- Area
- Oxfordshire
- Postcode district
- OX12
- Nation
- England
- Guide price
- From £120 inc VAT
- Visit
- Rate agreed in advance
Heat pump servicing for Wantage homes
Whoever installed your heat pump, aftercare can be arranged in Wantage. Tell us the make and model and roughly how old it is, and we will set out what the visit involves before you book.
Homes in Wantage and across Oxfordshire can book servicing at a time of year that suits them, ideally before winter. Service visits in Wantage include unvented cylinder safety checks alongside the heat pump itself.
An annual service keeps a heat pump running efficiently, catches small faults early and is often a condition of the manufacturer's warranty.
- Homes where running costs have crept up or rooms feel cooler than before
- Systems where the manufacturer's warranty requires annual servicing
- Heat pumps installed by another company that need a new servicing arrangement
What's included
- A dated service record for your warranty and property files
- Expansion vessel, pressure relief and water quality checks
- Refrigerant circuit checks on split systems by an F-gas certified engineer
- Controls and error log check, with settings adjusted where needed
- Glycol or antifreeze protection test where fitted
Heat pumps in Wantage that sit near trees or hedges often need their outdoor coil cleared of leaves at the annual service.
Grants and rules for heat pumps in England
Homes in Wantage 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.
Heat pump servicing prices in Wantage
These are guide prices including VAT. The rate for your visit in Wantage is confirmed before we book it, and any repair is priced in writing before parts are ordered.
| Visit | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Annual heat pump service | £120–£260 |
| Fault-finding visit (first hour) | £90–£190 |
Inc VAT. The rate for your visit is confirmed before booking.
Winter daylight and heating in Wantage
On the shortest day Wantage gets about 7 hours 49 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.
Booking a visit in Wantage
- Book a service and tell us roughly how old the system is.
- An engineer visits your Wantage 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 Wantage: questions
Can you work on a heat pump in Wantage that someone else installed?
Yes. We arrange servicing and repairs for most air source heat pumps in Wantage, whoever fitted them. Tell us the make and model when you get in touch.
How often should a heat pump in Wantage 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 Wantage?
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 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.
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.