Tips and Procedures
Learn how to restore appliances to the appearance and function they had when new.

• Sears and Whirlpool Belt-Driven Washers
• Console Face
• Cabinet
• Spin Tube
• Transmission
• Sears and Whirlpool Gas and Electric Dryers
• Cabinet
• Drum
• Refrigerators
• Cabinets and Doors
• Door Seals
• Door Shelves/Door Liner
• Interior Liner Repair
• Icemakers
• Parts and General Tips
• Collecting Used Parts
• Appliance Tips

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Tools

Basic Tool Set

The basic set of tools required to work on appliances is as follows:

1. 1/4" and 5/16" nut drivers
2. Philips and flat-blade screwdrivers
3. Small (8 inch) channel lock pliers
4. Reliable flashlight
5. Heavy duty putty knife
6. 1/2" drive socket drive with 12 inch extension and 1/2" & 9/16" sockets
7. Claburn clamp pliers
8. Volt/ohmmeter (small)

Enhancing Tool Set

The following additional tools will allow more extensive repair, restoration and appliance installation for an appliance service and leasing business:

1. Two 10 inch adjustable wrenches
2. Copper tubing flaring set
3. Drive block spanner wrench for Whirlpool belted washer
4. Hammer
5. Hack saw
6. 1/4" drive socket set

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