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I want to buy a Combi Boiler - Help
I would like some advice about what is a good combi boiler. I inherited a Baxi 105e with our home and it is the pits. also I am finding that Eon are starting to try to charge to repair it. they have quoted for a system flush of £270 and because they only replace heat exchangers they wont clean it out. again this is another…
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Extractor/Cooker Hood - filter advice please?
Hi, We have a Neff cooker hood (extractor fan) above our hob. It's probably around 10 years old. We don't have the instructions for it. Please can anyone tell us what type of filters we need to put in it? Have Googled and looked on ebay and it seems there are "grease filters" and "carbon filters". At the moment there's a…
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Double glazing - where to find independent quality assessor
Hi folks, Just a quick question about double glazing. If you have reasonable grounds to suspect that a window installation may have been bodged. Could anyone please advise on how to get an independent assessment of the work done? Are the local council likely to be able to offer any help? (I don't mean providing the service…
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Permitted Development Questions.
Hi Everyone, I am planning to get an extension put on the back of my house to extend the kitchen. The extension will project out only 2.4m and is 5m wide. I believe this to fall under the permitted developement scheme. I understand that building control will need to be involved even though planning permission is not…
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cheap building warehouse
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condensing boiler heat water into cylinder v combi
Hi, My mother has just moved into a small bungalow which has Baxi Solo condensing boiler which is only 2 years old fitted by British gas. This heats the hot water which goes into an Vented insulated Immersion cylinder and heats the radiators. She has had a combi boiler for the last 15 years and would like a combi boiler…
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Service/Repair Manuals for domestic appliances
Rather than chuck appliances and stuff out I do like to at least have one crack at repairing them 1st if it looks feasible (and safe!) to do so. F'rinstance I've got an old vac where the motor is still sound, the only problem being as far as I can tell is that the thingamy bob on the end of the whatsit is broken and needs…
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Problem with shower hose
We have a Mira Event XS shower, it is about 5 yrs old. It works ok, but the shower hose has come off and won't go back on. The hose is chrome, and thread inside the shower unit is plastic, but it is not happening! I have made sure the washer is in place, and DH has tried too, so not just me having a moment .... What are my…
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Ravenheat CSI 85 problem - low flow DHW and gas/fan on/off
My 3 year old boiler is not happy...the DHW flow has been decreasing and is not pitiful (i.e. below 3L/min, tho very hot, not good at bath time :( ) and the burner and fan go on/off every few seconds on CH or DHW. I've had a look in it, can't see/measure anything wrong, water pressure is good, flames are bid which I…
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Gas Central Heating Installation Costs
Hi I've just moved into a property where the only form of heating is expensive night storage heaters. I've had a quote to install gas from wales and west utilities which comes in at £547 even though distance to gas main is only 6m and I'm digging my own trench! I'm trying to work out a cost for the installation of a high…
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2 yo hoover dishwasher packed up :(
hi all first time posting on this so be nice please ive got a hoover dishwasher its about 2 years old and this morning i put the breakfast things in and switched it on and it ran fine but didnt pump the water back out and flooded the kitchen so im guessing the drain pump has had it. the question is is it worth fixing or…
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Looking after your washing machine and dryer
Hi I got my new Indesit washing machine (washer dryer) delivered yesterday after the old one died on me :( Any tips on how I can ensure I maintain it properly so that it does not die on me after a few years which has been the case before.
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Gas hob oven door hinges
Are these easy to change? Basically our Diplomat ADP0150 oven door no longer holds in position so I'm thinking that the hinges has given up. I can source a pair for about £30 but need to know if anyone done this that can advise on level of difficulty? Thanks as usual F
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Mira shower problems
sorted now
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Washing machine problem
My downstairs neighbour has just knocked to complain about my washer. They do complain about everything to the extent that the council have asked me if I thought they were being vindictive. Now they reckon that the vibration from my washing machine is knocking their sitting room and kitchen to pieces. In the summer I only…
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What colour front door with brown UPVC windows
I had dark brown UPVC windows fitted a couple of years ago but couldnt afford to replace the doors at the time. I now want to replace the doors and frames with the same brown UPVC frames to match my windows. However i dont want the front door to be brown and wondered what other colours would look nice in a dark brown UPVC…
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Move/Remove Sewer Vent
There is a metal vent, standing about 20cm above ground level, in line with the side wall of my front garden. The wall is built around the vent. I've been told this is a sewer vent, and judging by the position of an inspection cover in the adjacent shared driveway and similar vents in other front gardens this makes sense.…
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Fitting a bath in a wet room
We just moved into a house that had a wet room shower. the walls are all tiled. Does anyone have the idea of the cost of fitting a bath? I am happy to keep the tiles and floor. Thanks:)
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Protection Plan for new washing machine?
I'm after a bit of advice. I bought a new washing machine and received a call today from the company who I purchased it from, offering me a protection plan as complete cover for the washing machine. They said that it would cover any breakdowns and, if the machine could not be repaired the day the engineer came out, they…
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Bosch washing machine gone weak
I have a Bosch washing machine 3 weeks out of it's 2 year warranty. The motor has gone very weak, ie it will just about turn the drum when empty but not with any washing in. It will spin but again very weakly as though it doesn't have enough power. The drum seems to be free enough when turned by hand and the belt isn't…
