Tools to Carry Into the Home

This kit will fix 3/4 of what you find in a house and it’s all you need to carry in with you (according to Uncle Harry):

  • Philips tip long shank screwdriver
  • Flat long shank screwdriver
  • 1/4″ nut driver
  • 5/16″ nut driver
  • 15 torx driver
  • 20 torx driver
  • insulated cutters
  • needlenose pliers
  • large channel lock pliers
  • multimeter
  • wd 40
  • stubby Phillips
  • stubby flat
  • stubby 1/4″ nut driver
  • stubby 5/16″ nut driver
  • adjustable open end wrench
  • wire stripper and crimper
  • medium Phillips
  • electrical tape
  • thermometer
  • razor knife
  • wire
  • cable ties
  • knee pads
  • work light
  • clipboard & invoices
  • promotional stickers, pens, refrigerator magnets

Harry also has a video on special tools you want to keep in the truck.

Free Training Resources

Free training can backfill your paid training, but it’s hit and miss unless you know where to look. Here are some good resources:

  • YouTube Videos (search on “appliance repair training”)
  • Repair Forums (try appliantology.org)
  • Free Online Service Manuals (a good free source is appliancejunk.com)
  • Parts Sites (repairclinic.com has videos & partselect.com has DIY installation advice)

You may also want to consider some paid training because it can cut MONTHS off your startup time.  Take a look at Free Training vs. Paid Training to review some of the options available out there.