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Installation, Maintenance, and Repair

Home Appliance Repairers

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

Visual summary of pay, outlook, skills, interests, and preparation for Home Appliance Repairers
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Median pay

$49,410
Median annual pay for Home Appliance Repairers.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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10-year growth

2.6%
Projected employment growth from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Annual openings

3,100
Projected annual openings, including growth and replacement demand.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Employment

37,300
Estimated U.S. employment for Home Appliance Repairers in 2024.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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Jobs added or lost

+1,000
Projected numeric employment change from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Entry preparation

High school diploma or equivalent
Typical additional preparation: Moderate-term on-the-job training.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024 profile
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O*NET occupation profile

What the work involves

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Essential skills

  1. 1Critical Thinking
  2. 2Speaking
  3. 3Active Listening
  4. 4Reading Comprehension
  5. 5Active Learning
  6. 6Monitoring

Knowledge areas

  1. 1Customer and Personal Service
  2. 2Mechanical
  3. 3English Language
  4. 4Administration and Management
  5. 5Administrative
  6. 6Computers and Electronics

Abilities

  1. 1Arm-Hand Steadiness
  2. 2Finger Dexterity
  3. 3Manual Dexterity
  4. 4Near Vision
  5. 5Oral Expression
  6. 6Problem Sensitivity

Career interests

  1. 1Realistic
  2. 2Conventional
  3. 3Investigative
  4. 4Social
  5. 5Enterprising
  6. 6Artistic

Work styles

  1. 1Dependability
  2. 2Attention to Detail
  3. 3Cautiousness
  4. 4Integrity
  5. 5Perseverance
  6. 6Self-Control

Work activities

  1. 1Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
  2. 2Getting Information
  3. 3Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
  4. 4Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  5. 5Handling and Moving Objects
  6. 6Making Decisions and Solving Problems

Work context

  1. 1Telephone Conversations
  2. 2Contact With Others
  3. 3Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams
  4. 4Deal With External Customers or the Public in General
  5. 5Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  6. 6Freedom to Make Decisions

Representative tasks

  • 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.
  • Replace worn and defective parts such as switches, bearings, transmissions, belts, gears, circuit boards, or defective wiring.
  • Provide repair cost estimates, and recommend whether appliance repair or replacement is a better choice.
  • Disassemble appliances so that problems can be diagnosed and repairs can be made.

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Sources

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