Freezer Repair in Okehampton

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Homes in Okehampton

Know the home, know the fault

Properties at the northern edge of Dartmoor range from older buildings dating back to the settlement's origins in the medieval wool trade, through to 21st-century housing developments on the eastern edge. With new homes also being built in the area, kitchens vary from compact traditional spaces to modern open-plan layouts. In older properties, an upright freezer might be tucked into a narrow utility area, while newer builds accommodate larger chest or tall freezers. Wherever the appliance is located, adequate airflow around the condenser coils is necessary to dissipate heat and keep the interior at the correct temperature. When a freezer struggles to maintain temperature, the compressor will run constantly, which sometimes triggers a temperature alarm. Heavy ice build-up is another fault that affects both chest and upright models. This ice can cause drawers to stick and reduces the available storage space. Ice accumulation is sometimes caused by a split or degraded door seal letting warm room air into the cabinet, where it condenses and freezes. Alternatively, a failure in the defrost heater, thermostat or timer will stop the appliance from clearing its own frost, leading to ice blocking the evaporator fan and preventing cold air from circulating properly. We visit homes across the area, including properties out towards Belstone, to repair upright and chest freezers that are not freezing or are icing up. During a visit, we look at freezers that are not cold enough, investigate heavy ice build-up and drawers that stick, and check the causes of temperature alarms and constant running. We also inspect door seal faults and test the internal defrost components.