Manufacturing
Repair, adjust, or install all types of electric or gas household appliances, such as refrigerators, washers, dryers, and ovens.
Home Appliance Repairers
Average
$36,000
ANNUAL
Entry Level
$20,000
ANNUAL
Mid Level
$37,000
ANNUAL
Expert Level
$54,000
ANNUAL
Home Appliance Repairers
630
Projected job openings through 2028
Home Appliance Repairers
Degree Recommendations
Home Appliance Repairers
01
Disassemble appliances so that problems can be diagnosed and repairs can be made.
02
Bill customers for repair work, and collect payment.
03
Trace electrical circuits, following diagrams, and conduct tests with circuit testers and other equipment to locate shorts and grounds.
04
Service and repair domestic electrical or gas appliances, such as clothes washers, refrigerators, stoves, and dryers.
05
Replace worn and defective parts such as switches, bearings, transmissions, belts, gears, circuit boards, or defective wiring.
06
Talk to customers or refer to work orders to establish the nature of appliance malfunctions.
07
Reassemble units after repairs are made, making adjustments and cleaning and lubricating parts as needed.
08
Record maintenance and repair work performed on appliances.
09
Provide repair cost estimates, and recommend whether appliance repair or replacement is a better choice.
10
Conserve, recover, and recycle refrigerants used in cooling systems.
Home Appliance Repairers
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
Sales and Marketing
KNOWLEDGE
Mechanical
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Computers and Electronics
SKILL
Repairing
SKILL
Equipment Maintenance
SKILL
Troubleshooting
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Critical Thinking
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Problem Sensitivity
ABILITY
Arm-Hand Steadiness
ABILITY
Manual Dexterity
ABILITY
Finger Dexterity
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