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Just from the picture, without any other testing, it looks like those wires are going to the heating element at the bottom of the drum. So, one would suspect the element is toast and has gone open circuit. Although usually you tend to get more warning before it gets that bad, like...it starts...

Well, the Samsung one my brother bought has been bullet proof after heavy use. Like I said, I am usually quite critical of "smart" domestic appliances, but this one I have been impressed with. It is also in a small side room, and the room does not feel any different with it on. (I know it's...

My view on this is that unless the running cost (including purchase) vs current running cost vastly favours a new machine, stick with what you have. Older vented types may use a lot of power, but, they are usually super simple, nothing to clever about them and usually last a long time. My old...

Let me know if you find it tricky, I can show more details. The tape can twist and stick to itself. Also, if you wrap a turn or two around the prong, when you slide the o-ring onto it, twist it in the direction you wound the tape, That way it doesn't just push/bunch the tape up or make it come...

If you have a leak at the o rings, I have a tried and tested solution that will save you £16, unless you can find cheap third party o rings. Basically, buy a roll of ptfe plumbers tape, and feed a strip around each o-ring (like you are wrapping the outside of it. Do a few loops of it. You...

It looks like that fan is a B&Q sold Greenwood Airvac AXS100TR. Looking at the dimensions of your bathroom at 2.5m2, if we assume a ceiling height of 2.5m, that means a volume of 6.25m3 Sizing an extractor for the room volume. If we multiply this by 10 to get the required air changes per hour...

I needed a good solution for a bathroom with no windows, so I looked into this a lot a while back. A few things to consider 1) As other's have pointed out, one thing you need is a good airflow into the room. but, it's not just a case of opening a door. If you have a door open (or any opening)...

Just an update, if anyone was interested. I bought the diverter valve and indeed, the motor is identical. Not only that, but all the switching mechanism and contacts are identical too! After confirming the new motor works and the old one is indeed dead, I swapped the motor and switching...

Just started hearing a slight, and I mean very slight squeak/squeal when using my brakes. But, it only seems to be at very low speed (car park manoeuvring speed). It could just be the colder temperatures perhaps. A visual inspection shows this, do they look fine? I would guess they are OK, but...

I removed the heating assembly on my Bosh dishwasher as I noticed one arm was not spinning. This video explains why that might have been the case... I have excluded the issues he mentions in the video, something jamming the outlet or missing teeth on the cogs. So, the only scenario I am left...

So, out of interest, what would most do in this situation. It was dark and wet, and he stated he was not intending to claim on his insurance for his own minor damage. While mine looked minor at a glance in the dark, I said I would have to get it checked to ensure there was no hidden damage...

Out of interest.....what would one expect to be paying for small scrapes and paint transfer on a bumper for repair. And I mean light, some white showing, but certainly not deep gouges.

From a comparison site FAQ "If the damage is minor or only superficial, you might decide that it’s not worth making an insurance claim and pay for any repairs yourself. That’s because making an accident claim on your own insurance will result in you losing any no claims discount you receive...

Yeh, I thought that too @freddiemercurystwin , Having said that, I have not made my insurers aware yet....but only because due to being busy and wanted to get it checked by my garage first. I thought the insurance companies may get made aware, but only likely to affect premiums if actioned as a...

Surely I have to accept to proceed? Even if he told his insurance about the prang. If I don't go through the insurers it would not be classed as a NFC, surely.

Looking at the wording of the text, his insurance are bending over backwards to help me. So it reads as if they are accepting fault. But, as you say....people can be deceptive....so I would have to speak to them [their insurers]. Which I have not bothered to do thus far.

Yeh, in this instance, he has already admitted fault. He has already made his insurance company aware., who have been badgering me to follow up. But, I'm not making a claim if it's minor, even though I'm sure a lot of people would rinse as much out of the insurance as they could. I have some...

Just a moral quandary question, I had a guy roll into the back of me last week. Totally his fault. I came to a stop at a roundabout. Then looked in my mirror and had time to the the guy roll towards me, wondering why he was not slowing more. The impact actually sounded and felt worse than it...

The purpose of the valves are so that: 1. It can be totally isolated if needed, and removed for servicing or replacement. 2. It technically should aid flushing it out and reduce the chance of detritus being carried past the filter while you clean it via the filter flush valve. You can close...

I considered this when I installed mine. Especially because my system is open vent and therefore not pressurised. The valves that come with the filter are a restricted bore as you imply. However, as I still wanted the option of valves, I bought some good quality full bore lever valves and...