Miscellaneous: Today, I was fiddling around with the thermostat at my new place....

By didntknowyoucouldbreakit - 06/10/2012 20:29 - New Zealand - Auckland

Today, I was fiddling around with the thermostat at my new place. For a laugh, I twisted the knob all the way to 40° celsius, when it snapped off. I don't have a clue how to fix it. FML

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By FrozenD - 12/12/2009 16:55 - Canada

Today, my furnace and all of my heating systems broke down. A fridge is 3 degrees Celsius; it is now 2 degrees Celsius in my house. I would be warmer in my fridge. FML

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Today, I tried to make a dramatic exit after arguing with my flatmate. I slammed the door, but the handle broke, and I had to ask him for help to fix it. FML

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By Anonymous - 14/12/2012 23:12 - Denmark - Copenhagen

Today, I wanted nothing more than to go home and get into bed. While I was unlocking my front door, the flimsy key snapped off inside the lock. A locksmith was called out, who did nothing but sadistically guffaw at my misfortune and crack sarcastic jokes as he undid the lock. FML

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spikedrummer49 6

Sunday 7 October 2012 2:02

Smooth...

ColdplaySucks 18

Sunday 7 October 2012 2:03

You're a dumbass. Call someone to fix it, perhaps?

Comments

DarkHelmet 10

Sunday 7 October 2012 2:23

Yeah... u brought this on yourself. Enjoy sweating your balls off

ICastillo 24

Sunday 7 October 2012 2:24

Damn get ready for a hot time. Just use the time as a sauna.

nanpooo 6

Sunday 7 October 2012 2:25

Out of all the things, a thermostat? I understand checking it to see if it works, but playing with it? Are you old enough to live on your own? :/

SquishFish 15

Sunday 7 October 2012 3:11

I LOVE playing with my thermostat. Actually, I love playing with anything that has buttons, knobs, levers, handles etc.

outoftown 26

Sunday 7 October 2012 3:12

#29, Apparently not.

nanpooo 6

Sunday 7 October 2012 3:14

57- So do I, but I know there are things I should touch unless I have too and thermostats would be one of the thing. But then, that's just me.

nanpooo 6

Sunday 7 October 2012 3:22

60- shouldn't touch

P374RD3D 9

Sunday 7 October 2012 8:00

#57 Please don't ever operate a motorized vehicle.

drkate25 30

Sunday 7 October 2012 2:33

Why does it even go up that high??

nanpooo 6

Sunday 7 October 2012 2:37

Some people like it hot? I've lived in a hostel and the person that ran it told me some of the people from the hotter part of the globe would have their room really hot, just because that's what they are used too.

annie_nk 22

Sunday 7 October 2012 2:49

I've wondered the same thing.

drkate25 30

Sunday 7 October 2012 3:01

I just feel like that's excessive... It's not really healthy to be in that temperature for extended time is it?

nanpooo 6

Sunday 7 October 2012 3:12

55- it could cause dehydration, heat stroke and all sorts of other things. It wouldn't be the greatest idea to keep having the heat up that high for extended time. Although I do believe that if the place is vey cold, cranking her up high enough to get the heater going would be helpful since I assume it would heat the place faster, but then of course bringing it back to the ideal temperature afterwards.

SApprentice 34

Sunday 7 October 2012 2:39

Most thermostats have covers on them. You should be able to pop off the cover (usually they just snap off, or you have to undo a few screws) and use the little metal prong that's left over from the dial to twist it back. If your fingertips can't grab it, use a knife or something. You probably don't have to call someone about this, it should be able to be fixed by yourself at home.