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Thanks jj4091 Will have another look behind the brush. We really don't want to fork out 30 odd quid + for a repair/service, so any he advice is greatly appreciated.

Hi I have a Dyson DC04 Absolute and when I use it, it makes an horrific noise as though something is caught in it. The brush is clean and I've checked all the pull out sections to check for foreign objects. Also taken the brush off but couldn't find anything. Filters are clean too. It...

I have just moved into a new house and want to move the electricity meter and fuse box out of the lounge and into the understairs cupboard which is only on the on the other side of the stud wall. Powergen sent round Siemens who said he couldn't do it, but edf can. Now, Powergen told us...

A combi is just an idea, we have only just learnt about different boilers so are still looking in to it. We will also look in to condensing boilers etc.. I have also read that combi boilers aren't good for big houses, and ours is. We aren't bath people but may be in the future - kids etc...

We haven't taken a look as there is an old fashioned boxy gas fire attatched to the chimney breast so it is all sealed up. Either way, I suspect it's nothing to worry about but we may get the local council to take a look, after all, 35 odd quid is peanuts compared to what you could spend on...

Hi Billy Bob Thanks for the reply. All the surveyor said in the report is: "The brick, chimney stack appears in reasonable structural condition but it has an asbestos flue. In the position it is in, the asbestos is unlikely to pose any significant health risk, however care will need...

Hi Once the back boiler is removed, we want to put in a standard gas fire with surround - whilst keeping the chimney breast of course. We have had a quote on how much it would cost to remove the back boiler and put in a new gas fire, but this was before we knew about the asbestos. Do...

Hi My husband and I have had an offer accepted on a house (built in 1963), we have had a full structural survey and in the report it mentions that the chimney flue to the back boiler is made of asbestos. They say, removal or repair may be expensive. We want to remove the back boiler and...