What to expect from our heat pump maintenance team
### Heat Pump Maintenance: One System, One Annual Visit
One of the practical advantages of a heat pump system is that annual maintenance covers both your heating and cooling needs in a single visit. Rather than scheduling an AC tune-up in spring and a furnace tune-up in fall, heat pump maintenance covers the entire system — we test both operating modes, inspect all components that affect both heating and cooling performance, and give you a complete picture of the system's condition.
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### What Heat Pump Maintenance Includes
Heat pump maintenance has all the elements of standard AC maintenance plus heat pump-specific items. Standard items: cleaning the evaporator and condenser coils, testing and inspecting capacitors and contactors, checking refrigerant levels and testing for leaks, flushing the condensate drain, checking electrical connections and blower motor. Heat pump-specific items: testing the reversing valve in both modes to verify proper switching, checking the defrost board and defrost sensors, verifying the auxiliary heat operation, and testing both heating and cooling mode temperature splits.
### When to Schedule
Because a heat pump serves both heating and cooling functions, the best maintenance timing in Los Angeles is early spring (March–April) — before cooling season peaks and after the heating season has ended. This allows us to address any issues found in a single visit with maximum lead time before the heavy summer cooling demand.
### Maintenance Plan
We offer annual maintenance plans that cover a full heat pump tune-up with priority scheduling and a discount on any repair work needed during the year. Call (323) 970-3113 for details.
Our Service Benefits
One visit covers both systems
A heat pump maintenance visit covers heating and cooling in one appointment — no separate spring AC and fall furnace visits.
Both modes tested
We test the reversing valve operation and verify performance in both heating and cooling modes during every maintenance visit.
Defrost system inspection
We inspect the defrost board, temperature sensors, and defrost cycle operation — heat pump-specific items that standard AC maintenance misses.
Written condition report
You receive a written condition report covering all findings in both heating and cooling system components.
Heat Pump Maintenance Cost in Los Angeles
Pricing ranges for common heat pump maintenance services. Your actual cost depends on equipment, complexity, and home configuration. We provide an exact written estimate before any work begins.
Heat pump diagnostic
$125–$175
Component repair
$200–$650
Heat pump system installation
Before rebates
$7,000–$16,000
TECH Clean CA rebate
Applied after installation
–$1,500 to –$3,000
Service calls start at $125. Prices include parts and labor unless noted. Financing available on equipment installations. Learn about financing →
What Los Angeles Homeowners Say
“Called on a Saturday because AC was blowing warm air. LC answered, sent someone the same afternoon. They found and fixed a refrigerant leak.”
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Lisa P.Encino, CA
“Had LC install a mini split in our 1940s bungalow. The work was clean, the unit is incredibly quiet. Highly recommend.”
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Jennifer L.Hollywood, CA
“Furnace was making a loud noise. LC diagnosed it quickly, cleaned and tuned the whole system, tested CO levels, explained everything clearly.”
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Kevin A.Burbank, CA
Brands We Service & Install for Heat Pump Maintenance
Reversing valve test in both modes, defrost board and sensor inspection, auxiliary heat operation check.
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Condition report
We share all findings in a written report and give you an honest assessment of anything that needs attention.
Customer Reviews
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Sharon Meoded
Los Angeles, CA
“Lior and his team installed an AC unit in my room that doesn’t have central AC and it works amazing! They were so professional and cleaned up fully after themselves. He kept me in the loop the entire process and when he came out prior to installing showed me step by step what they would be doing! Highly recommend ! Super professional”
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Patricia Williams
Los Angeles, CA
“LC Heating and Air is a reliable, affordable solution for all your central air and heating needs. I am an out of town landlord and it can be difficult to find the assistance I need. LC Heating and Air took care of my tenants issues quickly and explained all issues before making necessary repairs. I will def use them again if need be!”
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Naomi Eagleson
Los Angeles, CA
“I hired LC Heating & AC to replace the drain pumps in our Mitsubishi Mini Splits and clean the condenser and was pleased with the service. Leo was responsive, thorough, and professional. I chose this company based on the glowing reviews I read online and wasn't disappointed. My husband and I look forward to using our AC this summer!”
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Osher Itzhaki
Los Angeles, CA
“Amazing service!! I called LC heating and air and was fortunate enough to have scheduled them for a same day appointment . Leo arrived on time and was super friendly, polite and fixed my ax in no time . The price was fair and he explained what further steps I shouted take to keep my ac unit running for more years Thank you LC!!!”
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Justin Shapiro
West Hollywood, CA
“Great experience!!’ Leo came to my house in West Hollywood at 9pm !! I had an emergency, my ac stopped working out of no where i called LC heating and air from the phone call with the office to the time the tech came the service was just amazing. Leo came and had my ac running in no time. Thank you so much !! Highly recommended”
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Greg Haroutunian
Los Angeles, CA
“Sunday morning discovered AC in the unit is not working, called everywhere, no one wanted to come the same day. LC Heating came the same day, fixed the problem which apparently wasn't easy to figure out. Very professional, calm and confident, pleasant to work with. Leo was the lead guy. Great experience, highly recommend it!”
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Adam Valdies
Los Angeles, CA
“Leo and his team were amazing! I am so glad we called them to handle our AC/Heating issue. The problem was not clear at first and required substantial troubleshooting but Leo was extremely communicative and very professional throughout! He figured out the problem and we cannot thank him enough! Highly recommend!”
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Leeyam Ohayon
Los Angeles, CA
“I called LC Heating & Air when my heating unit stopped working. He came quickly and fixed the problem fast. The technician was very kind and experienced. He explained the problem to me and gave me maintenance tips for the future. I definitely recommend LC Heating and Air if you're in need of these services.”
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ariel. yona.
Los Angeles, CA
“Amazingly service me heater broke down and I was looking for a local company in my neighborhood. I found LC heating and air I can’t express in words how pleased I was with this company the owner Leo came out was very professional friendly and fixed my heater in no time !!! Highly recommended”
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kevin benoit
Los Angeles, CA
“I cannot recommend this company more. They came, assess my issue and then ordered the right parts from the company and made an amazing install and transform my AC unit into a smart controlled AC unit which no Other HVAC company was able to do, or wanted to take the time that it took to do it”
Google Review
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Sharon Meoded
Los Angeles, CA
“Lior and his team installed an AC unit in my room that doesn’t have central AC and it works amazing! They were so professional and cleaned up fully after themselves. He kept me in the loop the entire process and when he came out prior to installing showed me step by step what they would be doing! Highly recommend ! Super professional”
Google Review
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Patricia Williams
Los Angeles, CA
“LC Heating and Air is a reliable, affordable solution for all your central air and heating needs. I am an out of town landlord and it can be difficult to find the assistance I need. LC Heating and Air took care of my tenants issues quickly and explained all issues before making necessary repairs. I will def use them again if need be!”
Google Review
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Naomi Eagleson
Los Angeles, CA
“I hired LC Heating & AC to replace the drain pumps in our Mitsubishi Mini Splits and clean the condenser and was pleased with the service. Leo was responsive, thorough, and professional. I chose this company based on the glowing reviews I read online and wasn't disappointed. My husband and I look forward to using our AC this summer!”
Google Review
OI
Osher Itzhaki
Los Angeles, CA
“Amazing service!! I called LC heating and air and was fortunate enough to have scheduled them for a same day appointment . Leo arrived on time and was super friendly, polite and fixed my ax in no time . The price was fair and he explained what further steps I shouted take to keep my ac unit running for more years Thank you LC!!!”
Google Review
JS
Justin Shapiro
West Hollywood, CA
“Great experience!!’ Leo came to my house in West Hollywood at 9pm !! I had an emergency, my ac stopped working out of no where i called LC heating and air from the phone call with the office to the time the tech came the service was just amazing. Leo came and had my ac running in no time. Thank you so much !! Highly recommended”
Google Review
GH
Greg Haroutunian
Los Angeles, CA
“Sunday morning discovered AC in the unit is not working, called everywhere, no one wanted to come the same day. LC Heating came the same day, fixed the problem which apparently wasn't easy to figure out. Very professional, calm and confident, pleasant to work with. Leo was the lead guy. Great experience, highly recommend it!”
Google Review
AV
Adam Valdies
Los Angeles, CA
“Leo and his team were amazing! I am so glad we called them to handle our AC/Heating issue. The problem was not clear at first and required substantial troubleshooting but Leo was extremely communicative and very professional throughout! He figured out the problem and we cannot thank him enough! Highly recommend!”
Google Review
LO
Leeyam Ohayon
Los Angeles, CA
“I called LC Heating & Air when my heating unit stopped working. He came quickly and fixed the problem fast. The technician was very kind and experienced. He explained the problem to me and gave me maintenance tips for the future. I definitely recommend LC Heating and Air if you're in need of these services.”
Google Review
AY
ariel. yona.
Los Angeles, CA
“Amazingly service me heater broke down and I was looking for a local company in my neighborhood. I found LC heating and air I can’t express in words how pleased I was with this company the owner Leo came out was very professional friendly and fixed my heater in no time !!! Highly recommended”
Google Review
KB
kevin benoit
Los Angeles, CA
“I cannot recommend this company more. They came, assess my issue and then ordered the right parts from the company and made an amazing install and transform my AC unit into a smart controlled AC unit which no Other HVAC company was able to do, or wanted to take the time that it took to do it”
Common questions about heat pump maintenance in Los Angeles
How often should a heat pump be maintained?
Once per year is the standard recommendation for residential heat pumps. Because heat pumps run in both heating and cooling mode, they accumulate more operating hours than a system used for only one function. Annual maintenance keeps both operating modes in peak condition and catches component degradation before it becomes a failure.
What is the best time of year for heat pump maintenance in LA?
March or April — between the heating and cooling seasons. This timing allows us to test both modes in weather that doesn't stress either function, identify any issues from the winter heating season, and prepare the system for the upcoming summer cooling demand.
What does heat pump maintenance include that standard AC maintenance doesn't?
Heat pump-specific items: reversing valve operation test in both modes (confirming the valve switches correctly), defrost board and defrost sensor inspection, defrost cycle verification, auxiliary heat (backup resistance strips) operation test, and performance measurement in heating mode. Standard AC maintenance misses all of these.
How much does heat pump maintenance cost in Los Angeles?
Our heat pump maintenance visit runs $99–$149 for most single-zone systems. Because it covers both heating and cooling in one visit, it replaces what would otherwise be two separate maintenance calls. Call (323) 970-3113 for current pricing.
Do I need to maintain the backup heat strips on my heat pump?
We check the auxiliary heat operation during every heat pump maintenance visit — confirming the strips energize and produce proper output. The strips themselves require no regular cleaning, but the contactors and overloads that protect them should be inspected, which we do as part of the maintenance service.
Can I skip heat pump maintenance if the system seems to be working fine?
Skipping maintenance is how system failures happen seemingly out of nowhere. Capacitors degrade gradually, refrigerant leaks slowly, coils accumulate efficiency-robbing deposits — none of these show obvious symptoms until they reach failure threshold. Annual maintenance finds these conditions early, when a $150 capacitor replacement prevents a $2,000 compressor replacement later.
Does heat pump maintenance include checking refrigerant?
Yes. We check refrigerant system pressures in both heating and cooling mode during every maintenance visit. Heat pump refrigerant levels behave differently in heating vs. cooling mode, and checking both is important for accurate evaluation. If pressures indicate low charge, we test for leaks before adding any refrigerant.
Do you offer maintenance plans for heat pumps?
Yes. Our annual maintenance plan covers one full heat pump tune-up per year with priority scheduling and a discount on any repair work needed during the coverage period. Ask about current plan pricing when you call (323) 970-3113.
Verified Reviews
What customers say about heat pump maintenance
Verified reviews from Los Angeles homeowners who used our heat pump maintenance service.
“Called LC because our CO detector went off. Their technician found a crack in the heat exchanger and immediately shut down the furnace. He explained the safety issue clearly, provided a replacement estimate, and didn't try to scare us — just facts.”
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Patricia N.
Pasadena, CA · Jan 2025
“Our furnace wasn't heating evenly upstairs. LC found that half of our ductwork in the attic had separated and was blowing hot air into the attic. Repaired everything and now every room heats equally. Professional and transparent.”
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Sarah T.
Studio City, CA · Nov 2025
“Switched from gas furnace to a heat pump after talking to LC. They handled the TECH Clean California paperwork and we got a $2,500 rebate plus the federal tax credit. Total out of pocket was about $5,500 for a system that now heats and cools. Gas bill went to zero.”
