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30 of the September 2010 issue
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Feature articles
Let's look into servicing Sub-Zero
icemakers. Jim Johnson discusses
the workings of the electromechanical system,
its components and their relationship to each
other. The drive motor, mold heater, shut-off
switch and thermostat are covered, as are
the workings of the time cam, ice ejector,
and watersolenoid switch. (Page 15)
That repair bill is huge, but there
are reasons. Originally published
in the New York Times, this
article by Alina Tugend contains information
that is right up your alley. (Page 18)
Design contestants in Elux competition
show ideas for 2050. The results
of the 2010 Electrolux Design Labs Competition
are fun to speculate on, and interesting to
dream about. (Page 14).
Troubleshooting
This month's challenge concerns an older
package unit that heats and cools a small
office in a strip mall-type building with
a 208-volt power supply. A technician needs
our help to complete service to this older
package unit. . . . .Jim Johnson takes you
through the problem and you get to figure
out how to fix it. Technical Training Associates
offers prizes to the winners. The names of
the June 2010's Troubleshooting challenge
winners are listed (page 10).
Industry News:
To realize its benefits, consumers need
a broad education about the Smart Grid.
(Page 4)
Association News:
This month, items from the associations'
newsletters, a regular part of ASN, include:
- From PSA: Is the demise
of independent service looming in the near
future? (page 19).
- From USA: Summertime
Crazies (Page 23)
- and lots of more ...
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