- Area
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode district
- PA34
- Nation
- Scotland
- Guide price
- From £100 inc VAT
- Visit
- Rate agreed in advance
Before you book: heat pump repairs in Oban
Aftercare matters as much as installation. For a heat pump in Oban 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.
We repair heat pumps in Oban whoever installed them, including older monobloc and split systems. Outdoor units in exposed spots around Oban can ice more heavily, so siting is checked as part of any icing fault.
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.
- Outdoor units that have become noisy, iced up or keep switching on and off
- Systems losing pressure or needing frequent topping up
- Heat pumps showing an error code or fault light
What's included
- Supply and fitting of replacement parts
- System refill, venting and recommissioning after the repair
- Reading of error history and operating data
- Testing of sensors, pumps, valves, pressures and electrics
- Fault-finding visit at a rate agreed before attending
For repeated faults in Oban, the engineer looks at the system design as well as the failed part.
Grants and rules for heat pumps in Scotland
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme does not apply in Scotland. Instead, homeowners in Oban 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.
What to budget for heat pump repairs in Oban
These are guide prices including VAT. The rate for your visit in Oban is confirmed before we book it, and any repair is priced in writing before parts are ordered.
| Repair | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Fault-finding visit and diagnosis | £100–£190 |
| Sensor or thermistor replacement | £130–£300 |
| Expansion vessel or pressure relief valve | £160–£380 |
| Circulating pump replacement | £270–£520 |
| Fan motor replacement | £320–£700 |
| Refrigerant leak repair and re-gas (split systems) | £380–£1,050 |
| Main control board (PCB) replacement | £490–£1,200 |
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 Oban?
Oban has about 6 hours 51 minutes of daylight at midwinter against 17 hours 44 minutes in midsummer. Heat pumps are designed to keep working well below freezing, but the design temperature for the survey is set for local conditions, not an average day.
Booking a visit in Oban
- 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 Oban.
- 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.
Oban is in an area we cover by arrangement, so survey dates and any travel costs are confirmed individually in your quote.
Heat pump repairs in Oban: questions
What should I check before booking a visit in Oban?
Note any error code on the controller, check the system pressure gauge if you have one, and make sure the outdoor unit is clear of leaves or snow. Photos of the unit and controller help.
How often should a heat pump in Oban be serviced?
Once a year is the usual recommendation, and many manufacturers make annual servicing a condition of the warranty. Check your warranty terms for the exact requirement.
How much does a visit cost in Oban?
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.
Why is my heat pump showing an error code?
An error code is the heat pump's way of reporting a problem it has detected, such as low water flow, a sensor reading out of range or a communication fault between units. Note the code and check the manual, as some codes clear after a simple reset or pressure top-up. If it returns, an engineer can trace the underlying cause.
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.