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Very interesting. Initially was thinking that the newer heat pump is the way to go with it a case of the extra upfront cost being countered by cheaper running costs, but ease of ongoing maintenance is a definite consideration. Especially as that surely affects long term efficiency

Why with a fan? We already use a dehumidifier, but not in combination with a fan. So just wondered what's the difference?

We've a couple of dehumidifiers (about 10 yrs old now, bought when we used to live in a damp flat), so the big 500W one (or 1.5KW if you use the heater function) is used to dry small stuff and once a month I go to the laundrette (bedding, towels, jeans etc) usually an Ikea blue bag full. Problem...

We've never had a tumble dryer (in our mid 50's) and usually use a washing line and trips to the Laundrette over winter. We also have a decent dehumidifier that's used sometimes for small amounts, but for various reasons decided we need to consider getting a tumble dryer.. We've a small kitchen...

Thanks. How would you tell if that was the issue? Would it not always start?

Stand alone dishwashers tend to be cheaper than integrated, so maybe if the OP is not fussed over the look of the door, then it is a case of why pay more. OP have you measured the space? Is the existing washer inside a carcass or is there end panels that could be removed?

Still the same, unfortunately. Strange thing is if I simply press the power button off and on again, for when it stops during the drain cycle of the main wash, it carries on where it left off, and completes the drain, though it may stop again several minutes later when the rinse tries to empty.

Opened it up. No blockages, drain pump looks fine and clean tested resistance anyway 243 ohms so about what is expected. There is a rubber seal to stop return which looked fine but washed with washing up liquid in case any residue. The red tape was what I put on to identify which of the two...

Been using it a while (4yrs) but just installed a new washing machine. (Correction) This is a recent issue, though it occasionally happened, but now it's every wash cycle. The only recent thing is had to move the dishwasher out to install washer due to limited space, but no need to change...

Hi, yes the wash cycle is hot, prewash cold. There was no debris in the hose as my wife likes to prewash by hand (sort of defeats part of the object of having a dishwasher). Would the height or length of the waste hose be an issue. Due to location it has a 2m extension on to get to the under...

Hi, hoping for some suggestions, Our dishwasher is not draining waste water at end of cycle, or not when needed! It's a Rengora from Ikea, so an electrolux, and at the end of a cycle it has waste water in the bottom and beeps twice intermittently. The trouble shooting says that it means a...

So it's the one supplier doing the 10m coils? I used permagard, a kit for £90 plus got some 3m lengths for Window. The 7m only comes in 5 pack which is £132 so might consider the 10m coil as I would have only needed 2 lengths. Still have enough resin from first job.

Opening 2.2M + 500mm each side is 3.2M 7M lengths cut in half is 3.5M were the coils from ebay good quality? Who were they from?

Yes, stainless steel grade 304 with an polymer resin grout designed for use with the helical bars. The grout bonds the bars and the steel together and is non-corrosive, non-gaseous.

Helical bars are used for remedial crack stitching as opposed to removing bricks and feathering back in. There is no concrete Lintel to disturb its the external brickwork, the bars go in the mortar joints. Cracks occur as uPVC does not give same support as original wooden windows Got further...

Hi, Trying to determine whether I should use 6mm or 8mm bars to create a lintel repair above a patio door. I had thought 8mm, but since read that thicker isn't always better for crack stitching because of flexibility. The house I bought 4 years ago has two cracks at the back, one stepped crack...

I'm currently decorating the lounge of the house we bought last year, and after doing the ceiling and walls we are onto laminating the floor, but looking for suggestions to tackle the patio doorway. The previous owners had a patio door put in over a decade ago, but it seems they simply took...

Original Board Step for patio door

Under the board is just bare bricks

Close up of brick work showing holes