- Area
- West Midlands
- Postcode district
- B3
- Nation
- England
- Guide price
- From £90 inc VAT
- Visit
- Rate agreed in advance
What to know about heat pump repairs in Birmingham
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.
Outdoor units in exposed spots around Birmingham can ice more heavily, so siting is checked as part of any icing fault. For repeated faults in Birmingham, 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.
- Outdoor units that have become noisy, iced up or keep switching on and off
- Systems losing pressure or needing frequent topping up
- Heat pumps showing an error code or fault light
What's included
- Fault-finding visit at a rate agreed before attending
- Refrigerant repairs by an F-gas certified engineer where needed
- System refill, venting and recommissioning after the repair
- Testing of sensors, pumps, valves, pressures and electrics
- Reading of error history and operating data
Across Birmingham and the West Midlands, refrigerant repairs on split systems are carried out by an F-gas certified engineer.
Grants and rules for heat pumps in England
Homes in Birmingham can use the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, which takes £7,500 off the cost of an air source heat pump when it replaces fossil-fuel or electric heating. Replacing oil or LPG heating qualifies for £9,000 for installations from 21 July 2026 to 31 March 2027, and air-to-air systems for £2,500. The MCS-certified installer named in your quote applies for the grant and deducts it from the price.
What to budget for heat pump repairs in Birmingham
Guide prices for the West Midlands, 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 Birmingham and what they mean
Birmingham has about 7 hours 39 minutes of daylight at midwinter and 16 hours 50 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 Birmingham
- 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 Birmingham.
- 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 Birmingham: questions
How much does a visit cost in Birmingham?
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.
How often should a heat pump in Birmingham 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.
What should I check before booking a visit in Birmingham?
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.
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.
Can you repair a heat pump installed by another company?
Yes. We carry out fault-finding and repairs on heat pumps installed by other companies, including monobloc and split systems. Tell us the make, model and approximate age when you get in touch, plus any error code shown. If the system is still under the manufacturer's warranty, it may be quicker to contact the original installer or manufacturer first.