Frequent breakdowns
When repair calls stack up each season, the money is often better spent on a reliable new system.
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Heat Pump Replacement Without Guesswork
An ageing heat pump costs more to run and fails at the worst times. Able Pro helps you decide when to replace and installs a system that fits your home today.
- Fresh sizing calculation
- Quieter, efficient units
- Old unit removed
No heat, no hot water or a gas smell? Call any time, day or night.
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- 24/7 emergency service
- Tri-Cities, Burnaby, Surrey, Pitt Meadows, Maple Ridge
- Clear quote before work starts
- Tidy, respectful work
- Furnaces and boilers
- Air conditioning
- Heat pumps
- Water heaters
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Overview
When heat pump replacement makes sense
Heat pumps work hard year-round, and many original systems in Metro Vancouver homes are now well past their prime. Signs it may be time for a heat pump replacement include repeated repairs, a compressor or coil failure, an old refrigerant that is expensive to service, rooms that never quite get comfortable, and electricity bills creeping up every year.
Replacement is also a chance to fix what never worked. Many older heat pumps were sized by matching the furnace or simply copying a neighbour's unit. Since then your home may have new windows, more insulation or a finished basement. We redo the heat loss calculation so the new system matches the house you live in now, not the one that was built.
Today's variable-speed inverter heat pumps also behave very differently from the single-stage units they replace. They ramp up and down gently, run quieter, hold temperature more evenly and keep heating at much colder outdoor temperatures.
Reasons homeowners replace their heat pump
Usually it is a mix of cost, comfort and reliability.
Major component failure
A failed compressor or leaking coil on an older unit is often the moment to weigh replacement.
Outdated refrigerant
Systems using phased-out refrigerants are increasingly costly to recharge and repair.
Rising running costs
Older single-speed units use far more electricity than modern inverter models for the same heat.
Poor cold-weather heat
If the backup strips run all through every cold snap, a cold-climate model can make a real difference.
Loud outdoor unit
Newer units are much quieter, which neighbours and anyone sleeping near the unit will appreciate.
Included
What we check when planning a replacement
- Updated heat loss and heat gain calculation
- Duct sizing and airflow for the new equipment
- Whether the existing line set can be reused safely
- Electrical circuit size and panel capacity
- Pad or bracket condition and outdoor placement
- Indoor coil and furnace or air handler compatibility
- Current rebate programs that may apply
How it works
Our heat pump replacement process
- 1
Assess the old system
We look at what failed, how the system has performed and what you would like to change.
- 2
Written options
You get a clear quote, often with a couple of equipment choices so you can weigh cost and features.
- 3
Remove and install
We recover the old refrigerant properly, remove the old equipment and install the new system cleanly.
- 4
Commission and explain
We test performance in heating and cooling, set controls and show you how to get the most from it.
Why trust Able Pro with your replacement
Straight answers
If your current unit is worth repairing, we will say so instead of pushing a new one.
Right-sized equipment
No copying the old nameplate. Every replacement is sized for your home as it is today.
Proper refrigerant handling
Old refrigerant is recovered, not vented, and new lines are pressure-tested and evacuated.
Help with rebates
We explain which current programs may apply and help you with the application.
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Questions homeowners ask us
Still unsure? Call (236) 222-2222 and talk it through with us.
How long does a heat pump usually last?
Many heat pumps last somewhere in the mid-teens of years with good maintenance, though coastal air, heavy use and skipped service can shorten that. Age alone is not a reason to replace, but it does change the math when a big repair comes up.
Can I replace only the outdoor unit?
Usually not on a central system. The outdoor unit and indoor coil are designed as a matched pair, and newer refrigerants often need a compatible coil. Mixing old and new parts tends to reduce efficiency and reliability.
Do I need new refrigerant lines?
Sometimes the existing line set can be flushed and reused if it is the right size and in good condition. If it is undersized, damaged or not compatible with the new refrigerant, we replace it. We check this before quoting.
Is it worth switching from ducted to ductless during replacement?
In some homes, yes. If ducts are leaky, undersized or run through cold spaces, a ductless or ducted mini-split layout may give better comfort. In other homes, the existing ducts work well and a central replacement is simpler.
What happens to my old heat pump?
We recover the refrigerant with proper equipment and take the old unit away for recycling. You will not be left with old equipment in the yard.
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Call (236) 222-2222 or book online for a home visit and a written quote.
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