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Washer dryer problem
Hi everyone, I have a washer dryer, and have noticed yesterday and today that although the washer is working just fine, the dryer doesn't seem to be working at all. The dryer goes around and sounds as though it is working, but things come out soggy wet still and not at all warm. Is there anything I can check myself that…
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Any idea what these tiles are?
Apologies for the tiny pictures, but they're the best I could find. Does anyone have any idea what these tiles might be and were I could look at something similar? Cheers guys.
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Vaillant Boiler Noisy when lights
I have had my vaillant boiler since I moved in six years ago so it is about 9 years old now. Its been brilliant combi boiler, one thing went wrong - a stuck valve. I got it replaced two years ago.:T One thing that always happens with my boiler is that when it comes on first time, it lights and makes a loud bang as if…
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Key for Gas/Electric Meter Cupboard
Hi, Can anyone please tell me where i would get one of those triange keys that open the gas / electric meter cupboards that are on the outside of house. Moved into a new property and can't find one. Have borrowed the neightbours, but don't want to have to keep doing that? Many thanks
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Boiler with a mind of its own !
UPDATE now the boiler wont ignitew at all though the system runs ( hear water being pumped) it seems to be louder than usual :-s A little more info on my setup I have a storage tank in the loft an emergen heater on the landing and a boiler in the kitchen. Apparently I should be able to get hot water from the emergen and CH…
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cleaning up after painting.....
Just a quick question as I'm attempting a big clean up after re-doing our kitchen... I've got quite a few cloths, teatowels and old sheets, some which now have paint on (not wall paint, we painted kitchen units) is it possible to save these?? Or do you just chuck them in the machine and keep them as old cloths with paint…
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Electrics - 12v lights regularily tripping RCB
We recently had fitted an RCD mains box. We now have the problem that when the lights are switched on in one particular room only it trips the box approximately 20% of the time. It can be forced to happen by flicking the switch slowly and not making “a clean” on or off. The lights in the room are 12v spots operating thru’…
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Loft conversion
over 15-20 years ago my dad had loft conversion done to the house. Its 1 slopping window but all plastered up. In winter it gets bloody cold up there and no one can sleep there. I'm wondering if its worth ripping it out and getting a proper approved one done with proper insulation, stair case, etc? The loft space is…
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help, how to remove internal beading on upvc window
please can someone help, i am having a suite delivered this morning and we had to get the last one in through the window. a friend of a friend helped then by popping out the beading on our large window. my hubby said he could do it but now he has tried, to be able to take the old sofa out, he has realised he doesn't know…
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Glue for laminate floor
I'm preparing to lay a laminate floor in my hallway - looking into whether it's worth glueing the stuff together to make it better suited to being at the entrance. Now it specifies "white PVA glue D3", is this a specific grade of PVA? Does it mean that using a bog standard tub of PVA would damage it or is it simply another…
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keeping pale wood pale.
Hi In true moneysaving.com style, I decided NOT to spend lots on new dining chairs and sanded down my old ones from Ikea. It took ages because there was a clear lacquer finish over the wood. When they were sanded the wood was pale but I put Danish oil on one chair and it went yellowy-orange. I can sand it back again but I…
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need help to get gas central heating put in?
hi i currently have a coal fire and want to have a gas fire .i don't know what you have to do to get it put in and if you can pay for it all monthly. the gas pipe is at the front door and i am in scotland. any help would be much appreciated :eek:
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Need help with radiator please
Hi there, the radiator in DS1 room is only getting warm when I "smack" the TRV slightly. Then it gets nice and warm in his room. I have to repeat this procedure every two days. Even though I don't adjust the TRV's. I think, I have heard before, that there is something sitting in there, which can stick????? (Sorry, at the…
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Cavity wall insulation
Hi all, I dont know if I'm wasting my time with this train of thought! I'm having new windows and a set of french doors put in, currently I have a large hole in the side of my house with the cavity wide open. I very reluctant to go down the route of pumping in insulation and so filling the cavity. I was wondering if while…
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Bathroom extractor/heat exchanger
Hi All, We have a shower in our bathroom but no extractor fan. As a result the upstairs rooms are becoming a little damp. I know one option is to fit an extractor fan, but it seems a little silly to vent all that warm air outside. Does anyone know of a suitable heat exchanger for a bathroom, bonus if you have typical…
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Draining a washing machine
Our AEG washing machine has finally given up after 16 years of excellent service. We have bought a John Lewis branded machine and part of their collection service states that we have to disconnect and drain the machine. Any idea how to do the draining part ?
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replacing electric grill element
to save money, I'm looking buy a new element and replace it myself if I can :confused: so is it easy to do ? - its a belling range cooker and its only one half of a dual grill thats died.
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Getting paint off an lcd screen tv!!
Help My mum is decorating and painted the walls with out protecting thier TV. It now has paint speckles all over the screen. How should we clean it off - my Dad is going to kill her!
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Loft Insulation
I'm a tenant in a privately rented flat; it's a 3-story building that's been split into a ground and upper flat, and we have the top 2-bed flat. It's an end terrace, so there are 3 exterior walls, and single-pane sash windows throughout; so consequently it gets very cold in winter, particularly the bedrooms, which are at…
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Loft Use
Hello Im considering making my loft into a useable hobby space. Just put in loft boards and insulation in the roof and covering with board, put in some lights and some power points. Can i do this without planning permission or building regs as it won't be a bedroom would I need to provide permanent access or not. Cheers…
