Home Appliance Repairer

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Ideal for those who love fixing and improving household essentials.
Ensure homes run smoothly by repairing vital appliances.
Discover unique challenges with each appliance you repair.

💰 Earn $37K-$62K

📚 High School Diploma or GED

⏱️ 6–12 MONTH TRAINING

📈 0.8% JOB GROWTH

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What You’ll Do

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

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.

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Minimum Education

High School Diploma or GED

Career Prospects

Steady (Staying constant (within 1%))

Training Time

6 months to 1 year

Job Openings

3,100 Annually

Median Earnings

$47,110 in California

$47,170 Nationally

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Best For You If...

YOU Like 💕

Thinking and problem solving
Using data or completing tasks
Working with my hands

You are skilled in 💫

Coordination
Critical Thinking
Monitoring
Operation and Control
Operations Monitoring
Quality Control Analysis

You value 🙏

Having support
Having freedom
Job security

Deep Dive

Home Appliance Repairer

Explore career pathways, key skills, and what each role has to offer.

Pathways to this Career

Learn about the education and training paths that can lead to this career — and what to expect from each one.

Associate's Degree

An associate's degree typically provides graduates with foundational knowledge and skills for entry-level jobs in the graduate's industry, or serves as a stepping stone towards further education.

🎓 College

⏱️ FINISH IN 2-3 years

Bachelor's Degree

A bachelor's degree typically results in increased knowledge about a variety of academic subjects, specialized knowledge in a focused field of study, and is considered the foundational qualification for many careers.

🎓 College

⏱️ FINISH IN 4-5+ years

Vocational School

A vocational school typically equips students with specialized skills and practical training in specific trades or occupations, enhancing their employability and providing direct pathways to relevant careers.

🎓 Skills-Focused

⏱️ FINISH IN 6 months - 2 years