Appliance Repair Course

Lesson 1 • Shop Safety and Personal Protective Equipment

Establishes mandatory safety habits before hands-on work begins. Covers electrical, chemical, and mechanical hazards common in appliance repair.

Lesson 2 • Parts Identification and Sourcing

Teaches how to locate model numbers, decode part codes, and order correct replacement components. Accurate parts sourcing eliminates repeat service calls.

Lesson 3 • Essential Hand and Power Tools

Identifies and demonstrates proper use of tools needed for disassembly and reassembly. Correct tool selection prevents damage and speeds every repair job.

Lesson 4 • Electrical Fundamentals for Technicians

Covers voltage, current, resistance, and basic circuit behaviour. Provides the electrical foundation required for every diagnostic chapter that follows.

Lesson 1 • Testing Switches, Thermostats, and Sensors

Demonstrates how to verify the operation of control components in-circuit and out-of-circuit. These components cause the majority of appliance failures.

Lesson 2 • Motor and Winding Diagnostics

Teaches resistance and insulation tests for motors found in washers, dryers, and fans. Motor faults are identified without full disassembly when possible.

Lesson 3 • Using Service Manuals and Error Codes

Explains how to retrieve and interpret manufacturer service documentation and diagnostic codes. Proper use of service data cuts diagnostic time significantly.

Lesson 4 • Systematic Diagnostic Thinking

Introduces a repeatable diagnostic framework that prevents guesswork. Structured thinking reduces parts waste and shortens repair time on every job.

Lesson 1 • Ice Maker and Water Dispenser Repair

Covers ice maker modules, water inlet valves, and dispenser switches. These subsystems generate a high volume of service calls.

Lesson 2 • Compressor and Relay Testing

Teaches how to test the compressor start relay, overload protector, and compressor windings. Accurate testing prevents unnecessary compressor replacement.

Lesson 3 • Fans, Dampers, and Airflow Issues

Addresses evaporator and condenser fan motors, damper controls, and airflow restrictions. Poor airflow causes temperature complaints without sealed-system faults.

Lesson 4 • Refrigeration Cycle Principles

Explains how heat is moved from inside the cabinet to the room using refrigerant. Understanding the cycle is prerequisite to diagnosing any cooling complaint.

Lesson 1 • Washer Types and Drive Systems

Compares top-load agitator, top-load impeller, and front-load drum drive systems. Knowing the drive type determines which components to test first.

Lesson 2 • Electronic Control Board Faults

Teaches how to isolate control board failures from sensor and wiring faults. Replacing a board without proper diagnosis wastes money and time.

Lesson 3 • Drain Pump and Lid Switch Diagnosis

Covers drain pump impeller blockages, motor failures, and lid/door switch faults. These components cause the majority of no-drain and no-spin complaints.

Lesson 4 • Water Inlet Valves and Level Switches

Tests solenoid inlet valves and pressure switches that control fill volume. Incorrect fill levels cause wash quality and overflow complaints.

Lesson 1 • Electronic Controls and Moisture Sensing

Explains how electronic control boards and moisture sensors determine dry time. Sensor faults cause over-drying or premature cycle termination.

Lesson 2 • Gas Dryer Ignition and Burner System

Covers igniter, flame sensor, gas valve coils, and radiant sensor in gas dryers. Gas system faults require careful testing before any component replacement.

Lesson 3 • Dryer Airflow and Venting Systems

Establishes airflow as the foundation of dryer performance before addressing heating components. Restricted venting causes most overheating and long-dry complaints.

Lesson 4 • Drive Motor and Belt System Repair

Addresses belt, idler pulley, and drive motor failures that cause no-tumble or noisy operation. Correct belt routing is critical for reassembly.

Lesson 1 • Gas Range Burner and Ignition Repair

Covers spark igniter modules, igniter electrodes, and gas valve operation in gas ranges. Ignition faults are the leading gas cooking complaint.

Lesson 2 • Dishwasher Heating and Drying Systems

Tests heating elements, thermostats, and vent fans that control wash temperature and drying. Heating faults cause poor cleaning and wet dishes.

Lesson 3 • Electric Range and Oven Heating Elements

Tests bake and broil elements, surface coil elements, and radiant elements in electric ranges. Element failures are the most common electric cooking complaint.

Lesson 4 • Oven Control Boards and Temperature Sensors

Diagnoses electronic oven control boards and RTD temperature sensors that regulate cooking temperature. Sensor faults mimic control board failures.

Lesson 1 • Small Appliance Disassembly Techniques

Covers safe disassembly of small appliances with hidden fasteners and plastic clips. Proper technique prevents cosmetic damage that reduces customer satisfaction.

Lesson 2 • Window and Portable AC Unit Repair

Covers compressor, fan motors, capacitors, and thermostats in room air conditioners. These units share components with refrigerators, reinforcing prior learning.

Lesson 3 • Microwave Oven Safety and Repair

Addresses high-voltage microwave components with strict safety protocols. Capacitor discharge procedures must be mastered before any internal access.

Lesson 4 • Motor-Driven Small Appliances

Diagnoses blenders, mixers, and vacuum cleaners with universal and DC brush motors. Brush wear and armature faults are the primary failure causes.

Lesson 1 • Repair versus Replace Decision Making

Provides a cost-benefit framework for advising customers on repair versus replacement. Sound advice builds trust and long-term customer relationships.

Lesson 2 • Intermittent and Complex Fault Diagnosis

Teaches strategies for faults that do not appear during initial testing. Intermittent failures require extended monitoring and stress-testing techniques.

Lesson 3 • Soldering and Component-Level Repair

Covers through-hole and surface-mount soldering for control board repair. Component-level repair reduces board replacement costs significantly.

Lesson 4 • Service Business Fundamentals

Introduces job costing, invoicing, scheduling, and customer communication basics. Business skills convert technical competence into a sustainable repair operation.