Category: Electrical Appliances

  • Microwave Inverter Repairs To The Door Button & Bezel

    Microwave Inverter Repairs To The Door Button & Bezel

    The large rectangular button used for opening the door began protruding at the righthand end by about five millimetres. Obviously it had broken.

  • Is My Dualit Model DMF2 Milk Frother Corroding?

    Is My Dualit Model DMF2 Milk Frother Corroding?

    Introduction Unfortunately besides my Dualit Milk Frother requiring a repair (see How I Repaired A Dualit Milk Frother Model DMF2) another problem has developed. I have to ask, “Is my Dualit Milk Frother corroding?” If not what is happening to it. Is the brown mark I can see copper or rust?

  • How I Repaired A Dualit Milk Frother Model DMF2

    How I Repaired A Dualit Milk Frother Model DMF2

    Introduction My wife pressed the start button on the Dualit Milk Frother (Model DMF2) one day in the summer of 2017 and it no longer worked. This persisted so we had to heat the milk in the microwave oven for a week or two until we got a new frother. Of course, me being me,…

  • Dishwasher Rinse Aid Dispenser Catch Repair

    Dishwasher Rinse Aid Dispenser Catch Repair

    Introduction It must be nearly two years ago that I first had a problem with my Dishwasher Rinse Aid Dispenser Catch. The tab that has to be pushed towards the top of the door to open the rinse aid dispenser, so that more rinse aid can be added, had somehow broken and disappeared. I found I could continue…

  • Cleaning A Nespresso Aeroccino Milk Frother

    Cleaning A Nespresso Aeroccino Milk Frother

    Introduction I’ve had a Nespresso Pixie since June 2012 and at the same time I acquired a Nespresso Aeroccino milk frother (Aeroccino 3 to be precise). These devices are very nice to have and work well even after 2½ years continual use. The coffee is very nice too. NOTE: The Nespresso Aeroccino 3 has been…

  • Dyson Slim DC18 Cleaner Head Maintenance

    Dyson Slim DC18 Cleaner Head Maintenance

    Introduction This article advises how to perform Dyson Slim DC18 Cleaner Head Maintenance. This can involve removing the Brushbars to remove items that have got wrapped around them and removing the Soleplate for access  so dirt can be cleaned out. In extreme cases the Motor Housing can be opened so that dirt can be sucked out of…

  • Dyson Slim DC18 Filter Cleaning

    Dyson Slim DC18 Filter Cleaning

    Introduction This article describes the Dyson Slim DC18 Filter Cleaning process for the Pre-filter and the HEPA (Highly Efficient Particle Arrester) Post-filter. Many devices in this world which pump air have air filters. They’re installed to stop dirt harming mechanisms, bearings, etc.. Without filters that dirt would ultimately make them perform badly or fail.  The air filters clog up…

  • Teapot Cleaning Methods

    Teapot Cleaning Methods

    Should you practice teapot cleaning or not? Some people think teapot cleaning is unnecessary and that it spoils the flavour of the tea. If they have traditional brown earthenware teapots they probably don’t see all the tannin stains on the inside. With a stainless steel teapot you see them all and they start to form very…

  • Dyson Slim DC18 Upright – Undercarriage Repair

    Dyson Slim DC18 Upright – Undercarriage Repair

    Introduction This post gives a detailed description, with photos and reference to a Parts Diagram, of how to replace a Dyson Slim DC18 Undercarriage. The Undercarriage would require changing if part of it broke since parts cannot be obtained individually. I changed mine when the Air Input Changeover Valve Actuator broke. “Since I first published…

  • How Many Parts Make A Shower Head?

    How Many Parts Make A Shower Head?

    How Many Parts? You may be surprised to learn that the shower head that came with my Mira Sport Thermostatic Shower is made from 22 separate parts. If you count them in the featured image above you will see 21 but take note that the main body of the shower head, on the right, is made…

  • Removing A Bra Wire From A Washing Machine

    Removing A Bra Wire From A Washing Machine

    Preface This post describes: removing a Bra Wire from a washing machine when it has come out of a bra and penetrated the inner drum of a front loader. These wires tend to come out of badly maintained bras while being washed. They don’t necessarily damage the machine immediately but always have the potential to…

  • Cleaning Mouldy Washing Machine Parts

    Cleaning Mouldy Washing Machine Parts

    Introduction Every two weeks I am reminded that I should be cleaning the washing machine filter and every four weeks I am reminded to attack any mouldy washing machine parts. Well today (Tuesday when the machine is not usually required) was the day for both. So you’re in for a full description.