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    The fan in my Beko Fridge/Freezer has stopped spinning

    The fan in my Beko Fridge/Freezer has stopped spinning. Model CDA660FW. The items in the fast freeze section are beginning to defrost. If I switch off the appliance from the socket, and switch it back on, the fan turns for a few seconds but then it stops. I removed the drawers, and there...
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    Boiler pressure keeps increasing

    -Vailant combi boiler – ecoTEC plus 824 -Boiler is 3 years old. -The Cold Water-in valve has a flexi hose which is connected to the CH Flow pipe. There are 2 grey knobs on the flexi hose valves which both need to be opened a quarter turn to increase CH boiler pressure. Last week I noticed...
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    Fire/smoke alarm system

    I have mains wired smoke alarms on the landing of each floor (ground, first and second) I need to put smoke alarms in all the bedrooms and reception rooms. I have accesss to run cabling (3 core and earth) to all the rooms on the ground and first floor to interlink them. However i dont...
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    Problem with toilet flush

    My newly installed toilet does not flush away the tissue properly. Its a brand new WC so theres nothing wrong with the parts inside. The water level is to the top (an inch below the overflow pipe). When i flush it all the water does drain from the cistern. However some of the water rises in...
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    Vaillant TURBOMAX 242/282/1E overheat stat

    HI I have a Vaillant TURBOMAX 242/282/1E boiler. Does anyone know how to manually reset the overheat stat? Quick responses would be really appreciated - i have no heating or hot water and its freezing!! Thanks
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    no heating or hot water valiant boiler

    The flame on my valiant boiler refuses to ignite, so i have no hot water or heating. The boiler is about 7-8 years old. its the one with the black board with green knobs. with about 7 indicator lights on the left. the top 3 usually come on, but they arent coming on now. The fourth one...
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    rising damp problem

    I have a very old house (built approx 1880) and it has damp problem at the bottom of the exterior walls (both front and back. Its an old house i dont think there was a damp course put in wen it was built. I just wanted to know what is the best solution to remedy this. I understand you can...
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    increasing pressure in central heating system.

    How do increase the water preesure in the central heating heating system. I understand that i have to turn a valve with a srewdriver but which valve is it. I have combi Valiant boiler about 6 years old. A picture of what one looks like would be handy.... if not then a description and location...
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    slate roof pitch

    What does the term 'headlap' mean in roofing terms?
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    Old Flat Conversion

    Hi, I converted a house into two self contained flats in 1980 with all the necessary planning consents and building regulations at that time. What additional work would i have to do get it the current standards or at least get it to the 1991 Building regulation Standards. Thanks
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