- Area
- Berkshire
- Postcode district
- RG1
- Nation
- England
- Guide price
- From £130 inc VAT
- Visit
- Rate agreed in advance
What to know about heat pump servicing in Reading
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.
Service visits in Reading include unvented cylinder safety checks alongside the heat pump itself. Landlords in Reading can arrange servicing for several properties, with a dated record for each.
An annual service keeps a heat pump running efficiently, catches small faults early and is often a condition of the manufacturer's warranty.
- Landlords who need dated service records for each property
- Heat pumps installed by another company that need a new servicing arrangement
- Heat pumps a year or more past installation
What's included
- Magnetic filter and strainer clean, with system pressure topped up
- Refrigerant circuit checks on split systems by an F-gas certified engineer
- Expansion vessel, pressure relief and water quality checks
- A dated service record for your warranty and property files
- Controls and error log check, with settings adjusted where needed
Homes in Reading and across Berkshire can book servicing at a time of year that suits them, ideally before winter.
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 Reading quote.
Guide prices for heat pump servicing in Reading
These are guide prices including VAT. The rate for your visit in Reading is confirmed before we book it, and any repair is priced in writing before parts are ordered.
| Visit | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Annual heat pump service | £130–£260 |
| Fault-finding visit (first hour) | £100–£190 |
Inc VAT. The rate for your visit is confirmed before booking.
How long is the heating season in Reading?
On the shortest day Reading gets about 7 hours 50 minutes of daylight, and the winter sun reaches only around 15° above the horizon at noon. Winters this far south are milder than in most of the UK, which helps a heat pump run at low flow temperatures for much of the season.
What happens when you book in Reading?
- Book a service and tell us roughly how old the system is.
- An engineer visits your Reading 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.
Heat pump servicing in Reading: questions
What should I check before booking a visit in Reading?
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.
Do you also cover Lower Earley?
Yes. We arrange heat pump servicing and repairs in Lower Earley, which is about 3 miles south-east of Reading, and across Berkshire.
How much does a visit cost in Reading?
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.
Is servicing needed to keep my warranty valid?
Often, yes. Many manufacturer warranties require an annual service with a dated record, and some extended warranties require an approved installer. Manufacturer warranties pass to you, and the length depends on the make and model. Check your warranty documents, and keep every service record safe with your MCS certificate and handover pack.
How often should a heat pump be serviced?
Once a year is the usual recommendation for air source heat pumps, and many manufacturers require it as a warranty condition. An annual visit cleans filters and strainers, checks pressures and controls, and tests the unvented cylinder's safety devices. If you notice a drop in performance, unusual noises or repeated error codes between services, arrange a visit sooner.