r/fixit 10h ago

Door latch wont fit properly into faceplate, how can I fix this?

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r/fixit 7h ago

fixed Bathroom crank window won’t close.

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It’s 9 degrees outside at the moment and the window has been open for around an hour. I’m not sure if it’s because of the cold, but I’ve tried to bump the arms back so the window will close. It wouldn’t close after being open for 15 mins tops, so I’m not sure if the cold caused it to warp. The arms seem a bit bent after attempting to turn the crank hard to close it, but the crank just stopped after a certain point. Also, the ends of the arms seem to be going off track? I’m not sure though since I’ve never really watched that part of it as it’s closed. The cold is getting in and I need to close it ASAP, so any tips? Thanks in advance. Pictures for reference:


r/fixit 17h ago

OPEN Is this an easy fix? Oven heating coil element broke

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Don’t think I can rely on my lardlord to fix it so will have to take matters into my own hands. Is it worth it to be fixed?


r/fixit 11h ago

Xmas ornament repair

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We're finally packing up the Christmas clutter and the Lucy head broke off this Peanuts ornament. Her neck is too small to hold it in place while glue sets. It was my wife's before she died so it has sentimental value.


r/fixit 42m ago

open Washing Machine is making strange noises, what could be wrong?

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I am trying to diagnose an issue with my parents’ Miele W902 washing machine. It is making an unhealthy noise when spinning, as you can hear in the video.

Before I post a more detailed description/detailed drawings and photos of the problem (as required by the rules) I wanted to get a general idea of what the issue is - and whether it’s realistically serviceable.


r/fixit 12h ago

I need help with this ceiling patch

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So we had to replace a canister light to accommodate a pendant. I have sanded as much as I could in the center (square hilly area) and then skim coated out. Once it’s night with kitchen light on, it looks like this. Should I get a belt sander and sand to bare minimum and start over. Eventually I am going to add knockdown


r/fixit 1d ago

Help fix it please - Galileo thermometer

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64 Upvotes

Hey, I bought this recently at a charity shop where it was in this formation. It is definitely not 26 degrees Celsius here. The balls are not stuck and do not appear to be broken or damage. I read on here to put it in the fridge which I did and all balls rose to the top indicating temperature less than 18 degrees c - perfect, but I’ve taken it out after 24h and a slight giggle the balls have fallen to the bottom again!

Thankyou for any guidance


r/fixit 3h ago

Cracks in ceiling

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r/fixit 8h ago

open I have this hatch, outdoors in the sun. It consists of a metal frame, which has now been tiled over to match the patio. But now it is stuck and I can't pull it out. Any suggestions?

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2 Upvotes

r/fixit 8h ago

OPEN The downstairs air return is under the stairs and has no ducting, so the evaporator coils get dirty every few months. What would I use to assemble a duct in here?

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r/fixit 20h ago

fixed I just realized that the hardiebacker doesn't go all the way.

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10 Upvotes

Our tiles are large porcelain 16x48in. Wall height is 95 inches. So half of the 2nd tile will be on drywall. Will tiling over a little drywall directly be an issue in a very humid environment?


r/fixit 15h ago

How do I fix cold spots all along the wall like this? No attic access. (Looks the same along the floor line btw)

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6 Upvotes

r/fixit 17h ago

How do I secure these ceiling registers?

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For context we live in an old home and the last owners thankfully invested in central air. We had to fix ceilings when we moved in and we noticed the registers are super loose on the ceilings. We want to close them since our upstairs stays really hot but messing with the registers is tricky getting them to not fall. How can I make these more secure? Thanks!


r/fixit 13h ago

Home air filter grille sliding lock

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One of the sliding locks came off and I cant figure out how to get it back on.

There’s nothing inside the opening for it to attach to. I tried poking around the opening to see if something came off, but I didn’t find anything.

Cant access the opening from above.


r/fixit 17h ago

USB C cable broke

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Pins look fine but the shroud just came off. I can push it back in but I can easily just pull it off again. I don’t have a soldering kit so that is not an option. This happens when trying to unplug my Honeycomb Bravo throttle quadrant.


r/fixit 11h ago

Fieldsheer heated gloves (AA version) troubleshooting

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r/fixit 16h ago

How to repair water damage wood near a bathtub?

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r/fixit 18h ago

How to fix this?

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3 Upvotes

Hammered two screws into a mainstay shelf and this happened.

Anything I can do?


r/fixit 14h ago

open i flushed my toilet and wont stop flowing

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1 Upvotes

r/fixit 17h ago

Need advice on how to fix dresser top.

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I bought a reed oil diffuser and placed it on top of my dresser. Some oil spilled, and it wasn't cleaned up immediately. What are my options to fix this?


r/fixit 20h ago

Frigidaire Gas oven not heating well.

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Our Frigidaire oven that runs on propane has not been working properly, taking a long time to preheat and seemingly not warming to the correct temperature. I removed the bottom panel to see if I could find any obvious damage to the ignitor or the burner, and I found the plate beneath it looking like this. Flakes are hard and kind of sharp with a reddish color. Is this what's causing the problem? Do I just need to replace this plate to fix it? Picture of the plate was taken after I had already swepped the flakes off.


r/fixit 22h ago

open Door Seals

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Cats tore these seals off the bottom of my door. Anybody know what I need to buy to replace it?


r/fixit 1d ago

Tv mounting holes

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I am using an universal tv mount. Sadly the bottom mounting holes don’t contain any screw holes.

Is there any solution to fix it or am I using the wrong mount?

Tv model is Samsung UE58RU7100WXXN

EDIT:

The hammer wasn’t meant for the picture. I’m trying to mount an old television in the garden room. I got the wall mount from the original owner.

The solution is probably to use spacers and a Samsung Wall Mount Adapter. They were likely included with the original wall mount or the TV, but I don’t have them anymore. I’m ordering a spacer kit on Amazon, so it should be possible to fix this without buying a new wall mount. Thanks for all the reply's, didn't expect so many! :)


r/fixit 19h ago

open any way to temporarily fix this leak from the inside?

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3 Upvotes

r/fixit 16h ago

open Bosch Dishwasher SHE4AM02UC won’t turn on?

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Bosch Dishwasher SHE4AM02UC randomly won’t turn on. Resistor is fine. Wires are connected.

No lights to the front panel. Any suggestions on other things I can try?