Fridge Repair in Dartmouth

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Homes in Dartmouth

Know the home, know the fault

Properties set along the western side of the River Dart estuary range from late sixteenth and early seventeenth-century houses to newer homes around the Britannia Avenue area. In a tourist destination featuring historic Elizabethan streetscapes with narrow lanes and stone steps, moving large domestic appliances into older properties is difficult. Once a fridge is in place, it is expected to stay there for years. Whether a kitchen is in a historic property or a modern build, the appliance needs adequate ventilation around the condenser coils to dissipate heat. If a fridge is pushed too tightly against a wall, the compressor has to work harder to maintain the internal temperature. When a fridge struggles to cool evenly, the issue might be a failing thermostat or a blocked air damper restricting cold air from circulating. Ice building up on the back wall of the compartment points to a problem with the defrost system, such as a faulty heater or timer. Water pooling inside the cabinet or leaking onto the floor is typically caused by a blocked defrost drain, which forces condensation to overflow. A fridge that runs constantly or makes new clicking noises might have a struggling compressor or a worn start relay. Even a simple issue like a split door seal will let warm air enter, causing the motor to run longer than necessary. When visiting homes in places like Townstal, we repair fridges that are too warm, too cold, noisy or leaking. During a visit, we look at appliances that are warm or not cooling evenly, as well as checking for water pooling inside or on the floor. We also investigate ice building up on the back wall, constant running, clicking or new noises. Our repairs cover faulty lights, thermostats and door seals. We do not work on gas appliances.