Appliance Faqs

What's in an Appliance?

Q. What's in an Appliance? Good question. An appliance is an Electrical Mechanical machine, washing machine, electric or gas dryer, or even a toaster, that consists mainly of electrical devices that make use of the mechanical functions of the machine, which in turn allows you "The consumer to operate it."

Q. I don't work on Appliances, I just use them, how can knowing about an Appliance help me! As a consumer, you need to know about changes in Appliances that can effect the way you use an Appliance. Information can help you make better choices when buying and using them.

Q. I am a Do-it-Yourselfer, how can knowing how Appliances work make it easier to fix my Appliance! Simply put, you like doing your own repairs, it's cheaper, your more satisfied and you like having information to help. You can find it here. Were adding information for Do-it-Yourselfers every week!

Q. O.K. I'm a Do-it-Yourselfer, How do I know for sure I can fix my Appliance? Well, as a Fixer upper person, in all Machines, whether it be an Appliance, car, or an Electric Guitar, troubleshooting is the best way to find out any problem. As Geeks we have to do some troubleshooting to figure it out, you wouldn't just want to guess, now would you! Especially when it comes to your valuable time and money!

Q. Aren't all Appliances the same! Well, yes and no! They all work on the same princible, that is many models and brands are made by the same companies, that means they act and look pretty much the same! And the components. are basically the same But, the functions and how they work can be very much, Not the same. That is why as Appliancegeeks we need to know some troubleshooting skills.

Q. As a Do-it-yourself Geeker, do I have to do Voltage tests all the time to figure out the problem? No! As a Do-it-Yourself Appliancegeek, you don't have to use a Voltmeter to check all problems. In fact, many times you don't even need a Voltmeter, but you may need an Ohmmeter, which is located on the Ohms adjustment scale on your Voltmeter!

Q. Location of Water Valves. Water Valves, are always located on the back of the washer. They can be in different locations on the back, depending on model, but they all function in the same manner, that is to allow water, Hot and Cold, into the machine. They operate on the princible of water pressure and elecrical solenoid, diaphram functions, opening and closing from electrical current sent to them from devices in the washer such as the timer, and switches and other components. But they can be tested directly, with only an Ohmmeter!

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