When your water heater, a home system that heats and stores water for taps and showers. Also known as a hot water tank, it keeps your showers warm and your dishes clean. stops working, it’s rarely a mystery—usually it’s sediment, a dead element, or an old anode rod. Most people wait until there’s no hot water before acting, but by then, leaks and rust are already doing damage. The good news? You can spot the signs early: strange noises, rusty water, or a sudden spike in your energy bill. These aren’t just inconveniences—they’re warnings your system is near the end of its life.
And it’s not just water heaters. Your oven control board, the digital brain behind your oven’s temperature and timer settings. Often mistaken for a simple knob issue, it can fail without warning. might be the reason your oven won’t heat. Replacing it costs between $250 and $750, but only if you’re sure it’s the board and not a broken heating element. Same goes for your extractor fan, a ventilation device that pulls steam and smells out of kitchens and bathrooms. Many think it’s broken beyond repair, but often it’s just a clogged motor or a worn capacitor. You can fix that yourself in under an hour. Then there’s the boiler, a heating system that warms both your home and your water. When it breaks, you lose heat and hot water at the same time. A lot of people panic and call an electrician, but boilers need a heating engineer—not an electrician. And yes, your toilet isn’t an appliance. It’s plumbing. But a smart toilet with Wi-Fi and heated seats? That’s a gray area.
What ties all these together? Timing. Waiting too long to act costs more. Replacing a heat pump compressor isn’t cheap—it can hit $3,500—but it’s still cheaper than flooding your basement from a burst water tank. Knowing who to call saves time and money. An appliance technician handles ovens and water heaters. A ventilation specialist fixes extractor fans. A licensed engineer deals with boilers. And if you’re wondering whether your 10-year-old laptop is worth keeping, the answer isn’t about sentiment—it’s about security updates and repair costs.
What you’ll find below are real, no-nonsense fixes for problems you’re likely facing right now. No theory. No guesswork. Just what actually works when your water heater stops, your oven goes dark, or your fan starts sounding like a jet engine. These aren’t hypotheticals—they’re the issues people in Warwickshire are dealing with today. Read through them, spot your problem, and decide: fix it now, or pay more later.
Your hot water heater won’t turn on? It could be a tripped breaker, dead element, or faulty thermostat. Learn how to diagnose and fix common issues yourself before calling a pro.
Watch for signs like no hot water, strange noises, leaks, rust, or high bills-these mean your water heater is failing. Don’t wait for a burst. Replace it before it floods your home.
Replacing a heat pump compressor in New Zealand costs between $1,200 and $3,500. Learn what’s included in the price, which brands last longest, when to replace the whole unit, and how to avoid costly mistakes.
Is a toilet an appliance? The answer isn't obvious. Learn why standard toilets are plumbing fixtures, not appliances - and when smart toilets cross the line into appliance territory.
When your extractor fan stops working, knowing who to call can save you from mold, damage, and costly mistakes. Learn who’s qualified to replace it and what to watch out for.
Replacing an oven control board in New Zealand costs between $250 and $750, depending on the model and labour. Learn how to tell if it's really the board, whether to DIY or hire a pro, and when to replace the whole oven instead.
Water heaters fail early due to sediment buildup, corroded anode rods, high pressure, and poor maintenance. Learn the real reasons and how to fix them before your tank leaks.
Exhaust fans can often be repaired instead of replaced. Learn how to diagnose common issues like noisy motors, bad capacitors, and grease buildup - and when to fix it yourself versus calling a pro.
Most electric oven problems aren't electrical-they're broken parts inside the oven. Learn when to call an appliance technician versus an electrician, what commonly fails, and whether to repair or replace.
A broken boiler usually means no hot water because the same system heats your home and your taps. Learn why this happens, when there are exceptions, and what to do next to stay safe and warm.
Learn the key signs your water heater is failing-rusty water, strange noises, leaks, and more. Early detection saves you from costly repairs and sudden breakdowns.
Is a 10-year-old laptop worth keeping? The answer isn't about nostalgia - it's about cost, security, and real performance. Learn when to repair, upgrade, or replace your old machine.
