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j-d
Nov 21, 2014Explorer II
We are BLESSED HERE to have a couple techs in Chris and Doug who ARE Techs! They think in terms of What's the Problem - What's the CAUSE - Now, How do I fix it.
I'm afraid many "techs" are actually "labor." Parts Installers, Parts Changers.
In cases like Fridge Ventilation, the RV Owner/DIY can do better than a "labor" tech. When I spent $1000+ for a replacement fridge, I pored over the documentation. I read about the baffling and venting. I made sure it was right before I pushed the new box in place.
Problem with fridge venting is that correcting it is going to require pulling the box to access the job site. Not everybody is willing to face that.
I can relate to somebody working on a fridge and concentrating on the controls, the burner, etc. and disregarding the details of the venting. But INSTALLING or REPLACING it??? SHAME!!!
I'm afraid many "techs" are actually "labor." Parts Installers, Parts Changers.
In cases like Fridge Ventilation, the RV Owner/DIY can do better than a "labor" tech. When I spent $1000+ for a replacement fridge, I pored over the documentation. I read about the baffling and venting. I made sure it was right before I pushed the new box in place.
Problem with fridge venting is that correcting it is going to require pulling the box to access the job site. Not everybody is willing to face that.
I can relate to somebody working on a fridge and concentrating on the controls, the burner, etc. and disregarding the details of the venting. But INSTALLING or REPLACING it??? SHAME!!!
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