Problem with fridge icing up or freezer over icing

If your fridge or freezer door has a seal that is warped or doesn’t fit flush to the door, this can result in a flow of room temperature air inside the appliance. Over time this air causes the fridge or freezer to ice up, starting at the point the air enters through the seal.

If the ground underneath your fridge or freezer is not flat, the insides of the appliance could become warped resulting in a misaligned door and gaps in the seal. This is another common cause of air flowing into the fridge or freezer producing over icing and frost build-up. A solution to remedy this problem would be to make sure the appliance is level using a spirit level and adjusting the feet to compensate. One way to check the seal on a fridge or freezer is by holding a sheet of paper so it’s held just in-between the seal and the doorframe, close the door and  if it falls out or moves then it’s likely that the seal is warped or damaged.
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Washing machine problems & repair solutions

The most common job requested out of all the services we offer is washing machine repair. It’s for this reason that we decided it would be a great topic on which to launch our new blog.

In the following article we’ve tried to highlight some of the most common problems that our customers have experienced with their washing machines and what to check before calling a repair engineer. By following the steps outlined below and checking the machine before calling you could save the cost of the callout charge if you manage to resolve the problem yourself.

Washing machine won’t start.

If your washing machine won’t start the first thing to check is that the power is on and it is plugged into the mains. Next check that the power switch is on and/or the control switch is in the out position. Try a different program setting and finally try replacing the fuse in the plug.
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