Local appliance engineer
Appliance Repair in Totnes
We repair appliances in homes across Totnes, the market town on the River Dart below Totnes Castle. Washing machines, tumble dryers, fridges, freezers and electric cookers are diagnosed where they stand, with the cost agreed before any work.
01Local knowledge
Homes in Totnes, and what they need
About Totnes
The place and its homes
Situated at the head of the River Dart estuary, this market town is home to about 8,241 people. The former wealth of the area is still visible in the merchants' houses built during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. In fact, Totnes is said to have more listed buildings per head than any other town. Fitting modern domestic appliances into older properties requires care. Washing machines and washer dryers need a firm, level base to spin quietly. If an older floor has shifted over the centuries, a machine can vibrate excessively, which puts strain on the drum bearings and suspension dampers.
In homes like these
What that means for your appliances
The area also attracts tourists interested in its status as a transition town, alongside families attending the alternative private schools nearby. Properties used for holiday accommodation see heavy use of washing machines and dishwashers during the season. Guests unfamiliar with a specific dishwasher might overload it or block the spray arms with tall plates, leaving food residue on the dishes. Similarly, a fridge freezer in a holiday let works hard when a new group arrives and loads it with room-temperature groceries, forcing the compressor to run continuously to bring the temperature down.
02What we look out for
What these homes mean for your appliances
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Levelling washing machines on older floors
Washing machines require a stable surface to operate without shaking. In historic properties, floors may not be perfectly flat. If a machine is not levelled correctly using its adjustable feet, the resulting vibration during a spin cycle can damage the suspension legs and wear out the drum bearings.
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Blocked dishwasher spray arms and poor cleaning
Holiday accommodation dishwashers work hard during the tourist season. Guests sometimes load tall plates that physically block the rotating spray arms. When the arms cannot spin, water does not reach all the items, leaving food residue behind. Clearing the obstruction allows the appliance to clean properly again.
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Electric oven fan elements failing to heat
When an electric oven blows cold air while the fan is running, the circular heating element has usually failed. The internal filament breaks, stopping the flow of electricity. Replacing the element restores the heat. We repair electric ovens and electric range cookers, but we do not work on gas appliances.
03Where we go
Totnes and around it
Our appliance repair service covers the town and surrounding places like Bridgetown, Berry Pomeroy, Puddavine, Copland Meadows, Dartington and Halwell. We also travel to nearby towns including Buckfastleigh, Newton Abbot, South Brent and Kingsbridge. We cover homes right up to the edge of the adjacent South Devon National Landscape.
Nearby towns we cover
04Questions
Questions from Totnes
Not answered here? Tell us the make, the model and what the appliance is doing.
Call 01752 922765Yes, we cover properties adjacent to the South Devon National Landscape.
No, we do not work on gas cookers, gas hobs or any gas appliance. Our repair service is strictly limited to electric cooking appliances. We fix electric ovens, electric cookers, electric range cookers, cooker hoods, microwaves, and both electric and induction hobs in your home.
Fridge freezers hidden behind cabinet doors have a defrost drain hole at the back of the fridge compartment. If food packaging touches the back wall, condensation carries crumbs down into the drain, blocking it. Water then pools under the salad crisper. Clearing the drain hole allows the water to escape.
Tumble dryers need good airflow to remove moisture. If the lint filters are blocked, the hot air cannot circulate through the drum, extending the drying time. In older properties with limited ventilation, condenser and heat pump dryers also take longer to dry if the room itself becomes too warm.