WASHING MACHINE
No power:check,connections,main power supply-if not motor gone
Water not draining:Blockage in the outlet pipe-dismantle sink trap and remove blockage
BOLIER
Boiler not working/no heat-Check thermostat setting
Pilot light keeps going out?-Check manual,relight,if problem persists call engineer
Timer not functioningcheck power supply,settings-if still giving problems then replace.
RADIATORS
One radiator is coldcheck inlet valve and thermostat setting on the side-if that does not work
Then there is a blockage,or corrosion in the radiator-remove-flush or replace.
Cold on top and Warm at the bottomBleed radiator
Cold in the middle but Top and Ends are warmCorrosion in the radiator-Remove,flush and refit or replace
Radiator does not heat up fullyAir locks-bleed raiators
PAINTING/DECORATING
DripsToo much paint applied at once-wait till it dries then rub down with sandpaper and repaint
Cracking/Flaking-The surface you painted onto was either dusty/dirty or damp
Strip off paint,sand down,prepare,prime with pva mixture and paint
Visible brushstrokesToo much paint,poor quality/cheap brushed,when dry sand lightly with fine grade and repaint
Blisters in paintwork Air trapped under surface-strip off paint,prime,fill in prepare&repaint
WrinklesOil based paint was applied over a surface that was not completely dry,too much paint,Sand down and repaint
Roller marks - Do not use too much pressure when rolling and keep the roller straight,try not to angle it.
need more help or tips then ask a handyman
Sunday, 1 February 2009
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