Introduction
In 2009, my granddaughter, Simone was born. At the age of one she was playing with her kitchen appliance toys and wondering how they work. One day in the not-too-distant future, Simone will open this book, just like her mother did, to repair her own real appliances. The future will have more advanced and efficient appliances and air conditioners. Some examples of newer products on the market today are condenser dryers, refrigerated ovens, and hybrid electric heat pump water heaters. In the not-too-distant future, we will see more smart appliances and air conditioners that can be managed and monitored from long distances. Trained service technicians will be able to troubleshoot mechanical issues over the phone and through computers, ...