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Recently we inspected a Haier clothes dryer after the owner reported a burning smell coming from the unit. On opening the rear housing, we discovered that a fire had occurred inside the dryer cabinet. The customer had been very diligent about maintenance. The lint filters were cleaned regularly and ... read more

Dual fuel ovens are generally reliable appliances, but when burners fail to ignite the problem can sometimes be more complex than it first appears. Recently we repaired a dual fuel oven where two burners were experiencing ignition problems. At first glance the fault appeared to be a common one. In ... read more

Recently we inspected a Miele dishwasher in Armidale that was displaying a solid orange light flashing on the control panel. This warning indicator can represent a number of different faults depending on the model and the operating conditions of the appliance. When a dishwasher shows this type of e ... read more

We recently attended a home in Armidale where a Haier refrigerator was leaking water from the bottom freezer compartment. Water leaks inside refrigerators are often related to the defrost system, and proper diagnosis is required to identify the exact cause. In this case, the problem was traced to a ... read more

A customer in Armidale contacted John Crawford Appliance Repairs after their Miele washing machine stopped mid-cycle and displayed a flood error code. The machine would not continue operating, leaving the owner concerned about possible internal damage or a major water leak. Flood errors, sometimes ... read more

A homeowner in Armidale contacted John Crawford Appliance Repairs after their Bosch wall oven stopped heating correctly under the grill function. The top element was no longer producing heat, making it difficult to cook evenly and complete everyday meals. Initial Inspection and Diagnosis On inspec ... read more

A customer in Armidale contacted John Crawford Appliance Repairs regarding a Fisher and Paykel fridge/freezer with an ice maker issue. Instead of producing individual ice cubes, the ice bin was filling with one large clump of frozen ice. Diagnosis On inspection, it was clear that excess water was ... read more

John Crawford Appliance Repairs recently completed an electrical repair on a Smeg freestanding dual fuel oven for a local Armidale customer. The issue reported was that the gas burner would not ignite, leaving the oven unusable for everyday cooking. After attending the site and carrying out an elec ... read more

John Crawford Electrical and Appliance Repairs recently inspected a Bosch washer dryer in Armidale that was not spinning at all on any wash or dry settings. After thorough testing, it was confirmed that the washing machine motor itself was not at fault. Bosch motors are well known for their durabil ... read more

John Crawford Appliance Repairs recently attended a call-out in Armidale for a Bosch washing machine that was displaying an intermittent fault which gradually became worse over time. The customer reported that the machine would stop operating and show an F:16 error code. During inspection, it was f ... read more

We were recently called to a home in Armidale to inspect a Venini 90cm gas cooktop and electric oven that was having a few issues. Two of the gas burners weren’t sparking, the oven wasn’t heating properly, and the door wasn’t sealing as it should. After a thorough inspection, we i ... read more

At John Crawford Appliance Repairs, we recently completed a service on a Haier twin tub washing machine for a customer in Armidale. This particular model is known for its robust and practical design, making it a favourite in many local homes, even years after purchase. However, with age comes natur ... read more

Fisher & Paykel Rangehood Repair – Armidale A local Armidale customer recently called us in to repair a Fisher & Paykel rangehood that had stopped working properly. The main issue was with the control panel—the lights were no longer functioning, and the touch buttons were unresp ... read more