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Pro Breeze

Pro Breeze dehumidifier won't turn on

I've got a Pro Breeze dehumidifier that's just over a year old and it's dead and won't power up. Is this something I can fix myself or do I need an…

DEDean J.7 months ago
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Crockpot

Crockpot slow cooker burning food even on low

I've got a Crockpot slow cooker (3.5L CSC026) that's 3 years old and it burns food even on the low setting. Any idea what's causing this?

DEDean from Reading7 months ago
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Swan

Swan steam iron soleplate not heating up

Hoping someone can help with my Swan steam iron — the soleplate stays cold and won't heat. Any idea what's causing this?

FRFreya Patel7 months ago
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Russell Hobbs

Russell Hobbs kettle won't turn on

Bought a Russell Hobbs kettle (Textures 21271) 18 months ago and it's completely dead and won't switch on. Would really appreciate any advice before I…

LULucy B.7 months ago
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Russell Hobbs

Russell Hobbs steam iron leaving brown marks on clothes

Hoping someone can help with my Russell Hobbs steam iron (Supreme Steam 23060) — it spits brown limescale marks onto the clothes. Would really appreciate…

ALAlan Walker7 months ago

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AEG

AEG cooker hood not extracting steam or smells, any ideas?

My AEG cooker hood, a few months old — it barely pulls any steam or cooking smells away. What should I check first?

SISian T.7 months ago
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Meaco

Meaco dehumidifier won't turn on

My Meaco dehumidifier (12L Low Energy), about 18 months old — it's dead and won't power up. Is it worth repairing or should I just replace it?

OWOwen G.7 months ago
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Tefal

Tefal steam iron soleplate not heating up

Hoping someone can help with my Tefal steam iron — the soleplate stays cold and won't heat. Really hoping it's a cheap fix.

WAWayne M.8 months ago
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Tower

Tower slow cooker burning food even on low?

My Tower slow cooker, 3 years old — it burns food even on the low setting. Has anyone had the same and managed to sort it?

IMImran from Liverpool8 months ago
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De'Longhi

De'Longhi dehumidifier keeps saying the tank is full

My De'Longhi dehumidifier (Tasciugo AriaDry), just over a year old — it says the tank is full when it's actually empty. Any idea what's causing this?

BEBeth G.8 months ago

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Dualit

Dualit kettle won't switch off when boiled

My Dualit kettle (Architect), about 18 months old — it keeps boiling and won't click off on its own. Is this something I can fix myself or do I need an…

TOTom from Ipswich8 months ago
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Smeg

Smeg toaster not heating at all

Bought a Smeg toaster (TSF01) a year ago and the lever stays down but there's no heat. Any idea what's causing this?

GRGreg G.8 months ago
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Swan

Swan kettle leaking from the base, any ideas?

Bought a Swan kettle 18 months ago and water leaks out of the bottom onto the worktop. Any idea what's causing this?

BOBob from Cardiff8 months ago
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Swan

Swan dehumidifier won't turn on

My Swan dehumidifier (SH16610N), just over a year old — it's dead and won't power up. Is this something I can fix myself or do I need an engineer?

GRGrace G.8 months ago
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Salter

Salter kettle won't switch off when boiled?

Bought a Salter kettle (EK2966) a couple of years ago and it keeps boiling and won't click off on its own. Really hoping it's a cheap fix.

JAJason W.8 months ago

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Bosch

Help - Bosch stand mixer motor stalls and won't turn

My Bosch stand mixer (MUM5), nearly 2 years old — the motor struggles or won't turn the beater under any load. Is it worth repairing or should I just…

MAMaureen S.8 months ago
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Elica

Elica cooker hood fan very noisy, any ideas?

Hoping someone can help with my Elica cooker hood — the fan is really loud and rattles when it's on. What should I check first?

RYRyan B.8 months ago
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Dualit

Dualit kettle not heating up

I've got a Dualit kettle that's about 6 months old and it lights up but doesn't actually boil the water. Any idea what's causing this?

LALaura Ward8 months ago
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Challenge

Challenge dehumidifier coils icing up, any ideas?

I've got a Challenge dehumidifier (10L) that's around a year old and the coils ice over and then it stops working. Has anyone had the same and managed to…

CHCharlotte from Yorkshire8 months ago
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Bosch

Bosch steam iron soleplate not heating up

My Bosch steam iron (Sensixx TDA3024010), a couple of years old — the soleplate stays cold and won't heat. What should I check first?

SISian Shaw8 months ago

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