/fixit

Helps you troubleshoot simple home fixes, step by step.

The full prompt

/fixit Help me fix this at home: [describe the problem, and attach a photo if you can]. What I've already tried: [what you tried]. Give me the most likely causes first, then simple numbered steps, the tools or parts I'd need, and safety steps (like turning off water or power). Tell me clearly when I should stop and call a professional.

Replace the highlighted [brackets] with your own details, then send.

What you're asking

You ask the AI to help you figure out and fix a small problem. You get likely causes, steps, tools, and when to call a pro.

Give it

  • What's wrong and when it started
  • What you've tried
  • A photo, if your app accepts one
  • Make or model, if you know it

You need: Photo option needs an AI app that accepts images (most do, some only on paid plans).

No photo upload? Describe what you see and any model number.

Check: Turn off water, power or gas before working on it. For gas, electrical wiring, or anything you're unsure about, call a licensed professional.

Filled-in example

/fixit Help me fix this at home: the toilet keeps running after I flush. What I've already tried: jiggling the handle. Give me the most likely causes first, then simple numbered steps, the tools or parts I'd need, and safety steps (like turning off water or power). Tell me clearly when I should stop and call a professional.

Use it in any AI chat. The slash word is a label, not a built-in command; the prompt does the work, and answers vary by app. How these work