- Area
- Lanarkshire
- Postcode district
- ML2
- Nation
- Scotland
- Guide price
- From £90 inc VAT
- Visit
- Rate agreed in advance
What to know about heat pump repairs in Wishaw
Aftercare matters as much as installation. For a heat pump in Wishaw 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.
Heat pump owners in Wishaw can arrange a fault-finding visit at a rate agreed before an engineer attends. Across Wishaw and Lanarkshire, refrigerant repairs on split systems are carried out by an F-gas certified engineer.
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
- Heat pumps showing an error code or fault light
What's included
- Fault-finding visit at a rate agreed before attending
- Supply and fitting of replacement parts
- System refill, venting and recommissioning after the repair
- Reading of error history and operating data
- Testing of sensors, pumps, valves, pressures and electrics
Outdoor units in exposed spots around Wishaw can ice more heavily, so siting is checked as part of any icing fault.
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 Wishaw home, apply and receive the written offer before the installation date is fixed.
Heat pump repairs prices in Wishaw
Guide prices for Lanarkshire, 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–£280 |
| Expansion vessel or pressure relief valve | £150–£350 |
| Circulating pump replacement | £250–£480 |
| Fan motor replacement | £300–£650 |
| Refrigerant leak repair and re-gas (split systems) | £350–£950 |
| Main control board (PCB) replacement | £450–£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 Wishaw and what they mean
Wishaw has about 7 hours 00 minutes of daylight at midwinter against 17 hours 34 minutes in midsummer. Heat pumps are designed to keep working well below freezing, but the design temperature for the survey is set for local conditions, not an average day.
Booking a visit in Wishaw
- 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 Wishaw.
- 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 Wishaw: questions
Can you work on a heat pump in Wishaw that someone else installed?
Yes. We arrange servicing and repairs for most air source heat pumps in Wishaw, whoever fitted them. Tell us the make and model when you get in touch.
What should I check before booking a visit in Wishaw?
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 Wishaw 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 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.
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.