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Emergency Appliance Repairs for Tenants and Agencies

Appliances can fail unexpectedly, creating disruption and stress for tenants. For landlords and letting agencies, a fast, reliable response is essential to prevent complaints, property damage, and safety issues. Glotech Repairs has over 50 years of experience helping landlords across London, Surrey, Hertfordshire, Essex, Cambridgeshire, and nationwide respond quickly to appliance emergencies. Common Emergency Scenarios 1. Water LeaksA leaking washing machine, dishwasher, or fridge freezer can damage flooring and furniture. Immediate action is crucial to prevent escalating damage. 2. Appliance Fails During UseOvens, hobs, or microwaves failing mid-use can create inconvenience and potential hazards for tenants. 3. Gas or Electrical FaultsFaulty connections or overheating appliances are serious safety risks that require immediate professional attention. 4. Refrigeration FailuresFridge freezers that stop cooling can cause food spoilage,…

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Choosing Between Repair and Replacement in Rental Properties

Landlords and letting agencies often face a key decision when an appliance fails: should it be repaired or replaced? Making the right choice saves money, reduces tenant disruption, and ensures properties remain safe and efficient. At Glotech Repairs, we’ve spent over 50 years helping landlords across London, Surrey, Hertfordshire, Essex, Cambridgeshire, and nationwide make informed, professional decisions about their appliances. Why This Decision Matters Appliances that fail can affect tenants’ daily lives. A broken washing machine, oven, or fridge freezer can quickly become a tenancy issue if not addressed promptly. Choosing between repair and replacement involves balancing cost, appliance age, efficiency, and safety. When Repair Is the Best Option 1. Isolated FaultsIf the problem is minor, such as a worn belt, faulty thermostat, or heating…

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How Preventative Appliance Maintenance Saves Landlords Money

For landlords and letting agencies, reliable appliances are essential for keeping tenants happy and avoiding costly emergency callouts. Faulty washing machines, tumble dryers, ovens, fridge freezers, and dishwashers can disrupt daily life and create unnecessary stress for both tenants and property owners. At Glotech Repairs, we’ve spent over 50 years helping landlords across London, Surrey, Hertfordshire, Essex, Cambridgeshire, and nationwide ensure their appliances stay in peak condition through professional maintenance and timely repairs. Preventative maintenance not only keeps appliances running efficiently but also reduces long-term costs, extends lifespan, and ensures compliance with safety regulations. Why Preventative Maintenance Matters 1. Lower Long-Term Costs Appliances that are regularly serviced and maintained are less likely to develop major faults. Catching small issues early, such as worn belts, clogged…

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Why Landlords Should Partner with Professional Appliance Engineers

Reliable appliances are at the heart of smooth-running rental properties. From washing machines and tumble dryers to ovens, fridge freezers, and dishwashers, tenants expect their appliances to work efficiently and safely. When an appliance breaks down, it can quickly lead to complaints, disruption, and even potential disputes with tenants. At Glotech Repairs, we’ve spent over 50 years helping landlords and letting agencies across London, Surrey, Hertfordshire, Essex, Cambridgeshire, and nationwide manage appliance maintenance professionally. Our experience ensures appliances remain reliable, reducing emergency callouts and protecting your rental investment. Common Challenges Landlords Face 1. Unexpected Appliance Breakdowns Appliances can fail without warning. A leaking washing machine, a fridge freezer that stops cooling, or an oven that fails mid-use can disrupt tenants’ lives and lead to emergency…

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Glotech Repairs – Our Commitment to Being a Greener Company

At Glotech Repairs, we understand the importance of reducing our environmental impact while delivering reliable appliance repair services across the UK. With over 50 years of experience, we are proud to combine trusted expertise with a growing focus on sustainability. How We’re Working to Be Greener 1. Repair, Don’t ReplaceOne of the biggest ways we reduce waste is by repairing appliances rather than encouraging unnecessary replacements. Extending the life of washing machines, tumble dryers, ovens, and more helps prevent perfectly good appliances from ending up in landfill. 2. Using Genuine Parts for LongevityWe only fit high-quality, genuine spare parts. Not only does this ensure safe and efficient repairs, but it also helps appliances last longer, reducing the need for replacement and the environmental footprint associated…

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Common Tumble Dryer Problems and How Glotech Repairs Can Help

As summer fades and the colder months approach, many households across the UK begin to rely heavily on their tumble dryers again. While these machines are a lifeline, they’re also prone to faults. At Glotech Repairs, we’ve spent over 50 years helping customers get their dryers back in working order quickly and reliably. The Most Common Tumble Dryer Issues 1. Dryer not heating upA dryer that runs but doesn’t heat is often caused by a faulty heating element, thermostat, or sensor. 2. Clothes taking too long to dryBlocked filters, clogged condensers, or poor ventilation can all reduce efficiency. Cleaning filters after every cycle can help prevent this. 3. Drum not spinningThis is usually due to a broken belt, faulty motor, or worn drum support. 4….

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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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GLOTECH HALLOWEEN COMPETITION!

This year Glotech are holding a Halloween competition on our social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter) So, what do you need to do to win? This will be a pumpkin carving competition, the best pumpkin wins! What will the prize be? A Halloween hamper, filled with chocolate and treats! 🎃 We hope to see our customers get involved, good luck everyone. Competition ends 31st October 2020! 👻

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Brits don't vacuum | Glotech Repairs
  • April 21st, 2016
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Over half a million lazy Brits NEVER vacuum their carpets!

We’ve conducted a new study into British cleaning habits and discovered that an estimated 688,987 Brits have never vacuumed their carpets! This is putting this lazy bunch at risk of allergies and infections. We came to this figure once we discovered that 1.3% of those quizzed in our survey never vacuumed, which equates to over half a million adult Brits. After we found out that 1.3% of Brits quizzed in our study Our survey also revealed that 5% of Brits hoover once a month, 11% once a fortnight, 31% once a week, 34% a few times a week and almost 16% hoover every day. The Carpet and Rug Institute’s guidelines state that vacuuming should take place once a week, but one fifth of Brits struggle…

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