Today I got my first real service call. (Thanks to the “dress rehearsal” last Thursday, I wasn’t half as nervous taking this one. ) It was a straightforward call. The customer said his wife had broken the door latch on their Whirlpool Duet washer (GHW9200LW). I told the customer I’d come by at 1:00 PM, and actually got …
Appliance Repair Makes the Cut
After realizing that appliance repair might be a good option, I started to look at it more closely. First, it’s not regulated, so you don’t need a license or a 4-year apprenticeship or anything like that. Second, you can make some good money doing it. So far, so good. How do I start? First thing …
The Appliance Repair Bible
If there is such a thing, I think I’ve found it. It’s Troubleshooting and Repairing Major Appliances, by Eric Kleinert.
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 …