r/fixit • • 6h ago

My Garage Door won’t fully close

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My Garage Door won’t close fully it stays open about 2ft and I can hear the spring creaking and it’s warping a decent amount and that’s the only thing I can really see that might be wrong I have no real experience with this stuff so any help would be appreciated Thanks.


r/fixit • • 7h ago

open Didnt realize my oven vent was under this burner

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Most of the plastic that melted came off using a metal pick easy enough. Though I think Ill have to replace the burner itself. Only remaining concern is the bit of plastic residue that seems to be too fine to remove as a glob on the inside of the vent port. Also, where should I look to replace this kind of burner and, and the Snap Ware lids that were on top of it?

Edit: found replacement lids on Amazon. Now all thats left is the burner which is likely at home depot and how to get rid of the remaining plastic on the inside of the vent hole. Any suggestions on that?


r/fixit • • 2h ago

fixed Lamp only works when jiggled

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I got this lamp for free as we just moved in to a place and have very minimal furniture as seen by the folding chair. I should’ve known it was too good to be true but this lamp only works when you jiggle it. If I turn the power off (our light switch does that) it’ll turn back off and on a couple more times before stopping again after being given a couple seconds. A video below is of the problem, I tried adjusting the base of the bulb socket just in case it was that easy and it didn’t do anything. I would say I am decently handy so if anyone has any suggestions I would really appreciate it! Thanks :)

Edit: Thanks for all the responses, will try all of the ideas and worst case will look into re-wiring the whole thing. I unplugged it and am not going to mess with it anymore until I get the chance to look at the inside wiring. I do not want to burn my apartment down so thank you for the warnings as well!


r/fixit • • 11h ago

open What's the best way to fix the broken plastic attachment on the headphones?

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I recently broke my Sony MDR-V200. They're not too expensive, but i would still prefer to fix them if possible.


r/fixit • • 29m ago

Any recomendations?? Soundcore noise cancelling headphones

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I tried super glueing and tape but it snapped off with an extra little piece came off so im looking at other possible options!


r/fixit • • 49m ago

open Door not able to close. Getting stuck on top of the door frame

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This is the most I can get the door shut. The door scrapes along the top of the frame and won’t close. Any tips?


r/fixit • • 4h ago

Need help fixing a shirt

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Put one of my favourite shirts through the wash and for some reason some of the graphic decided to fluff up.

Never seen this before.

Did my normal laundry method of cold wash and medium heat.

Any ideas how to deflate or flatten it back?:/


r/fixit • • 1h ago

I pull ups on my pull up bar too much and broke my door how do I fix this?

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r/fixit • • 1h ago

help finding part?

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r/fixit • • 2h ago

Window sash won’t stay up

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r/fixit • • 2h ago

Help getting the dome off

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This ceiling fan has/had lights inside of it. i went to try to replace them, and cannot get the dome off. We’ve tried twisting and pulling. The Screws are already out, so I’m not sure what could be keeping it stuck.


r/fixit • • 4h ago

open Need help with the Ikea slats ribbon twist

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This is how the loop looks like. One side i have 7 slats and other side is 10. Could anyone suggest a way out of this tangle?


r/fixit • • 4h ago

open Sink clogged, trying not to mix chemicals

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I’m dealing with (what I assume is) a hair clog in my bathroom sink.

Usually, in the past when there was a clog, I was able to poke around with something sharp and remove the clog seemingly completely.

Today, however, when I tried that, I was only able to remove limited amount of hair and it honestly seemed to make the clog worse.

I had nothing else and decided to try hydrogen peroxide, as that had also helped minor clogs in the past.

However, the sink has not budged in hours aside from me scooping out some, and the peroxide is still bubbling occasionally.

I bought some drano to deal with this once and for all, but only after the fact did I consider the full context of my efforts and look into whether it’s safe to mix Drano and hydrogen peroxide.

I seemed to get pretty consistently that it is extremely dangerous and not okay to mix them.

On the other hand, I read that hydrogen peroxide dilutes fairly quickly and especially would having spent hours in this sitting water.

However, the drain is still bubbling, so I assume it is still somewhere not far down in the pipe. How much of it, I don’t know.

I just want the sitting water to clear so I can remove the disgusting gunk from my sink and I want to cry.

Does anyone know how long I would have to realistically wait until it’s safe to introduce the Drano?


r/fixit • • 8h ago

open How can I remove this cover?

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This is a Mercury outboard engine (325hp). I cannot remove the plug that reveals the fresh water flush port. I applied quite a bit of force, but it doesn’t budge. Help me please!


r/fixit • • 21h ago

open Toddler eatting the washing machine

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Brand: Samsung BubbleWash

Model: WW85K54E0UW/SA

How hard is it to replace this rubber seal it looks like our 2 yr old has decided it would be a good idea to take a bite out of it, now it leaks water everywhere 😆


r/fixit • • 14h ago

How to stick together two pieces of plastic (phone stand)

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Is there a way to get these two pieces connected I thought using a glue since there is still a small piece of plastic still left on the metal bar.


r/fixit • • 6h ago

Reclining couch

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Not sure if this picture does it justice, but one side of my lazy boy reclining couch is slightly loose/sagging. Is there a place i can tighten that will fix the sag. I just bought a new couch and wanted to try to sell this one.


r/fixit • • 1d ago

This is the only frisbee my dog has ever loved. Please help me.

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Despite dozens of new frisbees and equal amounts of unhinged ways of making them enticing this is the one frisbee my dog loves. it is a disc golf frisbee so a more rigid plastic than a normal frisbee. We are now at the point where no amount of gorilla tape and epoxy can hold it together. I've considered a rigid plastic patch (such as one used for kayaks that is heat applied) but I'm unsure if it will bond with this old, weathered thing. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.


r/fixit • • 6h ago

open Sudden leak past the T-adapter after 2 years

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My bidet sprayer suddenly started leaking after 2 years of solid use. The water was escaping near the metal sheath and just tracking back down to the threads. The T-valve and white teflon tape is completely dry.

Is there a way to fix this? For example by replacing the washers? Or do I need to replace the hose entirely?


r/fixit • • 13h ago

open Paint on bathroom vanity marble counter

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The previous owner painted over the bathroom vanity marble counter. I dont think it is a safe water proof paint. It is chipping and turning pink near the faucets. It stains easily and does not wipe easily too. What are my options to fix it in an affordable way? Hoping to fix it by myself. Will i have to replace the vanity?


r/fixit • • 9h ago

Help me fix my figure stand

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r/fixit • • 9h ago

Fix tension?

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How do I fix the tension on this swag lamp? This lamp was totally fine until I moved it to another spot, and noticed the globe was dangling at an angle


r/fixit • • 1d ago

open Solo dad - Help repairing arm of stuffed bear

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Need some pointers. I have a few sewing kits. Child is finally asleep, told him bear had to go to hospital and isn't home anymore...


r/fixit • • 1d ago

FIXED! Samsung Q60BA 50" Endless Reboot Loop - A Piece of Tape Saved My TV!

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FIXED! Samsung Q60BA 50" Endless Reboot Loop - A Piece of Tape Saved My TV! 😁

Guys, I actually fixed mine! Samsung Q60BA 50".

My TV would turn on, work perfectly for about 5 seconds, then shut off and enter an endless reboot loop.

I searched everywhere for a solution, and most people basically said the TV was done and I should throw it away.

Well, that wasn't going to stop me. 😂

After digging around, I came across this old YouTube video of an Indian guy fixing a similar problem using nothing but a piece of tape:

https://youtu.be/-T-zDv7sLes

And guess what? IT WORKED! After three attempts, my TV was back to normal!

Here's exactly what worked for me:

The trick involves covering certain contacts on one of the ribbon cables with a tiny piece of tape.

Counting the contacts from the RIGHT side:

  • First attempt: I covered the contacts starting with the first 4. The TV stopped rebooting, but I had no picture.
  • Second attempt: I uncovered the first 3 contacts. The picture came back, but it was extremely bright and overexposed.
  • Third attempt: I uncovered the 4th contact as well. BOOM! Perfect picture, no rebooting!

My working configuration: Leave the first 4 contacts exposed, then cover contacts 5 through approximately 15/16, counting from the right.

This is what worked on MY TV, so your results might vary.

Some tips if you're going to try it:

  • Good lighting is essential. These contacts are tiny, and you need to be precise.
  • Use small precision tools. I actually used dental tools I bought on Amazon. 😂 They worked amazingly well!
  • Be gentle with the plastic clips and covers. I used automotive plastic trim removal tools, and they were perfect for opening everything without damaging the plastic.
  • Take your time. Once you understand what you're doing, the process can take around 20-30 minutes.
  • Unplug the TV before opening it or touching the ribbon cables. Avoid the power supply components, which can retain dangerous voltage even when unplugged.

I'll attach photos showing exactly which contacts I covered so you can compare them with yours.

My thoughts

I wonder if Samsung's power delivery design contributes to these failures after just 3-5 years. Can't prove it, but I'm hoping this little hack gives my TV another 3-5 years! 😁

If you're dealing with the same reboot loop, I hope this helps! Good luck, guys! 🍻


r/fixit • • 11h ago

open European door handle replacement

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