Category Common Faults
Do you have a Neff / Siemens / Bosch built in microwave oven or combination oven and think it’s energy efficient? You may be surprised by what we’ve found – it’s not good news, here’s why. There are two issues…. Continue Reading →
Do you have a Grundig City Boy 1100 radio that won’t tune or that hums when plugged in? If so I’ll run through how to fix these faults on a Grundig City Boy 1100 radio from the 1970s that had… Continue Reading →
Do you have a Siemens washer dryer with a pump filter that won’t open or is stuck or jammed? Well a quick Google search may have told you to turn it upside down, stand on one leg and buy an… Continue Reading →
Warning / disclaimer – do not attempt to repair mains powered sockets unless you are competent in electronics and never plug these devices into mains sockets with the case open. The repairs suggested here are best performed by qualified technicians as… Continue Reading →
Do you have a Pioneer mini-hifi (X-HM71-S, X-HM71-K or X-HM81-S, X-HM81-K, X-HM20) where the CD won’t eject? If so it may be a simple fix that will avoid you throwing it away or resorting to another music source. First thing to… Continue Reading →
Is your Bang and Olufsen BeoCenter 9000 refusing to play CDs? Does the door reopen after loading or take too long finding the tracks? If so there may be a simple way to fix it. Christmas lunchtime and the trusty… Continue Reading →
Do you have a Yamaha remote control with buttons that have stopped working to you are having to press too hard? Thinking about buying a new remote or sending yours away for service? Try this first it may save you… Continue Reading →
Is your central heating running when only the hot water should be heating? If so and you have motorised valves this may solve your problem! Retro radio usually blogs about radio valves rather than the sort that control water. But… Continue Reading →
Do you have a Roberts Revival R250 or R550 radio with no sound or crackles when the volume is turned? It’s a common problem with these radios after a few years use. The on/off switch attached to the volume control… Continue Reading →
My retro digital clock has developed a fault after running continuously for over seven or more years. The problem started with the minutes Nixie tube that displayed a faint 1 when 5 was on. As a quick fix I swapped it… Continue Reading →
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