Recent content by midas

I have already isolated the water supply and it stopped the problem so guessing it's still a valve issue?

Hi I have a slimline Beko 451 dishwasher that has developed a fault. It washes and drains fine but slowly over the next 24 hours the pan will fill up with (clean) water. I'm guessing some kind of valve to the inlet isn't shutting off fully? Is this the likely cause or what else could it be? Is...

Hi I currently have Cloud 9 Cumulus 11mm in my bedroom that needs replacing. Should I stick with this? Would you recommend a better product for the same price? Would you recommend similar product for a cheaper price? Also cheapest place to buy online please? Many Thanks

I tried loads of lubricant but just can't get either of the screws to budge. What are my options now? Thanks

I have an Aqualisa shower and the pump motor appears to have stopped working. I took the cover off the box and the fan wasn't spinning. If you tap the box to the right it starts spinning but only slowly. Are these repairable or am I looking at a whole new processor? Thanks

Hi I wan't to paint some wooden bedside cabinets using Dulux Heritage Eggshell paint (water based) Can somebody recommend what type of roller I should use and recommend a brand to get the smoothest finish. And some tips on how to achieve it too would be good Thanks

Yes. It sits tight in the screw Was looking for additional advice as to what you do when they won't budge. What's best to lubricate?

I do but I can't get them to budge

I have a Belling DB4 cooker. The left (main) oven element has blown. I want to replace it but the two screws that hold the element in place are seized. I don't want to try too hard in case I mangle the screw heads What's the best way to remove these screws? Also can the element be replaced from...

On my model, the display is always blank unless you open the door and it always shows the set temperature and not the actual temperature UNLESS it's just been plugged in or switched off and on again then it will display the actual temperature when you open the door. It will do this for a few...

I'm on my second one of these Samsung Bespoke RL38A776ASR/EU Classic Fridge Freezer with SpaceMax™ Technology after the first one failed after 6 months. Both fridge and freezer stopped cooling. Engineer diagnosed a faulty motherboard, replaced it but it made no difference and gave up. Samsung...

I don't want to attempt it in case of disaster. I'd rather just be able to put some kind of sealant round it if that's possible.

I have a very slow leak from a joint in the pipe that come out of my heating oil tank Money's tight so I'm looking for a temporary solution to fix it until my next boiler service. Is the a product I can apply that will solve this? See attached photo. Thanks

I've bought some Zinsser Perma-White Anti Mould Paint which I want to paint skirtings with. I've done a test run and it's not turned out well. Lots of bristle / brush marks. I used a Prodec brush. Can I have some advice please on getting a smoother finish. Techniques etc. I'd rather stick with...

I need to replace a flat garage roof that currently has felt on it. Money is tight so I'm looking to trim costs if possible The area measures 2.8m by 5m I'm in South East England (Kent) There's no access issues etc getting on the roof and the rafters and boarding underneath are all sound. I...