Freezer Repair in Buckfastleigh

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Homes in Buckfastleigh

Know the home, know the fault

Properties situated beside the Devon Expressway at the edge of the Dartmoor National Park range from late eighteenth to early twentieth-century dwellings in the centre to 1920s housing towards the south west and north west. The medieval street layout is still visible today, particularly in Fore Street, where older properties were largely rebuilt by the seventeenth century. In these varied homes, freezers are relied upon for long-term food storage. Chest freezers might be kept in outbuildings or utility spaces, while upright models are usually integrated into the main kitchen. Wherever a freezer is placed, it needs adequate airflow around the condenser coils at the back to dissipate heat effectively. When a freezer is not cold enough, the compressor may run constantly to try and reach the set temperature, which can trigger temperature alarms. Heavy ice build-up is another fault that affects upright and chest freezers alike. This ice can cause drawers to stick and reduces the available storage space. Ice accumulation is sometimes caused by door seal faults, where warm air enters the cabinet and condenses into frost. Defrost heaters, timers or thermostats can also fail, preventing the appliance from clearing its own evaporator coils. If the coils become completely blocked with ice, cold air cannot circulate properly, leading to a rise in internal temperature. During a visit, we look at upright and chest freezers that are not freezing or are icing up. We investigate the root cause of heavy ice build-up and drawers that stick, as well as checking for door seal faults. If your appliance has temperature alarms sounding or is running constantly, we inspect the internal components to find the source of the problem. We also repair washing machines, dishwashers, electric ovens and other domestic appliances, though we do not work on gas appliances.