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Troubleshooting a microwave oven using the Divide and Conquer Method

Electrically speaking, microwave ovens have two sections: low voltage and high voltage. The low voltage section consists of the door switches, start button, control panel, turntable motor, cooling fan, stirrer motor, and some miscellaneous switches. The high voltage section consists of the transformer (which steps 120vac line voltage in residential units and 240vac in some commercial units up to 2,000+ volts), the high voltage rectifier (diode), and the charging capacitor (which together with
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Troubleshooting a Maytag Bravo electric dryer with no heat

When troubleshooting electrical problems with appliance, like no-heat complaints in dryers, you absotootly gotta have the wiring diagram / tech sheet that comes packaged with the appliance. The manufacturers cleverly hide these inside the appliance to keep owners from finding them and losing them. I love when I go out on a job and need the tech sheet but it's been removed from the appliance. The customer then informs that they took it and filed it so it wouldn't "get lost" but they can't find

Troubleshooting a GE Hydrowave Top Load Washer that Won't Run

Some resources from the Downloads section that'll hepya: GE Hydrowave Washer Motor Replacement Chart GE WASHER Hydrowave / Mode Shifter w/ LED Inverter Motor Service Manual GE Profile Hydrowave Washers With Infusor Wash System 31-9188 Service Manual GE Hydrowave Infusor Washer Tech Tips GE Top Loading Hydrowave Washer Training Bulletin: Testing Procedures To learn more about your washer or to order parts, click here. Source: GE WBSR3140G3WW Cant get it to work.

Troubleshooting a Gas Dryer No Heat Problem

In this appliance repair extravaganza, Samurai Appliance Repair Man shows you how to think like a real technician using the schematic as your troubleshooting strategy map and track down the cause for a no heat problem in a gas dryer. Learn appliance repair online at the Master Samurai Tech Academy Get tech support at Appliantology.org  
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Troubleshooting a Frigidaire Refrigerator Ice Dispenser Crush Cube Problem

Join The Appliance Guru on a troubleshooting safari where he hunts down a problem on an ice dispenser on a Frigidaire refrigerator that only dispenses crushed ice even when cubed ice is selected. Is the problem the dispenser control board? Is is the ice augur? Is it the crusher/cuber solenoid? Watch and see! [media=] The Appliance Guru Fast, Expert Appliance Repair Service in New London, NH Call 526-7129 for service http://ApplianceGuru.com

Troubleshooting a Frigidaire Dishwasher with the Spray Arm Re-Direct Check Ball

If you're having washability problems with this funkified Frigidaire-design dishwasher that uses a check ball to alternate the spray between the upper and lower spray arms, Professor Willies explains the basic operation: And Grand Master kdog offers this experiential wisdom: Here's the replacement electronic control ==> http://www.repairclinic.com/PartDetail/Main-Control-Board/154806401/1793650 And here are the various ball and housing parts: Source: Frigidaire D.W. Model# DGBD2432KF1, Se
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Troubleshooting a Dead GE Profile Refrigerator

If you're working on one of these GE Profile refrigerators with the knob controls in the fresh food compartment and it's DOA, this flowchart can help plan your attack: And here are the part links to the most likely parts you'll need: Encoder Board: click on picture Muthaboard: click on picture Sensor: click on picture

Troubleshooting a Dacor PCD / PCS double oven with an F1 error code

The following Dacor PCS/PCD manuals are available to Apprentices upon request: DACOR PCS PCD Diagnostic_Manual.pdf DACOR PCS PCD Fault Codes.pdf DACOR PCS PCD Light-Latch Service Bulletin.pdf DACOR PCS PCD PARTS 5995436283.pdf DACOR PCS PCD Service Bulletins ECS_FSB.pdf DACOR PCS PCD Wiring Diagrams.pdf DACOR Wall Ovens Quick Tests.pdf Find and order Dacor oven parts here. Source: PCD 230R Dacor double oven F-1 code

Troubleshooting a Bosch Dishwasher No Heat Problem Using the Schematic and Live Tests

In this video for Professional Appliantologist members and Master Samurai Tech Academy students, I show you how to troubleshoot a Bosch dishwasher no-heat problem. No heat problems can manifest in a variety of ways: really long cycle times, a "1" shown on the display at the end of the cycle, or as an error code. Some models will show an error code readout, others may just show the error code as a flashing light. Whichever way, you need to troubleshoot the heating circuit. As with all electr

Trick for solving no-drain problems on Frigidaire / Kenmore top-load washers

You'll find these Frikkidaire top loaders either as stand-alone units or as part of a stack. If it's disguised as a Kenmore, it'll have a 417 prefix in the model number. Okay, so you're working one of these cheesy washers and it's not draining. You check the obvious thing: the drain pump is clear, getting 120vac and running during the drain cycle but still no drain. What else could it be? Academy Fellow and Professor Emeritus of Laundry Appliantology nickfixit shares with us his hard-won p
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Triac Operation for Appliance Techs

Had some good questions at the webinar on the Bi-Directional PSC drive motor system used in Whirlpool VM washers. Professional Appliantologist members can grab some popcorn and watch the webinar recording here: Bi-directional PSC Drive Motor Systems in Whirlpool VM Washers During the webinar, Joe asked how triacs are turned off. I wanted to give a more complete and accurate answer in this post.  To understand how triacs are turned off once they're turned on (and conducting) we need to
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Tool Backpack: The One Year Report

Well, it's been over a year now ridin' with my trusty tool backpack, doing service calls in every imaginable situation, including hiking up snowy and icy driveways to get to the house and I just wanted to give an update. I LOVE this thing! Keeps my tools clean and organized so I know exactly where they are when I need 'em. Impresses customers, too. Get one for yourself, your favorite toolhead, or that special fixit dude or dudette in your life. Currently 37% off retail at Amazon! https://www.am

Tips for troubleshooting a Samsung dishwasher with an HE (heating element) error

This problem could manifest as the dishwasher running nonstop and not entering the drying cycle. Academy Fellow john63 points us in the right direction: Part links: Heating element ==> http://www.repaircli...Number=DMR78AHS Heater relay ==> http://www.repaircli...1000260/2028620 Door latch ==> http://www.repaircli...400002B/1603323 Main circuit board ==> http://www.repaircli...Number=DMR78AHS Source: Samsung DMR78AHS dishwasher runs nonstop and do not enters drying cycle

Tips for replacing the brake pads in a Maytag / Amana NAV / SAV top load washer

Here's the brake pad set ==> http://www.repaircli...mber=SAV3655AWW Professor Willie calls the dance steps on this little ditty: In case you need more help, the service manual for this washer is the Downloads section of this site ratcheer ==> http://appliantology...odels-16022937/ You'll need to be an Apprentice to download it ==> http://apprentice.appliantology.org/ More parts for this washer (helix, tub seal and bearing, pump, drive belt, etc.) ==> http://www.repaircli...ID-631295
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