CAREER

Home Appliance Repairers

Overview

Salary Median (2020)

$41,610

Projected Job Growth (2019-2029)

-6.9% (decline)

Most Common Level of Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Career

What Home Appliance Repairers Do

Repair, adjust, or install all types of electric or gas household appliances, such as refrigerators, washers, dryers, and ovens.

Other Job Titles Home Appliance Repairers May Have

Appliance Mechanic, Appliance Repair Mechanic, Appliance Repair Technician (Appliance Repair Tech), Appliance Service Technician, Appliance Technician (Appliance Tech), Repair Man, Repair Technician, Service Technician (Service Tech), Vacuum Repairer

Tasks & Responsibilities May Include

Bill customers for repair work, and collect payment.
Observe and examine appliances during operation to detect specific malfunctions such as loose parts or leaking fluid.
Talk to customers or refer to work orders to establish the nature of appliance malfunctions.
Refer to schematic drawings, product manuals, and troubleshooting guides to diagnose and repair problems.
Trace electrical circuits, following diagrams, and conduct tests with circuit testers and other equipment to locate shorts and grounds.

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Home Appliance Repairers

Overview

Career

What Home Appliance Repairers Do

Other Job Titles Home Appliance Repairers May Have

Tasks & Responsibilities May Include

Education

Level of Education Attained by Home Appliance Repairers

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