- Area
- Greater London
- Postcode district
- SW6
- Nation
- England
- Guide price
- From £100 inc VAT
- Visit
- Rate agreed in advance
What to know about heat pump repairs in Fulham
A heat pump that is serviced and set up properly keeps running efficiently for many years. Many heat pump faults trace back to settings, low pressure or a worn part rather than the heat pump itself, and those can usually be put right.
Outdoor units in exposed spots around Fulham can ice more heavily, so siting is checked as part of any icing fault. For repeated faults in Fulham, 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.
- Rooms or hot water not getting warm enough
- Systems losing pressure or needing frequent topping up
- Heat pumps installed by another company that need a second opinion
What's included
- Testing of sensors, pumps, valves, pressures and electrics
- Reading of error history and operating data
- System refill, venting and recommissioning after the repair
- Supply and fitting of replacement parts
- Fault-finding visit at a rate agreed before attending
Repairs in Fulham that need a part ordered are explained and priced before the engineer leaves.
Grants and rules for heat pumps in England
Homes in Fulham can use the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, which takes £7,500 off the cost of an air source heat pump when it replaces fossil-fuel or electric heating. Replacing oil or LPG heating qualifies for £9,000 for installations from 21 July 2026 to 31 March 2027, and air-to-air systems for £2,500. The MCS-certified installer named in your quote applies for the grant and deducts it from the price.
Heat pump repairs costs around Fulham
These are guide prices including VAT. The rate for your visit in Fulham 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–£200 |
| Sensor or thermistor replacement | £130–£310 |
| Expansion vessel or pressure relief valve | £170–£390 |
| Circulating pump replacement | £280–£540 |
| Fan motor replacement | £340–£730 |
| Refrigerant leak repair and re-gas (split systems) | £390–£1,050 |
| Main control board (PCB) replacement | £500–£1,250 |
Inc VAT. The fault-finding rate is agreed before we attend; repairs are priced in writing before parts are ordered.
Short winter days in Fulham and what they mean
Fulham sees roughly 7 hours 50 minutes of daylight in late December against 16 hours 38 minutes in June. Milder southern winters suit heat pumps well, though the system is still sized for a cold snap rather than an average day.
Booking a visit in Fulham
- 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 Fulham.
- 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 Fulham: questions
What should I check before booking a visit in Fulham?
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.
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.
Can you work on a heat pump in Fulham that someone else installed?
Yes. We arrange servicing and repairs for most air source heat pumps in Fulham, whoever fitted them. Tell us the make and model when you get in touch.
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.
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.