Local appliance engineer
Appliance Repair in Exeter
We repair domestic appliances in homes across Exeter, from the city centre and the Quay to Heavitree, St Thomas, Pinhoe and Alphington. Washing machines, dishwashers, fridge freezers, electric ovens and more are diagnosed in your home.
01Local knowledge
Homes in Exeter, and what they need
About Exeter
The place and its homes
Exeter is a fast-growing urban centre in the South West with a varied mix of housing. With two university campuses at Streatham and St Luke's, there is a large student population living in shared accommodation. In these busy households, washing machines and fridge freezers run constantly, dealing with multiple wash loads and storing food for several people. The area also attracts domestic tourists, meaning holiday lets are part of the local housing mix. Appliances in short-term rentals take heavy use during the holiday season, with dishwashers and washer dryers running daily to turn around bedding and keep up with guests.
In homes like these
What that means for your appliances
The local architecture ranges from significant examples of medieval, Tudor, and Georgian designs to modern developments. Fitting standard freestanding appliances into older, historic properties can sometimes require careful positioning, especially in kitchens with uneven floors or tight corners. Further east, the new town of Cranbrook houses several thousand residents in modern properties, where integrated kitchen appliances hidden behind cabinet doors are standard. Geographically, the city sits in the rain shadow of Dartmoor, experiencing less rainfall than other parts of the region, though the river opens onto a wide flood plain and estuary which makes the lower ground flood-prone.
02What we look out for
What these homes mean for your appliances
01
Overloaded washing machines in shared student houses
Shared properties near the university campuses generate large amounts of laundry. Overloading a washing machine puts excess strain on the drum bearings and the motor drive belt. When a machine is forced to spin a heavy, unbalanced load, it can become noisy or fail to drain properly.
02
Hinge problems on integrated fridge freezers
Modern developments like Cranbrook feature kitchens with integrated appliances. The wooden cabinet door is attached directly to the fridge freezer door. Over time, the weight of heavy items stored in the door shelves can cause the hinges to drop, preventing the appliance from sealing and cooling correctly.
03
Levelling freestanding appliances in older historic properties
Properties with medieval, Tudor, or Georgian architecture can have uneven kitchen floors. A tumble dryer or washing machine must sit perfectly level to operate safely. If the adjustable feet are not set correctly, the appliance will vibrate heavily during a cycle, which damages internal suspension components.
03Where we go
Exeter and around it
Our coverage includes central and suburban districts like Exwick, St Thomas, Alphington, Pinhoe, Cowick, Topsham, and St Loyes. We also visit the new town of Cranbrook just east of the city boundary. Beyond the immediate urban centre, we cover nearby towns including Teignmouth, Chudleigh, Newton Abbot, and Bovey Tracey.
Nearby towns we cover
04Questions
Questions from Exeter
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 cooking appliance repairs are strictly limited to electric and induction models. We can repair electric ovens, electric cookers, electric range cookers, electric hobs, and induction hobs, as well as cooker hoods and microwaves.
Dishwashers in domestic tourism accommodation run daily, processing plates with heavy food residue. If the filters are not cleared out between guest stays, the wash pump will struggle to circulate water. A blocked filter leaves grit on glasses and can eventually cause the appliance to stop draining completely.
In busy shared student houses, fridge doors are opened constantly. This lets warm room air into the freezer compartment, which turns into condensation and freezes. If the door is left slightly ajar, the appliance cannot run its automatic defrost cycle fast enough, leading to a solid build-up of ice.