Heat pump, air con & MVHR guides
Every heat pump repair cost guide, error code reference, troubleshooting checklist, SEAI grant breakdown, FAQ and technical glossary in one place.
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- €120 to €290a year to service an air-to-water heat pump
- €140 to €400for a fault call-out with a minor repair
- €80 to €210to service an air con unit
- €12,500SEAI's top heat pump grant for a house
All HVAC, heat pump and ventilation guides
- Heat pump repairFaults, call-outs, parts and who can work on the refrigerant.
- Heat pump servicingWhat a service covers, how often, and the warranty.
- Air conditioning repairNot cooling, leaking water, losing gas, error lights.
- Air conditioning installationSplit, multi-split and ducted: prices and planning.
- MVHR and ventilation servicingFilters, fans and the condensate drain, once a year.
- Heat pump repair costOur full price guide, and a cost check for your fault.
- Heat pump error codesEcodan and Daikin Altherma codes, and what to do.
- Heat pump not heatingEight checks you can make before anyone comes out.
- Repair or replace?Age, the fault, the warranty and the grant.
- SEAI heat pump grantUp to €12,500 for a house, and €6,500 for a replacement unit.
- Heat pump vs air conAir-to-water against air-to-air: cost, grant, comfort.
- F-gas engineersWho's allowed to work on refrigerant, and what to ask for.
- Technical glossary (A–Z)Plain-English definitions of F-Gas certification, flow sensors, defrost cycles, MVHR and buffer tanks.
- All 26 counties coveredCounty-by-county heating, renewables and climate breakdown across Ireland.
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Heat pump and air con repair guides & price breakdowns
Straight answers to what people ask most: itemised costs, specifications, planning or grants, and what to check before you book.
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Questions we get asked
How much does a heat pump repair cost?
A fault call-out with a minor repair is €140 to €400, parts extra. A longer visit with a service is about €399. A refrigerant leak repair and recharge is €290 to €800. See the cost guide.
How often should a heat pump be serviced?
Once a year. Most manufacturers need a yearly service to keep the warranty. It costs €120 to €290.
Is there a grant for repairing a heat pump?
No. SEAI grants don't pay for servicing or repairs. A replacement heat pump unit that hasn't had an SEAI grant before can get up to €6,500. See the SEAI heat pump grant.
Who's allowed to work on a heat pump or air con?
Anyone who opens the refrigerant circuit needs an F-gas certificate, and the company needs an F-gas company certificate. See F-gas engineers.
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