Reliable Heating & Air Conditioning Expert in Cary, Chapel Hill & Morrisville with 25 years of experience

NC Licensed HVAC Contractor #37063
4.9 Stars · 224+ Google Reviews

Heat Pump Repair & Installation in Cary, Raleigh & Wake County NC

Heat pump repair, maintenance, replacement and new installation across Wake County. NATE-certified technicians, upfront flat-rate pricing, and the efficient year-round comfort North Carolina homes are built for — backed by 25+ years and 224+ five-star Google reviews.

NC License #37063
224+ 5-Star Reviews
NATE-Certified Technicians
Same-Day Available
Duct Cleaning
★★★★★ 4.9 — 224 Google Reviews

Wake County's Heat Pump Specialists

Repair, maintenance and installation. NATE-certified technicians, all major brands, 25+ years serving Wake County.

Full Heat Pump Service Menu

Every Heat Pump Service You'll Need, From One Local Team

From a quick capacitor swap to a full system replacement — one company, one phone call, one technician you trust.

Heat Pump Repair

Fast diagnosis on no-heat, no-cool, and efficiency problems. Common parts on the truck — most repairs done in one visit.

Heat Pump Installation

New systems sized properly for your home with a Manual J load calculation. Efficient, code-compliant installs.

Heat Pump Replacement

Aging or failing system? We help you compare options and replace it with a right-sized, high-efficiency unit.

Maintenance & Tune-Ups

Spring and fall tune-ups that keep efficiency high and catch small issues early. Ask about the Silver Tune-Up Plan.

Emergency Service

No heat on a cold night or no cooling in a heat wave? 24/7 emergency heat pump response across Wake County.

Reversing Valve & Defrost

Heat pump stuck in one mode, or icing over? We diagnose reversing valve, defrost board, and sensor faults.

Auxiliary & Backup Heat

Aux heat running too much and spiking your bill? We find the cause and restore efficient operation.

Thermostat & Controls

Heat pumps need the right thermostat. We install and configure controls built for heat-pump and dual-fuel systems.

Warning Signs

Signs Your Heat Pump Needs Service

The most common heat-pump trouble signs Wake County homeowners notice. Several drive up your electric bill quietly — don't wait for a full breakdown.

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Cool Air in Heat Mode

The house won't warm up. Often low refrigerant, a stuck reversing valve, or auxiliary heat failing to engage.

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Outdoor Unit Iced Over

A light winter frost is normal and clears on the defrost cycle. A solid block of ice is not — it's a defrost or airflow fault.

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Aux Heat Always Running

If "Aux Heat" or "Em Heat" shows constantly, you're running expensive electric backup heat — bills climb fast.

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Constant Running or Short Cycling

The system never reaches the setpoint, or cycles on and off in quick bursts — a sizing, refrigerant, or control issue.

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Grinding or Buzzing Noises

Loud clanks, grinding, or buzzing point to a failing compressor, fan motor, or a loose component. Don't ignore it.

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Rising Electric Bills

A steady climb in your power bill with no change in usage means the heat pump has lost efficiency and is working too hard.

What You Get

What's Included in Our Heat Pump Service Visit

One visit, an upfront flat-rate price before we start, and a thorough check of every system a heat pump depends on. Here's exactly what our NATE-certified technicians do.

Refrigerant Charge Check

Verify pressures and charge to manufacturer spec — the #1 factor in heat-pump efficiency.

Reversing Valve Test

Confirm clean switching between heating and cooling modes.

Defrost Cycle & Sensors

Test the defrost board and sensors so the outdoor unit clears frost correctly.

Auxiliary Heat Verification

Confirm backup heat engages only when it should — not running up your bill.

Compressor & Capacitor

Inspect the compressor, contactor, and capacitor — the heart of the system.

Coil Cleaning

Clean indoor and outdoor coils so the system can move heat efficiently.

Fan Motor & Airflow

Check the blower, fan motor, and airflow; inspect the filter.

Electrical & Connections

Tighten connections, measure voltage and amp draw on key components.

Thermostat Calibration

Verify the thermostat reads correctly and controls heat-pump staging properly.

Upfront Price & Report

Flat-rate price approved before any work, plus a written report and a follow-up call from Mark.

Heat Pumps & NC

Why Heat Pumps Are Right for North Carolina

North Carolina is one of the best climates in the country for heat pumps — but they work hard here, and how they're set up makes a big difference to your bill.

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Built for NC's Mild Winters

Most of our heating season stays above the temperature where a heat pump runs efficiently. That makes it a genuinely low-cost way to heat a Wake County home, with electric backup covering the rare arctic snap.

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One System, Year-Round Comfort

A heat pump heats and cools — one outdoor unit doing both jobs. Fewer systems to maintain, no separate furnace, and a single point of service.

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They Run Hard — and Need Annual Care

Because it runs in summer and winter, a heat pump sees nearly twice the runtime of a cooling-only AC. Twice-a-year service isn't optional if you want it to last.

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Efficiency Lives in the Details

Refrigerant charge, defrost settings, aux-heat lockout, and the right thermostat all decide your monthly bill. A proper tune-up keeps the system running exactly as designed.

25+
Years Serving NC
4.9★
Google Rating · 224+ Reviews
NATE
Certified · NC License #37063
24/7
Emergency Heat Pump Service
Our Process

How Heat Pump Service Works With Us

No pressure, no surprises. Here's exactly what happens from the moment you pick up the phone.

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Call or Book Online

Call (919) 762-6267 or book online. Same-day and next-day slots across Wake County.

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On-Time Arrival & Diagnostic

A NATE-certified technician arrives in your scheduled window, runs a full diagnostic, and explains what they find.

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Flat-Rate Price, Then Repair

You approve the price before any work begins. Common parts on the truck — most repairs done in a single visit.

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Follow-Up Call from Mark

Mark personally calls after every job to confirm you're happy and the system is running right.

Why Choose Us

Why Wake County Trusts GreenergyAir for Heat Pumps

25+ years keeping NC homes comfortable, 224+ five-star reviews, and a NATE-certified technician on every visit — never subcontracted.

NATE-Certified Technicians

Every technician is NATE-certified and EPA-certified — trained specifically on heat-pump systems, not generalists.

Upfront Flat-Rate Pricing

You know the cost before we start. No hourly surprises, no pressure — the price quoted is the price you pay.

24/7 Emergency Service

Same-day and next-day appointments across Wake County, with round-the-clock response for no-heat and no-cool calls.

Properly Sized Installs

Every new heat pump is sized with a Manual J load calculation — never oversized, never short on a cold night.

25+ Years, Local

Two Wake County locations — West Cary and Knightdale — and decades of experience with NC homes and climate.

Mark Calls After Every Job

A personal follow-up call from the owner — rare in this industry, and a big reason our customers come back.

All Major Brands

Heat Pump Brands WeService & Install

Our NATE-certified technicians repair every major heat pump brand — no matter who installed it — and install the system that best fits your home and budget.

Carrier Service & Install
Trane Service & Install
Lennox Service & Install
Goodman Service & Install
Rheem Service & Install
Bryant Service & Install
American Standard Service & Install
Mitsubishi Ductless Heat Pumps

We repair all makes and models regardless of brand. Call (919) 762-6267 if yours isn't listed — we service it. Call (919) 762-6267 if your brand isn't listed.

Customer Reviews

Rated 4.9 Stars by Wake County Homeowners

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4.9 out of 5 —224+Google Reviews
Real reviews from homeowners across Cary, Apex, Raleigh, Morrisville, Holly Springs and the wider Triangle — for AC repair, heating, heat pumps, and maintenance. Read them yourself before you book.
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Get Your Price

Know the Price Before We Start

Every home and heat pump is different, so we don't do vague estimates. Book online or call for an upfront, flat-rate price — reviewed and approved by you before any work begins.

No obligation, no pressure, and the price you're quoted is the price you pay.

Upfront flat-rate pricing
No obligation — completely free quote
Same-day appointments available
NATE-certified technicians only
24/7 emergency response
Manual J sizing on every install
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Heat & Cool
One efficient system, year-round comfort
Got Questions?

Frequently Asked Questions About
Heat Pumps in NC


Most heat pump repairs in Wake County range from about $150 to $700 depending on the part and the issue. A capacitor, contactor, or sensor is on the lower end; reversing valve, compressor, or refrigerant work is higher. GreenergyAir uses upfront flat-rate pricing, so you approve the exact cost before any work begins. Call (919) 762-6267 for a same-day diagnostic.
A heat pump moves heat rather than burning fuel, so its warm air naturally feels cooler than a gas furnace — that alone can be normal. But genuinely cool air in heat mode usually points to low refrigerant, a stuck reversing valve, a long defrost cycle, or auxiliary heat failing to engage. If the house isn't keeping up, call (919) 762-6267 for a diagnostic.
A light coating of frost in cold weather is completely normal — the heat pump runs a periodic defrost cycle to melt it off. What's not normal is a solid block of ice encasing the unit, or frost that never clears. That points to a defrost control, sensor, refrigerant, or airflow problem and should be inspected before it damages the system.
Twice a year is ideal — once in spring and once in fall — because a heat pump runs in both summer and winter and sees nearly double the runtime of a cooling-only AC. Regular service keeps efficiency high, catches small faults early, and protects warranty coverage. Our Silver HVAC Tune-Up Plan bundles both visits into one annual membership.
Auxiliary heat is electric backup heat that supports the heat pump in very cold weather or during a defrost cycle, and emergency heat runs that backup on its own if the heat pump fails. Backup heat is expensive to run, so if "Aux" or "Em Heat" shows on your thermostat constantly, something's wrong — low refrigerant, a defrost fault, an undersized system, or a thermostat setting. It's worth a quick diagnostic before your next bill arrives.
A well-maintained heat pump typically lasts 12 to 15 years in North Carolina. Because it runs year-round, runtime is high, so annual service makes a real difference to lifespan. Most heat pumps that fail early were never serviced, ran low on refrigerant for years, or had auxiliary heat quietly masking a developing problem.
Repair usually makes sense if the system is under about 10 years old and the fix is a fraction of replacement cost. Replacement is the smarter call if the unit is 12 to 15+ years old, needs frequent repairs, uses discontinued R-22 refrigerant, or the compressor or reversing valve fails out of warranty. We give an honest recommendation based on a real inspection — never pressure.
Yes — North Carolina's mild climate is close to ideal for heat pumps. Most of the heating season stays above the temperature where heat pumps run efficiently, so they deliver low-cost comfort most of the year, with electric backup heat covering the occasional arctic snap. One system handles both heating and cooling, which means less equipment to maintain.
Most residential heat pump installations are completed in a single day. A job that requires new ductwork, electrical upgrades, or a switch from a furnace setup can take a second day. We size every system with a Manual J load calculation so the heat pump matches your home — never oversized, never short on a cold night.
Heat pump sizing isn't a guess — it depends on your home's square footage, insulation, windows, ductwork, and layout. We run a Manual J load calculation to determine the correct capacity. An oversized unit short-cycles and wastes energy; an undersized one runs constantly and leans on expensive auxiliary heat. Proper sizing is the single biggest factor in comfort and running cost.
Our NATE-certified technicians service and install every major heat pump brand — Carrier, Trane, Lennox, Goodman, Rheem, Bryant, American Standard, and Mitsubishi ductless systems. We repair all brands regardless of who installed them, and recommend the best fit for your home and budget on new installations.
Yes — same-day and next-day appointments are available across Wake County, and we offer 24/7 emergency response for no-heat and no-cooling situations. A heat pump failure in a summer heat wave or a winter cold snap is an emergency, and morning calls have the best chance of a same-day slot. Call (919) 762-6267.
We serve all of Wake County and the wider Triangle — Cary, Raleigh, Apex, Morrisville, Holly Springs, Wake Forest, Chapel Hill, Durham, and surrounding communities. With two locations — West Cary and Knightdale — we keep response times fast across the entire service area.

Heat Pump Repair, Maintenance & Installation Across Wake County

NATE-certified technicians, upfront flat-rate pricing, all major brands. Call now or book online for same-day and next-day service.

Coverage

Heat Pump Service AcrossWake County & Triangle NC

Two locations — West Cary and Knightdale — means fast same-day response across Wake County and the wider Triangle area.

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Wake County's Heat Pump Specialists

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