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IS YOUR REFRIGERATOR:

Not as cold as usual?

Not cold at all?

Frozen in the freezer side, and warming up in the fridge side?

Whistling, warbling, chirping, clicking, or buzzing?

Frosting up?

Pooling water or ice on the floor?

Our refrigerator repair manual can help!

Save time and money! Most refrigerator repairs can be accomplished in one afternoon, with no special tools or knowledge other than this service manual. Tired of reading complex thermodynamic theory in a refrigerator manual? Don't you really just want to know basically how the bloomin' thing works, and then get on with fixing it? (over 95% of all repairs have nothing to do with Freon. We tell you how to diagnose sealed system troubles, but we recommend you call a professional for these problems.) Our refrigerator manual cuts out all the unnecessary theory and sealed system repairs that the novice will never perform. Instead, we focus on diagnosis and repair procedures for the most common symptoms, such as no cooling, ice or water buildup, noisy operation, electrical troubles, etc. Covers all major appliance brands commonly available in the US, including Whirlpool / Kenmore / Coldspot, GE / Hotpoint, JC Penney, Amana, Norge, Westinghouse, Philco, Frigidaire, Gibson, Kelvinator, Montgomery Ward, Signature and many others. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (5)

Fridge repair
Fast shipment. Book covers broad range of potential problems. A little light on specifics; but easy to figure out repair.

Helpful for a Beginner Repairman
I found the book very helpful in diagnosing a few fridge problems.The pictures helped and it was an easy read.

Refrigerator Repair
I am not rating the book. No where to send my complain about sending me the two identical books.I have to use this column.

Why send me two identical books? Hopefully not charge me twice. And I'll send you extra book back. Your web design is not user friendly.Probably too much ads cause the trouble.

Excellent, even for the uninitiated homeowner
It is pity to see all the legacy refrigerators going to waste. You can see the appliance store back lots filled with them and garage mechanics selling fixed ones for $150 in the WantAds.

This excellent book with lots of illustrations beats out books from Time-Life, Masters, OEM mfgrs, and others. The author has already been there and done that...he doesn't need a big publisher masthead and lots of high priced editors and photographers.

Refrigerators are really quite simple but there are some trouble-prone areas which includes icemakers. It has good detail diagnostic flow diagrams so you can determine which subsystem or component is bad.

In my case for a 20+ year old Frigidaire with top mount freezer intended to be used in an office, where a new one costs about $600. This fridge cooled great at first, but after about 1-2 weeks would not cool or freeze any more.

With this book, I easily diagnosed that a defrost heater was burned out, p37. With its good illustrations, was able to take apart the freezer section, lift the evap coils, and find the heater. Described it (1" dia x 17" long) over the phone to a appliance parts store. Picked it up for $27, and voila! it is still running after 3 months.

I read this book from the local library and also saw another book by the same author, "Refrigerator Repair Under $40," ISBN 1-884348-00-9 which has about the same content. Highly recommended, would not been able to save this fridge without it.

Quick cheap solution
Quick solutions to problems.Layed out in an easily followed format, a diagramed diagnosis led me right to the problem. Total cost of repairincluding book was $45.00, a trip to the parts store and 20 minutesinstallation time, for a defrost timer. ... Read more

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Amaze Your Family. Astound the Neighbors. Fix Some Stuff.

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Good For Anyone...
As a 24 year old guy who has been living on his own for awhile now, I've had the pleasure of encountering many troubles of everyday items breaking down.Now, other than some quick thinking on my part, I've never been one that has known how to fix things the "right" way.

That is where this book comes in.After seeing it right here on Amazon, I decided, hey a "How to fix stuff..." book couldn't hurt.Having seen the positive reviews on this particular book, I decided it was for me.Not a disappointing purchase here.

You will notice that many of the solutions offered may seem like common sense.However, if you'd of thought of them yourself, you wouldn't be on this page looking at this book now would you?That said, even though many of the solutions do appear to be common sense, they help out tremendously.At the very least, they get you started in the right direction.

Overall, a very worthwhile purchase; and a book that every new bachelor living alone should own!

Humor adds flair to how-to guide
//The Real Man's Guide to Fixin' Stuff// by Nick Harper is a useful how-to guide for the mechanically challenged among us. Dispelling the notion that knowing how to fix things is encoded in the male DNA, the author keeps his tips and suggestions simple and, more surprisingly, peppers the guide with a wry sense of humor, something unusual for a factual, straightforward manual. The offhand one-liners are welcome and quite unexpected for a how-to guide; Harper is genuinely witty. Perhaps the subject of fixin' stuff naturally lends itself to humor, given how many things can go wrong with almost anything and how frustrating it can be to restore the item back to its original pristine condition, especially for someone with little mechanical knowledge. The only reservation about the book concerns the list of objects to be repaired. Obviously, everything can't be listed or we'd have a 3,000 page almanac. But many items listed seem somewhat esoteric (how to fix a vinyl record) or even unnecessary, such as how to fix a hole in your shoe (for the homeless among us?), how to resurface a kitchen chopping board ($15 cost of replacement), or how to fix defective windshield wipers. Nobody will labor to fix such low-cost items.

Reviewed by Aaron Stypes

A guide that's not to be missed
Being able to fix something is a skill lost to many modern men. "The Real Man's Guide to Fixin' Stuff: How to Repair Anything You Need (or Just Want) to Know How to Fix" is a guide to being the handyman of legend, and to become the Mr. Fix It that has been lost to time. With tips on fixing everything from busted high heels to what's really important like television remotes, "The Real Man's Guide to Fixin' Stuff" is a guide that's not to be missed.
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This book provides information that can help solve troubleshooting repairs before they interfere with your deadlines.Whether you’re an electronics hobbyist or a professional technician, this book reveals insider tips and secrets that can increase your proficiency and production. ... Read more

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This is "Location and Correction of Faults in Electrical Appliances", from the Lincoln Engineering School Home Study Course. Staple binding, 16 pages. ... Read more

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Great Book by a Great Man
My father wrote this book and I am very proud of the book and him. He wrote this when I was 11. I think that it is a great read. I highly recommend it. Of course, you probably have a newer air conditioner. But, I still highly recommend this book. ... Read more

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Describes a young man's attempts to have two small appliances repaired. Includes a discussion of warranties, repair estimates, and consumer buying guides. ... Read more

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This textbook bridges the gap between the sometimes overly simple VCR repair guides aimed at the average do-it-yourself and the highly technical manuals designed for use by experienced radio and TV bench technicians.Complete coverage includes both the "how's" and "why's" of maintaining VHS VCRs, as well as discussion of the practical aspects of interfacing with VCR repair customers. Everything from reading schematics, to use of test equipment, to tips for protecting the VCR and the technician during servicing are included.The reader-friendly style, supported by numerous photos and illustrations and a comprehensive glossary of acronyms and abbreviations, makes this book ideal for use by today's electronics students. ... Read more

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The best book for students and Teachers
i want to say that i made this review not for the $50 i just want to thank this man who right the best book i found his book is the best book i have ever read ,its realy talk almost everything about VCR,its the best forbigeners and students to start with,thanks for DAVID T. RONAN he reviewedthe information step by step in agood style.and thanks to amazon the besttrusted book company in the world .thanks ... Read more

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Geared toward the average home VCR user who owns one or more VCRs and would like assistance in maintaining the equipment, this book will allow you to save money and learn valuable skills repairing the VCR yourself.This book is also a great tool for budding entrepreneurs. ... Read more

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A best-seller in its field. Complete hands-on approach to the repair and control of AC and DC motors. This latest edition features a new chapter on solid state control and undated technology on microprocessor controls. ... Read more

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Thomas Edison Tech. Voc. H.S. Grad NYC
I received this book in High School as part of the "Electrical Installation" curricullum in January of 1986. At the advice of my instructor, Mr. Bergovoy, I didn't return the book at the end of the school term. I ended up having to pay for the replacement. However, this book has paid for itself thousands of times over the last 20 years. I recommend it to electricians ranging from the student to the master level..

Excellent guide
I am an electrician whose job requires trouble shooting different types of equipment for different customers in many different environments. I see all kinds of motors and machines and jury rigs. This book is invaluable for troubleshooting any motor on the planet. It gives excellent reference schematics and diagrams that coincide with the different chapters. It has helped me on many occasions. It's really meant for poeple who
re-wind motors more than trouble shooters but you will not regret owning it if you do any kind of maintenance or trouble shooting on a variety of machines.

Best of the Best
If your looking for a book that is all meat, if your looking for the "bible" of motors, if your desire for motor knoweledge is from the most basic to advance knoweledge.....YOU have to buy this book.I am an electrician, and industrial controls technician and I have found no better book.I am looking through my well used second edition, that was given to me while in college in 1984, and if you could see just my first page of the book, at how much highlighting and notes in the margins there are, you would see that nearly every sentence in the book is packed full of useful information,...IF... you take the time to read it.I believe it is as clearly written as you can get on a technical subject.I consider myself just a slightly above average student, and even I could understand this material.From casual interest in motors to engineer, this book needs to be on your technical bookshelf, unlike other technical books at this price that I threw out after college, this is a keeper.Check out all the other reviewers here, then buy the book.

Electric motor repair.
This book is great. I've read many books on repairing electric motors , but none of them have given me a practical & theoretical view on the subject as this book has. I recommend this book to students, and fullyquallified engineers. The best...... My greatest thanks to the authors.

bought in college1973used ever since
started as a plant electrician and kept learningthanksto this booknow repair light fixture to refrigeration ... Read more

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From hairdryers to washing machines, toasters to televisions, this useful book provides easy-to-follow solutions for repairing everyday appliances. Comprehensive information and fault-finding strategies provide the insight and confidence you need to tackle frustrating break-downs, helping to save valuable time and money. Whether it is the video recorder or vacuum cleaner, electric drill or tumbledryer, being without an appliance you often rely on is inconvenient and exasperating. Furthermore, getting them fixed by professionals is time-consuming and can be very expensive, even for the most simple of repairs. With this book, you don't need to be an expert to tackle most of the tiresome break-downs and faults thrown up by your household equipment. Everything is explained simply, yet comprehensively, in this highly illustrated manual. Packed with advice from professional repair and maintenance engineers, the book de-mystifies the workings of basic household equipment and provides the knowledge to solve common problems. This book covers all major household equipment including small and large appliances, audio-visual equipment, alarm systems, power tools, computers and accessories.It features fault-finding techniques to identify common problems and provides comprehensive advice on replacement parts and accessories. ... Read more

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Attention Professional Electronics Repair Technicians-Sharpen your skills with this comprehensive guide! Electronic Troubleshooting and Repair Handbook Make those tough repair jobs easier than you ever thought possible as one of America's best-known authors guides you through every step of the process for numerous electronic devices. Starting with the basics of schematics, testing fundamentals and a thorough understanding of recognizing different electronic components, you'll go through 3 distinct levels of expertise and complexity. Sophisticated testing, correct parts selection, locating intermittent problems, complex circuitry and the basics of the electronics repair business are all covered in this massive single-resource reference. Increase your diagnostic skills and make repairs easily and quickly with this comprehensive manual at your fingertips. ... Read more

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excellent
It was delivered very promptly.In excellent condition.
It was well worth waiting for.Thanks to Mr. Jarred Murrell

Beginner....BEWARE....not a book for the faint of heart.
The book is very informative regarding the operation of many electronic circuits and their practical application.It is not a place for the beginner to start learning basic electronics.You may require additionalreference books to make your way through Mr. Davidson's book.The book isnot well coordinated with reference diagrams and pictures to the text. There are a lot of references to diagrams which,in turn, are not visuallyclose to the text.The page flipping gets annoying.Additionally, thereare mistakes in labeling schematic diagram components in some chapters.Ifyou do not understand basic circuit operation, these mis-labelings couldeasily confuse the point Mr. Davidson is trying to make.I used the textfor a review and for the practical troubleshooting advice.It served thatpurpose well.I think that this book will be a good shop reference which Iwill use often. ... Read more

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Love old books
Great old wireing diagrams for retro stuff. I needed this book for toster repair job. It had all that I needed. ... Read more

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IS YOUR WASHER:

Leaking water?

Overflowing?

Not filling, or filling too slowly?

Not agitating, or agitating weakly?

Not spinning?

Not draining?

Not doing anything?

Leaving your clothes too wet at the end of the cycle?

Vibrating uncontrollably?

Spinning and agitating at the same time?

Screeching, squeaking, clattering, buzzing, or making grinding or other strange noises?

Do you smell smoke?

Our Maytag washer repair manual can help!

The same things tend to fail in the same designs. Why not save yourself some time, hassle and money, and just go there first? Diagnosis and repair procedures are included for the most common symptoms, such as leaks, no fill or slow fill, clothes too wet after cycle ends, no agitate, no spin, no drain, timer, drive motor and other electrical troubles.

Note: This manual does not cover front-loading washers; only top-loaders. ... Read more

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If you have a Neptune, you will need this book!
I have not read this book but, sadly, I was duped into purchasing a top-of-the-line Maytag Neptune washer.Four years and over $500 later, I can tell you that I wish I had known more about washer repair.If you have one of these machines, BUY THIS BOOK -- and be afraid, be very afraid.If you have not purchased a Maytag, buy something else.Buy anything else.

Maybe so, but...
While he offers an interesting perspective, Mr. Stuart clearly didn't understand the whole point of the book.

Mr. Stuart's main objections seem to be twofold: 1) That the book did not cover the rebuilding oftransmissions, and 2) That the book claims to have been written for tradeschools.

Regarding the first point, NOBODY rebuilds washer transmissions"in the field" anymore; least of all professionals. Not unlikethe automotive industry, if one diagnoses a bad transmission in thesemachines, one removes it and replaces it with a rebuilt transmission,available at most appliance parts stores. In the case of Maytag machines,removing the transmission is VERY difficult, and in my opinion, not to beperformed by someone who hasn't done it before. Perhaps Mr. Stuart shouldbe directing his comments at Maytag's design engineers rather than at me.Add the fact that transmission replacements are a minute percentage of therepairs that one will perform on Maytag machines, and his point is reallyquite pointless. I am truly sorry that Mr. Stuart did not find the rebuildinformation he apparently was looking for, but the truth is that he doesnot NEED the info he was looking for.

For another opinion on the validityof transmission replacement versus rebuilding as a cost-effective means ofrepair, I would invite the reader to read the review in Amazon of my washerbook, ISBN 1890386022, in which an individual raves about how he was ableto easily replace the transmission in his GE dryer. I would also like topoint out that of four reviews of my books to date in Amazon, three werefive-star reviews. Mr Stuart seems to be the only Amazon reviewer to datewho really hated my book. In ten years of writing these manuals, literally99 percent of the feedback I receive is positive, and I will be glad toshare the testimonials I receive with anyone who asks. And what littleVALID negative feedback I get, I use to improve the manuals. (I do notconsider feedback such as Mr Stuart's "valid," because it isclear to me that he did not "get the point" of the manual, anddoes not offer any criticism from which I could effect positive changes tothe content of it.)

With regard to his second point, not three days ago I"audaciously" shipped 35 washer manuals to a trade school inTexas along with 35 each of the dryer, refrigerator, dishwasher and ovenmanuals. This is not an unusual order for us. Mr. Stuart seems to forgetthat when they are first entering trade schools, most"technicians-to-be" are basically just do-it-yourselfers. No,this is not information they can graduate on, but then it's not designed tobe. This is not a rebuild manual; it is designed, like it says on thecover, to show "DIY'ers and other 'green' technicians" thefastest and easiest way to solve the most common problems they willencounter. Many technicians make quite a good living performing the"parts changer"-type repairs shown in my manuals, and calling inmore "experienced" technicians for more complex jobs.

In fact,"written for trade schools" IS a sales "hook," but notin the way Mr. Stuart accuses me of. I wrote the manuals for DIY-ers, andwhen I first published them, that's what it said on the cover. But thesemanuals are also sold in appliance parts stores. The MAIN customers ofappliance parts stores is the home-service technicians, and THEY objectedto the parts store carrying books that they felt might cut into theirbusiness. So in order to make it more palatable to some parts stores (andthereby make this kind of help available to the public at all!) I HAD tode-emphasize DIY-ers on the cover, and emphasize trade schools. It was moreof a political compromise than a sales "hook," but of course, Mr.Stuart had no way of knowing that.

Redundancy in a spin cycle
redundancy in a spin cycle

While in one breath claiming to be written "ESPECIALLY for trade schools" and more chapter 1 gives advise on how to deal with parts houses talking you out of repairing your ownmachine.The "spin" of course is using "trade school"to sell this book.It tells you that you should know how to use electricaltools and testers and then devotes some of its fifty some pages to justthat. Redundant is the diagrams and explanations of tools. DouglasEmley then has the audacity, after assuming a trade school would use thisbook, to suggest that for some repairs one should call a qualified servicetechnician. What do trade schools graduate, unqualified servicetechnicians?The book does not have a trouble shooting section withreferences so one is forced to read the entire book, fortunately again itis only fifty some pages long. In particular he addresses thetransmission and it's repair in this avoidance mode.Not only do you not learn how to repair your transmission problem but you don'thave the leastbit of a hint on diagnosing the problems a faulty transmission could cause. All said,the diagrams are good and for the most simple adviceMaytag Washer Repair Cheap and Easymight meet your needs. ButCheap andEasy should be the description of the effort spent writing this booklet. ... Read more