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I have a Baxi Solo HE boiler and yesterday evening, for no apparent reason, the boiler tripped out. Both HW and CH lights on the controller were on, the lockout light on the boiler was on and the ''Mains On'' and ''Boiler On'' lights were both out. I pressed the lockout switch, the power light...

The mixer tap in my shower cubicle appears to be faulty. For the last few days it has not been possible to get the water temperature high enough. We have been in this house for 7 years and this is the first time we have had a problem. There does not appear to be any maker's name on the unit but...

My Zanussi cooker suddenly stopped working. Neither oven element nor grill will heat up. As I had suspected the thermostat previously, not controlling at the right temperature, I thought it might be the problem as it controls both the oven and the grill temperatures. I replaced the thermostat...

I appear to be having the same problem I had about 9 months ago. At that time the boiler would be dead, but would fire up when I switched the power off and on again. I decided at that time to wait until it happened again and I would then have a look at the 3-way valve and try and diagnose the...

I have a 3 year old Baxi Solo HE boiler. Lately it has tripped twice. All three lights are off and, using the Baxi fault finder, I checked the electrical supply at the incoming terminals on the boiler - no power. At this time, the boiler controller in the kitchen is showing lights indicating...

Since retuning we seem to have problems with the Freeview TV picture freezing momentarily - the sound continues OK. Is this a general problem or is it my system? I have three TVs connected to a single aerial in the loft (we are in a strong signal area) and all sets gave a satisfactory output...

About 3 years ago we had a new kitchen fitted, which involved some mods to sockets. The electrician involved (under contract to B&Q) replaced the old wire fuse for the downstairs sockets with a modern circuit breaker. Since then the switch has tripped out three times, the latest being while we...

I have a Honda izy powered mower, 2008 vintage. It has given me no trouble since new but has now started to act up. The mower starts first pull, still cuts the grass and the powered travel works OK. However, the speed control has started hunting. The speed falls off and then revs up, usually...

I am replacing a shower cabinet and the installation instructions on the new unit say, (in red letters) "do not apply sealant inside the cabinet, only to the outside". I would have thought it more desirable to stop water getting behind the brackets, rather than letting it get behind and then...

My boiler is tripping out on over-temperature and it is the fan temperature cutout that is doing it. I have replaced the fan overheat thermostat, which has no effect. When I remove the fan compartment cover, the fan casing is very hot to the touch and I can understand why it is cutting out. If...

Can anyone give me advice on how to achieve a more professional look to silicone seals, for example between a worktop and the wall. Mine always seem to look messy. I think maybe I'm applying too much and then have a problem smoothing it down. One thing I am not sure of: is it better to drag...

The bottom of my lawn is almost always soggy and cannot be walked on. I would dig and lay a drain if there was somewhere to drain it to but there are no drains or manholes in the garden that might be used. Does anyone have any suggestions for a possible solution to the problem?

I have a problem with rainwater flooding a sunken paved patio. I would like to install a drain at the lowest point and run a pipe to a nearby gulley which has a kitchen waste running into it. Firstly, is this acceptable and, secondly, how to I connect to the gulley underground? The alternative...

I am shortly moving into a new house with a double garage, actually two singles with a dividing wall. I would like to paint the walls white before I get in and clutter things up. The walls are of part block and part brick construction. I would welcome any advice on paint, application tools...

I usually get a professional to do my major decorating jobs, but have the impression that the trade paints, particularly washable emulsions, are not as good as the major branded paints from the DIY stores. Can anyone comment on this? Is it better to buy the paint myself? :?

I have just replaced my Combi central heating boiler with a new condensing type (Ravenheat). Being a capable DIY type, and having installed the original boiler 12 years ago, I felt no need to have someone install it for me. However, I wanted to comply with the latest regulations regarding...