"Many homeowners will save money with a copy of FIRST AID FROM THE APPLIANCE DOCTOR... They also could save some lives." Les Hausner, Chicago Sun Times. "There are a lot of how-to repair books on the market, filled with diagrams that illustrate wiring & electronic systems. This one is unique...he takes consumers through the process of selecting & shopping for the product that will fit their needs...After that, there are lessons on simple maintenance ...some of the advice is startlingly simple...More complicated repairs are illustrated, step-by-step, & easy to follow." Esther Sharpiro, Detroit Free Press. The first book to expose the danger of slinky plastic dryer vents, FIRST AID FROM THE APPLIANCE DOCTOR is half expose, half "How To" book. It explains the dangers caused by some home appliances & gives simple, step by step solutions to keeping the reader's home & family safe. It also gives the consumer the information he or she needs to know to cut through advertising claims, & find out which is really the best appliance to buy. The book gives money saving tips on installation, use, maintenance & repair of most major home appliances. Perhaps, most important of all, Gagnon shows how to be an aware consumer. He explains the most common rip-offs & gives detailed information on how to protect against them, & get, & keep an honest service contractor.