CUMMING, Ga., December 16, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- With winter heating prices set to take a bite out of more than a few checkbooks very soon and increasing costs for durable goods, many Americans are searching for ways to enhance the effectiveness of the appliances they already have. In his new book, Appliance Handbook for Women: Simple Enough Even Men Can Understand (now available through AuthorHouse), Vernon Schmidt offers advice for making household machines work better and last longer.
A veteran appliance technician, Schmidt draws on more than 30 years in the industry to provide women with the knowledge they need to keep any household workhorse performing at peak levels.
"In most households women rule the appliance decisions," he writes. "They decide the make, model and features. They also decide when and how the appliance is to be used. I have found over the years that most of what women know about using appliances was handed down... many women have suggested that there should be a book that covers all the things that could help them get the most out of the appliance they have called for service on. This is it."
Appliance Handbook for Women is not a repair manual. Instead of technical jargon, Schmidt fills the pages with practical information and simple instructions. His book covers every appliance in the home, including heating and air conditioning systems. Increasing the usefulness and life of an appliance also saves money, and Schmidt is not shy about reminding readers of that fact. Troubleshooting tips for each appliance accompany a list of common complaints and Schmidt provides seasoned counsel about the most common parts to suspect. His simple tests help to eliminate unnecessary service calls.
"No technical skills are required," he says. "Anyone who reads this book will find something in it that will save them money."
From dealing with the furnace to the fridge and every appliance in between, Appliance Handbook for Women provides more help than all the tools in a service technician's arsenal.
Schmidt has serviced major household appliances and heating and air conditioning systems since 1974. He started a repair business and is factory authorized to service most name brand products under warranty. He trains new appliance technicians and attends new product training courses several times a year. Appliance Handbook for Women is his first book.
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