Diagnose and repair home appliances and air conditioners using the latest techniques

"The book has it all...written by a pro with 40 years of hands-on repair and teaching experience...this book is like brain candy"—GeekDad (Wired.com)

Fully updated for current technologies and packed withhundreds of photos and diagrams, this do-it-yourself guideshows you how to safely install, operate, maintain, and fixgas and electric appliances of all types. Troubleshooting and Repairing Major Appliances, Third Edition provides easy-tofollow procedures for using test meters, replacing parts, reading circuit diagrams, interpreting fault and error codes, and diagnosing problems. Featuring a new chapter on becoming a service technician, this practical, money-saving resource is ideal for homeowners and professionals alike.

Covers all major appliances:

Automatic dishwashers

Garbage disposers

Electric water heaters

Gas water heaters

Top load automatic washers

Front load automatic washers

Automatic electric dryers

Automatic gas dryers

Electric ranges, cooktops, and ovens

Gas ranges, cooktops, and ovens

Microwave ovens

Refrigerators

Freezers

Automatic ice makers

Residential under-the-counter ice cube makers

Room air conditioners

Dehumidifiers