Freezer Repair in Chudleigh

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Homes in Chudleigh

Know the home, know the fault

Houses in this ancient wool settlement sit in the Teign Valley close to the edge of Dartmoor. In older properties with uneven floors, an upright freezer must be levelled correctly using its adjustable feet. If the cabinet leans forward or to one side, the heavy door can pull on the hinges, eventually distorting the seal and letting warm room air seep inside. Chest freezers kept in outbuildings or utility rooms need to operate within the ambient temperature range specified by the manufacturer, or the compressor may struggle to keep the interior cold enough. When warm air gets past a damaged door seal, the moisture it carries turns into heavy ice build-up on the internal evaporator coils. This ice restricts airflow, causing drawers to stick and forcing the compressor into constant running as it tries to bring the temperature down. You might notice the temperature alarm sounding if the interior is not cold enough to keep food frozen. Other faults include a failed defrost heater or a broken fan motor, both of which stop the appliance from managing its own frost levels. A blocked defrost drain can also cause water to pool at the bottom of the cabinet and freeze solid. When we arrive to repair an upright or chest freezer, we look at the door seals, hinges, thermostats and defrost components. Whether you live near Castle Dyke or further out, we diagnose why the appliance is icing up or failing to freeze. As a domestic appliance repair business, we fix washing machines, dishwashers, electric ovens and cooling appliances, though we do not work on gas cookers or any gas appliance.