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Home Appliance Repairer

💰 Earn $44K-$65K

📚 High School Diploma or GED

⏱️ 6–12 Month Training

📈 2.6% Job Growth

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.

What Home Appliance Repairers DoRepair, 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.

Home Appliance Repairers Education, Salary, and Growth

Minimum EducationHigh School Diploma or GED

Career ProspectsGood (Increasing by 1-5%)

Training Time6 months to 1 year

Job Openings3,100 Annually

Median Earnings

$51,460 in California

$49,410 Nationally

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Is This Career Right For You?

YOU Like

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

you value

Having support
Having freedom
Job security

you are skilled in

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

Go Deeper: Home Appliance Repairers Explained

Home Appliance RepairerExplore career pathways, key skills, and what each role has to offer.

How Do You Train for This Career?

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

Associate's DegreeAn 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 DegreeA 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 SchoolA 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

ApprenticeshipAn apprenticeship typically offers a combination of hands-on training and classroom instruction, leading to practical skills, industry-specific knowledge, and the potential for long-term employment in a specific trade or profession.

🎓 Paid Work

⏱️ Finish in 2-5 years

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