How to prepare your appliances for Christmas by LE Company
When you choose LE Company, there are just two simple steps you need to follow to prepare your appliances for Christmas. First, arrange pre-Christmas maintenance visits in advance. Second, arrange maintenance for the most crucial appliances at least.
Arrange pre-Christmas maintenance visits in advance
At LE Company, we always advise our customers to start preparing their appliances for Christmas in advance. Here are a few reasons why we recommend not putting off preparation until the last few days before Christmas:
To clarify, December is the busiest period for electrical engineers in London. Sometimes, we even have to stop taking new bookings by mid-December. So, if you send us your service request just a week before Christmas, we simply may not have a slot to schedule our visit to your home. Besides, over the holidays, parts are rarely held in stock and the delivery time may increase drastically as suppliers shut down or run reduced hours.
- Late bookings risk there being no slot available
- A part ordered in late December may not arrive until January
To clarify, December is the busiest period for electrical engineers in London. Sometimes, we even have to stop taking new bookings by mid-December. So, if you send us your service request just a week before Christmas, we simply may not have a slot to schedule our visit to your home. Besides, over the holidays, parts are rarely held in stock and the delivery time may increase drastically as suppliers shut down or run reduced hours.
Arrange maintenance for at least the most crucial appliances
At LE Company, we recommend arranging pre-Christmas maintenance at least for ovens, fridges, and dishwashers. If you have other appliances you rely on over Christmas, mention them when booking, and we will include them in the visit. We check every component that typically fails under extra load, so you can rest assured your Christmas will not be ruined by a breakdown.
Ovens
Our pre-Christmas oven preparation visits typically cover:
- Electrical safety check – to ensure the plug, cable, and circuit will withstand the increased load
- Door seal inspection – and replacement if the gasket is split, hardened, or no longer magnetic
- Fan motor test – checking for grinding or slow rotation, replacing the motor or blades if necessary
- Grill element inspection and testing – cleaning or replacing the element if corroded
- Thermostat check – verification the temperature against a calibrated thermometer, adjustment or replacement, if necessary
Fridges
To prepare your fridge for Christmas, our maintenance visits typically cover:
- Electrical safety check – to ensure the plug, cable, and circuit will withstand the increased load
- Condenser coil cleaning – vacuuming or brushing the coils to restore cooling efficiency
- Temperature verification – running a thermostat check against a calibrated thermometer
- Door and seal inspection – to ensure the door closes and seals correctly
- Defrost drain check and cleaning – to prevent water pooling
Dishwashers
For dishwashers, our pre-Christmas maintenance visits typically cover:
- Electrical safety check – to ensure the plug, cable, and circuit will withstand the increased load
- Filter clean and drain check – to clear the filter and ensure the pump drains freely
- Inlet and drain hose inspection – and replacement if the hose is cracked
- Door seal inspection – and replacement if necessary
- Door interlock test – to ensure the machine starts, locks, and completes a cycle successfully
Conclusion before Christmas
So, to be sure your appliances will withstand the increased load they have at Christmas, requesting a maintenance visit in November or at least early December is a wise idea. When arranging pre-Christmas maintenance, focus on at least your core appliances – cooking, refrigeration, and dishwashing.