Synopses & Reviews
The Time-Life Books Complete Fix-It-Yourself Manual will show you how to handle everything and anything that might go wrong in or around your home. From attic to basement, from kitchen to bathroom...if something is broken, leaking, worn out, cracked, warped, or stained, here is a complete system for maintaining, troubleshooting, and fixing it!
Illustrated with hundreds of diagrams, guides, and drawings, all fitted with clear, concise details, Time-Life Books Complete Fix-It-Yourself Manual lays everything out for you in logical, easy-to-follow order.
x Quick fixes for every emergency open the book and give you an immediate way to keep things under control.
x Superb exploded diagrams lift lids and covers, strip away the mystery, and show how things work. See what goes where, what it's called, and how it all fits together.
x Comprehensive troubleshooting guides help you pinpoint your problem -- and its solution -- at a glance. So even when you have to call in an expert, you'll be able to describe the problem accurately.
x Dependable step-by-step drawings lead you smoothly through each repair, showing you just what to do, in the correct order. So you're sure of perfect results the first time.
x Time and difficulty ratings that let you know exactly what you're getting into before you start.
x Safety precautions alerting you to possible hazards and showing you how to avoid them.
x Tips on tools and techniques: how to choose and use the right tool for the job.
x Sound advice on when it's best to throw out an appliance or call in the services of a pro.
From fixing a VCR to rewiring a lamp, from unclogging drains to replacing a wall outlet, Time-Life Books Complete Fix-It- Yourself Manual is the one and only source to turn to when you need clear, straightforward directions for your home-repair needs. An absolute must for every do-it-your-selfer!
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Time-Life Books Complete Fix-It-Yourself Manual will show you how to handle everything and anything that might go wrong in or around your home. From attic to basement, from kitchen to bathroom...if something is broken, leaking, worn out, cracked, warped, or stained, here is a complete system for maintaining, troubleshooting, and fixing it!
Illustrated with hundreds of diagrams, guides, and drawings, all fitted with clear, concise details, Time-Life Books Complete Fix-It-Yourself Manual lays everything out for you in logical, easy-to-follow order.
* Quick fixes for every emergency open the book and give you an immediate way to keep things under control.
* Superb exploded diagrams lift lids and covers, strip away the mystery, and show how things work. See what goes where, what it's called, and how it all fits together.
* Comprehensive troubleshooting guides help you pinpoint your problem -- and its solution -- at a glance. So even when you have to call in an expert, you'll be able to describe the problem accurately.
* Dependable step-by-step drawings lead you smoothly through each repair, showing you just what to do, in the correct order. So you're sure of perfect results the first time.
* Time and difficulty ratings that let you know exactly what you're getting into before you start.
* Safety precautions alerting you to possible hazards and showing you how to avoid them.
* Tips on tools and techniques: how to choose and use the right tool for the job.
* Sound advice on when it's best to throw out an appliance or call in the services of a pro.
From fixing a VCR to rewiring a lamp, from unclogging drains to replacing a wall outlet, Time-Life Books Complete Fix-It- Yourself Manual is the one and only source to turn to when you need clear, straightforward directions for your home-repair needs. An absolute must for every do-it-your-selfer!
Table of Contents
CONTENTS EMERGENCY GUIDE
INTRODUCTION
FIRE EMERGENCIES
WATER EMERGENCIES
ELECTRICAL EMERGENCIES
GAS EMERGENCIES
HEATING AND COOLING EMERGENCIES
PLUMBING EMERGENCIES
FIRST AID TREATMENT
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
CLEANING UP SPILLS AND DIRT
GETTING HELP WHEN YOU NEED IT
1
KITCHEN & BATHROOM PLUMBING
YOUR HOME'S PLUMBING
FAUCETS
KITCHEN SINKS
BATHROOM SINKS
TOILETS
BATHTUBS AND SHOWERS
MAIN DRAINS
GAS WATER HEATERS
ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS
WATER SOFTENERS
2
LIGHTING & ELECTRICITY
ELECTRICITY IN THE HOME
LIGHTING FIXTURES
FLOOR AND TABLE LAMPS
FLUORESCENT LIGHTING
WALL SWITCHES
WALL OUTLETS
3
HOME HEATING & COOLING
HEATING AND COOLING SYSTEMS
SYSTEM CONTROLS
AIR DISTRIBUTION
WATER DISTRIBUTION
OIL BURNERS
GAS BURNERS
ELECTRIC FURNACES
HEAT PUMPS
CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONING
4
MAJOR APPLIANCES
REFRIGERATORS
ELECTRIC RANGES
DISHWASHERS
CLOTHES WASHERS
CLOTHES DRYERS
5
SMALL APPLIANCES
MICROWAVE OVENS
TOASTERS AND TOASTER OVENS
STEAM IRONS
COFFEE MAKERS
MIXERS
BLENDERS
FOOD PROCESSORS
VACUUM CLEANERS
6
HOME ELEClRONICS
ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS
RECEIVERS
AUDIOCASSETTE RECORDERS
TURNTABLES
COMPACT DISC PLAYERS
SPEAKERS
TELEVISIONS
VlDEOCASSETTE RECORDERS
TOOLS & TECHNIQUES
BASIC AND SPECIALIZED TOOLS
SHUTOFF VALVES
DIAGNOSING ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS
USING A MULTITESTER
COLD CHECK FOR LEAKING VOLTAGE
DISCHARGING CAPACITORS
SERVICING 120-VOLT POWER CORDS
SERVICING 240-VOLT POWER CORDS
SERVICING ELECTRICAL BOXES
WIRES AND CABLES
STRIPPING ELECTRICAL WIRES
REPAIRING DAMAGED WIRING
WIRE CONNECTIONS
AUDIO AND VIDEO CABLE CONNECTORS
REPLACING A POWER FUSE
SERVICING A REMOTE CONTROL
DESOLDERING
SOLDERING AND SILVER SOLDERING
DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY TIPS
CALCULATING ELECTRICAL LOAD