- Area
- Highlands and Islands
- Postcode district
- IV26
- Nation
- Scotland
- Guide price
- From £100 inc VAT
- Visit
- Rate agreed in advance
Heat pump repairs for Ullapool homes
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.
Repairs in Ullapool that need a part ordered are explained and priced before the engineer leaves. Heat pump owners in Ullapool can arrange a fault-finding visit at a rate agreed before an engineer attends.
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 installed by another company that need a second opinion
What's included
- Refrigerant repairs by an F-gas certified engineer where needed
- A clear explanation of the fault and a price for the repair before work goes ahead
- Testing of sensors, pumps, valves, pressures and electrics
- Fault-finding visit at a rate agreed before attending
- Supply and fitting of replacement parts
Outdoor units in exposed spots around Ullapool can ice more heavily, so siting is checked as part of any icing fault.
Grants and rules for heat pumps in Scotland
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme does not apply in Scotland. Instead, homeowners in Ullapool 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.
Heat pump repairs prices in Ullapool
These are guide prices including VAT. The rate for your visit in Ullapool 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 Ullapool and what they mean
On the shortest day Ullapool gets only about 6 hours 29 minutes of daylight, with the sun around 9° 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.
How a visit works in Ullapool
- 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 Ullapool.
- 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.
Ullapool 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 Ullapool: questions
How often should a heat pump in Ullapool 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.
Can you work on a heat pump in Ullapool that someone else installed?
Yes. We arrange servicing and repairs for most air source heat pumps in Ullapool, whoever fitted them. Tell us the make and model when you get in touch.
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.