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Miscellaneous Electrical

Learn about working with various electrical items in your home with Bob Vila, including information about electrical cord connections, fixing appliance controls, fixing electric clocks, and more.

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10 Articles  17 Fix-Its  21 Tips  11 Videos  59 All 
Fixing Appliance Controls
Fixing Appliance Controls
One of the most common Fix-It Club repairs is replacing faulty appliance controls.
Fixing Battery Rechargers
Fixing Battery Rechargers
Battery rechargers can save you lots of money on household batteries—if they work! Here's how to keep them working.
Fixing Coffee Makers
Fixing Coffee Makers
You can troubleshoot and repair your coffee maker with tips from the Fix-It Club.
Fixing Electric Clocks
Fixing Electric Clocks
You can troubleshoot and repair an electric clock with basic tools.
Fixing Electrical Things
Fixing Electrical Things
There are hundreds of electrical devices in your household and each can easily be fixed by following basic rules.
Fixing Fans
Fixing Fans
There are numerous fans in your home and each can be easily tested and repaired.
Fixing Hair Clippers
Fixing Hair Clippers
Because they are relatively inexpensive, many folks toss electric hair clippers if they start acting up. Don't! Instead, fix ...
Fixing Hair Dryers
Fixing Hair Dryers
Hair dryers are simply electrical heating elements and fans, both easy components to test and repair.
Fixing Rheostats
Fixing Rheostats
Rheostat is a fancy name for a variable controller and you can fix them.
Fixing Slow Cookers
Fixing Slow Cookers
Slow cookers are simple small appliances: a heating element wrapped around a cooking pot.
Fixing Toaster Ovens
Fixing Toaster Ovens
A toaster oven is simply a heating element with a timer and is easy to repair.
Reading Appliance Labels
Reading Appliance Labels
You can learn a lot about appliances by reading and understanding the labels.
Soldering
Soldering
You can fix many electrical things by learning how to solder.
Testing Appliance Fuses
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.
Testing Electrical Cords
Testing Electrical Cords
Electrical cords are simple in operation and simple to test and replace.
Testing Heating Elements
Testing Heating Elements
Heating elements are found in many home appliances so knowing how to test them can save you time and money.
Testing Motors
Testing Motors
Motors in many popular appliances and are easy to test and replace.
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