat calls are really a control or backup heat problem, not a failed heat pump.
How We Diagnose Heat Pumps in Wheaton
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.
Repair or Replace Your Wheaton Heat Pump?
A $765 defrost board on a 6-year-old heat pump is an easy repair. A $1,470 reversing valve on a 12-year-old heat pump is a different decision, so we price a replacement alongside it.
Heat Pump and HVAC Services in Wheaton
Related work we do across Wheaton.
What Heat Pump Repair Costs in Wheaton
The price depends on the part, not the hours. Electrical parts and defrost controls run $275 to $765. Refrigerant work starts with a $125 charge check, and a leak search with a nitrogen pressure test is $610. Every price includes parts and labor.
| 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 |
Any permit or added work is reviewed job by job before we start. Windows are estimates, since scheduling depends on demand and technician availability.
Why Wheaton Homeowners Choose Pure Comfort
We test heat pumps in both modes and check the backup heat on every call.
Local, not a franchise
Founded in Streamwood in 2008 and still owned and operated by the family who started it.
Our crews, our work
The technician at your door works for Pure Comfort. We do not hand jobs to subcontractors.
NATE and EPA certified
Our team holds NATE and EPA Section 608 certifications, and every job is insured.
Premier Dealer, any brand fixed
We install Lennox as a Premier Dealer and repair every major heat pump brand.
We confirm the repair with measurements, not just by listening to the unit start.
Questions About Your Heat Pump?
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
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What Wheaton homeowners say
“Mr Gene Baldassano is great , explains everything in an easy way y did a great service. Thank you very much, he went outstanding job”
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“Gene is wonderful, fair and honest. Very professional.”
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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 Wheaton
Pure Comfort serves Wheaton from our base in Streamwood, along with nearby Glen Ellyn, Carol Stream and West Chicago.
Drive time: our shop in Streamwood is about 16 miles from Wheaton, roughly 30 minutes away via Gary Avenue in normal traffic.
Zip codes: we cover Wheaton homes in 60187 and 60189.
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Near Wheaton but not listed? We serve towns within about 20 miles of Streamwood. See all service areas or call (708) 515-4822.
What Wheaton Homeowners Ask About Heat Pumps
What does a typical heat pump repair cost in Wheaton?
Usually $275 to $765. Bigger repairs cost more: a reversing valve is $1,470 and a compressor $2,935. Every price is flat-rate and written before work starts.
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.
Can I get same-day heat pump repair in Wheaton?
Often, yes. Phones are answered 24/7, and we are about 30 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.
Can you fix my Carrier, Trane or Mitsubishi heat pump?
Yes. We service all major ducted and ductless heat pump brands.
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.
Is a maintenance plan worth it for a heat pump?
Usually, since heat pumps run year-round. Plans start at $15 a month and include tune-ups and repair discounts.
Need Your Heat Pump Fixed in Wheaton?
Phones are answered 24/7. Book online or call to get a technician to Wheaton.
- 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
For the quickest Wheaton appointment, call (708) 515-4822. The form is checked during business hours.