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why does only 2/5s of my freezer work?
We hace an upright freezer that stands approx. 1420mm tall and has 5 compartments.Recently we have noticed that some things are not staying frozen We have narrowed it down to the lower 3 compartments.Bread and ice-cream wont freeze at all while other things are are not completely frozen around the edges and some things are…
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Wooden flooring or carpets??
Hi, I am buying a 3-bed property in Wilts to redecorate and sell up quickly. I plan to put in medium-quality wooden laminate flooring for the downstairs areas (hallway, living room and dining) and new carpets in the bedrooms upstairs. I want some advice on whether this is better or worse than carpets throughout the house,…
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Replacing pump for Ariston washing machine
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Power shower advice, please
We had our bathroom refitted two and a half years ago and had a New Team power shower installed. The pump on the shower has just gone for the second time. I've just had a visit from a plumber who said he thought New Team were rubbish and he would recommend our buying a Mira or a Triton instead. This would involve taking…
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condensing tumble dryer
OH talker me into getting one of these instead of a vented one but I find that the fluff ens up all round the house. Is this right?
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buying a bed - confused!
I'm trying to buy a bed, and have been attempting to compare prices (Bensons has a 'double the difference' price promise). I'm finding it impossible! It seems as if each retailer will buy the same bed under a different name, making it impossible to compare. I think this is why ALL of the websites I've looked at guarantee…
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Electric shower making strange noises. Will it go bang...?
I have an electric shower pump located under the bath installed by the previous owner. The shower itself has a single handle which you turn to select the temperature, the pressure remaining constant accross the range. The problem is, lately the shower motor has started to make strange noises. You can hear it slow down…
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New washing machine connecting
Just plugged in our new washing machine, making sure the factory packing is removed. The washing machine only needs mains cold water where as I have both hot and cold water feed pipes (small taps). As the hot water feed is no longer required and the tap is off, does the end where the hose connects to the feed and to…
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Wallpaper off, glue remains -help please
Ok so I've steamed the wallpaper off and I want to paint the walls this time around but there seems to be a lot of residule glue still on the walls. What would be the best thing to wash this off easily without loads of scrubbing (I have a poorly back) Is soap and hot water the best? Thank you for any replies I get.
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Underfloor heating (merged threads)
am looking to fit underfloor heating in by main bathroom of the flat. Have purchased a dry heating mat but am unsure as to if boards are required to fit it onto concrete Anybody got any experience of this and how is it done? Cheers Pete
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Temperature Control on Hotpoint Fridge Gone Berserk
The temperature on my mother's fridge/freezer has gone potty, she's lost the instructions and I wonder if anyone can help. It's a silver Hotpoint fridge/freezer (fridge at top) and the temperature is controlled electronically. At the top, there are about four buttons: 1st one is "zone" and this shows the temperature (on…
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Kenwood Frothie- What a heap of junk!
Bought a Kenwood Frothie for xmas. What a heap of junk. Anyone else had problems? These are mine. 1/ First one kept tripping the RCD so took it back to get a new one. 2/ The machine doesn't heat the coffee enough. Try and switch it straight back on and it will not allow. 3/ No froth comes out the tap until you get to the…
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Washing machine poorly
The drum on my washing machine will not turn :eek: Rubber band thingie is intact, so could anyone please shed some light on what the problem might be! Thanks Carmen x
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Washer/Drier Combi --- vent/condenser
Hi, I need to buy a new washing machine and wonder if anyone can help?? If I buy a washer/drier combined do you need a venting kit (for the tumble drier part) or are they all condenser types?? I cannot seem to find out from any site selling them. perhaps someone who already has one could help me? Thanks
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Where to site a carbon monoxide alarm
I have bought a carbon monoxide alarm as I have a gas central heating. It was a brand new system on August. But I still wanted to get an alarm. Anyway where is best to place it. The combi boiler is sited in a cupboard at the bottom of the stairs near the front door. I would say just outside the cupboard up above the door.…
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Online Kitchen Design Software
Hi Does anyone know of any online software that I can use to design my kitchen and view it in 3D. I have tried the online MFI one but it is absolute rubbish and keeps kicking me out when I add appliances. Thanks very much.
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Plumbing advice needed please
hi, i wonder if there is any plumbers out there who can offer me some advice on concealed thermastatic shower valves. i want to get a concealed thermastatic shower with fixed head, but also need the shower valve to turn on a bath spout to fill my bath rather then having bath taps, so if i turn the shower knob say to the…
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Installing a roof aeriel Value your opinions :)
I have NTL but want to eventually replace it with Freeview. My ds has one box in his room disconnected and we have one in front room, family package I think £8.50. We also have the phone and their £17.99 broadband but would eventually like to switch back to BT, not sure, just one step at a time for now! I have looked…
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Plastering over artex
We have horrible artex on our lounge/dining room ceiling and want to know if it can be plastered over so its a smooth finish and if so will it be expensive?
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Getting a kitchen
We've bought a new house with a terrible, rotten kitchen. The good news is that we don't yet have to move in there, so I'm pulling out all the old units to make space for a whole new kitchen, and we can get the work done while the house is empty. The problem is I don't have any experience of how to plan the room, let alone…
