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Fixing Timers
Timers are controls found in many large and small appliances. You can fix them! |
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Fixing Toaster Ovens
A toaster oven is simply a heating element with a timer and is easy to repair. |
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Fixing Toasters
Toasters aren't just for toasting bread anymore. If your toaster doesn't, fix it! |
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Fixing VCRs
Maintaining a VCR is easy and will save expensive repairs. |
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Home Office Power and Equipment Protection
Today's home office feeds on power. But power surges and drops put expensive equipment, data, and work time at risk. While you ... |
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Home Wiring
Keep electrical wires separate from computer or cable wires. The household current carried through electrical wires can cause ... |
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House Power
Before you install a new air conditioning system, consider your home's electrical system. It's not uncommon for old houses to ... |
 
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Installing the Whole House Electrical Surge Protector and Arc Detector
Barry Driscoll is in the basement installing a state-of-the-art surge protector from Square D. Barry hooks up a main surge ... |
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Lightning Damage
In addition to direct strikes, lightning generates electrical surges that can damage electronic equipment some distance from ... |
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Lightning Paths
There are three main ways lightning enters homes and buildings: (1) a direct strike, (2) through wires or pipes that extend ... |
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Maintaining Room Air Conditioners
Be cool! In just a few minutes with a couple of tools you can make sure your room air conditioner is working well. |
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Reading Appliance Labels
You can learn a lot about appliances by reading and understanding the labels. |
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Recycling Broken Stuff
Things that just can't be fixed can be recycled or reused. |
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Soldering
You can fix many electrical things by learning how to solder. |
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Testing Appliance Fuses
By design, the first thing to go in an appliance is the fuse so it should be the first thing you check. |
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Testing Electrical Cords
Electrical cords are simple in operation and simple to test and replace. |
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Testing Heating Elements
Heating elements are found in many home appliances so knowing how to test them can save you time and money. |
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Testing Motors
Motors in many popular appliances and are easy to test and replace. |
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Testing with a Multimeter
Electrical tests are easy once you know how and when to use a multimeter. |
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Using a Continuity Tester
You can perform simple electrical tests with a continuity tester. |
