- Area
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode district
- PA23
- Nation
- Scotland
- Guide price
- From £130 inc VAT
- Visit
- Rate agreed in advance
Heat pump servicing in Dunoon: what to expect
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 pumps in Dunoon that sit near trees or hedges often need their outdoor coil cleared of leaves at the annual service. We service heat pumps in Dunoon whoever installed them, including monobloc and split systems.
An annual service keeps a heat pump running efficiently, catches small faults early and is often a condition of the manufacturer's warranty.
- Systems where the manufacturer's warranty requires annual servicing
- Heat pumps installed by another company that need a new servicing arrangement
- Heat pumps a year or more past installation
What's included
- Glycol or antifreeze protection test where fitted
- Cleaning of the outdoor unit coil, fan area and condensate drain
- Unvented cylinder safety checks and legionella cycle check
- A dated service record for your warranty and property files
- Magnetic filter and strainer clean, with system pressure topped up
Homes in Dunoon and across Argyll and Bute can book servicing at a time of year that suits them, ideally before winter.
Grants and rules for heat pumps in Scotland
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme does not apply in Scotland. Instead, homeowners in Dunoon 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.
Guide prices for heat pump servicing in Dunoon
Guide prices for Argyll and Bute, including VAT. We agree the visit rate before anyone attends, so there are no surprises on the day.
| Visit | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Annual heat pump service | £130–£270 |
| Fault-finding visit (first hour) | £100–£190 |
Inc VAT. The rate for your visit is confirmed before booking.
Winter daylight and heating in Dunoon
Dunoon has about 6 hours 57 minutes of daylight at midwinter against 17 hours 36 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.
How a visit works in Dunoon
- Book a service and tell us roughly how old the system is.
- An engineer visits your Dunoon home and works through the service checklist.
- You receive a written record of the service and any recommendations.
- If a repair is needed, it is priced in writing before any work goes ahead.
Dunoon is in an area we cover by arrangement, so survey dates and any travel costs are confirmed individually in your quote.
Heat pump servicing in Dunoon: questions
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.
How often should a heat pump in Dunoon 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.
Do you also cover Gourock?
Yes. We arrange heat pump servicing and repairs in Gourock, which is about 4 miles east of Dunoon, and across Argyll and Bute.
What does a heat pump service not include?
A service covers inspection, cleaning, testing and adjustment. It does not include replacement parts, major repairs, system flushing or radiator changes, which are quoted separately if needed. If the engineer finds a fault, they explain what it is, what it would cost to fix and whether it needs doing now or can wait.
Do I need to do anything between services?
A little. Keep the area around the outdoor unit clear of leaves, snow, plants and stored items so air flows freely. Check the system pressure gauge occasionally if you have one, and note any error codes. Avoid covering the unit or building an enclosure around it without advice, as this can reduce performance.