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Home Appliance Repairers

SOC 49-9031.00

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

Zone 2 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Repairing

3.9

Critical Thinking

3.8

Equipment Maintenance

3.6

Troubleshooting

3.6

Speaking

3.5

Operation Monitoring

3.5

Quality Control Analysis

3.5

Active Listening

3.4

Knowledge Areas 8

Customer and Personal Service

4.1

Mechanical

4.0

English Language

3.4

Administration and Management

3.4

Clerical

3.4

Computers and Electronics

3.4

Sales and Marketing

3.2

Engineering and Technology

3.0

Key Tasks

1Bill customers for repair work, and collect payment.

2Observe and examine appliances during operation to detect specific malfunctions such as loose parts or leaking fluid.

3Talk to customers or refer to work orders to establish the nature of appliance malfunctions.

4Refer to schematic drawings, product manuals, and troubleshooting guides to diagnose and repair problems.

5Trace electrical circuits, following diagrams, and conduct tests with circuit testers and other equipment to locate shorts and grounds.

Also Known As

Air-Conditioner Window Unit Installer-Servicer Appliance Adjuster Appliance Installer Appliance Mechanic Appliance Repair Mechanic Appliance Repair Technician (Appliance Repair Tech) Appliance Repairer Appliance Service Technician Appliance Technician (Appliance Tech) Appliance Worker