Freezer Repair in Salcombe

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Homes in Salcombe

Know the home, know the fault

The town is mostly built on the steep west side of the Kingsbridge Estuary, and holiday homes have been a feature of the area since the eighteenth century. In properties that are left empty for periods, a freezer might be switched off and on again, or left running with very little inside it. A chest freezer in an outbuilding or a built-in upright model in a holiday kitchen needs to maintain a stable temperature to keep food frozen. When a freezer stops working correctly, it is usually a problem with temperature control or ice build-up. Heavy ice inside the cabinet can make drawers stick and reduce the available storage space. This happens when warm air enters the appliance, perhaps through a split door seal or a door that has been left slightly open. If the compressor runs constantly or a temperature alarm sounds, the thermostat might be faulty or the condenser coils could be covered in dust, restricting airflow. A freezer that is not cold enough will eventually allow food to thaw, which is a clear sign that the cooling system is struggling. We travel out to repair appliances in homes across the area, including out towards Malborough. During a visit, we look at upright and chest freezers that are icing up or failing to freeze. We check door seals for gaps, test thermostats for accurate temperature readings, and inspect the compressor and defrost heaters. Please note that we only repair electric appliances and do not work on gas cookers or gas hobs.