Your heat pump repair specialists in Brookhaven, MS. Free assessments, certified technicians, and guaranteed results.
KIC Refrigeration provides professional heat pump repair in Brookhaven, MS, diagnosing compressor failures, refrigerant leaks, reversing valve malfunctions, and defrost cycle errors across all major equipment brands. Our NATE-certified technicians restore rated HSPF and SEER performance through systematic, component-level troubleshooting that gets your dual-mode system back to full capacity.
Brookhaven homeowners and businesses count on reliable heat pump repair to maintain comfort and protect indoor air quality. Serving a city of 11,653 across Mississippi, KIC Refrigeration brings the experience and crew depth to handle heat pump repair projects of any scale. We begin every job with an honest evaluation and a clear, written estimate.
Our heat pump repair technicians in Brookhaven, MS are NATE-certified, EPA 608 licensed, and equipped with advanced diagnostic tools. From the initial inspection through final commissioning, we maintain open communication and hold ourselves to the highest standards. That is how KIC Refrigeration has earned the trust of homeowners across Mississippi.
A clear, step-by-step approach to every heat pump repair project we take on.
KIC Refrigeration begins every heat pump repair in Brookhaven, MS with a dual-mode performance test. We measure supply air temperatures in heat and cool, verify the reversing valve energizes and de-energizes properly, and test the defrost control board to confirm it initiates defrost cycles at the correct intervals.
At your Brookhaven property, our technician connects digital manifold gauges and measures suction pressure, discharge pressure, liquid line temperature, and suction line temperature. We calculate superheat and subcooling to determine if the charge is correct or if there is a restriction in the metering device or a refrigerant leak.
We replace the failed component — compressor, reversing valve, defrost board, contactor, capacitor, or metering device — using OEM or equivalent parts rated for your system tonnage and refrigerant type.
KIC Refrigeration does not consider your Brookhaven, MS heat pump repair complete until every performance metric checks out. We verify pressures, temperatures, amperage draws, defrost timing, reversing valve switching, and thermostat communication before signing off on the work.
Common questions about heat pump repair costs, timelines, and what to expect.
Heat pump repair in Brookhaven typically ranges from $150 to $600 for common component failures like run capacitors, contactors, defrost timers, and condenser fan motors. Reversing valve replacement is a more involved job that runs $800 to $2,000 including refrigerant recovery and recharge. Compressor replacement costs $1,500 to $3,000 depending on the unit tonnage, refrigerant type — whether R-410A or older R-22 — and whether a hard-start kit is needed. KIC Refrigeration provides a detailed written estimate with parts and labor itemized before any work begins at your Brookhaven property, so you know exactly what the repair will cost.
The general rule is to repair if the system is under 10 years old and the repair costs less than 50 percent of a replacement. Heat pumps over 12 to 15 years old — especially units still running on R-22 refrigerant — are often better replaced with a new R-410A system that offers higher SEER2 and HSPF2 efficiency ratings and lower operating costs. A new variable-speed heat pump can reduce your Brookhaven energy bills by 30 to 40 percent compared to an aging single-stage unit. KIC Refrigeration gives honest repair-versus-replace advice based on your specific equipment age, condition, and repair history rather than pushing unnecessary replacements.
Most heat pump repairs in Brookhaven are completed in 1 to 3 hours during a single service visit. Common electrical component failures — capacitors, contactors, defrost relays, and flame sensors — typically take 30 to 60 minutes. Fan motor replacements take 1 to 2 hours. Reversing valve and compressor replacements are the most time-intensive repairs at 4 to 6 hours because they require refrigerant recovery with a certified machine, component removal, brazing with nitrogen purge, leak testing, evacuation to below 500 microns, and recharging by weight. KIC Refrigeration arrives at your Brookhaven home with a fully stocked truck to minimize return trips and keep your downtime as short as possible.
KIC Refrigeration provides a comprehensive workmanship warranty on all heat pump repairs performed in Brookhaven, MS. Replacement parts carry manufacturer warranties that range from 1 to 10 years depending on the component — compressors typically carry 5 to 10 year manufacturer warranties, while electrical components like capacitors and contactors carry 1 to 2 year warranties. If a part we install fails within the warranty period, we replace it at no charge for the part and provide the labor to install it. KIC Refrigeration handles all warranty documentation and claims on your behalf so you never have to chase paperwork. Ask your technician about specific warranty terms during your service appointment.
What our customers say about working with our HVAC team.
"These guys are the real deal. Boiler was making a terrible noise and they diagnosed the problem in minutes. Runs perfectly now."
"KIC Refrigeration installed a new furnace for us last winter. The team was respectful of our home, wore boot covers, and cleaned up everything. Top notch."
"KIC Refrigeration is the only HVAC company I will use going forward. They have done our furnace maintenance for three years without a single issue."