Appliance Repair Electrical Theory Learning Quiz

Introduction This quiz is designed to help Appliance technicians learn, test their knowledge, or just provide a review of their existing knowledge of electrical theory as it applies to appliance repair. Each question will have an associated answer – helping solidify your knowledge of electricity. So let’s test your knowledge. How Many Questions can you […]

Finding an Open or Loose Neutral with a Voltage Pen

The title says it all. A voltage pen can be much handier than some Technicians realize. Yes, they can be easily used to locate an open or loose (compromised) neutral in in a voltage source. THIS BLOG IS INTENDED FOR APPLIANCE TECHNICIANS ONLY. ALWAYS USE APPROPRIATE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WHEN WORKING WITH ELECTRICITY. About Neutral Neutral, […]

How does an SMPS Power Supply Work?

In this article, we’ll go into detail, how an SMPS or Switched Mode Power Supply works on a control board. We’ll talk about how the input filter works, initial rectification or conversion of AC into DC voltage, the switching circuit, high frequency transformer and galvanic isolation, feedback control circuit, and output rectification and filter. We’ll […]

Testing Diodes with a Multimeter

Introduction In this blog, we will describe what diodes are, how they function, and how to test them. We will identify two of the most common types of diodes encountered by Technicians, and describe how to test them in circuit and out of circuit. Additionally, we will discuss the most common ways that diodes fail […]