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One homeowner says he has saved thousands over two years by using ChatGPT to troubleshoot and repair appliances that usually need expensive call-outs: both garage doors, the fridge, the dishwasher and the washing machine.
My [APPLIANCE, BRAND AND MODEL NUMBER] is [SYMPTOM, E.G. NOT DRAINING, MAKING A GRINDING NOISE]. It started [WHEN]. Walk me through troubleshooting from the simplest, safest checks first. Tell me clearly when I should stop and call a professional, and remind me to switch off the power first where relevant.
Replace the [PLACEHOLDERS] with your own details before you send it.
How to try it
- Find the model number (usually on a sticker inside the door or on the back).
- Work through ChatGPT’s checks in order, simplest first, with the power off.
- Stop and call a qualified engineer for anything involving gas, mains wiring or springs under tension, such as garage doors.
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Make up bedtime stories on request with ChatGPT
One parent who does bedtime every other night says ChatGPT is brilliant at inventing stories for toddlers, with requests like 'a crab who learns to use a computer, for a four-year-old'.
Tell me a gentle bedtime story for a [AGE]-year-old about [CHARACTER] who [SILLY OR SWEET PREMISE]. Keep it to about [MINUTES] minutes read aloud, use simple words, include a little repetition they can join in with, and end calmly with the character falling asleep.
Check for a simple fix before calling out a repair engineer
A 72-year-old mum, facing a three-day wait and a £180 call-out for her washing machine, asked ChatGPT what might be wrong. It suggested a solution and she fixed it herself: it was literally a button press.
My [APPLIANCE AND MODEL] is doing this: [DESCRIBE EXACTLY WHAT HAPPENS, ANY ERROR CODE, LIGHTS FLASHING]. Before I book a repair, what simple causes should I rule out, such as child locks, reset buttons, filters or settings? Give me numbered steps in plain English.
Plan a week of toddler meals in five minutes with ChatGPT
One parent used ChatGPT to make next week's meal plan and grocery list for their toddler in about five minutes, and said it lifted a real weekly mental load.
Create a 7-day meal plan for my [AGE]-old toddler: breakfast, lunch, dinner and two snacks. They like [FOODS], won't eat [FOODS], and we avoid [ALLERGENS]. Keep it simple, reuse ingredients across the week, and finish with a shopping list. Note anything I should check with our health visitor or GP.
Reference: X @davidsawyer1