Packing it in, domestic installer to indesit

[grandfortune]

Hi all,

well I've been a sparky for 20+ years and work for myself for 9ish years. But due to loss of monies from builders and lack of work of late I'm looking to do something else, I applied for a field engineer with indesit , as was wondering what question they would ask in the interview, I'm not to hot on white goods technically but a quick learner.

also is there any good site anyone knows of for maintenance and fixing these things.

any feed back on making this jump(very used to working flexy hours so wondering if I would adjust lol).

cheers grand

 

[jaypp]

when pcb's go, it seems cost to replace is close to that of new machine so people scrap them. these 'scrap' machines, with a little electronics knowledge, could be repaired for (parts only) next to nothing. it seems nothing is 'worth' fixing these days, unless covered by extortionate extended warranties that pick up the tab! probably not a bad area to move to!

 

[grandfortune]

Yeah he was telling me that years ago servicing the machines was just a drain on the company profits, now it makes money from the extended warrentee side of things

 

[Marvo]

Congratulations on getting the job, I hope it works out well for you.

 

[telectrix]

when pcb's go, it seems cost to replace is close to that of new machine so people scrap them. these 'scrap' machines, with a little electronics knowledge, could be repaired for (parts only) next to nothing. it seems nothing is 'worth' fixing these days, unless covered by extortionate extended warranties that pick up the tab! probably not a bad area to move to!

repaired out hotpoint. hotpoint wanted £200+ for a new circuit board and call-out. i took the board out and found a SCR gone short=circuit. replacement part was £1.50 and took 20mins to solder in. sorted and mrs. well chuffed.

 

[SPARTYKUS]

repaired out hotpoint. Hotpoint wanted £200+ for a new circuit board and call-out. I took the board out and found a scr gone short=circuit. Replacement part was £1.50 and took 20mins to solder in. Sorted and mrs. Well chuffed.

"av it!"

 

[tonto33]

don't let all our Secrets out, yes most modern machines have pcb failure and can be repaired very easy and cheaply, with bit knowledge and good soldering iron be able to repair most...
parts from here
RS Components | Electronic and Electrical Components
Maplin | Maplin - The Electronics Specialist | Order Online for Fast Delivery
for those you get stuck on then send pcb to
QER Ltd, Quality Electronic Repairs for pcb's & modules
EMW Electronics - EMW Electronics

 

[overskilled]

Good luck, jumping out to another career myself...no work and bills looming....so needs must...