Saw a tech using a Harbor Freight multimeter on a high-end Sub-Zero in Seattle

I was picking up a part at a supply house in Ballard last Tuesday and watched a guy diagnosing a panel on a $12,000 fridge with a $15 multimeter. One side says the tool doesn't matter if you know how to use it, the other says you're asking for trouble with cheap gear on complex units. Where do you all stand on using budget tools for premium appliance work?

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casey1454h ago

Ran a service van for years with a mix of good and cheap tools. The meter's safety rating matters more than its price for not getting shocked. I'd trust a known cheap meter over an expensive one with a cracked case any day.