Troubleshooting and Repairing Major Appliances

The perfect appliance repair guide for professional repair technicians and do-it-yourselfers alike "Troubleshooting and Repairing Major Appliances," Third Edition, is a complete guide to the latest tools and techniques for maintaining and fixing home appliances. Packed with hundreds of photos, diagrams, and illustrations, the book includes easy-to-follow, step-by-step procedures for testing and replacing parts; instructions for reading wiring diagrams; and foolproof guidelines for finding troubleshooting solutions.

A long-time appliance repair teacher and technician, Eric Kleinert covers all aspects of the latest appliances and components, including operation, testing, repairing, wiring, and preventive maintenance. New chapters offer practical guidance to help you easily diagnose and repair modern appliances. Coverage of electronic controls and the latest test meters and diagnostic tools is included.Save hundreds of dollars in repair bills by handling repairs yourselfHundreds of photos, charts, diagrams, and drawings show you exactly what to look for Includes a comprehensive guide to fault and error codes to assist in diagnosing problems with today's microprocessor-controlled "smart" appliances Includes a new chapter on appliance repair as a career

Learn the essentials:

Selecting, Purchasing, and Installing Major Home Appliances and Air Conditioners; Safety Precautions; Tools Needed for Installation and Repair; Becoming a Professional Technician; Basic Techniques; Electricity; Electronics; Gas; Principles of Air Conditioning and Refrigeration; Electric Appliance and Air Conditioner Parts; Electronic Parts; Gas Appliance Parts; Fault and Error Codes

Covers all major appliances: Automatic DishwashersGarbage DisposersElectric Water HeatersGas Water HeatersTop Load Automatic WashersFront Load Automatic WashersAutomatic Electric DryersAutomatic Gas DryersElectric Ranges, Cooktops and OvensGas Ranges, Cooktops and OvensMicrowave OvensRefrigeratorsFreezersAutomatic Ice MakersResidential Under the Counter Ice MakersRoom Air ConditionersDehumidifiers