Appliance Repair terms, defined
Plain definitions of the appliance repair words that come up on estimates, inspections and supplier calls, written for appliance repair techs. Each term says where it matters on the job and links the Koira calculator, cost guide or template that goes with it.
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Shared with HVACCompressorThe compressor is the pump in a cooling or heat pump system that squeezes refrigerant vapor, raising its pressure and temperature so it can shed heat outside.Appliance RepairControl boardThe control board is the circuit board that runs an appliance: reading sensors, timing cycles and switching motors, heaters and valves.
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Appliance RepairWater inlet valveA water inlet valve is the electric valve that lets water into a washer, dishwasher, refrigerator or ice maker when the control calls for it.Shared with Property MaintenanceWork orderA work order is the document that authorizes a job and records what was done: the request, location, tasks, parts, time and sign off.
More for appliance repair techs: free appliance repair tools, templates and guides and how the trade runs on Koira. Or browse the whole glossary.