Home Appliance Repairers

Architecture and ConstructionO*NET 49-9031.00United States

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

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Median annual earnings: $49,127
Projected change: +3.4%
Typical education: High school diploma or less
Employment: 42.05K jobs

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The work

What home appliance repairers do

Tasks reported for this occupation, ordered by how often they come up in the role.

Bill customers for repair work, and collect payment.
Talk to customers or refer to work orders to establish the nature of appliance malfunctions.
Observe and examine appliances during operation to detect specific malfunctions such as loose parts or leaking fluid.
Trace electrical circuits, following diagrams, and conduct tests with circuit testers and other equipment to locate shorts and grounds.
Replace worn and defective parts such as switches, bearings, transmissions, belts, gears, circuit boards, or defective wiring.
Refer to schematic drawings, product manuals, and troubleshooting guides to diagnose and repair problems.
Disassemble appliances so that problems can be diagnosed and repairs can be made.
Provide repair cost estimates, and recommend whether appliance repair or replacement is a better choice.
Service and repair domestic electrical or gas appliances, such as clothes washers, refrigerators, stoves, and dryers.
Respond to emergency calls for problems such as gas leaks.
Reassemble units after repairs are made, making adjustments and cleaning and lubricating parts as needed.
Record maintenance and repair work performed on appliances.
Test and examine gas pipelines and equipment to locate leaks and faulty connections, and to determine the pressure and flow of gas.
Instruct customers regarding operation and care of appliances, and provide information such as emergency service numbers.
Light and adjust pilot lights on gas stoves, and examine valves and burners for gas leakage and specified flame.
Maintain stocks of parts used in on-site installation, maintenance, and repair of appliances.
Level refrigerators, adjust doors, and connect water lines to water pipes for ice makers and water dispensers, using hand tools.
Contact supervisors or offices to receive repair assignments.
Observe and test operation of appliances following installation, and make any initial installation adjustments that are necessary.
Set appliance thermostats, and check to ensure that they are functioning properly.
Install appliances such as refrigerators, washing machines, and stoves.
Level washing machines and connect hoses to water pipes, using hand tools.
Clean and reinstall parts.
Clean, lubricate, and touch up minor defects on newly installed or repaired appliances.

Pay and outlook

What the job pays and where it is heading

Annual earnings range

Reported earnings by percentile, United States

10th percentile: $30,580
25th percentile: $39,330
50th percentile: $49,127
75th percentile: $66,094
90th percentile: $85,689

The gold marker shows the median. Half earn more than $49,127 and half earn less.

Employment outlook

2025 to 2035 projection

+3.4%average or slower

202542,054 jobs

2035 projected43,501 jobs

1,447 more positions over the decade, before replacement hiring.

Preparation

Education levels

What people currently working in the career hold. These are not entry requirements.

High school diploma or less: 76.6%
Certificate: 20.3%
Associate degree: 3.1%

Skills

Skills employers ask for

Technical skills appearing most often in job postings for this occupation.

Appliance Repair
Dryers
Good Driving Record
Lifting Ability
HVAC
Field Service Management
Mechanical Aptitude
Safety Standards
Plumbing
Inventory Management
Hand Tools
Equipment Repair
Technical Communication
Electrical Systems
Subcontracting
Electromagnetic Waves
Cooking
Customer Communications Management
Wiring Diagram
Washing Machines

How the work gets done

Core competencies

Broad capabilities associated with strong performance in this occupation.

Repairing: Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Troubleshooting: Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
Equipment Maintenance: Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
Quality Control Analysis: Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
Operations Monitoring: Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Complex Problem Solving: Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Judgment and Decision Making: Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Time Management: Managing one's own time and the time of others.
Service Orientation: Actively looking for ways to help people.
Equipment Selection: Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
Installation: Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
Operation and Control: Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
Monitoring: Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Active Learning: Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Social Perceptiveness: Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Writing: Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

In the market

Job titles and employers

Recent job postings in United States

Common job titles

01Appliance Repair Technicians2,084 postings
02Appliance Technicians1,077 postings
03Appliance Service Technicians677 postings
04Appliance Installers279 postings
05Microwave Technicians203 postings
06Installation Technicians100 postings
07Installation and Repair Technicians50 postings
08Delivery Installation Specialists34 postings
09Major Appliance Customer Service Specialists30 postings
10Appliance Managers29 postings
11Electronics Technicians24 postings
12Car Washers22 postings
13Plumbing Installers22 postings
14Commercial Technicians20 postings
15Coffee Managers19 postings
16Refrigeration and Appliance Repair Technicians19 postings
17Commercial Kitchen Service Technicians18 postings
18Delivery Helpers18 postings
19Equipment Repair Technicians18 postings
20Repair Technicians17 postings

Top employers

01Mr. Appliance Corp.255 postings
02LG129 postings
03CSC ServiceWorks127 postings
04Flamingo Appliance Service108 postings
05MasTec89 postings
06GE Appliances73 postings
07Air-Serv Group67 postings
08BAE Systems64 postings
09Pt Holdings61 postings
105 Star Appliance Repair56 postings
11Best Buy47 postings
12Sears39 postings
13Temco Logistics37 postings
14Lake Appliance Repair36 postings
15CRST International31 postings
16Big Sandy Superstore30 postings
17A&E Factory Services27 postings
18Bsh Home Appliances Group27 postings
19Commercial Appliance Parts & Service26 postings
20Core-Mark International26 postings

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