Short answer: heat pump repair typically costs $161–$661, averaging around $410, as of May 2026. National figures — no Visalia-specific heat pump repair pricing was available this phase; presented as a national benchmark, not a local-data claim.
Cost by part
| Item | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Capacitor / contactor | $120–$400 |
| Thermostat | $80–$350 |
| Reversing valve | $200–$650 |
| Fan motor | $200–$700 |
| Electrical / control board | $150–$700 |
| Refrigerant leak repair | $300–$1,200 |
| Compressor | $650–$2,400 |
How heat pump service differs from AC repair
A heat pump is mechanically similar to a standard AC condenser but reverses to provide heat in cooler months, which adds a reversing valve and a more complex control board — two failure points a standard AC system doesn't have. If your Visalia home runs a heat pump system rather than a separate AC + furnace pair, use these figures rather than the standalone AC repair or furnace repair pricing, which assume separate systems.
A full heat pump replacement typically runs $4,000–$10,000 — see our replacement cost guide's "heat pump system" row for the Visalia-specific version of that comparison.
Page last reviewed 2026-09-13. Angi, "How Much Does Heat Pump Repair Cost?" updated May 2, 2026.