Local appliance engineer
Appliance Repair in Brixham
We repair domestic appliances in homes across Brixham, the fishing harbour town on the bay below Berry Head. From washing machines and dishwashers to fridge freezers and electric ovens, we diagnose the fault in your home.
01Local knowledge
Homes in Brixham, and what they need
About Brixham
The place and its homes
This coastal town in the borough of Torbay has a population of about 16,831 people. Near the harbour, narrow streets feature small picturesque terraced cottages built during the nineteenth century and earlier. In older cottages with compact kitchens, space is at a premium. Washing machines and dishwashers are sometimes fitted into tight recesses or under low counters. When a machine is squeezed into a small gap, poor ventilation can cause fridge freezers to overheat, while moving a heavy washing machine out for repair requires care to avoid damaging the floor.
In homes like these
What that means for your appliances
Housing further away from the harbour in Cowtown and Higher Brixham tends to date from between the nineteen thirties and the nineteen seventies. Historically, Cowtown made its living from agriculture. Newer kitchens tend to use integrated appliances hidden behind cabinet doors. Built-in dishwashers and washing machines need their plinths and fascia panels removed before the appliance can be accessed. Whether a home is an older terrace or a modern build, domestic appliances like tumble dryers and electric ovens eventually need attention when heating elements fail.
02What we look out for
What these homes mean for your appliances
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Ventilation problems in compact cottage kitchens
Small picturesque terraced cottages built during the nineteenth century and earlier have limited space. When a fridge freezer is pushed tight against a wall in a small kitchen, the condenser coils cannot dissipate heat properly. This forces the compressor to run continuously, leading to cooling failures.
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Accessing integrated washing machines and dishwashers
Built-in washing machines and dishwashers are secured behind cabinet doors. To replace a snapped drive belt or a faulty drain pump, the wooden fascia panel and base plinth must be detached first.
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Replacing faulty elements in electric ovens
Electric ovens and electric range cookers rely on heating elements that degrade with use. When an element blisters or snaps, the oven stops heating even though the fan and thermostat still operate. Replacing the element restores the heat, allowing the appliance to function normally again.
03Where we go
Brixham and around it
Operating from our base in Plymouth, All Appliance Care provides domestic appliance repairs across the region. Our coverage extends through the borough of Torbay and into neighbouring parts of Devon and Cornwall. We also repair washing machines, electric cookers, dishwashers and fridge freezers in nearby towns, including Paignton, Torquay and Dartmouth.
04Questions
Questions from Brixham
Not answered here? Tell us the make, the model and what the appliance is doing.
Call 01752 922765Yes, All Appliance Care is based in Plymouth and covers the surrounding towns in Devon and Cornwall. We repair domestic appliances in homes across the region, including Paignton, Torquay and Dartmouth. We also visit properties near landmarks like St Mary's Square and Berry Head.
No, we do not work on gas cookers, gas hobs or any gas appliance. Our engineers only repair electric and induction cooking appliances. We fix electric ovens, electric cookers, electric range cookers, electric hobs, induction hobs and cooker hoods in customers' homes.
In older properties, uneven wooden floors can make it difficult to level a washing machine. If the adjustable feet are not set correctly, the machine will rock during the spin cycle. Heavy vibration can also indicate that the concrete counterweights are loose or the suspension legs have worn out.
Water pools under the salad crisper when the condensation drain hole becomes blocked. Food debris or packaging can clog the small hole at the back of the fridge compartment. Clearing the blockage allows the water to flow down to the evaporation tray above the compressor, keeping the interior dry.