Local appliance engineer
Appliance Repair in Launceston
We repair domestic appliances in homes across Launceston, the Cornish border town below Launceston Castle. From washing machines to fridge freezers and electric hobs, we diagnose the fault in your home and agree the cost first.
01Local knowledge
Homes in Launceston, and what they need
About Launceston
The place and its homes
The landscape here is generally steep, rising from the River Kensey up to the hill on which the castle stands. The local housing stock includes older properties, and a number of Georgian houses may be seen. In older homes, kitchens can sometimes have uneven floors, which makes it harder to level a washing machine or a tumble dryer. If a machine is not level, the drum can vibrate heavily during a spin cycle, putting extra strain on the suspension legs and bearings. Over time, this leads to a loud rumbling noise and means the bearings will need replacing.
In homes like these
What that means for your appliances
Launceston is also a visitor destination known for the heritage railway. Homes supporting outdoor work put heavy loads of thick, soiled clothing through the washing machine, which can clog the pump filter with debris. Properties used as holiday accommodation also see washing machines and dishwashers run constantly during the season. When a dishwasher is used heavily by different guests, the door hinges can become strained or the spray arms can get blocked with food particles, stopping the dishes from coming out clean.
02What we look out for
What these homes mean for your appliances
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Blocked washing machine drain pumps
Mud and grit from outdoor gear can wash down into the machine and clog the drain pump filter. When the filter is blocked, the washing machine will fail to drain the water and stop mid-cycle.
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Worn dishwasher door hinges and springs
Properties used as holiday accommodation have dishwashers that are operated by many different guests. The door can be dropped open heavily, which strains the hinges and stretches the tension springs. A damaged hinge prevents the door from sealing shut, leading to leaks onto the kitchen floor.
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Electric oven fan element failures
We repair electric ovens and electric range cookers in older properties and modern homes alike. When an oven blows cold air but the fan still spins, the circular element has usually failed. The element wire degrades with use and eventually breaks, stopping the appliance from heating up.
03Where we go
Launceston and around it
Operating from our base in Plymouth, All Appliance Care repairs domestic appliances across the region. The earlier settlement around St Stephen's was gradually eclipsed by Dunheved around the castle, and we visit homes in both these areas. Our coverage includes Newport, Tregadillett and South Petherwin, as well as Laneast, Werrington and St Giles on the Heath. We also travel to nearby towns such as Callington and Tavistock to repair washing machines, ovens and fridge freezers.
Nearby towns we cover
04Questions
Questions from Launceston
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 we cover the surrounding towns in Devon and Cornwall. We travel to homes in Launceston, Callington and Tavistock. We also visit smaller places like Werrington, Laneast and St Giles on the Heath to fix domestic appliances.
No, we do not work on gas cookers, gas hobs or any gas appliance. Our cooking appliance repairs are strictly for electric and induction models. We repair electric ovens, electric cookers, electric range cookers, electric hobs and induction hobs, as well as cooker hoods and microwaves.
Older properties, such as Georgian houses, sometimes have uneven kitchen floors. If a washing machine is not levelled correctly using its adjustable feet, it will rock during a fast spin. This movement puts excessive strain on the internal suspension and bearings, causing loud vibrations and eventual part failure.
In rural areas, extra fridge freezers are sometimes kept in barns or unheated utility rooms. Many standard fridge freezers stop working if the room temperature drops too low, as the thermostat fails to register that the freezer needs cooling. The compressor stops running and the frozen food thaws out.