Book description
Diagnose and repair home appliances and air conditioners using the latest techniques
"The book has it all...written by a pro with 40 years of hands-on repair and teaching experience...this book is like brain candy"--GeekDad (Wired.com)
Fully updated for current technologies and packed with hundreds of photos and diagrams, this do-it-yourself guide shows you how to safely install, operate, maintain, and fix gas and electric appliances of all types. Troubleshooting and Repairing Major Appliances, Third Edition provides easy-tofollow procedures for using test meters, replacing parts, reading circuit diagrams, interpreting fault and error codes, and diagnosing problems. Featuring a new chapter on becoming a service technician, this practical, money-saving resource is ideal for homeowners and professionals alike.
Covers all major appliances:
- Automatic dishwashers
- Garbage disposers
- Electric water heaters
- Gas water heaters
- Top load automatic washers
- Front load automatic washers
- Automatic electric dryers
- Automatic gas dryers
- Electric ranges, cooktops, and ovens
- Gas ranges, cooktops, and ovens
- Microwave ovens
- Refrigerators
- Freezers
- Automatic ice makers
- Residential under-the-counter ice cube makers
- Room air conditioners
- Dehumidifiers
Table of contents
- Cover
- Copyright
- About the Author
- Contents
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction
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Part I Fundamentals of Service
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1 Selecting, Purchasing, and Installing Major Home Appliances and Air Conditioners
- Electric and Gas Ranges, Cooktops, and Ovens
- Checklist for Cooking Products
- Refrigerators and Freezers
- Freezers
- Dishwashers
- Laundry Equipment
- Air Conditioners
- How to Purchase the Best Air Conditioner or Appliance Value Using the EnergyGuide Label
- Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel (MACAP)
- Appliance Warranties
- Appliance Installation Instructions
- Where to Get Help
- Product Recalls and the Internet
- National Appliance Service Technicians Certification (NASTeC)
- Endnotes
- 2 Safety Precautions
- 3 Tools Needed for Installation and Repair
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4 Becoming a Professional Technician
- What Is Customer Satisfaction?
- Customer Satisfaction Is Important for Business
- Why Is Customer Satisfaction Important to the Technician?
- What Does the Customer Expect of the Service Technician?
- How Can a Service Technician Increase Customer Satisfaction Skills?
- Communication Skills
- Preparing for a Service Call
- Prescreen the Service Call for Parts
- Proper Grooming for a Service Technician
- When You Arrive at the Service Call
- Repairing the Appliance or Air Conditioner
- Follow-Up Calls
- Things to Avoid While on a Service Call
- How to Turn Customer Dissatisfaction into Customer Satisfaction
- Angry Customers
- Never Stop Learning
- 5 Basic Techniques
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1 Selecting, Purchasing, and Installing Major Home Appliances and Air Conditioners
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Part II Electricity, Electronics, and Gas
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6 Electricity
- Electrical Wiring
- What Is a Circuit?
- Circuit Components
- Three Kinds of Circuits
- Types of Shorts in a Circuit
- Strip Circuits
- Types of Electric Current
- Ohm’s Law
- Ohms
- Amperes
- Volts
- Watts
- Ohm’s Law Equation Wheel
- Wiring Diagram Symbols
- Terminal Codes
- Timer Sequence (Esterline) Charts
- Wiring Diagrams
- Sample Wiring Diagrams
- How to Read the Volt-Ohm-Milliammeter Test Instrument
- Measuring Voltage
- Selecting the Scales
- Reading the AC Voltage Scale
- Measuring Line Voltage
- Testing for Ground and Polarity
- Measuring 240-Volt Receptacles
- Measuring Resistance (OHMS)
- Setting Up the Meter
- Electrical Safety Precautions
- Operating Appliances and Room Air Conditioners on a Generator
- Flowcharts
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7 Electronics
- Simplified Circuits
- Electronic Controls
- Three-Board Electronic Control System
- Troubleshooting Circuits
- Two-Board Electronic Control System
- Motor Board Electronic Control System
- Resistors
- Thermistor
- Diodes
- Bridge Rectifier
- Triac
- Transistor
- Integrated Circuits and Circuit Boards
- LED Multiple Segment Displays
- Electrostatic Discharge
- 8 Gas
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6 Electricity
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Part III Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
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9 Principles of Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
- Introduction to Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
- Saving the Ozone Layer
- Matter
- Law of Thermodynamics
- It’s All About Heat
- Refrigerants
- Room Air Conditioner vs. Refrigerator/Freezer
- The Basic Refrigeration Cycle
- Refrigeration Components
- Other Components Used in the Sealed Refrigeration System
- Diagnosing Sealed Systems
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9 Principles of Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
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Part IV Parts
- 10 Electric Appliance and Air Conditioner Parts
- 11 Electronic Parts
- 12 Gas Appliance Parts
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Part V Error/Fault or Function Codes
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13 Error/Fault or Function Codes
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Error/Fault or Function Codes
- Admiral Oven and Range Error/Fault or Function Codes
- ASKO Dishwasher Error/Fault or Function Codes
- ASKO Washer Error/Fault or Function Codes
- ASKO Dryer Error/Fault or Function Codes
- Dacor Oven and Range Error/Fault or Function Codes
- Estate Oven and Range Error/Fault or Function Codes
- Friedrich Room Air Conditioner Error/Fault or Function Codes
- Frigidaire/Electrolux Dishwasher Error/Fault or Function Codes
- Frigidaire/Electrolux Washer Error/Fault or Function Codes
- Frigidaire/Electrolux Dryer Error/Fault or Function Codes
- Frigidaire/Electrolux Refrigerator Error/Fault or Function Codes
- General Electric and Hotpoint Room Air Conditioner Error/Fault or Function Codes
- General Electric and Hotpoint Dishwasher Error/Fault or Function Codes
- General Electric and Hotpoint Microwave Error/Fault or Function Codes
- General Electric and Hotpoint Range Error/Fault or Function Codes
- JennAir Oven and Range Error/Fault or Function Codes
- LG Dishwasher Error/Fault or Function Codes
- LG Side X Side Refrigerator Error/Fault or Function Codes
- LG French Door Refrigerator Error/Fault or Function Codes
- LG Washer Error/Fault or Function Codes
- LG Frontload Washer Error/Fault or Function Codes
- Maytag Laundry Center Error/Fault or Function Codes
- Maytag Washer Error/Fault or Function Codes
- Maytag Dryer Error/Fault or Function Codes
- Maytag/Jenn-Air Oven Error/Fault or Function Codes
- KitchenAid/Roper/Whirlpool Gas and Electric Range Error/Fault or Function Codes
- Samsung Freezer Error/Fault or Function Codes
- Samsung Refrigerator Error/Fault or Function Codes
- Samsung Refrigerator Single Evaporator Error/Fault or Function Codes
- Samsung RB Series Refrigerator Error/Fault or Function Codes
- Samsung Washer Error/Fault or Function Codes
- Samsung Dryer Error/Fault or Function Codes
- Samsung Range Error/Fault or Function Codes
- Samsung Dishwasher Error/Fault or Function Codes
- Sears Appliances
- Thermador Oven and Range Error/Fault or Function Codes
- Whirlpool Room Air Conditioner Error/Fault or Function Codes
- Whirlpool and KitchenAid Microwave Error/Fault or Function Codes
- Whirlpool Front-Load Washer Error/Fault or Function Codes
- Whirlpool Front-Load Dryer Error/Fault or Function Codes
- Who Makes What?
- Where to Locate the Model and Serial Numbers on the Appliances
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Error/Fault or Function Codes
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13 Error/Fault or Function Codes
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Part VI Appliance Service, Installation, and Preventive Maintenance Procedures
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14 Automatic Dishwashers
- Principles of Operation
- Safety First
- Dishwashers in General
- Loading the Dishwasher
- Types of Dishwasher Systems
- Step-by-Step Troubleshooting by Symptom Diagnosis
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Common Washability Problems
- Poorly Cleaned Dishes
- Etching
- Discoloration
- Lime Deposits on the Dishwasher Interior
- Suds or Foam in Dishwasher
- Darkened Aluminum
- Discoloration of Copper
- Cracking (Crazing) of China
- Chipping of China and Crystal
- Metal Marks on Dishes and Glassware
- Staining of Melamine Dinnerware
- Melting or Warping of Plastic Items
- Discoloration of Silverplate
- Tarnishing of Silverware (Sterling or Silverplate)
- Bluish Discoloration of Stainless Steel
- Corrosion or Rusting of Stainless Steel
- Dishwasher Maintenance
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Repair Procedure
- Water Inlet Valve
- Motor and Pump Assembly
- Dishwasher Timer
- The Dishwasher Door Is Hard to Close
- Dishwasher Heating Element
- Cycle Selector Switch
- Dishwasher Door Switch
- Float and Float Switch
- Wetting Agent and Detergent Dispensers
- Water Heater Operating Thermostat or Thermistor
- High-Limit Heater Thermostat
- Dishwasher Motor Start Relay
- Electronic Control Board, Display Board, and Touch Pad Panel
- Turbidity Sensor
- Diagnostic Charts
- 15 Garbage Disposers
- 16 Electric Water Heaters
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17 Gas Water Heaters
- Principles of Operation
- Safety First
- Gas Water Heaters in General
- Gas Water Heater Maintenance
- Thermal Expansion
- Water Hammer
- Negative Air Pressure
- Draft Test
- Step-by-Step Troubleshooting by Symptom Diagnosis
- Repair Procedures
- Water Heater Leakage Inspection Points
- Diagnostic Charts
- Formulas and Facts
- Help on the Internet
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18 Top Load Automatic Washers
- Principles of Operation
- Safety First
- Automatic Washers in General
- Step-by-Step Troubleshooting by Symptom Diagnosis
- Common Washability Problems
- Automatic Washer Maintenance
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Repair Procedures
- Washer Timer
- Electronic Control Board and User Interface Controls
- Water Temperature Selector Switch
- Water Valve
- Washer Motor (Older Models)
- Washer Motor (Direct-Drive Models)
- Front Serviceable Washer
- Capacitor
- Drive Belt
- Water Level Control
- Lid Switch
- Water Pump
- Inner Basket
- Hoses
- Clutch
- Transmission
- Direct-Drive Washer Transmission and Brake/Drive Assembly
- Diagnostic Charts
- 19 Front Load Automatic Washers
- 20 Automatic Electric Dryers
- 21 Automatic Gas Dryers
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22 Electric Ranges, Cooktops, and Ovens
- Principles of Operation
- Safety First
- Electric Ranges, Ovens, and Cooktops in General
- Step-by-Step Troubleshooting by Symptom Diagnosis
- Range, Oven, and Cooktop Maintenance
- Repair Procedures
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Surface Element (Burner) Control Systems
- Standard Infinite (Burner) Switch
- Dual Infinite (Burner) Switch
- Electronic Element (Burner) Control System
- Surface Calrod (Burner) Element
- Solid-Disc Elements
- Radiant Heating Element
- Bake Element
- Broil Element
- Oven Selector Switch
- Oven Thermostat
- Oven Temperature Sensor
- Oven Cycling Relay
- Range/Oven Time Clock
- Electronic Control Board and User Interface Controls
- Diagnostic Charts and Wiring Diagrams
- 23 Gas Ranges and Ovens
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24 Microwave Ovens
- Safety First
- Principles of Operation
- Microwave Ovens in General
- Step-by-Step Troubleshooting by Symptom Diagnosis
- Microwave Oven Maintenance
- Microwave Leakage Testing
- Microwave Oven Magnetron Power Output Test
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Repair Procedures
- Electronic Control Board, Touchpad Panel, or Display Board
- Magnetron
- High-Voltage Transformer
- Inverter Board
- High-Voltage Diode
- High-Voltage Capacitor
- Microwave Oven Thermostats
- Microwave Oven Door Switches
- Temperature Probe
- Humidity Sensor
- Stirrer Motor
- Turntable Motor
- Cooling Fan Motor
- Exhaust Fan Motor
- Diagnostic Chart and Wiring Diagrams
- 25 Refrigerators
- 26 Freezers
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27 Automatic Ice Makers
- Safety First
- Automatic Ice Makers in General
- Principles of Operation for Type-1 and Type-2 Automatic Ice Makers
- Step-by-Step Troubleshooting Type-1 Ice Makers by Symptom Diagnosis
- Step-by-Step Troubleshooting Type-2 Ice Makers by Symptom Diagnosis
- Diagnostic Chart
- Repair Procedures
- Type-1 Ice Maker Cycle Chart and Wiring Schematic
- Endnotes
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28 Residential Under-the-Counter Ice Cube Makers
- Safety First
- Automatic Ice Cube Makers in General
- Type 1-Self-Contained Ice Cube Maker
- Step-by-Step Troubleshooting by Symptom Diagnosis
- Cleaning Instructions for the Type 1-Ice Cube Maker
- Prevention of Water-Utilizing System Explosions
- Repair Procedures
- Self-Contained Ice Cube Maker Performance Data
- Troubleshooting Water and Its Effect on Ice Making
- Type-1 Self-Contained Ice Cube Maker Wiring Diagrams
- Type-2 Self-Contained Ice Cube Maker
- Step-by-Step Troubleshooting by Symptom Diagnosis
- Repair Procedures
- Type-2 Ice Cube Maker Performance Data
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29 Room Air Conditioners
- Principles of Operation
- Safety First
- Room Air Conditioners in General
- Step-by-Step Troubleshooting by Symptom Diagnosis
- Room Air Conditioner Maintenance
- Repair Procedures
- Troubleshooting Sealed-System Problems
- Reversing Valve (Heat Pump Models)
- Diagnostic Charts
- Cooling Capacity
- Drain Pan Valve
- Endnotes
- 30 Dehumidifiers
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14 Automatic Dishwashers
- Glossary
- Index
Product information
- Title: Troubleshooting and Repairing Major Appliances, 3rd Edition
- Author(s):
- Release date: October 2012
- Publisher(s): McGraw-Hill Education TAB
- ISBN: 9780071770194
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