Refrigerator Troubleshooting and Repair Training Course

Once you know the fundamentals, then refrigerators are the next appliance you want to master. Refrigerators are profitable appliances to work on, and they are the specialty area with the largest demand for knowledge and expertise.

This course covers the principles of operation, common problems, troubleshooting and repair of single and dual evaporator refrigerators, split-phase and inverter-driven compressors. Everything you need to know to work on all the models, old-school and modern.

Note: A pdf or hard copy of the book, Troubleshooting and Repairing Major Appliances, 3rd Edition, by Eric Kleinert is required for this course.

 

Course Syllabus:
Module 1 Refrigerator Principles of Operation
Thermodynamics; Understanding the basic refrigeration cycle; Components of a refrigeration system.
Unit 1 How to Use and Interact With the Refrigeration Troubleshooting and Repair Course
Unit 2 Refrigerator Operational Overview
Unit 3 Thermodynamics and Phase Change
Unit 4 Properties of Refrigerants
Unit 5 The Refrigeration Cycle
Unit 6 Sealed System Components: Condensers and Compressors
Unit 7 Refrigerator Air Distribution Systems
Unit 8 Refrigerator Temperature Control Systems
Unit 9 Refrigerator Defrost Systems
Unit 10 Split-phase Compressors and their Start Devices
Unit 11 Inverter Compressor Systems
Unit 12 Dual Evaporator Refrigerators
Unit 13 Refrigerator Principles of Operation Module Exam
Module 2 Common Problems and Troubleshooting
Common problems with refrigerators; troubleshooting principles.
Unit 1 The Systems Approach to Troubleshooting Refrigerators
Unit 2 Evaporator Frost Pattern Analysis
Unit 3 Troubleshooting Strategies for Warm Refrigerator Complaints
Unit 4 Troubleshooting Freezing in Fresh Food Compartments
Unit 5 Troubleshooting Ice, Frost, and Condensation Problems
Unit 6 Troubleshooting Inverter Compressor Refrigerators
Unit 7 Common Problems and Troubleshooting Module Exam
Module 3 Bonus Module 1: Sealed System Thermodynamics
In-depth info on troubleshooting sealed systems
Unit 1 Refrigeration Sealed System Thermodynamics, Part 1
Unit 2 Refrigeration Sealed System Thermodynamics, Part 2
Unit 3 Practical Sealed System Thermodynamics, Part 1
Unit 4 Practical Sealed System Thermodynamics, Part 2
Unit 5 Sealed System Repairs: the Mystique, the Reality
Module 4 Bonus Module 2: Additional Refrigerator Repair Info
This module covers the basics of ice makers, dispensers, and refrigeration sealed system repairs.
Unit 1 Refrigerator Ice Maker Basics
Unit 2 Refrigerator Ice and Water Dispenser Basics
Unit 3 Refrigerator Sealed System Basic Skills
Unit 4 Replacing the Compressor and Filter Drier
Unit 5 Refrigeration Webinar Recordings
Module 5 Resources for Continuing Education and Final Exam
How to keep up with the changing technology in refrigerators. Getting help with specific refrigerator problems.
Unit 1 Refrigerator Course Final Exam