- Area
- Aberdeenshire and Moray
- Postcode district
- AB51
- Nation
- Scotland
- Guide price
- From £90 inc VAT
- Visit
- Rate agreed in advance
What to know about heat pump repairs in Inverurie
Aftercare matters as much as installation. For a heat pump in Inverurie the visit checks the outdoor unit, the water circuit and the controls, and the engineer explains any settings that would help the system run more efficiently.
Across Inverurie and Aberdeenshire and Moray, refrigerant repairs on split systems are carried out by an F-gas certified engineer. Heat pump owners in Inverurie can arrange a fault-finding visit at a rate agreed before an engineer attends.
When a heat pump shows an error, loses pressure or stops heating, an engineer diagnoses the cause and explains the repair and its cost before fixing it.
- Heat pumps installed by another company that need a second opinion
- Rooms or hot water not getting warm enough
- Heat pumps showing an error code or fault light
What's included
- Fault-finding visit at a rate agreed before attending
- Reading of error history and operating data
- Testing of sensors, pumps, valves, pressures and electrics
- System refill, venting and recommissioning after the repair
- Supply and fitting of replacement parts
Repairs in Inverurie that need a part ordered are explained and priced before the engineer leaves.
Grants and rules for heat pumps in Scotland
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme does not apply in Scotland. Instead, homeowners in Inverurie can apply to Home Energy Scotland for a grant of up to £7,500 towards a heat pump, with up to £1,500 more for eligible rural and island homes, plus an optional interest-free loan of up to £7,500. You need a written funding offer before any work starts.
Guide prices for heat pump repairs in Inverurie
Guide prices for Aberdeenshire and Moray, including VAT. We agree the visit rate before anyone attends, so there are no surprises on the day.
| Repair | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Fault-finding visit and diagnosis | £90–£190 |
| Sensor or thermistor replacement | £120–£290 |
| Expansion vessel or pressure relief valve | £150–£360 |
| Circulating pump replacement | £260–£490 |
| Fan motor replacement | £310–£670 |
| Refrigerant leak repair and re-gas (split systems) | £360–£980 |
| Main control board (PCB) replacement | £460–£1,150 |
Inc VAT. The fault-finding rate is agreed before we attend; repairs are priced in writing before parts are ordered.
How long is the heating season in Inverurie?
On the shortest day Inverurie gets only about 6 hours 38 minutes of daylight, with the sun around 9° up at noon. Long Scottish winters mean the heat pump runs for much of the year, so careful sizing, good controls and correctly sized radiators make a real difference.
What happens when you book in Inverurie?
- Tell us the make if you know it, the error code or symptoms, and send photos of the unit and controller.
- We confirm the fault-finding rate and arrange a visit in Inverurie.
- The engineer diagnoses the fault and gives you a written price for the repair.
- Parts are ordered once you agree, and the repair is completed and tested.
Heat pump repairs in Inverurie: questions
Will the engineer need access indoors as well as outside?
Usually yes. The outdoor unit, the hot water cylinder, the controls and the pipework and valves indoors are all part of the visit, so allow access to each.
How much does a visit cost in Inverurie?
The rate for a service or fault-finding visit is agreed before anyone attends. Any repair is priced in writing before parts are ordered, so you decide before work goes ahead.
Do you also cover Westhill?
Yes. We arrange heat pump servicing and repairs in Westhill, which is about 10 miles south of Inverurie, and across Aberdeenshire and Moray.
Is ice on my heat pump a fault?
Some frost on the outdoor unit in cold, damp weather is normal, and the unit clears it with regular defrost cycles, often releasing a little vapour. It becomes a fault when thick ice builds up and does not clear, or when ice blocks the fan. That can point to poor airflow, a failed sensor, drainage problems or low refrigerant, and needs checking.
Why does my heat pump keep switching on and off?
Frequent starting and stopping, called short cycling, is usually caused by an oversized heat pump, low water flow, too many zones closing at once or controls set with too narrow a range. It reduces efficiency and wears components. An engineer can check the settings, flow rates and design, and can often improve it with control changes before any parts are needed.