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

 

[danzor]

All I know is they are proud sponsors of arsenal. Allegedly.

Good luck

 

[sparkdog]

Probably not much to it nowadays.Change the control module or motor or scrap it.I don't suppose anyone changes bearings now.I used to do a lot of that,changing washing machine drum bearings and things.Then the under £200 machine came along and it all flopped.

 

[ian.settle1]

Don't mention what they are better known as Indesh1t

 

[sparkdog]

Sorry wrong thread

 

[amlu]

go for it mate, after you learn the trade its nice and easy job, there is limited amount of faults those things get, no need for lifting floorboards and carpets makes it easy. having a supply of spare parts and proper service manuals is good too. have a look on http://www.ukwhitegoods.co.uk/forums.html too.

 

[grandfortune]

Thanks Amlu, yeah 43 now , in a loft before crimbo knelt on a nail / then this week went though hot water pipe in lady bedroom water everywhere( lady was so good about it saying these things happen dont worry), just thought F**k it got to get out of this game.

 

[A1TEC]

You should be fine for white goods repairs, the most important thing in this game is earth continuity test and insulation testing on what ever appliances that you are working on.
Just remember to test before working on it and test after you have done the job.

Have a look on youtube for washing machine repairs, there you will see most of the jobs that you will come across and they even show you how to repair them.

 

[Silly Sausage]

Have a look on youtube for washing machine repairs, there you will see most of the jobs that you will come across and they even show you how to repair them.

Brilliant!!!

Who needs to pay to go to college or where ever any more, learn it all from Youtube.
Oi Clancy, don't miss out on this opportunity! :smilielol5::smilielol5::smilielol5:

 

[tonto33]

indesit are taking on anyone at the moment so is knowhow aswell as most companies as there lack of people coming into this trade, been white goods enginner for 20 years,if want to do course check out graham dixon Training Courses, domestic appliance Service Engineer, vocational, NVQ qualification, basic plumbing
if not most you will pick up yourself, if need advice let me know

 

[grandfortune]

Got the job, well chuffed.

thanks for the help guys

 

[7029 dave]

Got the job, well chuffed.

thanks for the help guys

Good luck to you.

 

[tonto33]

well done i know where to come to for hotpoint tech now

 

[SPARTYKUS]

Grandfortune

good effort its hard work getting any job at the moment so fair play.

I'm a similar age and the thought of having to try and get a (proper) job scares me

 

[grandfortune]

yeah it scares me to, its not a scenario im used to, but with a 8 yr old and a 3 yr old ive got to pay bills, loved and hated my job , mostly loved, but times are a changing. im dumbing down a bit but hopefully will adapt.

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...