Appliance Handbook For Women: Simple Enough Even Men Can Understand [Paperback]

Vernon Schmidt (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 2, 2005

Tired of paying ridiculous prices for service to find out there was a simple solution to your problem? Save money by reading this book before you call for in-home service on major household appliances or heating/air conditioning systems. This book can save you hundreds of dollars in unnecessary repairs.Dishes still dirty after running the dishwasher? Clothes take forever to get dry in your dryer?Washer not spinning all the water out of your clothes? Microwave making funny noises? Range isn't cooking correctly?Look up the type of appliance; find the complaint that matches your problem, read and follow the solution. These and many more problems can be solved by following some simple steps and without ever touching a tool.

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About the Author

Vernon Schmidt has serviced major household appliances and heating/air conditioning since 1974, first servicing appliances and equipment for a national fast food chain. He started a repair business part-time which turned full-time in 1980, has serviced about every brand appliance manufactured and is factory authorized to service products under warranty. He trains new appliance technicians and attends new product training courses several times a year. "It would be nice to know things a good service technician knows, before buying an appliance or calling for service," his customers suggested. He wrote his book with as much information as possible, that the homeowner could understand, use to save money when repairing appliances, and obtain helpful tips on buying appliances

Product Details

• Paperback: 84 pages
• Publisher: AuthorHouse (June 2, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1420834541
• ISBN-13: 978-1420834543
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #930,599 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Vernon Schmidt has serviced major household appliances and heating/air conditioning since 1974, first servicing appliances and equipment for a national fast food chain. He started a repair business part-time which turned full-time in 1980, has serviced about every brand appliance manufactured and is factory authorized to service products under warranty. He trains new appliance technicians and attends new product training courses several times a year.
Tired of pay ridiculous prices for service to find out there was a simple solution to your problem? Save money by reading this book before you call for in-home service on major household appliances or heating/air conditioning systems. This book can save your hundreds of dollars in unnecessary repairs.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Honest advice for common appliance issues, February 3, 2006

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swisher - See all my reviews

This review is from: Appliance Handbook For Women: Simple Enough Even Men Can Understand (Paperback)

I consulted this book because I had a white film on my dishes after the wash cycle was complete. I appreciated the diagnosis techniques and solutions the author provided. After taking the author's advice, I'm glad to say I don't have to wipe off my dishes after the dishwasher cycle is complete! This was a readable quick-reference guide that made me more knowledgeable about my appliances and saved me money by not having to make a service call.

I was surprised (and happy) to read the last chapter which included an honest treatment of how to protect yourself from the no-so-honest service industry. It's nice to know a seasoned professional is on your side and can give an "insider" perspective. This book will pay for itself MANY times over during the lifetime of your appliances.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I'm saving money!, January 15, 2006

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Paulette I. Worcester (Indiana, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Appliance Handbook For Women: Simple Enough Even Men Can Understand (Paperback)

I was experiencing soap in my washer at the end of each load. I tried several things to eliminate this problem, including switching detergent and running vinegar through the machine a couple of times. It helped for a couple of loads and then it was back to soap still there after the final rinse. I was using quite a bit of water to keep rinsing loads until the soap was finally gone. I almost called a service tech. I received a copy of this book as a gift and tried the "clean towel test." The author was right! I was using way too much soap even though it was exactly what the soap box said to use and I hadn't changed the amount I used over the past 25 years. However, I do have a new washing machine. I'm now using just enough soap to cover the bottom of the lid of the liquid soap and my clothes are clean and softer. Plus, I'm buying much less soap and my water bill has gone down! This book definitely saved me money. Thank you, Vernon!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Gift, February 12, 2007

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Cathy L. Fitzgerald "CFitz" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Appliance Handbook For Women: Simple Enough Even Men Can Understand (Paperback)

This book helped me save money! I was so impress I bought one for my best friend. The tips will help you determine when you need to call the repairman and help save money, and saving money is the best gift to give someone.