Always skipped the multimeter (my bad), until it fixed a stubborn dryer.

Now continuity check is my first move.

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You skipped the multimeter for how long? That's like the first thing you grab. A continuity check takes two seconds and tells you half the story. I use mine almost daily just for fencing jobs, let alone appliances. Some people really do learn everything the hard way.

nathanh758d ago

Man, I used to avoid using a multimeter too until it saved me hours on a fridge repair. Had a similar issue with a faulty thermostat, and a quick continuity check pointed right to the problem. Before that, I was guessing and swapping parts, which just wasted time and money. Now it's the first tool I reach for, even for simple jobs like checking batteries or outlets. It's so basic but so powerful, and it keeps you from making dumb mistakes. What's the most surprising thing you've found with a multimeter?