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The oven is showing a fault code F01, after about a minute of running. All heating element resistances test OK. I have replaced the temperature sensor probe with new but fault FO1 is returning. Cheers.

Thanks for the help, The fault was intermittent for a while, when it first appeared just taping the side of the tv cleared the problem for about a week. The blue flashing/arcing is internal inside the tube neck. I thought it may be due to a faulty line output transformer. I think I will be...

Hi, I have a Philips model 32PW9596/05. It must be about 15 years old now, the price new was £1600 The set is leather bound and still looks great the picture is spot on and I will be sad to see it go. The set powers up with a green indicator light for a few seconds then blue sparking can then...

Sorry I must have had a senior moment.

Hi, The problem I have is the freezer section appears to be working ok -24c. But the fridge is not cooling staying around +14C. The appliance is about 8yrs old. The information sticker is missing from inside the fridge compartment. I thought about replacing the thermostat but not...

Hi, The problem I have is the freezer section appears to be working ok -24c. But the fridge is not cooling staying around +14C. The appliance is about 8yrs old. The information sticker is missing from inside the fridge compartment. I thought about replacing the thermostat but not...

Hi, My baxi 30HE combi keeps cutting out and indicating a temperature sensor fault. The problem is the female two pin plug is making bad contact with the sensor pins causing an open circuit. I want to replace the plug/lead but having trouble finding part. Does anyone know the name/type of...

Thanks for the help. I removed the drum from the top of the machine as a matter of interest. As advised the drum sealed like a tin can. Machine scrapped off. Many Thanks.

Hi, The inner drum on my hotpoint washr/dryer has come loose and jamming the drum against the outer tub. I think it may be due to the screws holding the drum onto the spider bracket, either shearing off or coming loose. I want to remove the drum. I can't see how the front of the machine can...

Thanks for the answer to my problem. I didn't realise the thermostat capillary tube could be pulled out, and the new be pushed in through a guide tube. Many Thanks.

Hi, I want to replace a suspect faulty thermostat in the fridge section of the appliance. The problem I have is the capillary tube from the thermostat appears to be routed out of sight through the thermal insulation in the wall of the fridge housing and not inside the food compartment. There...

Thanks for help and advice.

Thanks for the advice and tip.

Hi, Thank's for the reply. I just thought it was a bit expensive to pay up to £4.50 each for an o ring if a readily available 28-22-3mm Nitrile rubber o ring is technically suitable. Many Thanks.

Hi, My boiler pump has a slight leak due to a failed o ring seal. Can I replace it with a Nitrile o ring of the same size, or will it have to be an original part. Cheers.