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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Fall
Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, in an attempt to be frugal, I tried to repair my own sometimes-faulty toaster. Turns out I unplugged the wrong kitchen appliance, which I only discovered by electrocuting myself while pulling it apart. Now it's definitely broken, will need replacing, and I have a burn. FML
Today, I replaced the broken hot plates in my stove, only to realize that something else is broken, and it's still is not usable. I had to change it all back before I could even heat dinner. This was after I had carried the thing up and down the stairs by myself, and spent an entire afternoon cleaning it. FML
Today, after repairing the toilet, the light, the shower, the cooker and the heater in the flat I've just moved into, my boiler dies. It's mid December, about 1 degree outside. FML
Today, I was taking a shower for the first time in my new apartment. The shower head broke off the wall and slammed onto my head, while spraying water everywhere. I tried to stop the water, but only stopped the cold and got burnt by the hot. FML
Today, my heating broke. It's 22 degrees outside, and my father won't let us call someone to fix it because apparently the cold helps the soul grow. FML
Today, my doorknob broke. While trying to impress my dad and show that I can fix things for girls, I somehow managed to lock myself in my room, with the doorknob on the other side of the door. When my dad finally heard my screams, he let me out. He had to take the whole door off. FML
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
Today, I was very cold and tired, so I took a shower to warm up and went to bed. The minute I hopped into bed, it collapsed and broke. I have spent half-an-hour rearranging furniture to get the mattress on to the floor. Now I'm cold again. FML
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
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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Top comments
spikedrummer49 6
Smooth...
ColdplaySucks 18
You're a dumbass. Call someone to fix it, perhaps?
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Comments (195)
DarkHelmet 10
Yeah... u brought this on yourself. Enjoy sweating your balls off
ICastillo 25
Damn get ready for a hot time. Just use the time as a sauna.
nanpooo 6
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
I LOVE playing with my thermostat. Actually, I love playing with anything that has buttons, knobs, levers, handles etc.
outoftown 27
#29, Apparently not.
nanpooo 6
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
60- shouldn't touch
P374RD3D 9
#57 Please don't ever operate a motorized vehicle.
drkate25 30
Why does it even go up that high??
nanpooo 6
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 23
I've wondered the same thing.
drkate25 30
I just feel like that's excessive... It's not really healthy to be in that temperature for extended time is it?
nanpooo 6
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
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.
Rachiebabyx 1
Why would that make you laugh...?
shadowsorel 15
Because he has a jacked-up/immature sense of humor?
redreynard 14
A laugh? Someone's easily entertained.
slapsface 10
Sucks to u
naijagirl96 1
Now try fiddling around with the plumbing and you can have yourself an indoor pool party!
MinnieMahem 0
have fun melting :)