- Area
- Greater Manchester
- Postcode district
- OL1
- Nation
- England
- Guide price
- From £90 inc VAT
- Visit
- Rate agreed in advance
What to know about heat pump repairs in Oldham
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.
Heat pump owners in Oldham can arrange a fault-finding visit at a rate agreed before an engineer attends. Repairs in Oldham that need a part ordered are explained and priced before the engineer leaves.
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
- 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
- Refrigerant repairs by an F-gas certified engineer where needed
- Fault-finding visit at a rate agreed before attending
- Supply and fitting of replacement parts
- A clear explanation of the fault and a price for the repair before work goes ahead
- Testing of sensors, pumps, valves, pressures and electrics
We repair heat pumps in Oldham whoever installed them, including older monobloc and split systems.
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 Oldham quote.
Heat pump repairs prices in Oldham
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.
How long is the heating season in Oldham?
On the shortest day Oldham gets only about 7 hours 27 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.
Booking a visit in Oldham
- 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 Oldham.
- 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 Oldham: questions
What should I check before booking a visit in Oldham?
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 Oldham 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 Oldham?
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.
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.