Heat Pump Defrost Control Board Replacement Cost (Canada, 2026)
Estimated $250–$650 CAD for a defrost control board replacement in Canada, depending on the HVAC system and the exact fault. Built from 3 sourced repair jobs across 1 HVAC type — each row keeps its own sources. Reviewed July 2026.
What a defrost control board replacement costs, by HVAC and fault Estimated
Each row is a real sourced repair job whose description matched this part. Parts and total are that job's own national range — follow the problem link to localize it to your area.
| HVAC | Problem | Repair | Parts | Total | DIY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heat Pump | Not heating | Defrost control board replacement | $80–$350 CAD | $250–$650 CAD | Pro recommended |
| Heat Pump | Stuck in defrost / frozen outdoor unit | Defrost control board replacement | $80–$350 CAD | $250–$650 CAD | Pro recommended |
| Heat Pump | Defrost control board replacement | Defrost control board replacement | $80–$350 CAD | $250–$650 CAD | Pro recommended |
Base: published rates from 3 Canadian repair companies · National base ranges — localize any figure on its linked problem page · Reviewed July 2026 · Estimated
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Estimated national ranges aggregated from the linked problem pages — no per-page localization is applied here. See the methodology for the localization method and named sources.
Reviewed by a Red Seal–certified appliance technician who also holds a Technical Safety BC gas ticket (Gas-C) and an ODS/halocarbon refrigerant ticket (CFC/HCFC/HFC).