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hi, pretty sure some skank has tried to get into my house via the upvc french doors. the left door locks at top and bottom via two latches on the side and the right door locks at the top middle and bottom via the lock. the key functions in the lock ok, turning all the way left and right but the...

hello, my daughters washing machine is playing up again and i'm not sure what else to look for. when she switches it on it just makes a noise and doesn't fill up. i've checked the filter which is fine and i've also checked the brushes on the motor as this was a previous fault but there doesn't...

hi, it's an indesit but i can't give you a model number as it's the mother in laws machine. basically it doesn't matter what program it's on but it just fills with water and immediately empties. there's no kink in any pipes and i think it might be the programmer but don't know for sure. i think...

hi my daughters machine has been playing up so i checked the pump and removed a 20p coin and a hair clip. the problem is that when it is switched to quickwash it makes a noise like its filling up with water but nothing comes in. previous to this it wouldnt pump out (probably because of the...

hi, this problem even stumped the AA man i drove my car to the local diy shop and switched off and removed the key - the engine kept running, not pre-ignition, it just kept going. after trying to reinsert the key, switch on, switch off it kept doing the same until it cut out. AA man attended...

hi my friends wharfdale 42inch tv went off in a storm and will not come back on and only the red light comes on. batteries were also changed in the remote but nothing seems to work. is it basically fudged or is there a reset mode? cheers

Hi, i was given a tv without the mains adaptor, can anybody tell me if it is possible to get an alternative replacement (non genuine) mains adaptor for a hitachi 22ld4200uk tv? the info on the back says. (15v 6a 94w). I tapped 15v into ebay and there seems to be some on there that might work but...

hi, I have been told that new regulations say that if i wish to install anything such as an outside socket for example i may need to inform the local authority or have the job done by an electrician who will do that for me, is this true? I have been thinking about installing two cctv camera's...

hi, i've just topped up with my gas card. on the meter i have just over £14.00. the boiler has refused to kick in and there is no pilot light on. i read the instructions on the boiler and turned the knob to number 4 but still no ignition or pilot light. the boiler is a potterton netaheat. would...

hi, the mum in laws oven is playing up again. the light comes on inside, the fans work, the grill works, but the oven won't heat up even on the highest temp. i'm wondering if it's either the temp. gauge faulty or the heating element. your thoughts please i'm trying to save her some money...

hi my mum in laws cooker has stopped working. i took out the 30 amp fuse and it looked like it was blown so i put a new one in. still the same problem. no internal light, nothing. is there anything else i can check before she calls the man in? thanks

hi, i thought i'd just post this as i had been having a problem with my central heating saturday just gone. after reading various forums and trying the advice given about bleeding the rads, shutting the upstairs rads, sludge in the system etc, it turned out to be my pump. it was a grundfos...

i'm trying to find out for my friend if anywhere supplies a 12v 5w screw in bulb for his disco ball. we don't seem to be able find any locally or on the net. if the item is made abroad and you cannot get the bulbs for it in the uk can the bulb holder be changed to a bayonet fitting. (an adapter...

hi i've got a problem with my dishwasher again and this time i am getting an error code of 2 beeps/flashes. if i pour boiling water into the filter and reset the switch and select the program it will then normally restart, but it's a bit annoying having to do this each time so if sleepyhead is...

hi.after a bit of a wait i have pulled my dishwasher out as i have found that the hose that goes from the impeller casing (looks like a turbo) to the plastic tube had split. probably why it kept throwing out water and tripping the electrics. i have removed the part and the black casing twists...

i have been reading about this and wonder if anybody out there is running their diesel chugger on spry crisp and dry so to speak :lol: i know all about the legal side regarding the payment of tax if it's used as a fuel instead of for cooking, and what will happen if the frying squad stop you...

ok followed another lead, emptied the salt container of water and also the filter/drain. switched on and it started filling with water. :D (thought problem was cured) then the power went off at the fuse box and the water started emptying on the floor. each time i tried to restart the machine...