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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

How to troubleshoot an F11 error code in a Whirlpool Duet Sport / Kenmore Elite front loading washer

F11 is one of the worst fault codes. Even the Factory Is not clear on its cause. What I do is check the two blue wires that go from the motor control unit (MCU) to the central control unit (CCU). Make sure they are connected well and are not broken. Ohm 'em out, end to end. Beyond that, your probabilities of successful repair are as follows: - Replace the CCU: 95% chance, part link ==> Central Control Unit - Replace the MCU: 25% chance, part link ==> Motor Control Unit - Replace the
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How to fix an LG front loading washer that won't complete final spin gives UE error

The UE error code is an imbalance error. If you've recently moved the washer from one location to another, then you have to think about transport and new working location for the washer. Transport: See this post ==> All about those elusive shipping bolts that come with LG front loading washers New Location: Brother john63 catechizes us in his latest sermon. Let's listen: Source: LG WM2487HWM won't complete final spin gives UE error
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Understanding the Adaptive Defrost Control in the new-style GE top-mount refrigerators

This little video explains the ADC system used in GE's newer top-mount refrigerators, the so-called "TMNF" line. Example model numbers are: GTH/HTH 16 cuft GTH/HTH 17 cuft GTH/DTH/GTS/PTS 18 cuft In the video, I explain I how this ADC works and how to put it into manual defrost mode. (Short answer: Press the fresh food door switch 3 times within 5 seconds and close the FF door when the control is not in defrost or dwell.) [media=]

Multi-tech Operators: Grow your business with Master Samurai Tech

The problem in the appliance repair trade today is that we have too many parts changers and not enough technicians. Even many experienced techs don't know the fundamentals and technology we're working with on modern appliances today. I'm talking about things like basic electricity, circuits, reading schematics, knowing how to troubleshoot, motors, microcomputer control systems.  What this means is this: you're probably not going to find techs to hire with the skills you need to grow your bu

"What should my refrigerator controls be set at?"

How many times have you been on a refrigerator service call and the customer asks you, "What should the controls on my refrigerator be set at?" You notice that they do not have any thermometers in their fridge and do a mental face-palm. How do you even begin to explain to this customer that the single most important indicator of a refrigerator's health - and the way you determine where to set the controls - are the temperatures inside the freezer and fresh food compartments? Relax, compadre, cuz
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Watch this dryer motor centrifugal switch in action

The lowly and dirty centrifugal switch mounted on the motor gets little love and attention. Always taken for granted and ignored and never respected.  But without the centrifugal switch, to take the start winding out of the circuit once the rotor gets spinning from a dead stop, the motor will draw high amps and kick out on internal thermal overload protection.  Well, boys and girls, in this exciting episode of Appliantology TV, we're going to see the mighty centrifugal switch in action
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How to replace the plastic condenser fan motor kit in an Amana-Kenmore refrigerator

This is kind of a funky little condenser fan motor kit to install and can be confusing, especially since the kit doesn't come with destructions. Here's the condenser fan motor kit ==> http://www.repairclinic.com/PartDetail/Condenser-Fan-Motor/12002738/1256875 Just be sure to use wire ties to secure fan motor leads back away from fan motor blade. This will prevent leads from blocking condenser fan blade. Master Willie offers some additional insight and analysis: Source: kenmore 59652673202
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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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