Local appliance engineer
Appliance Repair in Fowey
We repair domestic appliances in homes across Fowey, the harbour town at the mouth of the River Fowey. Washing machines, tumble dryers, fridge freezers and electric ovens are diagnosed in your home.
01Local knowledge
Homes in Fowey, and what they need
About Fowey
The place and its homes
Situated at the entrance to a flooded valley created after the last ice age, this south Cornwall port town has a history stretching back well before the Norman invasion. The original church was established in the seventh century, and the settlement grew around the large natural harbour. Properties in such historic areas often feature older, narrower kitchens where fitting modern domestic appliances requires careful measuring. When a washing machine or tumble dryer needs attention in a confined space, extracting the unit to reach the rear panel or motor can be a delicate process.
In homes like these
What that means for your appliances
Today, tourism accounts for more than half of the local jobs, bringing significant income to the area. Alongside permanent residents, several entertainers maintain primary or secondary residences here. Homes used as holiday accommodation tend to see heavy use of dishwashers and washer dryers during peak periods, which can accelerate wear on components like door seals, hinges and drum bearings. Conversely, fridge freezers and wine coolers in secondary residences might sit unused for weeks, which can sometimes lead to seized compressor pumps or dried-out seals when they are finally switched back on.
02What we look out for
What these homes mean for your appliances
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Dishwasher wash pumps and heater relays
Dishwashers in holiday accommodation work hard during the tourist season. A machine that fills but fails to circulate water usually has a blocked or failed wash pump. If the water remains cold, the heating element or the control board relay has likely burnt out.
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Worn washing machine drum bearings
Older properties sometimes have uneven kitchen floors, which makes it difficult to level a washing machine. A machine that rocks during the spin cycle puts uneven strain on the drum bearings. When these bearings eventually wear out, the appliance will make a loud rumbling noise.
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Fridge freezer compressor and thermostat faults
Secondary residences might have fridge freezers that are turned off between visits. When switched back on, a compressor pump can occasionally seize. If the appliance runs continuously without ever pausing, the thermostat has failed to detect that the correct temperature has been reached.
03Where we go
Fowey and around it
We repair domestic appliances in homes across the surrounding area, taking in locations like Tywardreath, Polruan, Bodinnick and Menabilly. Our service also extends to properties around Polkerris, Polmear, Readymoney and Golant, as well as the nearby towns of Lostwithiel, Looe and Bodmin.
Nearby towns we cover
04Questions
Questions from Fowey
Not answered here? Tell us the make, the model and what the appliance is doing.
Call 01752 922765No, we do not work on gas cookers, gas hobs or any other gas appliance. Our cooking appliance repairs are strictly limited to electric and induction models. We can fix electric ovens, electric cookers, electric range cookers, electric hobs, induction hobs and cooker hoods.
Wine coolers rely on a steady flow of air over their condenser coils to remove heat. If the appliance has been turned off while the property was empty, the compressor might struggle to restart. Alternatively, the internal fan may have failed, preventing cold air from circulating around the bottles.
Washer dryers used heavily by visitors can suffer from blocked drain pumps, usually caused by coins or debris left in pockets. If the machine cannot drain the water, the control board will halt the cycle to prevent a flood. A faulty door interlock can also cause the cycle to abort.