Occupational Employment Statistics
49-9031 Home Appliance Repairers
Repair, adjust, or install all types of electric or gas household appliances, such as refrigerators, washers, dryers, and ovens.
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Minnesota
| 540 | 92 | $31.65/hr | $23.64/hr | $28.92/hr | $30.33/hr | $35.28/hr | $40.70/hr |
| Construction | 20 | $28.19/hr |
| Manufacturing | N/A | N/A |
| Trade, Transportation and Utilities | 300 | $29.66/hr |
| Professional and Business Services | N/A | N/A |
| Leisure and Hospitality | N/A | N/A |
| Other Services | 200 | $30.35/hr |
- Maintain stocks of parts used in on-site installation, maintenance, and repair of appliances.
- Contact supervisors or offices to receive repair assignments.
- Trace electrical circuits, following diagrams, and conduct tests with circuit testers and other equipment to locate shorts and grounds.
- Refer to schematic drawings, product manuals, and troubleshooting guides to diagnose and repair problems.
- Talk to customers or refer to work orders to establish the nature of appliance malfunctions.
- Instruct customers regarding operation and care of appliances, and provide information such as emergency service numbers.
- Level refrigerators, adjust doors, and connect water lines to water pipes for ice makers and water dispensers, using hand tools.
- Observe and test operation of appliances following installation, and make any initial installation adjustments that are necessary.
- Refer to schematic drawings, product manuals, and troubleshooting guides to diagnose and repair problems.
- Reassemble units after repairs are made, making adjustments and cleaning and lubricating parts as needed.