Appliance repair is a task that requires many different tools. You’ll need at least three different types of drivers for cross, slot, and nut screws. You’ll need a variety of wrenches, both specialty wrenches, and standard sets. You will need both stubby tools and extenders for tight spaces. Not to mention your circuit tester and spare leads. When choosing hand … Read More
Learning Appliance Repair as a Trade Over Going to College
These days more and more young people are looking towards learning a trade rather than going to college. It is a return that is happening after a surge of young people expected to go to college after high school that put many in great student debt. There are many benefits to learning a trade instead of going to college, but … Read More
How to Install 3 and 4 Wire 240 Volt Dryer Cords
Installing four wire and three wire cords for electric dryers. It is important that all electrical is disconnected before the installation of the cord. Contact with 240 volts can result in serious injury or death. The first portion of this video will cover the four-wire cord installation and the second part of the video will cover the three-wire cord installation. … Read More
Why Is My Whirlpool Dishwasher Not Working?
Many of us rely on our dishwashers to clean plates, bowls, and mugs with minimal hassle. If you’re used to loading your Whirlpool dishwasher, pressing go, and being presented with a cupboard full of pristine crockery, having to live without a dishwasher can be a shock to the system. If your dishwasher is not draining, or it won’t even turn … Read More
Why Your Hotpoint Freezer Is No Longer Freezing
To the non-technical person, freezers seem like complicated units capable of doing something quite extraordinary – lowering temperatures below that of the surrounding. Happily, though, they work on elementary principles. Hotpoint freezer repair usually involves replacing broken or defective parts or doing simple troubleshooting. This guide will cover the following Hotpoint freezer models and related products from the brand: HQ9 … Read More
How To Repair A Bosch Washer That Won’t Spin
Bosch washing machines are well-known for their performance and longevity, but sometimes they can develop a weak spin or not spin up at all. Fortunately, you don’t always have to replace the entire unit if your washer is not working. In many cases, simple fixes will get the machine up and running again. Most modern Bosch washers have similar internal … Read More
2nd Cycle of Scholarship Opportunities for Veterans in 2020 through AMVETS Now Open
AMVETS has new scholarships for 2020 available for trade schools like ours to teach military veterans, their spouses, and children, in one of the many hands-on trades that are in desperate need of candidates. There will be two application cycles for the Generation T scholarship 2020. The first cycle for the Generation T scholarship will be from March 16, 2020 … Read More
Appliance Industry 2020 Q2 Results
Take a look at the following info from Whirlpool, Electrolux, Samsung, and LG to see how each performed in the last quarter. Q2Statement Q2Analysis Q2Statement Q2Analysis Q2Statement Q2Analysis Q2Statement Q2Analysis
How an Appliance Repair Career Can Help You Get a Good Work / Life Balance Back
These days, you can train for a lot of careers and dedicate your life to them. However, many find that certain careers are more all-consuming than others. There are many jobs in which the work is never done. There is always more that you can do and sometimes your bosses expect you to do it outside of your standard work … Read More
Prep Steps for Appliance Repair During COVID
Right now, the Coronavirus lockdown is affecting everyone. Unlike many professions who have transitioned to working at home, appliance repair inherently involves visiting other people’s homes. This is a known risk, but a necessary one. During the pandemic, appliances still need to perform, and they still break down. In fact, home appliance repairs are even more important because everyone is … Read More
