Heat Pump Repair in Lynnwood, WA
Ducted and ductless heat pump repair across Lynnwood from our Everett team, with fees listed up front and a written price before work starts.
Locally-owned since 1977 • Licensed, bonded and insured in Washington (WA Contractor Reg. #HOMECCA785BD) • NATE-certified technicians • Carrier Factory Authorized Dealer • Mitsubishi Electric Diamond Dealer
Lynnwood heat pump repair, in short
Home Comfort Alliance repairs ducted and ductless heat pumps across Lynnwood, WA, with an upfront price before any work begins. Our Everett team covers Lynnwood. A repair visit has a $119 dispatch fee and a $72 standard diagnostic on separate lines, and you approve the written repair price before we start.
Call (425) 645-0404. Our phones are answered and bookings are accepted 24/7.
Power out? Report outages to Snohomish PUD. Once power is back, give the heat pump a few minutes to restart before you call; many systems wait on purpose to protect the compressor.
Defrost or a real problem?
Lynnwood's damp winters put frost on outdoor coils most mornings. A heat pump clears it by reversing for a few minutes: the outdoor fan stops, the unit may hiss or steam, and indoor air feels cooler for a short time. That is normal and over in minutes.
- Normal: light frost that melts off, steam, a pause, then heat again.
- Call us: thick ice that stays, ice on only part of the coil or on the lines, a fan that never restarts, or cool air for long periods.
Signs your heat pump needs repair
- Cool or lukewarm air for long stretches in heat mode.
- AUX or EM heat most of the day in mild weather.
- Ice that does not clear from the outdoor unit.
- Humming at the outdoor unit with no fan.
- The indoor fan runs nonstop, or the system locks out.
- A ductless head that flashes an error, drips or will not hold temperature.
- A Snohomish PUD bill that jumps without a reason.
Common heat pump repairs
| Part | What you notice |
|---|---|
| Capacitor | Outdoor unit hums but will not start |
| Contactor | Outdoor unit will not turn on, or will not turn off |
| Defrost board or sensor | Heavy icing, or long defrost cycles |
| Reversing valve | Cools but will not heat |
| Outdoor fan motor | Compressor runs, fan does not spin |
| Refrigerant leak | Weak heat and icing; we find the leak before adding refrigerant |
| Air handler safety lockout | Indoor fan runs but no heat, often from a blocked filter |
| Thermostat | Wrong mode or no call for heat; replacement $299 to $1,840 |
See our heat pump repair cost guide for what each part usually involves.
Ductless repair for condos and townhomes
Many Lynnwood condos, apartments and townhomes heat with ductless mini-splits because there is no room for ducts. We repair indoor heads and outdoor units of all major brands: sensors, drain lines, fan motors, boards and communication faults. Home Comfort Alliance is a Mitsubishi Electric Diamond Dealer. If your outdoor unit sits on a shared roof or in a shared yard, let us know when you book so we can plan access. More about ductless systems.
Why is my PUD bill high?
Most Lynnwood heat pumps have electric backup heat. When it runs, it uses far more electricity than the heat pump itself, so the bill climbs fast. In a real cold snap that is expected. If backup heat runs on mild days, the usual causes are a clogged filter, a thermostat with the wrong settings, low refrigerant, or an outdoor unit that is not running at all. A diagnostic finds which one.
How a heat pump repair visit works
- Book online or by phone. Same-day service when possible.
- A NATE-certified technician from our Everett team checks the thermostat, indoor unit and outdoor unit.
- We measure refrigerant pressures, compressor and fan amp draw, and test the capacitor, contactor and defrost controls.
- You get a written repair price before any work begins.
- Our trucks are fully stocked, so most repairs can be handled on the spot.
- We test the system in heating mode before we leave.
Hours and after-hours help
Our phones are answered and bookings are accepted 24/7. Heating and cooling technicians work during business hours and are available after hours for qualifying emergencies ($330 after-hours fee), such as a heat pump that has stopped heating in cold weather. Standard visits run Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM.
Heat pump repair prices in Lynnwood
Lynnwood customers pay the same published visit fees as everywhere else we work. We price the repair itself in writing once the fault is found.
| Home Comfort Alliance item | Price |
|---|---|
| Dispatch fee (trip to your home) | $119 |
| Standard diagnostic | $72 |
| Advanced diagnostic, when needed | $130 |
| Heat pump tune-up (each piece of equipment) | $230; Club members $180 |
| New thermostat, installed | $299 to $1,840 |
| After-hours fee for qualifying emergencies | $330 |
Prices as of October 2026. The standard and deeper diagnostics are one or the other, never both.
Seattle-area benchmark, not our price: Angi lists heat pump repair at $220 to $2,220 (May 2026) (Angi heat pump repair costs).
Offers this season: 10% Off Heat Pump Tune-Up, $50 Off Emergency No Heat Calls, and $50 off HVAC service or repair (special offers; not combinable with Club pricing). Financing with Salal Credit Union or Synchrony starts at $179/month* (financing).
*Financing through Salal Credit Union or Synchrony, subject to credit approval. Rates, terms and monthly payments depend on the amount financed, the plan and your credit. 0% interest options are available to qualifying customers. See lender for full terms.
Get an estimateA written, upfront price before any work begins.
Repair or replace?
ENERGY STAR suggests considering replacement when a heat pump is more than 10 years old or needs frequent repairs. A failed compressor on an older system is the usual point to compare prices; most other parts are routine repairs.
If your system uses R-22, the EPA allows recycled or previously produced R-22 to service it and does not require replacement, but the refrigerant is scarce and costly (EPA guidance).
Snohomish PUD's heat pump rebates are for electrically heated homes switching to a ducted heat pump; the PUD lists no rebate for replacing an existing heat pump or for repairs (Snohomish PUD heating rebates). Ask us first if you are planning a replacement. Replacement estimates are free, and our instant HVAC quote gives a range in about 30 seconds. What you get with a replacement: a 3-year Comfort Shield labor warranty on new installations, kept active with yearly maintenance. First-year maintenance is included. See heat pumps in Lynnwood.
Permits and utilities in Lynnwood
Snohomish PUD supplies electricity in Lynnwood, and PSE supplies natural gas for dual fuel homes. Replacing a minor part needs no permit (Lynnwood exempt work list). Replacing a heat pump needs a City of Lynnwood mechanical permit (Lynnwood mechanical permit checklist), and the City issues its own electrical permits. Addresses outside city limits go through Snohomish County and Washington L&I. We pull the required permits for every installation.
A recent Lynnwood heat pump repair: drywall dust and a lockout
In October a Lynnwood homeowner in 98036 called because the heat pump had stopped heating in the middle of a remodel. Our technician found the air handler in a hard lockout with the indoor fan running nonstop. The filter was packed solid with drywall dust.
He removed the filter and reset power to the air handler, then tested the electric backup heat, and every heat strip came on correctly. Back in normal heat pump mode, the outdoor unit ran as it should. The homeowner picked up fresh filters to swap often until the construction is done, and we recommended a duct cleaning once the dust settles, rather than running the system without a filter.
From our October 2026 service records; customer details are kept private.
Why Lynnwood homeowners call us
- TrustAnalytica Top 10 HVAC Contractor 2026 (Everett).
- Mitsubishi Electric Diamond Dealer, Carrier Factory Authorized Dealer and Lennox Premier Dealer.
- Registered Snohomish PUD contractor and PSE Trade Ally.
- Licensed, bonded and insured in Washington: WA Contractor Reg. #HOMECCA785BD and WA Electrical Contractor Lic. #HOMECCA782DC.
- BBB Accredited Business since 2002, ACCA member, Best Pick 2025 and 2026.
- Locally owned since 1977.
Where we repair heat pumps around Lynnwood
We repair heat pumps throughout Lynnwood, ZIP codes 98036 and 98037. For dual fuel systems, see furnace repair in Lynnwood for the furnace side.
Lynnwood heat pump repair FAQ
How much does heat pump repair cost in Lynnwood?
You pay a $119 dispatch fee for the trip and $72 for a standard diagnostic ($130 if a deeper one is needed), plus a $330 after-hours fee only for qualifying emergencies after hours. The repair price comes in writing before we touch anything. For context, Angi lists Seattle-area heat pump repairs at $220 to $2,220 (May 2026); that is not our price.
Why is my heat pump blowing cool air in winter?
A defrost cycle can blow cool air for a few minutes. If it lasts, common causes are a stuck reversing valve, low refrigerant, a failed capacitor, or a thermostat set to cool or to fan ON.
Why is my heat pump covered in ice?
Light frost that clears during defrost is normal in damp weather. A solid block of ice, or a fan that will not restart, points to a defrost control, sensor, airflow or refrigerant problem.
Why does my heat pump run constantly when it is cold?
Heat pumps run long cycles in cold weather, and backup heat may help. Nonstop running with a cold house, or a sudden jump in your PUD bill, is worth a check.
Can a heat pump be repaired, or does it need replacing?
Most problems are repairable: capacitors, contactors, fan motors, sensors, boards and leaks. ENERGY STAR suggests considering replacement when a heat pump is more than 10 years old or needs frequent repairs.
Do you repair ductless mini-splits in condos?
Yes. We repair ductless heat pumps of all major brands and are a Mitsubishi Electric Diamond Dealer.
Can you come today or after hours?
Same-day service when possible. Our phones are answered and bookings are accepted 24/7. Heating and cooling technicians work during business hours and are available after hours for qualifying emergencies ($330 after-hours fee), such as a heat pump that has stopped heating in cold weather.
Is there a rebate for heat pump repair in Lynnwood?
No. Snohomish PUD rebates are for electrically heated homes switching to a ducted heat pump, and the PUD lists no rebate for replacing an existing heat pump. Ask us first if you are thinking of replacing.
Does a heat pump repair need a permit in Lynnwood?
Replacing a minor part needs no permit. Replacing a heat pump needs a City of Lynnwood mechanical permit, and the City issues its own electrical permits. We pull the required permits for every installation.
How often should a heat pump be serviced?
Yearly, before the heating season if you can. Each piece of equipment costs $230 to tune up, or $180 with a Home Comfort Club plan.
Do you service heat pumps you did not install?
Yes. We repair heat pumps of all major brands, whoever installed them.
Is Home Comfort Alliance licensed?
Yes. WA Contractor Reg. #HOMECCA785BD and WA Electrical Contractor Lic. #HOMECCA782DC. Licensed, bonded and insured in Washington, NATE-certified technicians, locally owned since 1977.
Why Choose Home Comfort Alliance in Lynnwood?
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Reliable heating, air conditioning, plumbing and electrical service, all from one trusted company.
To educate and guide you through your options so you’ll find the right solution at the right price.
Knowledgeable and respectful workers who ensure both your own comfort during the installation process, and lasting comfort from your home systems.
Outstanding service, communication, and follow-up, so your home is comfortable now and for years to come.
Book a heat pump repair in Lynnwood
Tell us what the heat pump is doing. A technician from our Everett team will find the fault and give you a written, upfront price before any work begins.
Request heat pump repair
We will call you to set up the visit. If your heat pump has stopped heating after hours, call (425) 645-0404.