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Washing machine runs water immediately
April 2024

Washing machine runs water immediately

Problem: For example, after a move, it can happen that the newly connected washing machine when water supply this water immediately drain over the drain hose. That means the machine can not hold the...

Cistern runs only slowly full?
April 2024

Cistern runs only slowly full?

If it takes forever for the cistern to re-run after flushing, then a rubber is likely to be leaking, causing the inlet valve to not open properly. This happens through limescale and wear. This...

Heating stays cold - thermostat does not open
April 2024

Heating stays cold - thermostat does not open

At the beginning of the heating season, the heating often stays cold even though the thermostat is open. This usually happens because the pin that closes the valve is stuck. Unscrew the thermostat at...

Clamping radiator valve
April 2024

Clamping radiator valve

If the radiator valve can not be used with this tip, you have to go one step further. The insert behind the thermostatic valve can be turned out to the left with a 12 mm wrench without any great...

Secure shower curtain rod over bathtub with chain
April 2024

Secure shower curtain rod over bathtub with chain

I like having a shower curtain around the bath. I can wash it if necessary and he keeps the bathroom dry! Now there are prefabricated rods that are attached at an angle. Unfortunately, it often...

Clogged drain
April 2024

Clogged drain

A clogged sink in the kitchen and bathroom by ecklige soap residue with hair and leftovers is not possible without spiral or pipe cleaner, which almost blow the drainpipe. An ingenious trick from a...

Shower curtain hung on tub over corner
April 2024

Shower curtain hung on tub over corner

After moving to the new apartment, we had the problem that we wanted to hang a shower curtain on the bathtub. Unfortunately we now have - in contrast to the old apartment - two open sides. So a...

Dry siphon - permanently prevent channel odors
April 2024

Dry siphon - permanently prevent channel odors

If a siphon is not used for a long time, it will dry out and it will smell like a canal. Reinfilling water helps - but that soon evaporates again. Just mix water with a dash of cooking oil. Shake...

Control DHW circulation pump with timer
April 2024

Control DHW circulation pump with timer

Depending on the frequency of use, normal DHW circulation pumps suffer from calcification or corroding of the impeller mechanism, resulting in replacement of the pump by the installer (he does not...

Water tap dripping - repair instructions
April 2024

Water tap dripping - repair instructions

Pop, pop, pop, a soft but annoying sound that alerts us to a dripping tap. Since a dripping tap is also an unnecessary waste of water and money, we should respond. But how? How to fix a dripping tap...