Heat Pump Services in Lancaster County, PA

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ONE SYSTEM
HEATING AND COOLING ALL YEAR

A heat pump is the only piece of equipment in a house that does both jobs. Boro Mechanical repairs, installs and maintains heat pumps throughout Lancaster County, whether you already have one or you are deciding whether it makes sense to switch.

Because a heat pump runs in both seasons, it accumulates far more operating hours than a furnace or an air conditioner does on its own. That changes how it should be serviced: two visits a year rather than one, and closer attention to the reversing valve, the defrost cycle and refrigerant charge.

  • Both modes tested: we verify heating and cooling operation on every visit, not just the season you called about
  • Heil equipment: the heat pump line we install, with service on all major brands
  • Dual-fuel setups: pairing a heat pump with an existing furnace so each runs when it is the cheaper option
  • Defrost diagnosis: an outdoor unit that ices up and stays iced is a fault, not the weather

Heat Pump Not Keeping Up?

Whether it is failing to heat in January or failing to cool in July, no-heat and no-cooling calls get priority scheduling, with same-day service during business hours whenever our schedule allows.

Our Heat Pump Services

HEAT PUMP REPAIR

Stuck in one mode, iced-over outdoor unit, running on backup heat constantly, or no output at all. We test both modes to find the fault.

HEAT PUMP REPAIR

HEAT PUMP INSTALLATION

New and replacement heat pumps sized for the house, including dual-fuel setups that keep your existing furnace as backup heat.

HEAT PUMP INSTALLATION

HEAT PUMP MAINTENANCE

Twice-yearly service covering refrigerant charge, reversing valve, defrost operation, coils and electrical connections.

HEAT PUMP MAINTENANCE
Heil
Cooper & Hunter
Friedrich
New Yorker
NTI
Navien
Bradford White
Rheem
Nora

Which Heat Pump Service Do You Need?

  • Heating or cooling has stopped? Start with heat pump repair. Tell us which mode is failing, since that narrows the diagnosis considerably.
  • Electric bill climbing in winter? The system may be defaulting to backup heat. That is a repair call, and often a control or defrost issue rather than the heat pump itself.
  • Replacing an aging AC and furnace together? Heat pump installation is worth pricing, since one system can cover both.
  • No ductwork in the house? A ductless mini-split is a heat pump too, and it does not need ducts to work.
  • Keeping fuel heat as backup? Our furnace services page covers the other half of a dual-fuel system.

Weighing a heat pump against a furnace and AC? We will lay out how each performs in this climate for your specific house, including what backup heat you would want.

Talk It Through: 717-517-6120

Heat Pumps in This Climate

Pennsylvania gives a heat pump a genuine workload at both ends of the year: humid summers and winters cold enough that the defrost cycle matters. That combination is exactly where a heat pump earns its keep, and also where a poor installation shows up fastest.

  • Backup heat planned, not assumed: we spec the changeover point rather than leaving it at the factory default
  • Airflow checked: heat pumps move a larger volume of cooler air, so undersized ducts show up immediately
  • Outdoor unit siting: clearance for drainage and defrost, off the ground where snow accumulates
  • Thermostat compatibility: heat pump controls are not interchangeable with furnace thermostats

Serving Lancaster, Columbia, Marietta, Millersville, Landisville and Conestoga. See all service areas.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT HEAT PUMP SERVICE
IN LANCASTER COUNTY, PA

A heat pump does both jobs with one piece of outdoor equipment. In summer it moves heat out of the house like an air conditioner; in winter it runs in reverse and moves heat into the house instead of burning fuel. That is why it replaces two systems rather than one.
Modern heat pumps hold their capacity far better in cold weather than older equipment did. For the coldest stretches, most homes here pair the heat pump with a backup heat source, either electric heat strips or an existing furnace in a dual-fuel setup, so the system switches over when it is more efficient to do so.
Air from a heat pump in heating mode is warm but not as hot as furnace air, so it can feel cool against your skin and still be normal. It is a genuine fault if the house is not reaching temperature, the outdoor unit is iced over and not defrosting, or the system has switched to backup heat and stayed there.
Twice a year, because a heat pump runs in both seasons rather than sitting idle for half the year. We check refrigerant charge, the reversing valve, defrost operation, coil condition and electrical connections in spring and again in fall.
We install Heil heat pumps, and our technicians repair and maintain all major heat pump brands. For ductless applications we install Cooper and Hunter and Friedrich mini-split heat pumps, which are covered on our mini-split page.
HVAC Maintenance Plans in Washington Boro, PA

MAINTENANCE PLANS FOR LONG-TERM
PROTECTION

Protect your HVAC investment with our comprehensive maintenance plans designed to keep your equipment running efficiently year-round. Regular maintenance prevents costly breakdowns, extends equipment life, and maintains manufacturer warranties.

RESIDENTIAL MAINTENANCE PROGRAM BENEFITS

PRIORITY SERVICE SCHEDULING

Get faster response times when you need service

SEASONAL TUNE-UPS

Spring and fall system inspections and adjustments

DISCOUNTED REPAIR SERVICES

Reduced labor rates on repair services

EXTENDED EQUIPMENT LIFE

Regular maintenance extends system lifespan

ENERGY EFFICIENCY

Well-maintained systems operate more efficiently

WARRANTY PROTECTION

Maintain manufacturer warranty requirements

Want to protect your comfort investment? Contact us to learn more about our maintenance programs and schedule your first service visit.

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Service Area Map - Lancaster County & Beyond

OUR SERVICE AREAS
THROUGHOUT LANCASTER COUNTY & BEYOND

Boro Mechanical proudly serves homeowners and businesses throughout Washington Boro and surrounding communities in Lancaster, York, and Lebanon Counties. Our local knowledge and quick response times ensure you get the service you need when you need it.

OUR PRIMARY SERVICE AREAS

Extended Service Coverage

We also provide services throughout the broader Lancaster, York, and Lebanon County region. Our service area includes both residential and light commercial customers who need reliable HVAC solutions from experienced professionals.

Not sure if we serve your area? Contact us to confirm service availability and schedule your appointment.

SCHEDULE YOUR HEAT PUMP SERVICE

A heat pump is the system you notice least when it is set up correctly and argue with all winter when it is not. Boro Mechanical installs, repairs and maintains them across Lancaster County from our shop in Washington Boro, and we will tell you honestly whether one suits your house.

Call 717-517-6120 or request service online. Financing is available on new heat pump installations.

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