Troubleshooting and Repairing Major Appliances
2nd Edition

Use the Latest Tools and Techniques to Troubleshoot and Repair Major Appliances, Microwaves, and Room Air Conditioners!

Now covering both gas and electric appliances, the updated second edition of Troubleshooting and Repairing Major Appliances offers you a complete guide to the latest tools, techniques, and parts for troubleshooting and repairing any appliance.

Packed with over 200 illustrations, the book includes step-by-step procedures for testing and replacing parts… instructions for reading wiring diagrams… charts with troubleshooting solutions… advice on using tools and test meters... safety techniques… and more.

The second edition of Troubleshooting and Repairing Major Appliances features:

• Expert coverage of major appliances
• Cutting-edge guidance on appliance operation, testing and repairing, wiring, preventive maintenance, and tools and test meters
• New to this edition: information on both gas and electric appliances; 10 entirely new chapters; new illustrations throughout

Contents:

Part I: Fundamentals of Service

Chapter 1. Selecting, Purchasing, and Installing Major Home Appliances and Air Conditioners
Chapter 2. Safety Precautions
Chapter 3. Type Tools Needed for Installation and Repair
Chapter 4. Basic Techniques

Part II: Electricity, Electronics, and Gas

Chapter 5. Electricity
Chapter 6. Gas

Part III: Refrigeration and Air Conditioning

Chapter 7: Principles of Air Conditioning and Refrigeration

Part IV: Parts

Chapter 8: Electric Appliance and Air Conditioner Parts
Chapter 9: Electronic Parts and Fault Codes
Chapter 10: Gas Appliance Parts

Part V: Appliance Service, Installation, and Preventive Maintenance Procedures

Chapter 11: Automatic Dishwashers
Chapter 12: Garbage Disposers
Chapter 13: Electric Water Heaters
Chapter 14: Gas Water Heaters
Chapter 15: Automatic Washers
Chapter 16: Automatic Electric Dryers
Chapter 17: Automatic Gas Dryer
Chapter 18: Electric Rangers and Ovens
Chapter 19: Gas Ranges and Ovens
Chapter 20: Microwave Ovens
Chapter 21: Refrigerators and Freezers
Chapter 22: Automatic Ice Makers
Chapter 23: Room Air Conditioners

GLOSSARY

INDEX

About the Author:

Eric Kleinert (Lake Worth, FL) is a professional with 34 years of experience in the major appliance, air conditioning, refrigeration, and computer electronics service industry. Currently, he is a Manager for a HVAC/R Contractor. Previously he owned and operated a major appliance and air conditioning service corporation.

As an Instructor for the Palm Beach County School District, Kleinert taught adults aspects of preventative, diagnostic services, and techniques which enhanced their ability to evaluate major appliances and air conditioning.

Hardcover
720 Pages