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Glotech Repairs: Why Use Glotech Repairs?

Why Glotech Repairs? At Glotech Repairs, we’re proud to be one of the UK’s leading independent appliance repair specialists, delivering fast, reliable service to homes and businesses nationwide. With over 50 years of experience, we’ve built a reputation for trusted expertise, genuine spare parts, and professional care, making us the first choice for appliance repairs across the country. Nationwide CoverageFrom the South Coast to Scotland, our highly trained engineers operate across a wide range of regions including London, Surrey, Hertfordshire, Essex, Cambridgeshire, and beyond. No matter where you are, we combine the reach of a national company with the personal touch of local service. Our team is strategically placed to ensure quick response times, so when an appliance breaks down, help is never far away….

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Glotech Repairs: Supporting Our Staff While Supporting Our Customers

Supporting Our Staff While Supporting Our Customers At Glotech Repairs, we know that our people are at the heart of everything we do. While we take pride in delivering award-winning service to customers across the UK, we believe that starts with looking after the wellbeing, growth, and happiness of our team. Our success over the past four decades has only been possible because of the engineers, office staff, and support teams who work hard every day. That’s why we’ve made employee wellbeing and development a core part of our culture. Prioritising Health and WellbeingWe understand that work and life can sometimes bring challenges, which is why we’ve partnered with Health Assured, a leading provider of wellbeing and employee support services. Through this partnership, every member…

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Glotech Repairs Wins IER Awards 2025: Best Independent Retailer for Repairs, Spares and Service

Glotech Repairs Wins IER Awards 2025: Best Independent Retailer for Repairs, Spares and Service Glotech Repairs is proud to announce that we have been awarded Best Independent Retailer for Repairs, Spares and Service at the prestigious IER Awards 2025. This national recognition celebrates our dedication to high-quality domestic appliance repairs, exceptional customer service, and trusted spare parts supply across the UK. Trusted Appliance Repairs Across the UK With over 40 years of experience, Glotech Repairs has become a household name for reliable appliance repairs. We specialise in washing machine repairs, dishwasher repairs, oven and cooker repairs, fridge freezer repairs, and more. Our highly trained engineers operate throughout London, Surrey, Hertfordshire, Essex, Cambridgeshire. From Southampton to Scotland, we have you covered! Winning this award is a…

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Fridge Freezer Maintenance Tips

Fridge Freezer Maintenance Tips to Avoid Costly Repairs | Glotech Repairs Your fridge freezer is one of the hardest-working appliances in your home, running day and night to keep your food fresh. But without regular care, it can quickly develop issues that lead to costly breakdowns. At Glotech Repairs, we’ve been fixing fridge freezers across the UK for decades, and we know that simple maintenance can go a long way in preventing faults. 1. Keep the Interior Clean Wipe down shelves, drawers, and surfaces with warm soapy water to remove spills and bacteria. A clean fridge helps prevent mould and keeps your food fresher for longer. Top tip: Always store food in sealed containers to minimise odours and protect internal components from sticky residues. 2….

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BOSCH Washing Machine Error Codes

If your Bosch washing machine has started to show an error code which you are unfamiliar with, then look no further. Glotech have put together an extensive list for your to understand what the error codes mean and to understand the issues with your appliance. If you are continuing to have issues with your Washing Machine, then please be sure to contact Glotech Repairs to organise an appointment with our qualified engineers. Some repairs need to be carried out by a trained professional, so if you are about to attempt a repair yourself, please be extremely careful and only do so if you are qualified. 

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Halloween Competition (T&C’s)

It’s that time of year again where Glotech are holding a spooktacular competition! So, how do you take part? All you need to do is carve a spooky pumpkin, send us your pumpkin to one of our socials and the best pumpkin wins! What do you win? We are giving away FAMILY ENTRY tickets to Harry Potter World! (Family entry is up to a maximum of 4 tickets comprising of either 2 adults and 2 children or 3 adults and 1 child). When does the competition end? The competition starts from Friday 1st October and ends on the 30th October 2021. When will the winner be announced? The winner will be announced on our socials on the 31st October 2021 with an accompanied picture of…

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How to check your washing machine or washer dryer filter for blockage

Before checking your washing machine or washer dryer filter for blockage, always makes sure the machine is isolated from power to avoid risk of harm. 1. Locate the filter cap, on most washing machines this is located at the bottom on the front kf the machine to the left or right behind a flap. If yours is not obvious please consult the user manual for your machine or seek professional help. 2. Once located place a large beach towel or tray (a baking tray usually works) under the filter to catch water. 3. The filter is a screw mechanism and rotates anti clockwise to undo. Slowly turn it anti clockwise. Be prepared for water to leak out as it is below the water level of…

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Our first apprentice!

We have recently taken on our first ever apprentice domestic appliance engineer here at Glotech Repairs. Jessica Driver has recently completed her first month with us and we are delighted to have her on board. We thought this would be a good opportunity to take a moment to thank her for all her hard work so far and share some feedback of her experience with the company and the team. “I’m Jessica, I started in early June as a trainee field engineer here at Glotech. I’m looking forward to learning the new skills and the challenges that are ahead. I’m excited that I was selected to be given this amazing opportunity to learn this role as a white goods field engineer from scratch. It’s an…

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AEG Dishwasher Error Codes

If your AEG dishwasher has started to show an error code which you are unfamiliar with, then look no further. Glotech have put together an extensive list for you to understand what the error codes mean and to understand the issues with your appliance. If you are continuing to have issues with your Tumble Dryer, then please be sure to contact Glotech Repairs to organise an appointment with our qualified engineers. Some repairs need to be carried out by a trained professional, so if you are about to attempt a repair yourself, please be extremely careful and only do so if you are qualified. 

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Another competition?!

Glotech are holding a competition on our social media platforms. To enter all you need to do is follow us on our social media accounts and follow the rules, this could give you the chance to win a brand new Amazon Echo Dot! Please click on the links below which will direct you to our social media channels. Good luck everyone! Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter

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COVID-19 Update

Following the message from Boris Johnson on Monday we would like to confirm that we are still able to carry out essential repairs, deliveries and installations. Our showrooms will be closed however our phone lines and websites are still open.We are still able to deal with new and ongoing kitchen enquiries.Our staff are following strict procedures in order to keep you safe.We would like to thank the NHS and their staff for all that they are doing during this pandemic.

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Halloween Competition

Glotech would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who participated in our pumpkin competition. This is something we will be doing yearly, so keep your eyes peeled for next year! After viewing many pumpkins, we finally chose our winner. A huge congratulations to Carly Aves who carved this brilliant Gizmo!

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