Starting Appliance Repair Bis. Need Help

[JWWebster]

I have 2 vacuum pumps, acetylene Torch, recovery machine, Gauges, Fluke meter, amprobe, wire skinner, crimpers and all kinds of crap. My meter, pliers, and a 6 n 1 can get er done.

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[daddyjohn]

Try this, much better than Penn-Foster and Harry teaches you how to market.

http://rakerappliancerepair.com/

[BrntToast]

multi screwdriver, big hammer and a condom
if you cant fix it.......    well you should get that one

best of luck

if your ever at the wrecking yard scavange a spedometer cable, they are awesome for snaking out plugged fridge drains

[JWWebster]

I spoke to Uncle Harry yesterday, he says he is including our link appliancejunk.com to his website.

[AJ]

I spoke to Uncle Harry yesterday, he says he is including our link appliancejunk.com to his website.

Interesting, did he say were and when?

I just looked and could not find a link to our site.

[JWWebster]

He said he was going to get his webmaster to do it. Maybe he ain't computer savvy or maybe he hires it out.

[AJ]

Try this, much better than Penn-Foster and Harry teaches you how to market.

http://rakerappliancerepair.com/

You have been taking the course then?

[daddyjohn]

Yes, I bought it about six years ago. At that time I had some appliance repair experience but I was clueless about how to get customers. IMHO- Harry offers good value for the money. If you buy the masters course, he includes some fast moving parts to get you started.

[JWWebster]

A few fast movers:
EVERYDAY SPECIALS
285753 coupling $10___80040 dogs $4___
341241 Belt $10___
3392519 fuse $10___279769 limit wp $23___
95405 belt wp $10___
3364290 knob wp $12___4318047 valve single $30___
4318046 valve double $40___
HS 410 start kit $20___HS 650 start kit $20___
312959 belt $10
53-0106 $18___304970 Igniter $20___
LA-1053 $20___211124-25k $20___
21001733 $30___5303937139 $24___
5300622032 $18.50___
5303281154 $12___5303281153 rear bearing $24___
IGN5 $48 _RGB2 $55.50___
WE12X82 belt__$10___WE12X49__$10___
WE3X75 bearing $5___
WE3X87 glide___$7___WH1x1944$7.50___
CC808_$25___
Heat-cool tstat_$22___univim98_$100.00___
IM6$100.00___
5500-200$30___5500-202$30___
RR110-$6.60___EM999_$20___
5109 $23___
dryer vent pipe$1.50 per foot, alum

[Tuco]

 Here's a Free web page for Appliance students.
 I spent all morning looking for it after a computer crash.
I don't know of any strings attached, I used it some, to give a different point of view on different appliances.

The electric portion is good. Seems to be weak  area for many of  me/ us.


http://www.appliancerepair.net/apnet/

[Tuco]

A few fast movers:
EVERYDAY SPECIALS
285753 coupling $10___80040 dogs $4___
341241 Belt $10___
3392519 fuse $10___279769 limit wp $23___
95405 belt wp $10___
3364290 knob wp $12___4318047 valve single $30___
4318046 valve double $40___
HS 410 start kit $20___HS 650 start kit $20___
312959 belt $10
53-0106 $18___304970 Igniter $20___
LA-1053 $20___211124-25k $20___
21001733 $30___5303937139 $24___
5300622032 $18.50___
5303281154 $12___5303281153 rear bearing $24___
IGN5 $48 _RGB2 $55.50___
WE12X82 belt__$10___WE12X49__$10___
WE3X75 bearing $5___
WE3X87 glide___$7___WH1x1944$7.50___
CC808_$25___
Heat-cool tstat_$22___univim98_$100.00___
IM6$100.00___
5500-200$30___5500-202$30___
RR110-$6.60___EM999_$20___
5109 $23___
dryer vent pipe$1.50 per foot, alum

Made a copy, thanks!

[Wedgeman55]

I have been in this business for 37 years as of April, 2010.  If you want to do appliance repair,  the best way (in my opinion) to get there would be to take your courses,  read this websight and any others you find and take your online course,  and then get a job for an established company.    There,  you can work for a year or so and get some experience.     I was a service manager for many years before I established my own company.    That way,   you can absorb the knowledge of the experienced technicians that work for whatever company or company's you work for.    To jump right into your own business may not be the best way to learn.    Remember,   you may run into a new frontload washer one day,  and a 45 year old Caloric range the next.  Thousands of different makes and models of appliances out there.   Lots to learn!!!     After you gain a ton of experience,  accumulate tools and knowledge,   then it would the most prudent time to start your own business.    Join some network groups and get some info on running your own business including marketing.   Talk with and learn from others in their own small buisness's.     Marketing your business will be your greatest challenge, especially in today's times.   Doesn't matter what you know,  it's how people percieve you as a service company.     It's not just going out and fixing,   it's learning bookeeping,   getting tax free state ID numbers,  accounting (I hire an accountant),   Taxes,  permits,  setting up vehicle and stocking with parts.     Good luck on whichever course you choose to take.   People here will try to help you.