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Water is condensing and leaking on to the floor I bought this - Electrolux AEG Fridge Defrost Hole Cleaning Tool Drain Hole Unblocking Tool And used it to clean the whole but no good Electrolux AEG Fridge Defrost Hole Cleaning Tool Drain Hole Unblocking Tool | eBay UK Any ideas? Thanks in advance for your help.

Dear Forum, I live in a 1950s semi-detached in Leicestershire and recently found out that my mains water is supplied by a pipe coming from next door. Having checked the water company pages it seems there’s an option to have a dedicated supply but would need to pay a certified company to lay pipe work to the boundary. Given…

i have a Hotpoint washing machine that is almost 3 years old. A big fluffy pyjama top/leisure wear top washed today was very wet at the end of the cycle, so thinking I maybe hadn’t set the spin and drain cycle, I set the washing machine for just a 10 min spin and drain. The time display remained on 10 minutes for about 11…

I've just started taking up some old carpets. The base is concrete, then hardboard, then plastic sheeting, then insulation and finally the carpet. The plan was to leave the hardboard add new insulation and top with engineered wood. Does anyone know if the plastic sheeting is important? I presume it's there as a moisture…

Perhaps someone brighter than me tell me if this text is wrong? I mean if the device uses 0.8 watts then surely the stated price of 3p per day is out (by a factor of 10x) even if the stated tariff is right which it probably isn't? Leave your QETTLE Mini on standby for 24 hours and it will consume approximately 0.8 watts of…

Anyone successfully retrofitted these? I'm looking at airbox which is more expensive, but seems an easier product to fit . be interested to hear from anyone who has done this kind of project

Local carpet shop has Abingdon carpets, every-room and lifestyle carpets. Are any of these brands better than others? Any recommendations on what to look for wanting something that feels thick and soft but durable and easy to clean. So confused about all the options! 

Hi all Hope an electrician can help here. We had some garden lights fitted 3 years ago by an 'Electrician'. I must admit, he came recommended by a mate so I didn't check his credentials out. So, in the last few weeks the lights started to fail.. So, I tried to ring him back but I found out that he's retired now and moved…

We have a Worcester Greenstar 28CDi Compact boiler that keeps going from hot to cold to hot to cold whenever we are running the hot water tap. I've tried changing between PreHeat and Eco, but it makes no difference. The temperature on the hot water display will be around 55C, then will drop to 30C-ish then heat back up to…

I am thinking of installing one and am not sure if I need an expansion vessel, check valve and pressure relief valve? It will be 10L. 2Kw.

Hey everyone, We have a ceiling light which uses g4 bulbs. It has capacity for 9 of them, alas, only 4 are working. The light switch is a dimmer, when twisted the lights do dim or brighten, however, a buzzing can be heard and after a while the lights do go off. I'm thinking the culprit is one of three things, but I'm not…

Hi All, I was hoping for some inspiration regarding the design of a hall. We've just moved into the house and it's a bit messy at the moment. Storage for shoes and coats is the big priority. I'm not sure that shoe cupboard works. My partner has mulled over the possibility of having a piano under the stairs but I'm not sure…

Hi. This part clips on & off the Torbeck side valve in our toilet cistern. It's now damaged. Any idea what it is called and if I can buy it separately so I can remove and clip a new one into place. The rest of the valve is fine so I'd rather not have to replace the whole thing. Many thanks 

We have a warranty insurance for our Rangemaster cooker from Homeserve, for 3 years. A renewal notice has been sent us, advising that the forthcoming premium will rise by 93%; from £90 pa to £174 pa. We have not made a claim and find this unacceptable. I am retired and feel as though I should not renew the policy. I don’t…

I'm actually shocked that I've not been able to find such a sofa yet, maybe someone her can find one online to help me out. So I want a 1 seat corner sofa but I want it so it fits perfectly in the corner of a room and has an open circular design, this this image. So it's more like a comfy lounger type sofa, something you…

The carpet in our living / dining room is getting a bit past its best so I'm considering the possibility of replacing it. I suspect solid hardwood flooring would be out of our financial reach so looking for good quality options to lay over the existing timber floor. Room is about 30' x 15' (9m x 4.5m).Advice and…

Hi, I have a small entrance that is carpeted but has asbestos tiles underneath. They are broken up in places and I want them removing but I don't know where to start looking for a suitable company to remove them. I know that lots of people remove them themselves but I'm too anxious to do that. Even if I took precautions…

Hi, Had a standard boiler, not a combi, fitted with it's controls over 15 years ago. Boiler make is ideal icos he15. Have a service plan in place. They fitted a honeywell hcw80 room thermostat and receiver. Over a month ago it stopped responding. When I turn the dial the red led light did not flicker when it went past the…

Hi plumbing wizards! I have just moved to a rural cottage which has oil for both heating and for hot water. I have attached photos as I have a “thing” that is leaking and 1) not sure what it is and 2) how to stop it weeping. Any help much appreciated (by the way in the photos the boiler is on the left). Thank you in…

Hi, I cannot get the handle on my window to function. It is jammed in the closed position. I have tried spraying with silicon lubricant but no joy. Any suggestions? They are Anglian Windows double glazed units.