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Appliance Repair Course

Name: Appliance Repair Course
Price: 222 USD

Learn to diagnose and repair refrigerators, washers, dryers, dishwashers, ovens, and small appliances from the ground up. This course covers electrical fundamentals, systematic fault-finding, and hands-on repair procedures for the most common household machines. Whether you want to launch a repair business or cut your own service costs, you'll finish with real, job-ready skills.

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What you will learn:

You'll start with electrical fundamentals, tool use, and shop safety, then move into a proven diagnostic process that works on any appliance. The course covers refrigerators, washing machines, electric and gas dryers, dishwashers, ovens, and small appliances in dedicated repair chapters. You'll learn how to read wiring diagrams, interpret fault codes, test components, and source the right parts every time. Advanced topics include smart appliance connectivity, soldering for board-level repair, refrigerant handling, and preventive maintenance contracts. Business fundamentals round out the training so you can price jobs, manage customers, and run a profitable operation.

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Course Content

8 Chapters • 40 LessonsDuration between 4 and 360 hours (you decide)

Chapter 1See details

Foundations of Appliance Repair

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 behavior. Provides the electrical foundation required for every diagnostic chapter that follows.
Lesson 5 • Appliance Categories and Systems Overview
Introduces major appliance types and their internal systems. Establishes a mental map used throughout the course for diagnosing any household machine.

Chapter 2See details

Diagnostic Methods and Test Equipment

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 5 • Multimeter Mastery
Covers all multimeter functions used in appliance diagnostics. Accurate meter readings are the single most important skill for electrical fault isolation.

Chapter 3See details

Refrigerator and Freezer Repair

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 5 • Defrost System Diagnosis and Repair
Covers the automatic defrost circuit including heater, timer, thermostat, and control board. Defrost failures are among the most frequent refrigerator complaints.

Chapter 4See details

Washing Machine Repair

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 5 • Transmission, Clutch, and Bearing Repair
Addresses mechanical wear components that cause noise, vibration, and spin failure. These repairs require full disassembly and careful reassembly.

Chapter 5See details

Dryer Repair: Electric and Gas

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 5 • Electric Heating Element Diagnosis
Tests heating elements, thermal fuses, and high-limit thermostats in electric dryers. These components are the primary cause of no-heat complaints.

Chapter 6See details

Dishwasher and Oven Repair

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 5 • Dishwasher Wash and Drain Systems
Covers pump motor, spray arms, inlet valve, and drain pump in dishwashers. These components drive the majority of wash performance and drainage complaints.

Chapter 7See details

Small Appliance and HVAC Unit Repair

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 5 • Heating Element Appliances
Tests and replaces heating elements in toasters, irons, and coffee makers. Thermal fuse and thermostat faults are the dominant failure modes.

Chapter 8See details

Advanced Repair, Quality, and Business Basics

Lesson 1 • Repair vs. 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.
Lesson 5 • Repair Quality and Verification Standards
Establishes post-repair testing protocols that confirm the appliance is safe and fully functional. Quality verification prevents callbacks and liability.

Certification

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This course is for you:

Handyman: wants to add appliance repair to paying service offerings.
Career changer: seeking a skilled trade without a four-year degree requirement.
Homeowner: tired of paying high service fees for fixable appliance problems.
HVAC technician: looking to expand into household appliance work for more income.
Recent graduate: entering the workforce with a marketable, in-demand technical skill.
Rental property owner: needs to handle tenant appliance issues quickly and affordably.

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