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.
| Construction | 280 | $26.32/hr |
| Trade, Transportation and Utilities | 130 | $30.36/hr |
| Financial Activities | N/A | N/A |
| Other Services | 210 | $30.31/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.