- Area
- Leicestershire
- Postcode district
- LE1
- Nation
- England
- Guide price
- From £90 inc VAT
- Visit
- Rate agreed in advance
Heat pump repairs for Leicester 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 Leicester that need a part ordered are explained and priced before the engineer leaves. Across Leicester and Leicestershire, 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
- Heat pumps showing an error code or fault light
- Heat pumps installed by another company that need a second opinion
What's included
- Fault-finding visit at a rate agreed before attending
- System refill, venting and recommissioning after the repair
- A clear explanation of the fault and a price for the repair before work goes ahead
- Refrigerant repairs by an F-gas certified engineer where needed
- Reading of error history and operating data
Outdoor units in exposed spots around Leicester 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 Leicester quote.
Guide prices for heat pump repairs in Leicester
These are guide prices including VAT. The rate for your visit in Leicester 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 | £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.
Winter daylight and heating in Leicester
Leicester has about 7 hours 38 minutes of daylight at midwinter and 16 hours 52 minutes at midsummer. That swing matters if you pair a heat pump with solar panels: summer generation can cover much of the hot water, winter generation far less.
Booking a visit in Leicester
- 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 Leicester.
- 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 Leicester: questions
What should I check before booking a visit in Leicester?
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.
Can you work on a heat pump in Leicester that someone else installed?
Yes. We arrange servicing and repairs for most air source heat pumps in Leicester, whoever fitted them. Tell us the make and model when you get in touch.
How much does a visit cost in Leicester?
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.
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.