What does everyone do?

[NoTalent]

Just wondering.

I'm a computer engineer working in Austin, TX.

I enjoy playing bass guitar, poker, and basketball.

[jeff1]

Appliance tech.

jeff.

[Jake]

Appliance Tech. in Springfield, Oregon which next to Eugene, Oregon.

When im not working on appliances i enjoy going to the movies, playing pool, pinball, bowling, camping, Quad runningon the Oregon Beach Dunes.

Im single, so i usually do all that with friends.:cool:

Jake

[Dan O.]

Retired appliance service technician, novice CGI programmer, web site designer and webmaster. Favorite pastime; music of the 80's, playing cards (Euchre, Hearts, Poker), CGI programming in Perl and PHP.

Dan O.
Appliance411.com (http://www.appliance411.com/)
The Appliance Information Site
=D~~~~~~

[aaastan]

Self-employed appliance service tech since 1982.

Sell: Speed Queen and Frigidaire appliances.

Warranty servicer for: Speed Queen/Frigidaire/LG Electronics/Samsung

Diehard Corvette nut. Mine is a '90 ZR1/LT5.

[Mad Mac]

Rail signal system design/test engineer for over 23 years, with 2 1/2 years of appliance repair thrown in (what an unholy alliance!) :D

[Jake]

Hi aaastan,

Good to meet you, thanks for helping with your appliance repair knowledge on the boards, I value all the appliance techs we have here!:cool:

If we all didn't live so far apart, i would love to treatall the appliance techs here to hot coffee and donuts at the local donut shop!:D

That was my favorite part of working at Montgomery Ward, every Friday all us 5 appliance techs would meet, FOR OUR MORNING BREAK, at the Donut Wheel in Tucson, Arizona for lots laughs and fun stories about our fun customers,routes and the appliances that we did on a daily basis!:cool:

Jake

[Jake]

Mad Mac wrote: Rail signal system design/test engineer for over 23 years, with 2 1/2 years of appliance repair thrown in (what an unholy alliance!) :D


LOL, sounds like a fun job!:cool:

I have always loved trains!:D

[aaastan]

Jake,

I should be thanking you--I'm happy someone had the idea of starting a forum relating to appliances. It is fun--and I get a kick out of helping others.

Our business is a family affair. My father and I have been working together since 1979 as moving company(too demanding on the body).Since 1982 we started the appliance repair business and never looked back.My wife and mother run the office and phones and I cannot overstate how hard they work. As well as being the first *contact* with new customers who callthat need a knowledgeable and sympathetic person who can help the customerover the phone.

What's amazing is just *how deep* we're into it. My wife's sister-in-law was a Sears service woman in Delaware and became the "service manager" of a pretty sizeable shop. It is through her thatI learned how guys like you work your tail off with a schedule thatsounds monstrous compared to ours--we do 4-6 calls per day on average(more during summer months). Sears techs around here are running full tilt doing some 12-17 calls a day! My sister and her husband and their son have an appliance business in Ocean City,Maryland. My oldest brother does as well in southeastern Pennsylvannia. I love my job. Learned a lot about people as well as appliances--most folks are decent and grateful to know someone who actually can repair things:).

Good Job setting up the forum!

John

[Jake]

Thanks John,

Sounds like your family is well into appliances and appliance repair.:cool:

I live here in Lane County, Oregon, its about 300,000 population. It covers the cities of Eugene(139,000) and Springfield(52,000) Oregon, the rest of the people are in the county limits. We have to cover a large area, so we go out with about 7-10 calls a day, with mileage averaging 50-100 miles a day.

Buti know like you say, in big cities,techs that dont have much mileageto cover can do 12-17 calls a day.

Jake

[Mad Mac]

Jake wrote:
LOL, sounds like a fun job!:cool:

I have always loved trains!:D



It's been good to me over the years, pays better than appliance repair:cool:

[jeff1]

**pays better than appliance repair**

What doesn't?? ;):D:P

jeff.

[KevinA]

Hello, I'm a new member, but thought I would chip in as I've done commercial laundry (coin-op and some heavy duty) and been a technician for the better part of the last 5 years. (Interspersed with some construction sidework and remodeling) :)

I'm heading to Sears office in Columbus OH in a few hours for a job interview for service tech. I hear they treat their people remarkably well, so wish me luck :D

[aaastan]

Kevin,

Good luck in Ohio.

I used to take my wife and kids to Slanesville, W.VA every October in a motor home to visit good friends before they moved to Winchester, VA. Met all the neighbors--nearest one lives some two miles away:D. Good people.

Not sure where you are located but Slanesville is beautiful country.

John

[jeff1]

**so wish me luck**

LUCK!

jeff.

[Jake]

Hi Kevin,

Hope the job interview at Sears worked out good, I been with Sears ever since Montgomery Ward went bankrupt in March 2001. They actually came to our shop just before we closed and offered all the Wards techs. a job as Sears Techs.

They have treated me very well, great management, our manager is a great person to work with.

Hope it works out for you.:cool:

Jake

[KevinA]

Update: They compressed the interview process into 2 interviews, the drug screening ( which I passed) and the background check release. I called to thank them for their time, and they said they would be calling me back with a start date after the background check. <keeps fingers crossed>

[Jake]

Great news Kevin,

Good Luck!:cool:

Jake

[Dan O.]

KevinA wrote:
They compressed the interview process into 2 interviews
How many was it originally suppose to be??

Dan O.

[KevinA]

They said it would normally have been 3 separate processes - 2 interviews with managers, drug test and background check screening - so multiple trips would've been a bad thing.

Just a note though - Got the job :) <jumps up and down like an idiot>

I'm still young enough to be tickled to death over a good company to work for.

[Dan O.]

KevinA wrote:
Got the job
Glad to heat it. http://www.calendarscript.com/support/forum/icons/icon14.gif

Dan O.

[Jake]

Great News Kevin!:cool:

Glad you got it!:)

Jake

[aaastan]

Congrats.

Last I read---Sears had some 17000 servicers.

You'll be part of a very large service network( or Matrix:D).

Good Luck, Kevin

[jeff1]

**got the job**

Glad to hear that! :)

jeff.

[Applianguy]

I fix appliance during the day and make fun of Canadian appliance repairs guys at night... :p

Happy Mike

[jeff1]

Easy now Mike...it's getting colder up here and we all will be comming down to invade your state soon ;)

jeff.

[ErikS]

I sell Auto parts for NAPA.
I also like my 65' Corvair. Its a fun toy. :3:

[Jake]

I fix appliance during the day and make fun of Canadian appliance repairs guys at night... :p

Happy Mike

Hey Mike,

Jeff may also hold up our massive shipments of Hot Chocolate if we make too much fun of him.:D

[Jake]

I sell Auto parts for NAPA.
I also like my 65' Corvair. Its a fun toy. :3:

NAPA is a good store, i find more specialty tools i need in NAPA than anyone else has.:)

Awesome car you have!:3:

Jake

[Applianguy]

Easy now Mike...it's getting colder up here and we all will be comming down to invade your state soon ;)

jeff.

Great now you bring back the mental image of old Canadian men in speedo's at the beach when the water is like 50 degree's. Do you have any idea just how much a speedo does not cover???

Mike

[Invicta Dave]

Just a quick intro about myself.This year will be my 35 year in appliance repairs.Apart from the last 6 years in Florida the rest were in England.Other than differant shapes and sizes its pretty much the same trade both sides of the Atlantic.I have enjoyed the site and hope to be able to put in as much as i have gainned from the site.

[jeff1]

Welcome! :)

jeff.

[Jake]

Thanks Dave, Welcome to our forums, your welcome to post help advice to anyone!:)

Jake

[Mad Mac]

Given the name, I'm guessing Kent? Whereabouts?

[ibwheels]

Hiya!
I have worked in television for 13 years, and switch/direct newscasts every day...along with duties in middle management. My hobbies pretty much center around my wife and kids....going to their games, helping with fundraisers, etc. When I can, I do stagehand work for traveling shows that pass through town (Cats, 42nd Street, that kind of thing). My time recently has been spent posting and checking this forum so that I can fix some appliances that have all decided to stop working at the same time.
I really appreciate the advice I have gotten....I enjoy learning about, and fixing the problems that I feel comfortable with. Gotta go...TV is calling!

ibwheels :)

[Jake]

Hi ibwheels, Welcome!:)

I've always been fascinated with TV and Radio operating work, it sounds very exciting!:)

Jake

[Invicta Dave]

Hi Mac and your spot on with Kent and the town is Maidstone.I normally get over there once a year for a couple of weeks.

[Mad Mac]

I've got two cousins in Folkestone, been a looooong time since I was there.

[thartley]

I am just here by a happy accident. Had dryer problem yesterday and am amazed at how helpful a site this is. I work in the finance industry and spend the rest of my time writing and shooting video.

Retired appliance service technician, novice CGI programmer, web site designer and webmaster. Favorite pastime; music of the 80's, playing cards (Euchre, Hearts, Poker), CGI programming in Perl and PHP.

Dan- you may be interested in this site:

http://dvxuser.com There is a very fun and tightnit group of us, many of whom also are CGI buffs, etc. Come visit sometime. :)

Terri

[DougB]

As a new member I'll ring it...

Retired from the Navy (30) years.. 12 years ago... since have been into construction and some home repair work.. Things get slow in the winter here in Ohio so during the worst of it I work in military surplus purchase and sales..

Got this bad habit however with the internet and forums... but, really enjoy trying to fix my own problems or talk with others who can help and who have some super knowledge like found on this forum. Glad I'm not alone when it comes to consumers who are just....so.... confused!

[Jake]

Yes, me too, I'm addicted to the internet and forums!:3:

Its really good to help and communicate with others, and to get help on stuff you own.:D

I went to a Dodge forum in 2001 when the local Dodge dealer didn't have a clue of what the problem with my car was. I did a forum search and found someone with the exact same problem and i fixed it myself, it was the oxygen sensor.:)

Jake

[LuvBebe]

im new so i will add on to this thread...nice to meet ya'll!

I am a medical student.
I am contractually not allowed to hold a job while I am in school but I love dogs so I foster them over summers back home and I voulenteer with the Humane Society.

[Jake]

Welcome to our forums LuvBebe.:)

I love Dogs and Cats too.:)

Jake

[ACE]

High-powered video-games, and audio/video equipment turn my crank!

[Bambiblaster]

Spent 6 years in Army Inteligence at NSA

Left because of no windows

6 YRS REPAIRING LAWN AND GARDEN/ TREADMILLS/ POWER TOOLS/ GARAGE OPENERS AND INSTALLING/ DSS SATILITE INSTALL WHEN THEY CAME OUT ALL FOR SEARS

NOW FOR LAST 15 YRS WASHER/DRYER/DISHWASHER/COMPACTOR/DISPOSER REPAIR FOR SEARS

AND A WHOLE LOT OF HUNTING/FISHING/4 WHEELIN IN SPARE TIME

[jmshaffer]

Appliance tech. Currently employed by maytag.......whirlpool?? Love both companies, so I'm good....lol If GE would have bought em out, I'd be selling drugs or something right now.


Hey I play bass too. Professionally for about 8 years as a matter of fact. Lots of hot chicks and alcohol. Now my woman won't let me do that anymore, so I jam in my basement and reminisce.

[Jake]

Video games, 4 wheelin, and hot babes/alcohol!!!:D

Sounds like I have something in common with you all!:D

I also set your Title under your user names to Appliance Tech

Thanks guys for helping us here! Wish we could throw a yearly party to show our gratitude, but were all pretty far from each other. Actually JM and Bam live in the same state though.

When I worked at Montgomery Wards in Tucson, AZ. we had 3 techs that played instruments, 2 on guitar, 1 on bass, the drummer was another guy though.
They sounded really good when they played together, we even had after work parties on special holidays and they played at all of them.

Jake

[Jules Grimm]

I know i'm a little late on this one - but i am a web developer / writer.
In my spare time i read whatever i can get my hands on and hang around with a bunch of bikes and their bikers ;)

Apart from that i love cooking, the more people i'm cooking for the better. :D Took an interest in this site cause the other half is useless for repairs - to anything so i'm the one he calls when stuff doesnt work in the house - like the toilet.

There are so many cool people on this forum that i wish i could meet you guys, but unfortunately that's out of the question:(

Thanks for the advice

[jeff1]

There are so many cool people on this forum that i wish i could meet you guys, but unfortunately that's out of the question

A few of us got together at the Appliance Fashion show last fall.....

http://www.applianceaid.com/images/appl_fashion_show.jpg

... :D

jeff

[Jake]

Yes our one highlight of the Year!:D

Jake

[Jules Grimm]

Man, that looks like it's so much fun ;)

It's just that i happen to live on the tip of africa and am highly unlikely to make it to the states any time soon - even if my boss lives there. Although if any of you stay in the uk then i could meet up there some time - since i'll probably be moving there sometime soon.

Do you guys ever get together in the States? My biggest problem with forums where i get to know people is that i never meet the people i talk to which sucks - big time :mad:

[Jake]

Must be exciting to live on the tip of Africa! We don't get many members from outside of North America here, but I have noticed we are starting to get alot of members here from the UK.:) But the UK appliances are quite different than the American appliances.

Actually we have had this forum and blog since Aug. 2004 and I have never once meet any members from here, but it would be exciting if I ever could. Maybe other members that live closer have met that I'm not aware of.

Jake

[Jules Grimm]

I wish i could say that it was amazing and exciting and all those cool things, but it really isnt. The place i live - Cape Town - is as beautiful as it gets, but there is too much other stuff happening down here for the beauty to compensate for it any more. Great for a visit, but not much more although i'll miss the sunshine when i'm gone.

Soon i will also be a member from the uk since i'm moving to the uk soon, maybe i'll meet up with some of the members over there. I would imagine that the appliances on each continent differ quite greatly from one to the other - i guess thats a problem particularly in a forum like this where you deal with different types from all over.

Why dont you put up a discussion board about where everyone comes from to partner up with this discussion - it could lead to people actually meeting people who live near them :)

[pattyb]

Hey Med Student, I'm new too and don't know what the heck I'm doing!!! I need help sending a blog on the Appliance Site, because I don't know how to get started!!!

Is blogging free? Please reply!!

[pattyb]

Hey Jake! New user here! I don't know how to post my message. I'm trying again with your name. Please reply......PattyB

[Jake]

Hi Patty,

Find the Forum you want to start a new Thread post in, then at the top left, there will be a button that says New Thread, just click that and start typing.:) If your still having trouble, just post your question here, and I can move it to the correct Forum for you.:)

Jake

[pauly383]

Just wondering.

I'm a computer engineer working in Austin, TX.

I enjoy playing bass guitar, poker, and basketball.

New guy here . I sell appliance parts all day .

On the weekends I take my daily driven truck and try to make it so I don't drive home :D

http://myspace-521.vo.llnwd.net/00438/12/54/438444521_l.jpg

[Jake]

Hi Pauly,

Welcome to our forums.:)

On the weekends I take my daily driven truck and try to make it so I don't drive home :D Thats quite a photo of your truck on the rock, hope you were able to get it off ok.:)

By the way, I lived in Tucson, AZ. for 6 years, worked for Montgomery Ward Service Dept.(Doctronics/Electric Avenue) from 1993-1999, when worked slowed down in Tucson, they would send me up to Mesa, Temple, Chandler, Gilbert to run service calls. I remember a appliance parts store called Abco back then, but I think they changed there name to Appliance Part Depot now in Mesa?

Jake

[pauly383]

Hi Pauly,

Welcome to our forums.:)

Thats quite a photo of your truck on the rock, hope you were able to get it off ok.:)

By the way, I lived in Tucson, AZ. for 6 years, worked for Montgomery Ward Service Dept.(Doctronics/Electric Avenue) from 1993-1999, when worked slowed down in Tucson, they would send me up to Mesa, Temple, Chandler, Gilbert to run service calls. I remember a appliance parts store called Abco back then, but I think they changed there name to Appliance Part Depot now in Mesa?

Jake

Abco is Apco , where I work , store manager in Scottsdale AZ . Appliance Parts Depot , bought Arizona Appliance Parts last year . M<y stepfather works there . :)

[Jake]

Oh yea, Its Apco, thats right.:)

I went to Apco in Tempe alot when i worked in that area.:)

Jake

[jeremyc]

Hey everyone just wanted to say hi and thanx for all the help...Been reading these forums for quite a while and the really help alot...I've been an appliance tech now for about 5 1/2 years and I really like it..(sure beats being an automotive tech)...I'll add any input that I can and keep up the good work...thanx

jeremy

[jeff1]

I'll add any input that I can

Great! :)

jeff.