Local appliance engineer
Appliance Repair in Chudleigh
We repair domestic appliances in homes across Chudleigh and the surrounding villages. Washing machines, tumble dryers, fridge freezers and electric ovens are diagnosed where they stand.
01Local knowledge
Homes in Chudleigh, and what they need
About Chudleigh
The place and its homes
Located in the Teign Valley and close to the edge of Dartmoor, this ancient wool town is sited between Newton Abbot and Exeter. It is also near to Haldon Forest, a Forestry Commission property. The local housing stock was heavily shaped by a major historical event when a fire destroyed around 180 of the 300 houses in the town.
In homes like these
What that means for your appliances
When fitting modern white goods into older homes, ventilation and levelling are key factors. A tall fridge freezer pushed tightly against an uneven wall will struggle to dissipate heat from its condenser coils. This causes the compressor to run longer than necessary, which can lead to premature component failure. Similarly, installing a washing machine or a heavy washer dryer on a sloping floor in a period property can lead to excessive movement during the spin cycle. This constant vibration places heavy stress on the drum bearings and suspension dampers, eventually resulting in a loud rumbling noise that requires mechanical repair.
02What we look out for
What these homes mean for your appliances
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Washing machine vibration on uneven floors
Older properties sometimes have sloping kitchen floors. If a washing machine is not levelled correctly using its adjustable feet, the cabinet will rock during a fast spin. This movement puts severe strain on the suspension springs and dampers, leading to loud banging noises and internal damage.
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Poor ventilation around tall fridge freezers
Fitting a large fridge freezer into a compact kitchen alcove restricts airflow around the back of the appliance. The condenser coils need space to release heat. Without adequate ventilation, the compressor runs continuously to maintain the internal temperature, which can cause the cooling system to fail.
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Blown elements in electric fan ovens
When an electric oven blows a fan element, the appliance will still turn on and the fan will spin, but the cavity will not heat up. The element wire degrades with use and eventually breaks, cutting the electrical circuit and stopping any heat production.
03Where we go
Chudleigh and around it
Our service covers Chudleigh itself and extends out to nearby places like Chudleigh Knighton. We also visit households in the surrounding towns, taking in Bovey Tracey, Kingsteignton, Newton Abbot and Teignmouth.
Nearby towns we cover
04Questions
Questions from Chudleigh
Not answered here? Tell us the make, the model and what the appliance is doing.
Call 01752 922765We do not work on gas cookers, gas hobs or any gas appliance. Our repair service is strictly limited to electric and induction cooking appliances. If you have a fault with an electric oven, an electric range cooker or an induction hob, we can help with that.
Integrated dishwashers sit behind matching cabinet doors, which can sometimes hide small drips until a puddle forms. Leaks are typically caused by a split door seal, a blocked filter causing water to overflow, or a damaged drain hose behind the wooden plinth.
Condenser tumble dryers rely on the ambient room temperature to extract moisture. If kept in a cold outbuilding during winter, the condensation process breaks down. Alternatively, a lack of heat is caused by a tripped thermal overload switch or a heavy build-up of lint blocking the airflow.