Local appliance engineer
Appliance Repair in Plymouth
All Appliance Care is based in Plymouth and repairs domestic appliances in homes across the city, from the Hoe and the Barbican to Plympton, Plymstock, Mutley and Derriford. Washing machines, dishwashers, fridges, freezers, electric ovens and more are diagnosed in your home, with the cost agreed before any work.
01Local knowledge
Homes in Plymouth, and what they need
About Plymouth
The place and its homes
Between 1951 and 1957, over 1000 homes were completed every year, mostly using innovative prefabricated systems of just three main types. By 1964, over 20,000 new homes had been built, transforming the dense overcrowded and unsanitary slums of the pre-war city into a low density, dispersed suburbia. Properties from this era often feature separate kitchens designed for freestanding appliances like washing machines and electric cookers. When a freestanding washing machine develops a fault, such as a worn pump or a snapped drive belt, access for repair is straightforward.
In homes like these
What that means for your appliances
The city is also home to the University of Plymouth, reflecting its educational and cultural significance. It maintains strong maritime connections, hosting HMNB Devonport, the largest operational naval base in Western Europe. The city remains home to 29 Commando Regiment Royal Artillery and also 42 Commando of the Royal Marines. Households with multiple occupants put heavy demand on domestic appliances. A fridge freezer door opened repeatedly loses cold air, making the compressor run longer to maintain temperature. Development continues with an eastern corridor, including major new settlements at Sherford and Langage. Newer builds typically incorporate integrated dishwashers and electric ovens concealed behind cabinet doors.
02What we look out for
What these homes mean for your appliances
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Heavy use of domestic washing machines
Households with multiple occupants generate large amounts of laundry. Running a washing machine back to back without a break strains the motor and heats up the control board components. Overloading the drum also puts excessive pressure on the bearings, leading to a loud rumbling noise during the spin cycle.
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Integrated dishwasher door hinge and spring faults
Modern fitted kitchens conceal appliances behind wooden cabinet doors. The extra weight of the timber panel puts additional strain on the dishwasher door hinges and tension springs. If a spring snaps, the door will drop heavily when opened, which can damage the hinges or the lower door seal.
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Fan oven elements failing to produce heat
When an electric oven blows cold air while the fan still spins, the circular heating element has usually failed. The internal filament breaks down after repeated heating and cooling cycles. Replacing the element restores the heat, allowing the appliance to bake and roast food correctly again.
03Where we go
Plymouth and around it
Operating from our home base in Plymouth, we repair domestic appliances across the city and into the surrounding towns in Devon and Cornwall. Our engineers visit homes in local areas including Barbican, Plympton, Stoke Damerel, Devonport, Stonehouse, Plymstock, Derriford and Roborough. We also cover nearby towns such as Saltash, Torpoint, Ivybridge and Yelverton. Whether you need an electric oven fixed or a tumble dryer repaired, just call our local 01752 number to arrange a visit.
04Questions
Questions from Plymouth
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Call 01752 922765All Appliance Care is based in Plymouth. We cover the city itself, including places like Stoke Damerel, Stonehouse, Derriford and Roborough. We also cross into Cornwall to visit Torpoint and Saltash, and travel out to Devon towns like Ivybridge and Yelverton.
No, we do not work on gas cookers, gas hobs or any gas appliance. Our engineers only repair electric and induction cooking appliances. If you have a broken electric oven, electric range cooker, electric hob or induction hob, we can diagnose and fix the fault.
Yes, we repair freestanding washing machines, washer dryers and tumble dryers. Many properties built as low density, dispersed suburbia have separate kitchens with freestanding units. We fix faults like blocked drain pumps, snapped drive belts, worn carbon brushes and faulty door interlocks on these appliances.
Yes, we repair integrated fridges, freezers and fridge freezers. Development includes an eastern corridor, including major new settlements at Sherford and Langage, where modern kitchens often feature built-in appliances. We replace faulty thermostats, clear blocked defrost drains and fit new door hinges on integrated refrigeration units.