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Most cold-climate heat pumps in Metro Vancouver retire between year 14 and year 20. Here are the seven signs we see most often when a customer is approaching the right replacement window — and the math we walk through to make the decision.
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Compressor and reversing-valve failures climb sharply after year 14. Two service calls in 12 months on a 14+ year unit is the textbook replacement trigger.
A $3,500 compressor replacement on a 13-year unit with a $14,000 replacement cost = 25% — fix it. The same repair at 14 years on a unit that would replace for $13,000 = 27% — fix it. At 18 years with a $5,500 compressor + leak repair = 40-45% — replace.
Repeated on/off cycling under 3 minutes signals control board, refrigerant charge, or capacity-mismatch issues. If maintenance does not solve it within 1-2 visits, the unit is on borrowed time.
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📞 (604) 359-1081 Request a quoteIf your heat pump used to maintain 22°C indoor at -3°C outdoor and now struggles to stay at 20°C, the compressor is losing volumetric efficiency. Refrigerant top-up may buy 1-2 years; full replacement is the long-term fix.
R-410A production began phase-down in 2023. Service refrigerant cost rose 25-40% in 2024-2025 and will continue. Any major leak on an R-410A unit makes replacement (to R-32 or R-454B) more economical.
Out-of-warranty compressor replacement costs $2,800-$5,500 installed. On a unit out of warranty with declining efficiency, replacement is usually the better path.
If you are doing a major renovation that touches HVAC zones, ductwork, or electrical, the incremental cost of a new heat pump install is much lower than a standalone retrofit. Always evaluate during the project planning phase.
Not sure if it is time? CANRO offers free in-home consultations including diagnostic test of your existing unit, refrigerant pressure check, capacity measurement, and a written recommendation. No obligation.
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CANRO Heating & Cooling — TSBC Class-A gas-fitting licence · Red Seal HVAC certified · WorkSafeBC and liability insured · 4.9★ from 85+ Google reviews · Serving Metro Vancouver since 1999.
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