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Master Appliance Repair at the Samurai Tech Academy

Things are hopping at the Samurai Tech Academy as we now have a steady stream of students, and quite a few enthusiastic graduates already. Here's a new presentation video for the Samurai Tech Academy that we created for the Sample Course page at the Academy site to introduce the course to prospective students. My two sons, Stephen and Sam, put together the presentation and wrote the script and I'm the big-mouth talking it through. Check it out! This Christmas, give the gift of learning to some
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It's not too late to claim this tax deduction

2017 is quickly coming to an end, and the new year is just around the corner. This is your last chance to get in some tax deductible business expenses, and an enrollment in one of our enlightening and empowering appliance tech training courses at Master Samurai Tech is just the thing!  Most of you reading this will be in either the 15% or 25% tax bracket. Training costs for your employment or business are tax deductible. If you claim your tuition as a deduction on your 1040, this is effective
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Appliantology Newsletter: Refrigerator Repair Visualized

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Appliantology Newsletter: Ice Maker Illumination

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Using a Test Cord to Diagnose a Microwave

A powerful troubleshooting technique when working on microwave oven that won't heat is to split the problem in half to determine if the problem is coming form the low voltage side or the high voltage side. A test cord can be a very useful troubleshooting tool because it allows you to so just that. Sublime Master Chat_In_RI enlightens us on this technique: Source: GE Double Oven Microwave not heating

Happy Thanksgiving 2015!

I'm giving a Mondo Mucho Domos to all my Brethren in the Craft who, through their participation, help make Appliantology the premiere tech support site on the web!   I'm also thankful that we're working in such an interesting trade, with abundant new technologies and humans to continually challenge and delight us-- keeping it real, yo!   Wishing you all a happy and blessed Thanksgiving Day!  
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Mounting a dishwasher to granite counter tops

Here's something that maybe of use to someone. A system to attach the dishwasher to granite or other rock type counter tops without trying to drill and risk damage to the expensive counter top material. http://www.granitegrabbers.com/ Just happened to run across these being sold on E-bay and found this website by searching google. It appears from the google search there is a real need for this product and it's not readily known about yet. Source: Mounting a dishwasher to granite counter tops

How to upload files to the Downloads section of the Appliantology Academy

Join Samurai Appliance Repair Man and Mrs. Samurai in this latest installment of our award-winning screencast series. Tonight's exciting episode explains how to upload files to the Downloads section of this site in such a way that other folks can come along later and find your contributed scrolls of Appliantological wisdom. <iframe src="http://www.screenr.com/embed/CfVs" width="650" height="396" frameborder="0"></iframe>
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Appliantology Newsletter: Stupid Plumber Tricks & Flooding Washers

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How Gas Dryers Work

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/mcipN8bvpa0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> To learn more about your dryer, or to order parts, click here.
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Master Samurai Tech Radio Episode 20: Consumer Right to Repair Laws

- Industry news: Consumer right to repair laws coming to a state near you. Consumers will have the right to purchase appliance service manuals from the manufacturer. What does it mean for you as a professional appliance repair technician? - The Ten Step Tango troubleshooting procedure: Troubleshooting techniques for any appliance brand or type. If you aren't already registered at the site, click here to sign up for the free TST course. - Tech training webinars at MasterSamuraiTech.com

Appliantology Newsletter: A Visual Guide to Dryer Vent Proctology

Coming at you like a blustery Nor'easter out of the frozen hinterlands of northern New England, another frosty issue of Appliantology has been unleashed on the Internet. And Hell follows with it. Come in, she said, I'll give ya shelter from the storm... http://ymlp.com/zaY3yr Just when you thought it was safe to run your dryer after reading the January issue of Appliantology, along comes this sick little tome going into glorious and humiliating detail on dryer vent proctology.
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Applying Circuit Fu Katas on a Whirlpool Electric Dryer Schematic

In this video, I use an old skool Whirlpool electric dryer to demonstrate electric circuit troubleshooting and analysis techniques. This is the ancient art of Circuit Fu. Although this is a simple circuit by today's standards, the principles and techniques can be used on any circuit because electricity works the same way. When you know basic electricity and circuits, you can decipher these diagrams and become a troubleshooting master... Learn Circuit Fu and how to kick appliance b
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