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If your fridge or freezer has been struggling to keep things cold, one common culprit is hidden just behind the back panel – a blocked or iced-up evaporator coil, like the one shown in the photo above. This image shows a heavily dust-covered evaporator coil, an essential part of the refrigera ... read more

We recently attended a service call for a Fisher & Paykel dishwasher that had developed a persistent flood error. Initially, the machine continued to operate despite the error, but eventually it failed to complete a cycle altogether. This type of fault is commonly caused by a hidden leak, one th ... read more

We were recently called out to inspect an Omega dishwasher that wasn’t completing its wash cycle. The customer reported that the unit would start as normal but then stall partway through, leaving dishes unwashed and water in the bottom of the machine. After a thorough inspection, we identifie ... read more

We recently attended a job involving a Haier washing machine that was reporting an electronics error. Diagnosing the issue proved challenging without dismantling the appliance, but a thorough inspection revealed a burnt-out motor and likely damage to the electronic control system as well. Given the ... read more

A local customer contacted us about a Fisher & Paykel dishwasher that wasn’t heating properly during cycles. This type of fault typically points to an issue with the internal heating system, and in this case, our diagnosis confirmed it: the circulation pump, which includes the integrated h ... read more

A customer in Armidale called John Crawford Electrical and Appliance Repairs with a common issue: their Bosch heat pump dryer was running through full cycles, but the clothes were still coming out damp. All filters had been cleaned, and the machine appeared to operate normally otherwise. John began ... read more

Issue: Low Water Pressure During Wash Cycle We were recently called to a home in Armidale where a Bosch dishwasher wasn’t washing properly. The customer noticed the dishes weren’t coming out clean, and the wash cycle seemed weaker than usual. Diagnosis & Repair After a thorough in ... read more

Issue: Burnt Out Control Board in Belling Cooker We were called to inspect a Belling electric cooker in Armidale that had stopped functioning properly. After testing, we diagnosed a burnt-out control board - a critical component that manages the cooker's operations. Challenge: Obsolete Part, Limit ... read more

When it comes to household appliances, dishwashers are a modern convenience many of us can't live without. However, like any appliance, they’re not immune to wear and tear. Recently, we encountered a Bosch dishwasher in Armidale with a water fault that stopped its operation, triggering an erro ... read more

At John Crawford Electrical, we understand that repairing appliances can be a tricky decision. Is it worth fixing, or is it time to replace? One recent case in Armidale highlights this common dilemma with a Fisher & Paykel dishwasher repair. The Situation: Fisher & Paykel Dishwasher Repair ... read more

At John Crawford Electrical, we specialise in diagnosing and repairing a range of appliance issues, including Fisher & Paykel fridge repairs. One recent job in Armidale involved fixing a common problem - ice build-up and water not draining properly. The Problem: Ice Build-Up and Blocked Drain P ... read more