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How Do the High-Voltage Circuit and Magnetron in a Microwave Work?
Son of Samurai posted a blog entry in Appliance Repair Tech Tips,
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Motor Specs Demystified -- and More Sizzling Live Dojo Workshop Discussions!
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How to Identify DC Power Supplies in Appliance Schematics
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How to Catch Loading Down in DC Power Supplies Before It Catches You
Son of Samurai posted a blog entry in Appliance Repair Tech Tips,
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Master Samurai Tech Radio, Episode 29: Appliance Repair Triage Tools or Dummy Directions?
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[Video] Errors, Omissions, and Dummy Directions in Service Manuals
Son of Samurai posted a blog entry in Appliance Repair Tech Tips,
In this video, we discuss how to deal with bad or missing information in all kinds of tech docs -- service manuals, tech sheets, schematics, you name it.
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Schematic Basics: LG Wall Oven No Heat
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[Video] How High Ambient Temps Affect a Sealed System
Son of Samurai posted a blog entry in Appliance Repair Tech Tips,
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Can You Find the Cause of These Four Inop Loads in a Thermador Refrigerator?
Son of Samurai posted a blog entry in Appliance Repair Tech Tips,
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Drop-In Inverters: How Do They Work?
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While this is the type of inverter that's been used in appliances for years now, it's not the only kind of inverter out there. In fact, another type of inverter is starting to crop up in the appliance world, and it may very well become the norm for some applications. It's called a drop-in inverter, and we're going to look at what sets it apart from the PWM-controlled inverters we're used to.
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How does the lid lock circuit work in a top load washer?
Son of Samurai posted a blog entry in Appliance Repair Tech Tips,
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Understanding Superheat and Subcooling with the P-H Diagram
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The Problem Statement: Don't Troubleshoot Without One!
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How Many Speeds Does This Fan Motor Have?
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Sealed System Basics: Saturation, Subcooling, and Superheat
Son of Samurai posted a blog entry in Appliance Repair Tech Tips,
To do that, we're going to cover the three central concepts to understanding a sealed system: saturation, subcooling, and superheat.
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Troubleshooting Gas Range Burner Spark Ignition Problems
Son of Samurai posted a blog entry in Appliance Repair Tech Tips,
- DSI systems
- Single-point ignition
- Reignition systems
- Continual sparking after a flame is established
- Applying the Ten-Step Tango to real-world problems
...and more!
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A Practical Rundown of Sealed System Diagnostics
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An Odyssey Through Conflicting Information in a Samsung Washer Fast Track
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Dealing with Bad Heater Specs on an LG Dryer
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Why Forums are Better than Facebook
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Gas dryer not heating, troubleshooting with only a jumper wire
Samurai Appliance Repair Man posted a blog entry in Samurai Appliance Repair Man's Blog,
Solution: Using only my jumper wire at the main board, I proved a problem with the Neutral sense line from the motor and made the burner fire up.
Question: At what two points did I place my jumper wire to troubleshoot this problem?
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Samurai's Big Three Troubleshooting Secrets
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3 ways to half-split warm refrigerator problems
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How Does a Mixed-Up 240 VAC Power Supply Mess With This Dryer?
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10 Essential Tools for Appliance Repair
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