Appliance Advice Centre
Welcome to our advice centre. Here you will find helpful hints, tips and guides for repairing your household appliances as well as help locating your model number. In this section you can also learn more about our service by taking a look at our frequently asked questions.
Household Appliance Help & Advice from BuySpares
Cooker Hood Repair Help & Advice
Keep your cooker hood in top condition with our repair, cleaning and maintenance tips.
Vacuum Cleaner Repair Help & Advice
Ensure your vacuum cleaner provides the performance you expect with our vacuum guides.
- Advice Hub: Vacuum Cleaners
- Common vacuum cleaner faults
- Gtech sweeper repair guide and common faults
- How to buy a replacement Gtech battery
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How to change the filters in a Dyson DC08 vacuum cleaner
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How to choose the right floor tools for your vacuum cleaner
- How to maintain a vacuum cleaner
- How to remove and replace the battery on a Gtech sweeper
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How to remove the filters from a Dyson DC19 vacuum cleaner
- How to replace a vacuum cleaner agitator brush
- How to replace a vacuum cleaner drive belt
- How to replace the brush roll on a Gtech sweeper
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How to replace the cleaning head on an iRobot Roomba vacuum cleaner
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How to replace the filters in a Dyson Ball DC24 vacuum cleaner
- How to replace the lower handle on a Gtech vacuum cleaner
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How to replace the side brush module on an iRobot Roomba vacuum cleaner
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How to replace the vacuum bin on an iRobot Roomba vacuum
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How to replace the wheel on an iRobot Roomba vacuum cleaner
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How to use a vacuum floor tool
- Spares and accessories
Washing Machine Repair Help & Advice
If there's a problem with your washing machine, read our 'how to' guides and find out how to fix it.
- Advice Hub: Washing Machines
- Diagnosing a faulty washing machine
- Hotpoint Washing Machine Error Codes & Fault Codes
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How to change the belt on a washing machine
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How to change the carbon brush in a washing machine motor
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How to change the door catch on a washing machine
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How to change the door interlock on a washing machine
- How to cure a leaking washing machine
- How to cure a noisy washing machine
- How to cure a smelly washing machine
- How to diagnose a blowing fuse or tripping fault
- How to diagnose motor problems on my washing machine
- How to ensure a balanced washing machine load (spinning problems)
- How to identify common washing machine faults
- How to identify draining problems
- How to identify no heat in my washing machine
- How to identify timer problems
- How to perform a washing machine service wash
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How to remove and check a washing machine filter
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How to remove and clean the soap drawer in a washing machine
- How to remove and clean your washing machine soap drawer
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how to replace a drain pump
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How to replace the door seal on a washing machine
- Top reasons for a fault code on a washing machine
- Spares and accessories
Microwave Repair Help & Advice
Repair, cleaning and maintenance tips for keeping your microwave sparkling clean and in top condition.
Dishwasher Repair Help & Advice
Helpful tips and guides for loading, using and maintaining your dishwasher for best results.
- Advice Hub: Dishwashers
- Common dishwasher faults
- How a dishwasher works
- How to check and replace a dishwasher drain hose
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How to choose a replacement dishwasher cutlery basket
- How to clean and maintain a dishwasher
- How to combat limescale build-up in a dishwasher
- How to identify a noisy dishwasher problem
- How to load a dishwasher for optimal results
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How to make sure your dishwasher is cleaning properly
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How to remove a soap dispenser from a dishwasher
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How to remove the door catch from a dishwasher
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How to remove the door from a dishwasher
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How to remove the filters from a dishwasher
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How to remove the spray system from a dishwasher
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How to replace a dishwasher door seal
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How to replace the door handle on a dishwasher
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How to replace the door seal on a dishwasher
- Spares and accessories
Cooker / Oven Repair Help & Advice
Make sure your cooker is heating up correctly and cooking efficiently with our cooker repair and maintenance tips.
- Advice Hub: Cooker
- Common cooker faults
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How to change the lamp in an DeDietrich oven
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How to change the lamp on an Atag oven
- How to clean a cooker ceramic hob top.
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How to remove and replace the knobs on an oven
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How to remove the door from an oven
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How to remove the glass from an oven door
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How to replace a cooker door seal
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How to replace the door seal on an Atag oven
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How to replace the door seal on an DeDietrich DOP740 oven
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How to replace the element in a fan oven
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How to use a replacement expandable oven shelf
- Spares and accessories
Fridge Freezer Repair Help & Advice
Ensure your fridge freezer stays cool and learn how to fix common faults with our handy guides.
- Advice Hub: Fridge/Freezers
- Common fridge freezer faults
- Fridge-freezers that defrosts in the cold
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How to change the water filter canisters in an American Fridge Freezer
- How to defrost a frost free fridge freezer
- How to defrost a non frost free fridge freezer
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How to remove and replace a fridge door seal
- How to remove smells and clean a fridge or fridge-freezer
- How to replace a thermostat in a refrigerator.
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How to replace the lamp in a refrigerator
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How to reverse the direction of a fridge door opening
- How to stop water collecting at the bottom of the fridge
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How to stop water collecting in your fridge
- Spares and accessories
Air Conditioner Repair Help & Advice
Repair, cleaning and maintenance tips for ensuring your air conditioner delivers the performance you require.
Tumble Dryer Repair Help & Advice
Keep your tumble dryer in full working order with our dryer repair, cleaning and maintenance tips.
- Advice Hub: Tumble Dryers
- Common tumble dryer faults
- Diagnosing drum or motor problems in a tumble dryer
- Diagnosing noise problems with tumble dryers.
- How to fit a new belt on a tumble dryer
- How to get the best performance from your tumble dryer
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How to remove the filters from a tumble dryer
- Replacing a drive belt on a Beko vented tumble dryer
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What to do if your tumble dryer is not heating up
- Spares and accessories
Lawnmower Repair Help & Advice
If there's a fault with your lawnmower our helpful guides will show how to fix it.
- Advice Hub: Lawnmowers
- Cleaning and servicing an electric rotary lawnmower
- How to adjust the blade on a petrol cylinder mower
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How to locate the product number on a Flymo lawnmower
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How to replace the cutting blades on a Flymo Microlite lawnmower
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How to replace the cutting disc on a Flymo Microlite lawnmower
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How to replace the drive belt on a Flymo Compact 300 lawnmower
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How to replace the metal blade on a Flymo Compact 300 lawnmower
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How to replace the motor on a Flymo Compact 300 lawnmower
- How to service and restart a petrol lawnmower
- Lawn care throughout the year
- Petrol lawnmower maintenance
- Safety in the garden
- Spares and accessories
Pressure Washer Repair Help & Advice
If there's a fault with your pressure washer our helpful guides will show how to fix it and how to get the most out of it.
- Advice Hub: Pressure Washers
- Get the best from your pressure washer
- How to clean and maintain a pressure washer
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How to get started with your new Karcher pressure washer
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How to replace a hose and handgun on a Karcher pressure washer
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How to use a Delta Racer attachment on a Karcher pressure washer
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How to use a Dirt Blaster on a Karcher pressure washer
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How to use a drain cleaning hose on a Karcher pressure washer
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How to use detergent in your Karcher pressure washer
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How to use the T Racer attachment on a Karcher pressure washer
- Spares and accessories
Trimmer Repair Help & Advice
If there's a fault with your trimmer our helpful guides will show how to fix it.
Laptop Help & Advice
Learn how to keep your laptop in excellent condition with these helpful guides and advice articles.
Jargon Buster
Confused by some of the terminology used to describe the spares or parts you're looking at? Check out our Jargon Buster for explanations of many technical terms relating to home appliances and their replacement parts.
Sound and Vision Help & Advice
Help and Advice for your Sound and Vision Appliances
Chainsaw Repair Help and Advice
Tips and advice for keeping your chainsaw in great condition
General Help and Advice
Tips and advice for keeping your Home products in great condition
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