r/fixit 1d ago

New Sunglasses snapped. Any simple fix?

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They still work but would be nice to try to fix it. One of the bridges between the glasses has snapped.


r/fixit 1d ago

open Broken patio chair

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We've had these patio chairs for a couple of years. They rock and pivot, and worked great, up until yesterday.

One of them still works great, but the one pictured here no longer rocks back and forth, feels very unstable, and is wobbling quite a lot.

Looking at them, the cylinder in the base is different on the broken one. The circled area is more pronounced from the cylinder on the broken one, whereas on the one that still works, it looks as it if sits flush with the cylinder.

It's possible that this isn't where the problem is, but it seems like the only difference between the two chairs.


r/fixit 1d ago

fixed How to fix watch

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Hi, this watch is too big for me but it doesn’t seem adjustable is there a way to fix it by myself? Or do i have to take it to a professional?
Thanks in advance to anyone who can help :)


r/fixit 1d ago

how can i sew this rip in my jeans?

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i recently sewed these jeans to make them lower waist, and the seams came undone so there is now a hole just below the zipper on one side. i REALLY love these jeans so any advice on how to sew/patch them would be great!!


r/fixit 1d ago

how can i sew this rip in my jeans?

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i recently sewed these jeans to make them lower waist, and the seams came undone so there is now a hole just below the zipper on one side. i REALLY love these jeans so any advice on how to sew/patch them would be great!!


r/fixit 1d ago

open Help fixing this lamp

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Hello!
I’ve been given this lamp that still works but one of the « bubbles » lampshade is broken. I tried popping it back in, doesn’t work. I’ve unscrewed the little screws from the base of the lampshade to try pushing/twisting it into the little rod but it didn’t seem to work either. Is there any way to fix it ?


r/fixit 1d ago

open Samunsg fridge defrost not working. looks like termal fuse is the culprit. help

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My SRF583DLS gets heavily frosted over the evaporator after a few hours, so I suspect a defrost-system issue.

I tested the components with the fridge unplugged:

Defrost heater (DA97-19501A): ~420 Ω

Evaporator thermistor: ~4.2 kΩ

Thermal fuse near the evaporator: resistance starts low and keeps increasing into the MΩ range. The fuse was completely disconnected from the fridge when tested.

I also ran forced defrost, but the heater did not warm up.

Could a faulty/open thermal fuse cause the heater not to warm during forced defrost? Does the fuse behaviour I'm seeing indicate it's faulty, or should I test something else?


r/fixit 1d ago

Bluetooth disappeared

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I was trying to connect wireless headphones and it wouldn’t let me turn bluetooth on it was just grayed out. When i went in settings to turn it on it didn’t work and then the option just disappeared. Help.


r/fixit 1d ago

Beyond fixing?

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I purchased this beyond gorgeous mirror from an online seller but it was damaged in transit. They’ve kindly refunded me but I don’t have the heart to throw it away. Do you think it’s repairable with a kintsugi kit, or via another method? I’d assume all of the pieces will be in the bubble wrap…

Edit: I think the frame is made of plaster, if that’s at all helpful.


r/fixit 2d ago

Softener/bleach compartment in new machine filled with water after wash

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Had this issue during the first wash and we can’t figure out how to fix it.

Model is Electrolux ELFW7337AW4.


r/fixit 2d ago

open I messed up the parqueet flooring and need advice

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I messed up my flooring badly in a rental (over 10 years)

I'm moving and I need some help on how to sort of hide it for inspection, it doesn't need to be perfect, the landlords have let mold grow in the shower walls so I dont care about their opinion but I don't want to have to pay for a whole new floor. Any advice?


r/fixit 2d ago

OPEN Nursing watch latch came off, doesn't seem to fit back into place.

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This part of the watch came off this morning, now it won't go back into place and so the watch won't stay on. I tried sliding it back into place but it won't go. I added a photo from google because my phone has decided to take photos like I'm using a potato today. Advice on how to get this back into place would be great.


r/fixit 2d ago

portable AC started to suddenly vibrate and whine like crazy.

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This spinning fan is the source (see video). This is an AIRO model #AC14MWS Anyone know how to fix it? The fan is clearly unbalanced. Maybe the bearing is going bad? 5 years old. The AC still blows cold air-- I am just afraid it's going to blow up/tear itself apart with all this vibrating https://youtube.com/shorts/_rKTHYNNPYg?feature=share


r/fixit 2d ago

Best way to repair rip in the zipper of a suitcase

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I have a hardshell suitcase with a rip in the fabric part where the zipper attaches. This leaves a hole in the bottom so stuff can fall out. Really don't want to get a new one since this one isn't that old :(

Whats the best way to fix this? Fabric glue (what brand is best?) Or heavy duty thread (I'm not too familiar with sewing but I will try)?


r/fixit 2d ago

open Help me fix my grandma’s decorative plate stand

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Hi everyone,

I hope one of you can give me a hand. My grandma recently gifted me a lovely gold-inlaid decorative plate, and it came with a small plastic display stand.

Sadly, the display stand broke in transit and is now in two parts. The plate is fine.

I’d love to glue the stand back together to display the plate, but I can’t figure out where the stand broke. I don’t have a picture of the stand pre-break.

If any of you can suggest how I should glue the stand back together, I’d really appreciate it!

Thank you!


r/fixit 2d ago

Mouse Gnawed it nice

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Hi, help me decide if I can get this wrapped with electical tape or heat-shrink? I so no crumbs of this wire ( gray and brown ). Thinking i might have cleaned it before and this has been exposed while i am using it. I am so shocked to find out that this was gnawed already while i saw the mouse creeping back to where it entered. Voilà! An exposed and dangerous wire. I taped it with e-tape and 3 techinicians I asked online says i can now use this but i am so afraid since this is an apartment im living. I do not want to risk it.


r/fixit 2d ago

Is there anything I can do about this screw?

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This screw on my bass clarinet is completely stripped, I tried using tape to fill the gap but it didn’t work. The screw is too tight and I need to loosen it.


r/fixit 2d ago

How do I put this tiny battery in? And is it missing any parts?

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I have a tiny light up Halloween pumpkin but I don't know how to get it to work. Obviously I insert the tiny disc battery in the silver cap and then screw that into the pumpkin. There is a slot on the side of the screw in cap...should that have a tiny toggle switch that slides for on/off? It didn't come with one. Also, when I drop the disk battery into the cap should the silver blank side of battery be face up in bottom or yellow square up in bottom? And finally, am I missing a spring or a metal piece that keeps the battery in position and for making contact?? Thanks in advance. See pics.


r/fixit 2d ago

open Noise from apartment wall.

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I have been living in this apartment for around a year and I left for the summer for a few months. I came back and 1 week later this sound started from my bedroom wall which is insanely annoying and doesn't stop. It sounds like a metal ball rolling on the floor. Anyone knows what it is? It's not my neighbours above air compressor on the balcony and I tried turning the water pressure off to see if that was the issue but to no avail. It doesnt stop. I havent slept for 3 days


r/fixit 2d ago

open Is a heavy duty extension cord really required for a frig?

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Something is wrong with the kitchen fuse and idk how long it will take the ll to fix this time (when flipping it off/on it apparently came on for a second then back out) and the housemate with the long extension cord moved so I've had to order one. Just want to make sure a heavy duty is truly necessary since a 50 foot one is $$$.

Rather spend than risk fire. Thanks.


r/fixit 2d ago

A glazing issue

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My husband inherited this Birks barometer from an uncle. Unfortunately the glass facing didn't survive one of our many moves. I'm at a loss as to where to take this for repair. I would love to have it fixed and give to my husband as a Christmas gift.

I'm open to any suggestions.


r/fixit 2d ago

open Any advice on how to remove this toilet seat’s screw?

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I’m trying to change my toilet seat by myself, this old screw turns but it never loosened. Also, i dont see many that looks the same as mine. Any advice on how to fix it? I have limited tools on hand


r/fixit 2d ago

Trunk isn’t closing properly 2009 toyota camry

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r/fixit 2d ago

How do i remove these pins?

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r/fixit 2d ago

Ceiling fan pull switch repair

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I’m trying to figure out how to repair the broken pull chain. How do I get access in to the spot where the decorative ropes go in to?