- Area
- Greater Manchester
- Postcode district
- M44
- Nation
- England
- Guide price
- From £90 inc VAT
- Visit
- Rate agreed in advance
Heat pump repairs for Irlam homes
Aftercare matters as much as installation. For a heat pump in Irlam 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.
Repairs in Irlam that need a part ordered are explained and priced before the engineer leaves. For repeated faults in Irlam, 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.
- Systems losing pressure or needing frequent topping up
- Heat pumps installed by another company that need a second opinion
- Outdoor units that have become noisy, iced up or keep switching on and off
What's included
- Testing of sensors, pumps, valves, pressures and electrics
- Refrigerant repairs by an F-gas certified engineer where needed
- System refill, venting and recommissioning after the repair
- A clear explanation of the fault and a price for the repair before work goes ahead
- Fault-finding visit at a rate agreed before attending
Outdoor units in exposed spots around Irlam can ice more heavily, so siting is checked as part of any icing fault.
Grants and rules for heat pumps in England
In England the Boiler Upgrade Scheme gives £7,500 towards an air source heat pump (£9,000 if it replaces oil or LPG, from 21 July 2026 to 31 March 2027), and since 28 April 2026 a valid EPC is no longer needed. The grant is applied for by the MCS-certified installer and shown as a deduction on your Irlam quote.
What to budget for heat pump repairs in Irlam
Guide prices for Greater Manchester, 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–£180 |
| Sensor or thermistor replacement | £120–£270 |
| Expansion vessel or pressure relief valve | £150–£340 |
| Circulating pump replacement | £240–£470 |
| Fan motor replacement | £290–£640 |
| Refrigerant leak repair and re-gas (split systems) | £340–£930 |
| Main control board (PCB) replacement | £440–£1,100 |
Inc VAT. The fault-finding rate is agreed before we attend; repairs are priced in writing before parts are ordered.
Short winter days in Irlam and what they mean
On the shortest day Irlam gets only about 7 hours 29 minutes of daylight and the noon sun sits around 13° above the horizon. Northern winters tend to be longer, so a well-designed, efficient system matters more here because it runs for more of the year.
What happens when you book in Irlam?
- 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 Irlam.
- 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 Irlam: questions
Can you work on a heat pump in Irlam that someone else installed?
Yes. We arrange servicing and repairs for most air source heat pumps in Irlam, whoever fitted them. Tell us the make and model when you get in touch.
How often should a heat pump in Irlam 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 Irlam?
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.
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.
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.