Fridge Repair in Paignton

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Homes in Paignton

Know the home, know the fault

Properties around Church Street, Winner Street and Palace Avenue feature Victorian architecture, while other areas provide a variety of holiday accommodation for visiting tourists. In older houses, kitchens might have been adapted from smaller original rooms, meaning a freestanding or integrated fridge is sometimes positioned close to a heat source like an electric oven or radiator. When an appliance has to work harder to maintain its internal temperature against external heat, the compressor runs for longer periods. Holiday lets also see heavy use during the summer months, with doors being opened constantly by different guests, which tests the door seals and internal thermostats. A fridge that is too warm or not cooling evenly is a typical fault. This happens when the thermostat fails to read the temperature correctly or if the door seals are split, letting warm air inside. That same warm air introduces moisture, which can lead to ice building up on the back wall or water pooling inside the cabinet and eventually leaking onto the floor. If you hear constant running, clicking or new noises, the compressor or its start relay might be struggling to operate. Faulty lights are another issue, sometimes caused by the door switch failing to register when the appliance is open or closed. We look at fridges that are warm, too cold, noisy or leaking. The visit involves checking for water pooling inside or on the floor, inspecting the back wall for ice build-up, and listening for constant running or clicking noises. We also test faulty lights, thermostats and door seals to find out why the appliance is not cooling evenly.