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Hi, The lever shown in the pic has come loose on the bathtub. It does not screw back now because of the black cable holding the gear inside the lever pocket. Does the black cable need to be detached for proper installation? And can it be reattached in the end? Many thanks for your help.

Hi, I've a Vaillant ECOTEC PRO 28 boiler that is ~4 years old, coupled with EPH Combi Pack 4 wireless thermostat. I bought this system with 10 years warranty and 5 free services. In last year service, the key for magnetic filter went missing and the boiler installation company replaced my filter...

Hi, I've moved into a house where I've a cistern that looks like the attached pic. Issues: 1. Both half-flush and full-flush are a tad hard to press. 2. The half-flush was not working so I extended the plastic leg inside but it used to slip upon pressing. So I added some tape to add to its...

Hello, The tap on my bathroom tub has gone very loose. There is no leak but I guess it was not tightened correctly while installing in the inaccessible far side of the tub. There is no way to reach the underside of tap without taking the whole tub out, which we are not prepared to do as it...

Hi, Should I repair this door sill by removing the sill along with any the rotting wood under the door, then insert new timber underneath the door OR should I get a new door? The door is Aluminium double glazed and feels quite strong compared to UPVC, so willing to hold on as long as possible...

Hi, Can someone please check this picture of fascia on the front of my house and advise what it is? Thanks.

Hi, my 7 year old Indesit IC35FAA integrated fridge freezer just stopped working. Checked the power supply and fuse, deemed OK. Anything else I can check or any recommendations for the repair job please? I am in Basildon, Essex. Thanks.

Hi, I've the following chainsaw whose chain is now in dire need of sharpening after a few uses: https://www.homebase.co.uk/qualcast-36v-4a-35cm-cordless-chainsaw/12909795.html I think this chainsaw uses the following chain: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/275864640176 I would like some help on the...

Hi, My wife has seen some enclosed blinds that were really thin and installed on someone's brand new patio door. I think they look like these: https://www.addonblinds.com/ Any idea what are they called? Can they be installed on typical UK patio doors with glass beading like this? Any pointers...

Hello, We have a largish empty shelf 40cm above the sink in our bathroom where the wife wants to have an illumintated LED mirror. The mirror is planned to be 1200mm wide and the power ratings for various styles vary between 36W and 60W. The closest power source I've found is a light switch on...

Hi, I would like to buy a consumer unit for my garage where a 17mm thick 3-core SWA cable has been left by the previous owners. The other side of the cable is at the main consumer unit, This cable is currently not connected at either ends. Does 17mm overall cable thickness give any indication...

I've an old Stoves Newhome gas cooker whose clicker has stopped working. I am using a cigarette lighter at the moment. Any idea if its normally the switch or the ignition module? I've checked the mains power socket and the fuse, they seem to be OK. Kindly refer to the pictures and advise the...

Hello all, So I've a mixer tap in bathroom sink that does not leak underneath into the vanity unit when closed. It does leak after use from underneath the tap into the vanity cupboard so I thought of replacing the cartridge. Stumped by how to proceed when I opened the top lever. Appreciate any...

Hi, My Beko Excellence 8kg washing machine suddenly stopped working and no error code was displayed. It would fill in water as normal but the drum would not roll. Upon reset, it would simply drain the water and unlock the door. Took out the brushes after checking online, one seems more worn than...

Hi all, The previous owner left me a wire hanging in the bathroom which has now been connected to a newly installed LED mirror. The other end of that cable is in the loft, it is taped to 3 other 1.5mm T/E cables that feed into a spot light in the same bathroom below. Questions: 1. Should one of...

Hi, I have recently moved into a house and am now looking to tidy my garden this summer. I've these largish trees hanging over the fence and possibly causing them to tilt the fence too. I requested my neighbour to tend to them as they are on his property and therefore belong to him. He has...

Hi, Just moved into a house with a Vaillant EcoFit Pure 835 boiler that is 3-4 years old but the previous owner did not bother to register with Vaillant, so Vaillant says its not under warranty. Apart from a leaky PRV that I noticed on the outside valve that is causing me regular pressure drop...

Hello, I've no earth in the lighting circuits in my house. In the bathroom there is a fixed skylight that is 650mm by 650mm size. Am I allowed to install a Panel LED there? Ideally something like a panel frame LED like this one: If you have any other suggestions too, kindly let me know. Thanks.

Hi, My 2 year old newish cistern has had an intermittent issue of water overflowing into the pan after a refill. If any of the dual push buttons is pressed gently, the overflow stops. One can also hear something snap through a vacuum the button is pressed to stop the overflow. I am hoping...

Hello, I've a Single-impeller negative-head Stuart Turner Monsoon N2.0 pump on the Hot side and Mains-pumped on the Cold side in my house. The house has two showers, both of them equipped with a pressure equalising/ balancing valve. Lately the pump seems to come on for a couple of seconds when...