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    Electric shower replacement (Mira Advance 8.7S J87E 09/03)

    My electric shower unit Mira Advance 8.7S J87E 09/03 is no longer working (no lights on, no water flow). The pull-cord for electricity to the bathroom also won't turn on. Is this likely an issue with the pull-cord or the shower unit (e.g. short circuit)? I have some quotes to replace the shower...
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    What's causing this noise in my washer?

    My washer is making a whistling/grinding noise - you can hear it in the videos. It is intermittent and often starts while the drum isn't rotating, then continues when the drum starts to rotate. It occurs occasionally at various points during the cycle. What is causing it and how can I fix it...
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    Rust on stainless steel cooker hood after cleaning

    After cleaning my stainless steel cooker hood, the next day I noticed extensive rust marks. The cleaning product I used is one I've used before (even the same bottle) and a soft sponge (which was brand new - maybe there's a chemical on new sponges?). There are some rust marks on the stainless...
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    New boiler: Glowworm Betacom or Worcester Greenstar

    My boiler is broken and I'm considering these two: Glowworm Betacom 3 24 KW or Worcester Greenstar 25i ERP. The boiler is external (on a terrace) for a one-bedroom flat in London. Does anyone have recommendations on which is better? The Worcester is more expensive and comes recommended, but...
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    External boiler housing

    I have an external boiler which has broken. It's enclosed in a wooden housing. When I opened the door to reset the boiler (unsuccessfully), the door came off - it has signs of insect and water damage, so not only do I need a new boiler but also a need a new housing :/ I've received a few...
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    Boiler doesn't start - Bosch Worcester 24Si II

    I have a Bosch Worcester 24Si II boiler (see control panel below), but there is no hot water and the boiler isn't turning on. It's housed in an external housing. I've followed the instructions in the user manual: Initially the fault light was flashing slowly and after resetting it (holding the...
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    Hygena AE6BMS oven - replacing oven light

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    Fan-forced oven doesn't heat

    I have a Hygena AE6BMS oven (photo attached). Yesterday the fan-forced oven stopped working properly (I opened it to find the roast potatoes still raw after an hour.) When using the fan-forced setting, the oven only heats to lukewarm. It isn't hot enough to cook anything and it is still cool...
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    Leaking tap

    One of my kitchen taps has a small pool of water forming beneath the fitting. It's only on the cold tap. Every now and then the tap makes a blopping sound and some water comes out of the spout. There's no water hammer, air bubbles, or any other issues when I turn the tap on. Do I need to...
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    Kitchen extractor fan makes grinding noise

    The extractor fan in my kitchen sometimes makes a grinding noise (although sometimes not) which suggests something is loose and scraping. It's a Baumatic AG600SS - see picture. Most of the fittings in my flat are a bit worn out so I'm thinking it might be best to just completely replace the...
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    Removing the stop end cap on a Ideal Standard close coupled toilet - which way to turn?

    I have a close coupled Ideal Standard cistern similar to this one: http://www.ideal-standard.co.uk/product-details//E7184.html The water in the cistern is filling very slowly and I want to remove the stop end cap on the ballvalve to clean the filter. However, the space to work with in the...
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