A good digital multimeter (DMM) is key to diagnosing compressor problems in general. For instance, in a previous article (May 15 issue of The NEWS) we discussed using the DMM to read suction and ...

Troubleshooting electrical malfunctions can be frustrating because breaks in insulated wires or within components are not obvious. The most efficient way to pinpoint electrical problems is by ...

We’ve all had those long days where you wish you could just find the electrical problem and get to the next job — or go home! The best way to try and avoid these frustrating days is to review prints ...

The digital voltmeter is the best basic tool for electrical troubleshooting, because it's calibrated and exact. But remember, the digital voltmeter can't detect a high-resistance fault if the circuit ...

Whether it's a ground-up, refurbish, or a search and repair mission on your latest project, tracking down electrical problems don't have to be an unsolvable mystery. We found ourselves having some ...

When something goes wrong with a car's electrical system, it can be so frustrating and infuriating to diagnose that we sometimes just throw up our hands and blame the gremlins lurking in those ...

The core of a refrigeration system is the compressor, which is designed to pump cool refrigerant gas from the evaporator into the condenser. To accomplish this task the compressor raises the ...

Class A motorhomes and smaller campers typically run on both AC and DC power. The former is your electrical hookup at the campground. It runs the energy-demanding thing like your air conditioner, ...

Corrosion wreaks havoc on big robust connectors like this. What do you think happens in systems that need to detect changes of mere millivolts? The day will come when trucks no longer have hood ...

LED lightbulbs are more energy-efficient than standard bulbs, but that doesn't mean they work perfectly all of the time. Here's how to troubleshoot these bulbs.

Halton Electric, in Burlington, Ontario knows that as a homeowner, electrical issues can be overwhelming to troubleshoot and deal with. Calling an electrician to help resolve issues isn’t always ...