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    How to turn on a boiler without thermostat

    A really silly question. My wireless boiler thermostat controller has packed in. How do I turn on / off my radiators without using thermostat? How do I set temperature without the thermostat? Cannot see any button on my boiler to turn it on. It’s a Greenstar i boiler Thanks.
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    Loose toilet flush handle

    I bought this flush handle only few months ago from a local DIY shop and now the handle has become loose. I have tried to tighten the lever nut but it does not fit properly and becomes loose again. What are my options? Shall I try to get a metal/brass level nut and see if that works? Would...
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    Dimplex electric heater in bathroom

    Hi When I moved into my new property, it has this electric heater in the bathroom. It turns on but it's extreeeemely slow in heating up. Is this normal? I haven't used such electric heaters in bathrooms previously. thanks
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    How to get free Sky channels without Sky box

    I watch TV just occasionally. I have an old Sky HD box without any subscription. Now I want to take my TV to another room and I cannot take Sky box to that room. What are my option if I want to watch free Sky channels without Sky box and without paying any subscriptions to any other service? I...
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    Understanding utility charges and smart meters

    This is not a DIY question, but wondering if anyone can shed some light on my question. I have a smart meter. My Electric and Gas standing charges are 55p and 30p (approx) Every morning when I get up, my smart meter is showing around £1.10 I am wondering from Midnight to morning should only...
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    Recommendations to replace Center Wireless Transmitter

    Hi I have Center RF Wireless Transmitter (340017). Its been turning On/Off for few weeks. Changing batteries won't help. I think I will have to get a new one. Any recommendations to replace this thermostat with a new one so it can work with my old receiver? (Transmitter and Receiver were...
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    Grill in Belling range cooker

    Hi Maybe someone can advise me. I was using grill in my Belling range cooker and the electricity tripped. After that grill is not turing on. My question is: Would it be just a matter of replacing the grill or do you think there would be something more sinister fault? thanks
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    Creda electric shower dripping

    Hi I hope everyone is safe during the lockdown. Maybe someone can help. I have a Creda Florida Plus electric shower that has started dripping. So I opened the cover and found where its leaking. plz see the pic. I searched the internet and I think I need this part...
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    Dual Flush Cistern Leaking: How to change washer

    Hi I need some help with fixing my dual flush cistern which is leaking into the toilet. I screwed off the dual flush buttons and had a look at the washer. I guess I need to change the washer. Please can you tell me: a - How to take off the washer (plz have a look at the picture) b - How can...
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    Conservatory door screws coming off

    hi. I hope you can help. My conservatory door screws have come off. How can I fix it back? Would I have to take the full door off? thanks for your help.
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    Replacing Worcester Greenstar junior 24i boiler?

    I have a Worcester Greenstar junior 24i boiler which is working fine. Its about 10 years old. I am an EDF customer and may be eligible for new boiler replacement (I have not contacted them as yet to confirm this). My enquiry is: Should I get a new boiler from EDF (if I am eligible) or just...
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    Gravel on outside walls and wet wall.

    Hi Recently I have done my new driveway from a friend like builder. He advised me to put gravel next to the outside walls (instead of putting a drain). Another plumber friend has seen the work and he says that the driveway paver should really have put a drain next to the walls instead of...
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    Sagging front door

    Hi. My first time here. Hopefully I can get some help with this little problem. I have a sagging front door. I have to lift it up to close it. Is it possible to fix it so it can close easily? thanks
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