Posted 06th Oct 11 at 1:13 pm
My Tumble Dryer make a humming sound / the drum will not turn. The most likely cause of this problem is a faulty Motor Capacitor. You’ll normally see the Motor Capacitor bolted to the Motor / bolted to the Cabinet.
- Check the Motor Capacitor. Replace if Faulty.
Here’s a handy DIY video showing you how to replace the Motor Capacitor
Posted 30th Sep 11 at 7:46 am
We supply a large range of carbon brushes to suit Whirlpool Washing Machines. If you can’t find your spare parts Click Here We’ll do our best to find your Bosch washing machine spares. Here’s a handy DIY video showing you how to fit your carbon brushes.
Posted 26th Sep 11 at 11:15 am
A Fan Oven that has stopped heating up is probably the most common oven fault that professional oven/cooker repair engineers are called to.
The cause in most cases is simply a faulty Fan Oven Element. To employ the services of a repair company, or, call a service engineer is going to cost you in the region of £72.00 – £128.00 to complete the job.
With a little time, though and our FREE online guide it should take less than 30 minutes to repair, and the Fan Oven Element can be purchased from us for as little as £14.85 ! Why not save yourself some money.
Repair the Oven yourself without leaving your own home! Our Repair Tips section will guide you through the process of diagnosing the fault, and, help you to fit the part.
There are two main types of Ovens.
Non Fan-Assisted Ovens – The Oven Elements are fitted on the Inner Side Walls of the Oven. This type of Oven is also known as a Static Oven. It doesn’t have a Fan Oven Motor fitted in the Oven.
(a) If the Temperature Indicator Lamp (on the control panel) lights up when set the oven temperature is set, the next thing to check is the oven elements. They’re normally fitted on the side walls of the oven. Replace if faulty.
(b) If the Temperature Indicator Lamp (on the control panel) doesn’t light up when set the oven temperature is set, the next thing to check is theoven thermostat to make the power is coming in/out of the oven stat.
Fan-Assisted Ovens – The Oven Element is fitted on the Inner Back Wall of the Oven (Around the Fan Blade).
Here’s a helpful DIY video showing you how to replace your oven element:
Posted 24th Sep 11 at 11:46 am
We supply a large range of carbon brushes to suit Whirlpool Washing Machines. If you can’t find your spare parts Click Here We’ll do our best to find your Bosch washing machine spares. Here’s a handy DIY video showing you how to fit your carbon brushes.
Posted 23rd Sep 11 at 11:21 am
This has become a popular Oven Element in the Belling Synergie Range of Ovens. Click Here to see the complete selection of Belling Oven Elements . Here’s a handy DIY Video to help you fit your Belling Oven Element. 
Posted 17th Sep 11 at 11:25 am
Quite a common fault. It’s very tight to fit / there’s no adjustment on the motor. This belt is the elasticated type. Click here to to see the belt.
Hare’s a handy DIY video showing you how to replace your belt.
Posted 03rd Sep 11 at 1:21 pm
Loss of suction is normally caused by one of the following faults:
Blockage in the suction hose.
(a) Disconnect the hose from the vacuum cleaner. You should feel strong suction in the vacuum cleaner.
(b) If you feel suction at the vacuum cleaner, the hose may be blocked and needs to be cleared.
(c) If not try the following:
- Filter Blocked. Clean the filter. Replace if faulty. There are at least two filters in your vacuum cleaner – pre/motor and post/motor.
- Paper Dustbag is full/clogged. Replace if full.
- Damaged/Broken Belt. Replace if faulty.
- Brush Roll worn/broken. Replace if faulty.
Posted 02nd Sep 11 at 9:23 pm
I can hear the Motor running, but, my Tumble Dryer drum will not turn. The most likely cause of this problem is a faulty Drum Belt. You’ll normally see the Drum Belt lying on the Tumble Dryer floor inside the tumble dryer.
The most likely cause of this problem is a faulty Drum Belt. You’ll normally see the Drum Belt lying on the Tumble Dryer floor.
- Check The Drum Belt - Replace if Faulty.
- Check that the Drum rotates freely. If the Tumble Dryer Drum is Stiff, Check the Front Bearings/Slides for signs of wear – Replace if Faulty.
- If the Drum rotates freely and the Drum Belt is properly around the Drum itself. Check the Motor Capacitor. Replace if Faulty.
**Place the Grooved side of the Belt against the Drum**
Here’s a handy DIY video showing you how to replace the Drum Belt
Posted 02nd Sep 11 at 10:55 am
Normally this is caused by either of three faults.
- Check the Oven Element – Replace if Faulty.
- Check the Mains Terminal Block (where the input cable enters the cooker)- Replace if Faulty.
- Check the Oven Bulb – Replace if Faulty
Posted 30th Aug 11 at 10:09 am
We’ve come across this before. The most cost-effective way is to replace the door itself. It’s stronger / cheaper than the new-type door surround from Whirlpool. Fitting this door is a better solution for your Tumble Dryer and your pocket!
Posted 26th Aug 11 at 11:09 am
The Control Knob is a common part to break in the Creda Colonial Oven. They seem to break behind the main control knob itself. Here a simple self-help video showing you how to fit the control knob to your Cooker.
Posted 22nd Aug 11 at 5:16 pm
Yes. You can in most cases. No more blackening of saucepans. Most cooker hobs can be converted. You don’t need any specialist tools. Normally a nut driver will get you there. These LPG converter kits will suit most Brands / Models. Let us know if they suit your model? We’re always keen to learn.
