Repeat repair calls
If the same suite unit has needed service several times recently, the end is near.
Many Burnaby towers were built with heat pumps that are now reaching the end of their life. Able Pro replaces them cleanly, within your building's rules.
No heat, no hot water or a gas smell? Call any time, day or night.
Burnaby has a large stock of condos built with ductless or compact ducted heat pumps from the start. As those first systems age, owners face rising repair bills, parts that are harder to find, and in some cases older refrigerants that are expensive to service. Heat pump replacement in Burnaby suites is usually simpler than the original install, but it still takes planning.
Wherever possible, we reuse the existing approved outdoor location, wall penetrations and electrical circuit, which keeps strata approval straightforward. We test whether the existing refrigerant lines are the right size and condition for the new equipment and whether they can be flushed and reused. If they cannot, we explain why and include new lines in the quote.
Replacement usually makes sense when several of these line up.
If the same suite unit has needed service several times recently, the end is near.
Systems using phased-out refrigerants cost more to recharge and repair every year.
An old unit that can no longer cool your glass-walled suite in July has worn down.
Control boards and sensors for older models can be slow or impossible to source.
Worn compressors and fans get noisy, which neighbours on shared balconies notice.
Modern inverter units use noticeably less power for the same comfort.
Most of our Burnaby replacements happen in condos around Metrotown, Brentwood and Edmonds, where many buildings now have heat pumps old enough to need replacing. UniverCity buildings on Burnaby Mountain face more wind and damp, which can shorten equipment life.
We also replace central heat pumps in detached homes in Burnaby Heights, Capitol Hill, Deer Lake and Lochdale, often upgrading to quieter variable-speed equipment at the same time.
We look at the current equipment, lines, electrical and how well it has kept you comfortable.
You get a written quote plus specs and sound data to submit to your strata if needed.
We recover the old refrigerant, remove the old units and install the new system.
We test every head, set up controls and leave common areas and your suite tidy.
We know what councils and managers need for a replacement request.
Old refrigerant is recovered and the old units are hauled away for recycling.
Scope, equipment and cost are in writing before work begins.
We help you check current programs and prepare the paperwork.
Still unsure? Call (236) 222-2222 and talk it through with us.
Many stratas still want to know, even for a like-for-like swap in the same spot. Some require approval only if the location, size or penetrations change. We supply the details so you can check quickly with your council or manager.
Sometimes. If the lines are the correct size, in good condition and compatible with the new refrigerant, they can be flushed and reused. If they run inside walls or ceilings, reuse can save a lot of work. We test them before deciding.
Usually, since modern outdoor units are often similar or smaller in size. We check dimensions and clearances in advance so there are no surprises on installation day.
If a bedroom or den has never been comfortable, replacement is a good time to add a head on a multi-zone outdoor unit. We calculate whether it is needed rather than adding equipment by default.
Call (236) 222-2222 or book online for an assessment and a clear written quote.
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