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    Replacing wireless thermostat in a boiler

    My daughter has lost the program wireless thermostat for her Worcester boiler . Can anyone tell me if we can buy a replacement and will it work straight way with the receiver that is still connected ?
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    Baxi Combi problem

    Good evening, Have a problem with my Baxi Platinum boiler. The boiler will not run after hot water has been turned on keeps indicating E20 fault code . Has anyone any thoughts on what the problem may be and how the issue can be resolved. Thanks Cheshireblue
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    Rebuilding an old chimney stack

    I have noticed some penetrating damp from inside parents bedroom. After investigation we have found this damp to be probably coming from a corroded chimney stack. We have had an estimate to rebuild the stack with the existing bricks. The estimate from this work (builder says it will take 2 men...
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    Boiler flue into carport

    I need to move my combi boiler from its present location . One area I would like to consider moving to is a large pantry type cupboard. One issue I have come across is that the boiler flu would discharge into a 3 open sided car port. Can anyone give me any information on whether a combi boiler...
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    Help on Christmas Eve Eve

    Help my daughter has a 18 month old toddler and the washing machine has started to play up on Christmas Eve Eve. Symptoms ,machine will not drain fully, coming up with E21 code. Filter has been removed and cleaned discharge pipework stripped and clear. Machine is Logik L612WM16 approx 8 months...
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    Continual boiler problems

    keep having issues with daughters baxi combi boiler to a point where we are thinking about replacement. A number of the quotes we received also mention wanting to do a central heating system flush. Drained some of the water from the base of a radiator the water was very clean with no signs of...
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    Intermittent Baxi combi fault

    Any advice gratefully accepted daughters Baxi combi fires up ok but then locks itself off without getting central heating hot. Does this a number of times then eventually stays on and keeps central heating warm. It appears that central heating water temperature has no control at the boiler...
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    Brown cental heating water

    Decided to check the colour of my central heating (heating ) water. After circulating then sampling the water (at the radiator drain off) water come out a transparent light brown colour without any solids. I am a bit concern that this may be due to build up of corrosion. I was thinking of...
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    Combi boiler problems

    Hi my daughter, has phoned me with an issue with her hot water system. The water shower running from the boiler gets hot then after a few minutes run cold the boiler then fires up and the cycle continues. From investigation this happens with all the taps. Any thoughts on what the problem could...
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    Open plan downstairs area

    We are buying a house which has been made totally open plan down stairs. We would like to make a separate living room from kitchen/dining area. Has anyone any idea how difficult it would be to add a stud wall and joining door (wall approx 3.5 m) wide, also what is likely to be the cost of adding...
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    Combination boiler leak.

    My combination boiler has developed a small leak (approx 1 drip 30 seconds) looks like it is dripping on to the pipework to and from the boiler (directly under the boiler.) The boiler pressure has not dropped significantly and not been topped up for a number of months. Any advise on what will be...
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    demolition and removal of shed

    Hi, has anyone any idea of the cost of demolition and removal of a small garden shed which I suspect may contain asbestos sheets. All advise greatly accepted.
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    UPVC door will not close on catch

    Hi any advice please? my back UPVC door has developed an annoying problem. When you shut the door it not longer catches shut without slightly lifting the locking handle. The door has 3 flag type hinges with what looks like an allen type adjustment from the underside of the hinge. I have tried...
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    Re jetting block pave way drive

    I am trying to give my house a little more kerb appeal before attempting to put on the market for future sale. I was thinking of having the block pave drive (approx 27m2) jetted and resealed. Any one know how much i would except to pay for this job from a reputable company. (Also is it worth...
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    Extension vertical crack

    Hi I wonder if anyone can help with some advice ? We had a two storey extension built to extend kitchen and build a third bedroom approx 5 years ago. I have noticed a vertical crack appear in the extended kitchen area where the side gable wall joins the front wall. The crack is approximately...
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    'Misted' double glazed units.

    Hi, I have several double glazed units which are starting to look misted up on the inside. I have read that units can be repaired rather than replaced. Has anyone had any experience in repairing rather than replacing dg units? Has anyone any idea of cost of repair v replacement? Any...
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    Extra hob stopped working

    Hi, I wonder if anyone can help ? I have an extractor above electric hob that has stooped working, both the lights and fan motors have stopped. The lights went with a pop ? I have no literature regarding who makes the extractor ? The extractor was fitted approx 15 years ago ? Any thoughts...
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    Hot point fridge freezer door problem

    Hi can anyone help ? Our fridge freezer, freezer external door has started to go rusty on the outside. Rather than replace the whole unit I was thinking about replacing the freezer door. I can purchase a new door but was wondering if anyone can let me know if replacing the door was a...
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    Neighbours tree roots

    Any advice please. My neighbour has a large tree in his garden the roots have encroached onto my lands and are now starting to cause issue with my property (drains, paths etc) I have spoken to the neighbour and he has refused to do anything about his trees.! Is there anything I can do to get...
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    Tree issues

    Can anyone help ? My neighbour has a number of trees on the boarder of our properties (unfortunately the trees are situated on his side) but are starting to grow high and out of control. I have worries that these may affect my property and a drain running through my property. I have tried to...
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