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Troubleshooting and Repairing Major Appliances

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Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. 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 withhundreds of photos and diagrams, this do-it- yourself guideshows you how to safely install, operate, maintain, and fixgas 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 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 cube makersRoom air conditionersDehumidifiers Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ McGraw Hill TAB


Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 17, 2012


Edition ‏ : ‎ 3rd


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Print length ‏ : ‎ 1216 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0071770186


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 87


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 4.75 pounds


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.5 x 2.5 x 9.3 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #57,363 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #10 in Physics of Electricity #22 in Electrical Home Improvement (Books) #24 in Home Repair


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Just What I Was Looking For: A Masterpiece I ordered this book for when I need it not because I do. This is an appliance repair tome of almost 1200 pages! I have just received the book so this review will be based only on first impressions and thumbing through different sections such as, the Table of Contents, the body of the book, diagrams, charts and the index. Initial impression: Good quality print, fairly robust pages, in general, good sized print (some of charts have small but high quality print). Line art is crisp and clear. The Review: From what I can see, this is a very comprehensive book that can serve as a text book for appliance repair. Each category or appliance has a checklist with questions regarding things like capacity, location, direction of door swing, room needed for door swing, types of clothes to be washed, number of people, options price range, colors, electric or gas…These checklists are good to review and answer because it will remind you of factors that you may not have thought of that could be important regarding the placement and or selection of the appliance. Some topics covered in the TOC: • Selecting, Purchasing and Installing Major Home Appliances and Air Conditioners ⁃ Electric and Gas Ranges, Cooktops and Ovens, Cooktops, Microwaves… ⁃ checklist for this category of appliance ⁃ Refrigerators and Freezers (goes into the different types and configurations) ⁃ checklist ⁃ Dishwashers ⁃ Built-ins, portables, undersink, dishwasher-sink combinations and a checklist ⁃ Laundry Eq: ⁃ Washers: Top/Front loaders, compact ⁃ Dryers ⁃ checklist ⁃ Air Conditioners ⁃ Sizing room air conditioners ⁃ How to purchase the best AC by using the Energy Guide Label ⁃ How to make purchasing decisions • Warranties: Full vs Limited • Appliance installation instructions • Where to get help • Product Recalls • Safety precautions • Grounding and voltage • Tools needed for installation and repair • What it takes to become a professional technician ⁃ Verbal, non-verbal, paraverbal communication ⁃ Customer Empathy ⁃ Listening to the Customer ⁃ Reflective Listening Skills ⁃ Paraphrasing ⁃ Asking Questions • Prepping for the service call • Basic Techniques ⁃ Techinician Diagnostic Guide Part 2: • Electricity, Electronics and Gas ⁃ Electricity and wiring ⁃ What is a circuit ⁃ Circuit components ⁃ The 3 types of circuits Those are only the first two parts and the first 85 pages! The book goes into troubleshooting, diagnosing with flowcharts and timing charts (when applicable), function, fault/error codes for many different manufacturers. How to locate part and serial numbers. Common washability problems one faces with dishwashers and their possible causes, including but not limited to: discoloration of Copper, Cracking of China, Metal Marks on Dishes and Glassware, staining, tarnishing, corrosion… I cannot do the book justice by trying list what is important because different things will be important to different people. The Bottom Line: If you have a good selection of tools, a fairly good grasp of technical concepts (mechanical, electronic, electrical or) the willingness and ability (or necessity) to learn, this book can help you repair almost any appliance as long as it is not a machine that is completely run by a microprocessor. Even if it is an appliance with a touchscreen or non-user serviceable parts, chances are, that as long as what is wrong has to do with the basics of heating, cooling, cooking, washing, drying, baking or dehumidifying, this book may help you fix it! This is a must have addition to your library. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2022 by Jorge J. Jorge J.
    • An excellent companion for learning appliance repair
Format: Hardcover
I’m currently taking an appliance repair course, and Troubleshooting and Repairing Major Appliances has been a fantastic resource alongside my training. The book is well-organized and easy to follow, breaking down complex systems into clear, manageable sections. What I really appreciate is how it explains not just what to do, but why — helping me build a deeper understanding of how different appliances work. The troubleshooting charts and diagrams have been especially helpful when I’m working through real repairs. Whether you’re just starting out in appliance repair or want a reliable reference for your shop, this book is a solid investment. I find myself reaching for it often, and it’s definitely boosted my confidence on the job. Highly recommended! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2025 by Mr. Chris
    • What every appliance tech must own. No excuses.
Format: Hardcover
This is the beginning of you understanding how and why appliances operate. It's in depth unlike any other appliance book out there. This was clearly written by a Master Appliance person who breaks it down into the simplest ways to understand the process. Clear instructions on how to troubleshoot each appliance which also gives you pictures of diagrams and schematics to explain it step by step. It starts from the beginning with learning and making sure the reader understands basic electricity which leads into operations and so much into depth with the process you need to follow to successfully troubleshoot any appliance. A must have for every Appliance tech. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2022 by Eric Corbello
    • Left an earlier review but am upgrading my rating
Format: Hardcover
The book came in late (maybe a week, but I live in Hawaii and it was shipped during holiday rush mail period, so explainable). Book was in fantastic condition. But the technical aspect of this book was not exactly what I was expecting for repair work. Lots of info in it, but not necessarily what is needed for a step by step repair of appliance; instead, it goes way more into the technical details and is a very fat book (high number of pages). If you want a step by step method of repair, I suggest you look to another book. And use this book for the technical details. I do not the seller did a great job in packing the book for it to arrive in excellent condition, but since I was needing the book to repair a washing machine, was disappointed the mail / shipping took too long. I've upped my original review from a 1 star (very dissatisfied, since the book was late) to a 4 star, which is probably a better evaluation. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2013 by Mark Bubba Twain
    • Extremely informative book
Format: Hardcover
Great book with great tips for beginners and professionals alike. Great resource and aid for references.
Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2023 by Drexel
    • Love this book!
Format: Hardcover
Love to turn to books like this for keeping my old favorite appliances going, and tips on how to evaluate and repair, fun, interesting book to read and refer to often
Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2024 by Dennis J. Faulkner
    • This book is a must have "Tool" for any appliance repair technician.
Format: Kindle
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Being publish in 2012 this is the most up to date book I have ever seen on appliance repair. Maybe it would be better to call this book a encyclopedia as it includes 1000 pages of appliance repair information! The author is a professional with more than 40 years of experience in commercial and domestic major appliances so even though I have about 25 years of appliance repair experiance myself I still found this book extremely useful. Having purchased the eBook version of this book I can easily access and search for information with in it on my laptop or phone well in the field. I would consider this a must have "Tool" for any appliance repair technician unless you have 40 plus years of experiance yourself. Kudos to the author for taking the time to share such valuable information in our field with so many others. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2015 by ApplianceJunk ApplianceJunk
    • Best Appliance bible
Format: Hardcover
I had an earlier edition that I used for years. For the average person, this volume is almost worth its wt. in gold. (It is a heavy think book by the way).I loaned it to a fellow repairman and never got it back. I got this newest edition and it is even better. One service call will pay for this book many times over. You will not be disappointed with this manual. It tells you about the different appliases, not just how to troubleshoot and repair them. GREAT BOOK! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2022 by Daniel Boles

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