- Area
- West Sussex
- Postcode district
- BN18
- Nation
- England
- Guide price
- From £120 inc VAT
- Visit
- Rate agreed in advance
Heat pump servicing in Arundel: what to expect
Whoever installed your heat pump, aftercare can be arranged in Arundel. Tell us the make and model and roughly how old it is, and we will set out what the visit involves before you book.
Service visits in Arundel include unvented cylinder safety checks alongside the heat pump itself. Homes in Arundel and across West Sussex can book servicing at a time of year that suits them, ideally before winter.
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
- Homes where running costs have crept up or rooms feel cooler than before
- Heat pumps a year or more past installation
What's included
- Magnetic filter and strainer clean, with system pressure topped up
- Expansion vessel, pressure relief and water quality checks
- Refrigerant circuit checks on split systems by an F-gas certified engineer
- Cleaning of the outdoor unit coil, fan area and condensate drain
- Unvented cylinder safety checks and legionella cycle check
If a heat pump in Arundel has not been serviced for a while, the first visit includes a full check of settings and pressures.
Grants and rules for heat pumps in England
Homes in Arundel 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 servicing in Arundel
These are guide prices including VAT. The rate for your visit in Arundel 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.
Designing for Arundel's winters
On the shortest day Arundel gets about 7 hours 56 minutes of daylight, and the winter sun reaches only around 16° 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 Arundel?
- Book a service and tell us roughly how old the system is.
- An engineer visits your Arundel 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 Arundel: questions
What should I check before booking a visit in Arundel?
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 Littlehampton?
Yes. We arrange heat pump servicing and repairs in Littlehampton, which is about 3 miles south of Arundel, and across West Sussex.
How often should a heat pump in Arundel 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 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.
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.