How to mend ... 10 Years Old

Will excess oil damage a Briggs & Stratton 375 quickly?

I find the dipstick on a Biggs & Stratton Sprint 375 very difficult to read. Yesterday I topped up the oil (3... [Read more]

problem with Glow-worm Hotwater Express 80 boiler?

hi there, my boiler will only heat water when it is set to Winter (heat plus water). im loathe to replace it ... [Read more]

Potterton Profile 30E keeps tripping on Central Heating?

My Potterton Profile 30E keeps tripping off and requires the reset button to be pressed to restart. This typic... [Read more]

How can I fix my Worcester Bosch 240 combi boiler hot water problem?

i have a worcester bosch 240 combi boiler aprox 10 years old. my heating works fine but my hot water seems to ... [Read more]

why is my boiler buzzing ?

when our Baxi Solo 3 PFL Range boiler heats the radiators it makes a loud buzzing noise for anything up to 10 ... [Read more]

Repair of Sharp Carousel Microwave Model R4A58?

This morning I wanted to heat a cup of water for instant coffee and when I turned on the one minute button the... [Read more]

Why is my WM63 motor arcing ?

Just made my 3rd brush change to a Hotpoint WM63's motor in 8-10 years but its not always spinning and I can h... [Read more]

Indesit washer dryer not heating?

Hello I have an Indesit washer dryer - probably around 10 years old (model Omega 1200) The dryer doesn't he... [Read more]

how do i change the belt on my hoover elite model u4641-930?

that is the question. i am afraid i will destroy the bottom of the vacuum if i continue. where does the belt... [Read more]

Pump constantly running on Vaillant VCW GB242 EH?

I have recently noticed that the pump on my Vaillant boiler is running constantly even when there is no demand... [Read more]

How can I fix my Sharp video recorder?

My Sharp video recorder is a bit old we have had it for about 10 years. It has just started to chewing tapes w... [Read more]

Change the syphon?

How do I change the syphon on a loo (10 years old)? How is it fixed to the base of the tank?

how can i fix my shower?

I have a Mira shower the water power is poor any ideas what i can do? One plumber said it would be the valve b... [Read more]

The plastic knob on my cooker's top oven/grill has broken off?

The plastic knob on my cooker's top oven/grill has broken off, leaving just the steel rod going in to the cook... [Read more]

Zanussi Jetsystem IZ16 - E40 (E42)?

Hi, I've got a machine displying E40. Found a web post elsewhere with some diagnostic instructions on it, thes... [Read more]

mira sport electric shower 9.0 j92b 27/02?

hello my shower has been fine for few years, but it has started getting too hot the temp control does not see... [Read more]

Indesit W143S - dial clicks round, light flashes 10 times - ??

Yes, the light flashes ten times and the dial just keeps spinning, no matter the cycle selected. The filter, ... [Read more]

Removing a rear wheel from an MTD PowerPro rider, 10 years old?

The right one came off with some light hammering. The left one, I did some heavy hammering and then got con... [Read more]

zanussi fridge?

I foolishly used a knife to remove ice from my freezer compartment and punctured it. Will the fridge still be ... [Read more]

How can I start my Rover 400 immobiliser problem?

I have a Rover 400 V reg that is about 10 years old. I am unable to start the vehicle with the key. I have be... [Read more]