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Servis fridge freezing food on top shelves.
We have a Servis larder fridge which has recently started to freeze food stored on the top shelves. My initial thought was a simple thermostat failure, but after more net browsing it appears that it could also be a more serious system failure such as a gas escape. Any whitegood engineers out there offer any advice ? Fridge…
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free help from a plumber / heating eng
thats right guys and girls i am offering you all free advice on all your central heating and plumbing questions .. i will not be giving my details number out to anybody so i am not plugging for work but i will help anybody that i can ... or even if you want advice on what boiler to buy etc .. just ask i dont bite and i…
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Anyone Used Rattan Direct
Hi I'm wishing to purchase a sofa and there's some good deals to be had from Rattan Direct; I just wondered if anyone here had used them and what their view of the quality was. Regards Ms C x
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Solid Wall Insulation
Hey was just looking for some advice. I live in a solid wall tenement with very cold outer walls. I am currently re-decorating and was looking at getting insulating lining paper/polystyrene fitted to these. Unfortunately there appear to be no grants etc. for solid walls and only for cavity. As cash is a bit tight I am…
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Diy Conservatory...
Prices of conservatorys are expensive and l would like to ask if it's possible to do a diy conservatory with materials bought from bq/wickes or building merchants. l've seen some prices of double glazed windows at wickes and would like a conservatory of 8x6 or 9x9 but how would l go about fixing the windows and doors…
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Problems with my shower
Hi I have a problem with my Mira Gem 88 mixer shower. Only boiling water comes out even when the temperature dial is set to cold. Its made the shower unusable. Its 3 years old and works on a gravity fed hot and cold water supply. Does any one have an idea of what could be wrong? I would really appreciate some advice.
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paint won't stick to the wall
I redecorated my bathroom a few years ago and have had nothing but bother since and am looking for some advice on how to remedy it. When I moved into the house there was a paper border on the wall which I immediately removed and painted a band round the wall to disguise where the mis-matched paint under the border was. the…
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Save thousands on kitchen or bathroom installation
Just thought I'd share a little story with you all. Being fairy young...and until recently fairly ignorant in the ways of bathroom fitting. My wife and I ventured to B&Q with the intention of purchacing a shiny new bathroom! After 4 months of utter hell, with them over various things too long to go into detail here...we…
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want carpet laid on concrete then laminate.
Hello, I have a laminate bedroom floor and under the laminate we have solid concrete floor. Can I have a fitted carpet laid on top of those two , and also how if they use grips, will they be able to nail grips down, ? as I dont want the carpet laid loosely on top of the laminate, the type of carpet I would like is 100 per…
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PVC door problems
We have recently bought a property with a lovely PVC door which locked fine for about 3 months but we are now getting problems. Basically you can lock the door which involves lifting the handle and turning the key a full 360 (standard) but it doesnt quite go 360 and this is the problem because it wont allow to take the key…
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Gaggia Coffee Maker
Recently bought and been very disappointed with a Delonghi ec330 and an Argos Espresso Maker (failing frothers and poor tasting coffee). After a bit of research I'm now looking (based on which's best buy and a view other reviews) to buy a Gaggia Baby Class or Baby Class Dose. I've been trying to find authorised sellers but…
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Factors Fee's
factors fees
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Whats a good gas hob and Extractor to get?
Renovating the parents kitchen and looking to purchase a 5 burner gas hob and a matching extractor hood (I think chimney type). My parents do a lot of asian cooking so lots of pots and pans are used on a daily basis and need good extraction to get rid of the grease. Can anyone reccommend any hobs and extractors that are…
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Carpet strip
Hope this is in the right place, if not please redirect me! After a bit of an epic, I have ended up with a donated carpet for my son's bedroom which had to be joined just inside the door. The join is about 18" long. The carpet is a felt backed one and the carpet fitter warned me that the join would wear. I have tried…
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Builders Estimate
Just a quick question, contacted a few builders with the design for a potential house on land i am looking at buying. It has DPP and so has all the drawings etc but one builder will only give me a rough estimate and will then only provide the detailed quote if i agree to the work. Is this the norm? as i cant accept a quote…
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Stripping dado rails and banister
Hello I need to strip my rails and banister and spindles then varnish them again.. I have a heat gun but just wondered whether anyone has any additional tips to make life easier ? I will need to sand the banister and thinking of hiring - Do I need a particular sander? Sorry if questions seem obvious, its just i'm a novice…
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Converting integrated fridge and freezer units into normal kitchen cupboards
I was wondering if it is possible to convert our integrated fridge and separate freezer into normal kitchen cupboards? The kitchen was in the house when we moved in, and it has small fridge and freezers underneath the counter, with integrated cupboard doors (ie you don't know they are there just by looking at them). How…
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Which is a good make?
Looking for a reasonably good microwave....
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Miele vaccum
Is it possible to purchase a re-conditioned one? (Like biselle sell re-conditioned ones on their web site?) Is Miele a better manufacturer?
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Electric Fan oven...taking ages to heat!!
Hi all - as the title suggests - our fan oven has suddenly started to take ages to heat up!! Things are taking twice as long to cook. Any ideas what this could be? Had a little google search...suggestions are that it may be the fan motor? Any ideas re: likely costs to repair? We are likely to move house in the next 6 weeks…
