A BROKEN boiler is the last thing you need during bitterly cold weather.

Especially with a yellow weather warning and two inches of snow expected across some parts of the UK.

Just scan with Google Lens

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Just scan with Google LensCredit: Google

And should the worst happen, how on Earth are you supposed to get help if you don’t have the manual or know the brand?

It’s a problem particularly for those who have moved house.

The same problem can occur for washing machines and driers too.

Having the manual is extremely helpful to explain the various confusing settings and icons.

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Fortunately, there’s a clever Google tool that might be able to help you out.

Better still, it works on Android and iPhone.

It makes life super easy – and it’s completely free.

The Google Lens app is able to search for the manual and model numbers just by taking a photo of it.

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That way you can download them from the manufacturer’s website, if available.

It can also help in other ways, such as identifying monuments when you’re on holiday.

How to use Google Lens

You can find Google Lens in the Google app.

It’s the tiny camera icon next to the microphone icon in the search bar.

Tap it and there are several options including Search and Translate.

Shopping is another good option if you see a random item you want that’s not in a shop – for example, a wallpaper you see and would like in your own home.

Google Lens will try to find an exact or close replica of it.

This post first appeared on Thesun.co.uk

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