You can use them to test for voltage drop at various circuits, blown fuses, current draws, heating elements, and to verify bad cable connections. The most common task is checking pedestal voltage.

For all of you who have a multimeter thrown in a drawer or toolbox but don’t know how to use it, these instructions will help in your search for missing voltage.

So, what are you likely to do when using a multimeter for DIY appliance diagnostics? The most likely uses for the tool will be tracing power throughout the appliance, testing fuses, testing ...

You can test your alternator, your battery, circuits, fuses, and all kinds of things with one. The problem is, people get confused on how to use a multimeter, and that's where I'm hoping to help.

If you have a box of old bulbs in unknown conditions, use your multimeter to test which ones are good and which ones are blown. Confirm your meter is set in continuity test mode (see step 2) and ...

In this article, I’ll show you how to use a multimeter to troubleshoot some basic electronic components, such as resistors.