Recent content by keekster64

Machine stopped mid cycle last night, timer knob stopped turning, when I advanced it slightly it made wirring noises, but did not turn. Could this be the source of the problem?

I have an intermitent problem with my dishwasher over filling with water. Instead of an inch of water it just keeps filling up until it leaks out the front. If I put it back to the start of the cycle it will empty out. If I switch it to an alternative cycle, and then it will work again for a...

I've had a similar problem. I found that in some boilers the pump is supposed to run on after the boiler has switched off until it drops below a preset temp. If it continues to carry on after this you may have a problem. Mine has a potentially faulty thermostat causing the problem.

Most just unscrew by hand, just below cap, its threaded onto the metal part

Had a similar problem recently, the honeywell motor in the valve was just tired. New motor from B&Q was £8. Two screws and two wires to connect, took 10 minutes, just remember to switch the power off first, ouch.

Thanks. Have delved into the manual, and found reference to the overun. Its seems to be controlled by the thermostat. £23 for a new one is not bad.

I have a problem with my central heating system. Its a regular boiler (Baxi), not combi, with open header tank and separate hot water tank. I have replaced the pump and electric values recently as they were failing. Now I have a new problem. In the evening when the system switches off, ie...