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Thanks Charnwood. The old handle work ok but it does not come back after flushing. I will look for the part you mentioned. Thanks a lot. Any idea where I could find it online? RS

Hello We recently changed the innards of our toilet cistern from syphon type to flapper valve type. Much impressed by the ease of use and the need for a very light touch. The only problem is that the handle stays down when left in that position and would not come back. This leaves the flap in...

Thanks Leccy. I tried to prize out the filter with a screw driver and it just shattered into pieces. The inside was full of a hardened mixture of scaling and washing powder. A lot of it came out. I will buy a new filter tomorrow and see if it works. Hopefully I would not have to remove the pump...

I opened the cap that houses its filter but filter did not come out. I think it is stuck inside or something. There is only a plastic surface when remove the cap. I opened the back of this machine and found one of the black wire disconnected. The wire goes in a white plastic box and is welded...

Hi Our 12 year old washing machine (Bosch WFF1200) is washing and even rinsing but it stopped spinning and extracting water. Could someone please help me understand this situation. Thanks in advance. R S

Thanks Leccy. I was dreading this would happen. I can recall the installer having a lot of problems fitting it in because of a gas pipe behind it and the uneven wall surface. I am sure I will be able to pull it out and it was not screwed in. Will do it after ordering the part. The element is...

Hi I need to replace the grill element on my ZBF 360. I don't know how to remove the old element. There are no screws at the back. I removed the internal backplate but it gives access to the fan and oven element but not to grill element. Here is a picture of the grill. I have undone the stops...

Thanks Mark and diyisfun. Will bring in the blinds tomorrow. I just don't want to spoil the new door-frame. Anybody else has got any suggestions? The end board on my kitchen units is glued to the floor with silicone sealant (where it makes a little space for the bin) and it has not moved in six...

Thanks a lot. I am afraid I will have to drill holes in it which breaks my heart. The door is only 4 days old. The man who fixed the door said it could be drilled. I am very, very reluctant to do that. 6 years ago when we did the kitchen, our local Tile Depot had special offer on tile...

Hi I need to fit vertical blinds on our kitchen door. The tiled walls can not support the weight as the tiles are old and need any excuse to start coming off. Can I drill holes in the door frame? If yes, do I need special screws or any other fittings? Can a PVC frame hold the weight reliably...

Yes, with that level of deep-seated compaction, you have no choice but to dig it up, turn the soil, remove weeds, dead roots and stones and rake the soil to a fine powdery texture. Then re-seed. Cover the seed in a thin layer of compost or mix it up in soil to save it from birdies. Water it with...

I have been quoted £1870 for the following: * WORCESTER BOSCH GREENSTAR 30cdi * STANDARD FLUE * HONEYWELL CM67 WIRELESS PROGRAMABLE ROOMSTAT * POWER FLUSH FOR ENTIRE SYSTEM * INHIBITOR TREATMENT * DELIVERY *...

So should I change the diverter valve (again!) but they'll have to drain the system and at least put inhibitor. The radiators are around five years old, pipework is older and may need power flush. I can see the costs of repairs spiraling upwards. If with a power flush (which is between...

At last I have decided to change our Vaillant TURBOmax 242e. I had its diverter valve changed in January at the cost of £180 but the new valve lasted less then a month. The boiler itself is exactly ten years old now and I am reluctant to spend more money on it. We bought the house 3 years ago...

It was fixed by my mate's dad who is Corgi registered. He advised me to change the bloody thing as he could not warranty its repair. I was skint and made the stupid, stupid mistake of having it fixed. It is all very embarassing. He was right. I should have ditched the piece of junk then and there.

Hello all. I am sure my old Vaillant Ecomax is well and truely fooked now. Had the diverter valve changed a couple of months ago and it worked like new, then recently it is up to its old tricks again. I'm really fed up of having to switch on the heating to have a shower. The house starts...