Freezer Repair in Brixham

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Homes in Brixham

Know the home, know the fault

Properties in Brixham range from small terraced cottages built during or before the nineteenth century near the harbour, to residential housing further inland dating from the nineteen thirties to the nineteen seventies. Older terraces generally have smaller kitchens, meaning an upright freezer might be squeezed into a tight corner, while larger homes might have room for a chest freezer. Wherever a freezer is kept, it needs adequate airflow around the condenser coils at the back or underneath to dissipate heat effectively. When airflow is restricted, the compressor has to run constantly to maintain the correct internal temperature. This constant running can lead to the appliance not being cold enough and trigger temperature alarms. Another issue is heavy ice build-up, which causes drawers to stick and reduces storage space. This icing up is sometimes caused by a faulty door seal letting warm room air into the cabinet, where it condenses and freezes. If the seal is intact, the defrost heater, thermostat or timer might have failed, leaving the evaporator coils blocked with frost and preventing cold air from circulating. We travel out to repair freezers across the area, including places like Higher Brixham. During a visit, we look at upright and chest freezers that are not freezing properly or are icing up. We check for door seal faults, test the defrost components, and inspect the compressor and thermostat. As a domestic appliance repair business, we also fix washing machines, electric ovens and dishwashers, but we do not work on gas appliances.