How do I test electrical and electronic components on washers and dryers with a digital VOM?

I want to learn this just to repair and resale out of my garage.





Thank's for anybody's help and GOD bless you.How do I test electrical and electronic components on washers and dryers with a digital VOM?
There are lots of functions on a VOM, but you will use the AC and DC voltage, ohm, and continuity funtctions most often. The voltage funtions will tell you if a part is getting power and what that voltage is. The Ohm funtions tell you the reistance of sensors or other aparts and let you know if there in spec or need repalced. The continuity funtion simple tells you if the wire or part between the probes is letting current pass through it. REMEMBER NEVER TEST THE RESISTANCE OR CONTINUITY OF A LIVE CIRCUIT!! You might just blow a fuse in the meter or blow the whole meter up in your hand!! Many meters now have temp probes and can help you find problems with dryer air flow or heating elements.





There's not enough time or space here to tell you how to test all the parts or diagnose problems in appliances with your meter, but I would suggest investing in 2 books to help you out. The first is a simple VOM how to book you can get at Radio Shack and the other would be one of the Time Life type of repair how to books that include appliances. Both of these books will teach you most ways to use your VOM to diagnose problems and then repair what you find. You've got a great idea to make some extra money and I wish you lots of luck!!