Home Appliance Repairers
What is a Home Appliance Repairer?
Home Appliance Repairers are skilled professionals who specialize in diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining household appliances. These appliances can include refrigerators, washing machines, dryers, ovens, and dishwashers, among others. Repairers work with various mechanical and electronic components to fix issues, ensuring that appliances function efficiently and safely. They often travel to clients' homes or workplaces to provide on-site repairs, using a variety of tools and equipment. In addition to repairing malfunctioning appliances, they may also provide preventative maintenance services, helping customers avoid potential issues and extend the lifespan of their appliances. Home Appliance Repairers must stay updated on the latest technologies and repair techniques to effectively address the complexities of modern appliances.
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.
Technology Skills
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Spreadsheet software
- Microsoft Excel
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Data base user interface and query software
- dESCO ESC
- Parts database software
- RazorSync
- ServiceMax
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Electronic mail software
- Microsoft Outlook
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Office suite software
- Microsoft Office software
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Operating system software
- Microsoft Windows
Tools Used
- Socket attachments and accessories
- Specialty wrenches
- Retaining ring pliers
- Pipe or tube cutter
- Hex keys
Knowledge
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Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
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Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
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English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
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Administration and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
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Administrative
Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology.
Skills
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Repairing
Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
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Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
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Equipment Maintenance
Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
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Troubleshooting
Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
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Operations Monitoring
Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
Abilities
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Arm-Hand Steadiness
The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
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Finger Dexterity
The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
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Manual Dexterity
The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
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Near Vision
The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
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Oral Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
Education
How much education does a new hire need to perform a job in this occupation?
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High school diploma or equivalent
or: GED, High School Equivalency Certificate
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Post-secondary certificate
Awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)
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Less than high school diploma
Work Activities
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Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or watercraft.
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Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
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Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
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Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
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Handling and Moving Objects
Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
Detailed Work Activities
- Collect payments for goods or services.
- Observe equipment in operation to detect potential problems.
- Confer with customers or users to assess problems.
- Read work orders or descriptions of problems to determine repairs or modifications needed.
- Read technical information needed to perform maintenance or repairs.
Work Interests
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Realistic
Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, transportation, machine operation, agriculture, animal services, physical or manual labor, athletics, or protective services.
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Conventional
Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or human resources.
Job Outlook
Projected salary and job growth
$31100.0 - $72660.0
New job opportunities are less likely in the future. : Below Average
Assessment
Related assessments and tests
No assessment available.