Fred's Appliance Academy - Course Information - This course is geared towards appliance repair business owners and/or appliance repair business owners seeking to send current employees.  This course is not geared towards nor specifically adverstised to the general public.

 

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Build the foundation for a successful career in appliance repair

Fred's Appliance Academy offers a diverse technical training program that covers all aspects of appliance repair. Our hands-on program provides students with the skills and experience to service all major appliances, from washing machines and dryers, to ranges and refrigerators. If it's in the home, you'll know how to fix it by the time you leave Fred's Appliance Academy.

 

We offer a 3 week program consisting of classroom instruction, hands-on practice, troubleshooting and repair. Imagine, in less than a month's time, Fred's will prepare you for real-world employment in a field where there's never a shortage of business. By the end of the course, each student will take the nationally recognized NASTeC (National Appliance Service Technician Certification) exam. Students will also be offered the opportunity to apply for Class one CFC certification.

 

More than just an appliance repair school

Besides technical training, Fred's Academy focuses on the many other aspects of life on the job. We want our students to be fully prepared not just for fixing appliances, but also for dealing with the needs of customers. We also provide computer training so that our students can learn how to quickly find technical information on the internet, and lookup parts on manufacturer websites.

 

At Fred's Appliance Academy, we essentially put you in our shoes for 3 weeks. Appliance repair is what we do for a living. Once you graduate, it's our hope and expectation that you'll be able to launch your own career, and enjoy the same fulfillment we do.

 

Announcing our new Grow-A-Tech Certification Program

Want to take your training to the next level? We're pleased to introduce our new, two-part Grow-A-Tech appliance repair instruction and certification program. Phase I gets you up to speed with hands-on courses covering basic electrical circuitry and schematic training, along with laundry, kitchen, and refrigeration. You'll learn how to repair an assortment of makes and models, and at the end of the course you'll take the NASTeC exam to earn National Appliance Service Technician Certification. Download the Grow-A-Tech Phase I Course Brochure.

 

Phase II of our Grow-A-Tech program is built on the traditional Whirlpool regional training center format. These sessions are open to all service companies regardless of Whirlpool Authorization. Join us for a week of intensive study, or immerse yourself in a full 3 week training course. Whirlpool Product Training Specialists will show you the ropes with in-depth technical training covering all aspects of appliance repair using the most cutting edge technology. Depending on your needs, you can choose to study kitchen, refrigeration, laundry, or all three. Download the Grow-A-Tech Phase II Course Brochure.

Appliance Training Skills (3 Week Program)

Dryers

• Electrical components used including switches, timers, electronic controls and sensors.
• Installation of product; venting, electrical, and plumbing requirements.
• Importance of proper airflow.
• Gas burners and controls.

Ranges

• Install and discuss proper electrical and plumbing requirements.
• Discuss types of heating elements.
• Infinite switches and electronic oven and surface unit controls.
• Gas burners and converting from natural to LP.
• Types of ignition systems.

Dishwashers

• Proper installation and electrical and plumbing requirements.
• Address common problems with installation and customer instruct.
• Proper use of detergent and chemicals and how they work.
• Pumps and dispensers and water circulation.
• Mechanical and electronic timers.

Clothes Washers

Top load washers

• Installation and electrical and plumbing requirements.
• Disassembly and reassembly of complete washer.
• Proper use of detergent and additives.
• Identifying chemical damage of clothing.
• Electrical circuit including mechanical and electronic controls

Front load washers

• Installation and electrical and plumbing requirements.
• Advantage over top load washers.
• Disassemble and reassembly of complete washer.
• Electrical circuit including mechanical and electronic controls.

Microwaves

• Installation and electrical and venting requirements.
• Testing for microwave leakage.
• Basic theory and testing of components.

Refrigeration

• Top mount refrigerators and side-by-side refrigerators.
• Defrost systems.
• Proper electrical and plumbing requirements.
• Ice makers.
• Water and ice dispensers.
• Electronic controls.
• Proper sealed system repairs.
• Use of torch and high temperature braze.
• Diagnosing of sealed system.
• Damper controls.
• Fast, efficient, and safe way to defrost evaporator coils.