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    Hoover tumble dryer acting up

    Not sure what i did, but i went inside the hole where the element sits again and used a long thin piece of threaded rod, got in anywhere i could and i mustve dislodged it, a victory even if it cost me blood, thanks for all the repies folks
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    Hoover tumble dryer acting up

    None whatsover, took the back cover and element off, but cant really feel anything much, not that i can reach in too far, i take it i cant access the back of the outside of the drum entirely, does undoin the 5 screws above the element help or is that a no no!
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    Hoover tumble dryer acting up

    Got it off lol, just need some persuading
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    Hoover tumble dryer acting up

    Thats the top as it stands
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    Hoover tumble dryer acting up

    I have had the front plate off, cant see any issues, on closer inspection i think something has indeed fell throught the holes at the back and is wedged between th back drum and back housing panel, cant see anything but noise defo emanatingfrom there, is ther anyway to access that part, tried...
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    Hoover tumble dryer acting up

    Thanks for the replies, havent had a chance to open it up yet, but i have at least noticed that the grinding noise only happens when its running clockwise ??
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    Hoover tumble dryer acting up

    Thanks, will get a look
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    Hoover tumble dryer acting up

    Hi, just wondering whats causing the rubbing/grinding noise on my hoover 9kg vented dryer, sounds like metal on metal, im no repair engineer but have building background so wouldnt mind checking it out if i know what i might be looking for lol, cheers in advance
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    Electric shower running cooler now

    Thanks for all the repies, its probably at a point now where its easier to replace, even element replacement looking at 80 odd quid lol
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    Electric shower running cooler now

    Thanks but it runs off the mains
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    Electric shower running cooler now

    Thanks for reply, its a redring 500, im no expert but i think its a single 7.2 element
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    Electric shower running cooler now

    Hi, my redring shower has been pretty reliable for 20 years(i know lol), ive had to replace the heating element in the past, that was because shower was running stone cold,now suddenly im having to turn the shower temperature dial to its highest setting instead of its usual 2 or 3 to get...
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    Rollers and brushes

    Hi, am gonna re emulsion all the internal walls of my house, i want to invest in some decent rollers and brushes, most recommendations point to American products, but im hoping to start tomorro, is there anything that is above the cheap brands in the U.k that is worthwile purchasing? Thank you
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    built in oven size

    hi, going to replace my double oven , im assuming that the standard size advertised is for the oven fascia,which is suitable, is the oven carcass slightly smaller dimensions to fit into the housing? thank you
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    Storm water drainage regs

    Not for smells but isnt it advisable for trapping dirt off the roof, over time there will be a build up‍♂️
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    Storm water drainage regs

    Also, been a while since i did this stuff in an official capacity, are rockers outside manholes still mandatory or where they more for clay pipe??
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    Storm water drainage regs

    Hi, i have to run all drainage in on a very large newbuild, the front of the house has 8, yes 8 downpipes due to the roof layout, my question is does each and every trapped hopper for storm only have to feed into its own manhole or can i use "y"s on the run, and not have 8 covers showing along...
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    Single skin concrete block advice

    Two blocks back to back on edge is sufficent then with ties? for 6 ft 6 wall
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    Single skin concrete block advice

    Was just gonna double a block and tie them each course, a full pier isnt wanted by the customer, but im sure you think it is better, is there any method for a pier apart from a full block width, im not spending half a day cutting 3/4s lol
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    Single skin concrete block advice

    And another quicky if you dont mind, ive to go up 6ft 6 along two flanks, and it will be butting onto a door, i am concerned this is just too high, and also that as one end will be used for the door frame, a single skin open ended flank is not advisable and that a pier is necessary to support...
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