- Area
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode district
- PA20
- Nation
- Scotland
- Guide price
- From £100 inc VAT
- Visit
- Rate agreed in advance
Before you book: heat pump repairs in Rothesay
Whoever installed your heat pump, aftercare can be arranged in Rothesay. Tell us the make and model and roughly how old it is, and we will set out what the visit involves before you book.
Repairs in Rothesay that need a part ordered are explained and priced before the engineer leaves. For repeated faults in Rothesay, the engineer looks at the system design as well as the failed part.
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
- Rooms or hot water not getting warm enough
- Systems losing pressure or needing frequent topping up
What's included
- Fault-finding visit at a rate agreed before attending
- System refill, venting and recommissioning after the repair
- Testing of sensors, pumps, valves, pressures and electrics
- A clear explanation of the fault and a price for the repair before work goes ahead
- Reading of error history and operating data
We repair heat pumps in Rothesay whoever installed them, including older monobloc and split systems.
Grants and rules for heat pumps in Scotland
In Scotland, heat pump funding comes through Home Energy Scotland rather than the Boiler Upgrade Scheme: a grant of up to £7,500 (up to £1,500 extra for eligible rural and island homes) and an optional interest-free loan of up to £7,500. For a Rothesay home, apply and receive the written offer before the installation date is fixed.
Heat pump repairs costs around Rothesay
Guide prices for Argyll and Bute, 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 | £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.
Designing for Rothesay's winters
On the shortest day Rothesay gets only about 6 hours 59 minutes of daylight, with the sun around 11° 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 Rothesay?
- 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 Rothesay.
- 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.
Rothesay 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 Rothesay: questions
What should I check before booking a visit in Rothesay?
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 Rothesay 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.
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.
Do refrigerant repairs need a specialist?
Yes. Any work on a heat pump's refrigerant circuit, such as tracing a leak, replacing a component or re-gassing, must by law be done by an F-gas certified engineer where the refrigerant is fluorinated, such as R32; units using R290 (propane) need an engineer trained in flammable refrigerants. On split systems the refrigerant runs through pipes inside your home, so leaks there are more likely than on sealed monobloc units.
How much does a heat pump repair cost?
Heat pump repairs have a typical range of £90–£1,100, including VAT, depending on the part and labour involved. Sensor replacements sit at the lower end, while control boards and refrigerant repairs on split systems sit higher. Every repair starts with a fault-finding visit, with a guide price of £90–£180 for the first hour, and the repair is priced before work goes ahead.