Washer Dryer Repair in Buckfastleigh

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Homes in Buckfastleigh

Know the home, know the fault

Properties around the medieval street layout of Fore Street and the late eighteenth- to early twentieth-century dwellings in the centre retain original features, which can mean space is at a premium. A combined washer dryer is a practical choice when there is no room for two separate machines. In the local authority housing built during the 1920s expansion to the south west and north west, utility areas might be larger, but having a single unit still saves floor space. Because these machines handle both washing and drying in one cabinet, they work hard and experience a lot of internal heat and vibration. A machine that washes fine but stops drying usually has a fault in the heater matrix or the condenser chamber. Fluff from clothes builds up inside the drying duct over time, restricting airflow and causing safety thermostats to trip, which leaves laundry damp and extends cycles indefinitely. On the washing side, a unit that refuses to fill, drain or spin might have a blocked pump filter, worn motor carbon brushes or a faulty water inlet valve. Leaks are another issue, sometimes originating from a split door seal or a degraded internal hose. When inspecting a washer dryer, the first step is to check the error codes and control board functions. We look at the heating elements, thermostats and fan motors to resolve drying failures. For washing problems, the drain pump, motor and drum bearings are examined. If there is a leak, the door seal and internal plumbing are checked to find the source.