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Heat Pump Fault Finder AU

Repair or replace?

Compare the whole job, not one spare-part price

A fault code is a starting point, not a parts order. These indicative Australian figures show the scale of public parts listings, attendance charges and replacement pricing so you can ask for two comparable, itemised quotes after diagnosis.

16 literal price observations · every range endpoint tied to a dated public source

Parts shelf

A$110–A$500

Indicative observed component listings across sensors, valves, controls, fan assemblies and one compressor. This is not an installed repair range.

Attendance

A$99–A$180

Indicative published call-out examples. One includes 30 minutes onsite; inclusions differ, so ask exactly when labour starts.

Full replacement

A$2,500–A$5,500

Indicative supplied-and-installed range before incentives. Location, electrical work, relocation and system choice can move a real quote outside it.

Public parts listings

What the component figures do—and do not—say

Every amount below is copied from a cited Australian retailer page checked on the date shown. The range endpoints are observed listings, not a rounded editorial estimate. A compatible part may not exist for every model, and a retail price does not include the licensed work needed to confirm or fit it.

Indicative · Parts only — observed online retail listings

Controller PCB

A$340–A$500

The examples are two controller assemblies listed in an Australian heat-pump spare-parts category. A technician must match the exact board and revision; diagnosis, fitting and freight are not included.

Indicative · Parts only — observed online retail listings

Fan motor or assembly

A$377.16–A$465

The two examples suit different integrated heat-pump models. The displayed range does not include diagnosis, electrical work, fitting or freight.

Indicative · Parts only — the same sensor observed at two Australian retailers

Sensor

A$110–A$122.01

Both observations are for Rheem part 056002. Other sensor types and model-specific harnesses may price differently; diagnosis, fitting and freight are not included.

Indicative · Parts only — observed online retail listings

Valve

A$125–A$225

The shelf-price examples span relief, thermal expansion and tempering valves in a heat-pump spare-parts category. They are different valve functions, not interchangeable parts, and fitting is licensed work.

Indicative · Parts only — one observed online retail listing

Compressor

A$490 listed example

Only one matching public hot-water heat-pump compressor price was captured, so this is a listed example rather than a market range. Refrigerant recovery, sealed-system work, labour, consumables and freight are not included.

The repair side

Build the repair total from the quote

A complete repair price can include attendance, diagnostic time, the part, labour, freight, refrigerant recovery and recharge, plumbing materials, access work and GST. Ask whether the diagnostic charge is credited if you approve the repair and whether a second visit creates another attendance charge.

Indicative attendance examples: A$99–A$180

The lower example is a standard plumber call-out. The upper hot-water service example includes 30 minutes onsite and states that parts and further time cost extra. Coverage, travel and inclusions vary by provider.

The replacement side

Keep rebates and site work visible

Compare a before-incentive replacement subtotal first, then show each STC, state incentive or promotion as a separate deduction. Confirm whether removal, valves, electrical changes, a concrete base, relocation and commissioning are included. A low advertised upgrade price and a full like-for-like quote are not necessarily the same scope.

Indicative replacement: A$2,500–A$5,500

The public guide describes a typical Australian range before STCs or state incentives. Site access, relocation, electrical work, pipework and the selected system can move a quote outside it.

Decision checklist

Put both options on the same page

  1. 1. Check coverage first

    Record the serial number, installation date and warranty response before authorising paid work.

  2. 2. Get the diagnosis in writing

    Ask what failed, how it was confirmed, which licensed trade is required and what uncertainty remains.

  3. 3. Match quote scope

    Compare GST, labour, parts, freight, removal, electrical and plumbing work, incentives and warranty line by line.

  4. 4. Include downtime and residual risk

    Ask about parts availability, return visits, repair warranty and whether another ageing major assembly remains exposed.

These figures are indicative general information, not a diagnosis, quotation or financial recommendation. Prices can change at any time; open the dated sources and obtain written local quotes before making a decision.

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