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Job Description

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

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 49-9031.00
The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 40,390.00
The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 19.00
Currently, there are 33,480 people on this job

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Home Appliance Repairers”.

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Tasks for “Electrical Appliance Mechanic”

Bill customers for repair work, and collect payment.
Contact supervisors or offices to receive repair assignments.
Clean, lubricate, and touch up minor defects on newly installed or repaired appliances.
Maintain stocks of parts used in on-site installation, maintenance, and repair of appliances.
Observe and examine appliances during operation to detect specific malfunctions such as loose parts or leaking fluid.
Test and examine gas pipelines and equipment to locate leaks and faulty connections, and to determine the pressure and flow of gas.
Clean and reinstall parts.
Disassemble appliances so that problems can be diagnosed and repairs can be made.
Level refrigerators, adjust doors, and connect water lines to water pipes for ice makers and water dispensers, using hand tools.
Talk to customers or refer to work orders to establish the nature of appliance malfunctions.
Level washing machines and connect hoses to water pipes, using hand tools.
Disassemble and reinstall existing kitchen cabinets, or assemble and install prefabricated kitchen cabinets and trim in conjunction with appliance installation.
Take measurements to determine if appliances will fit in installation locations, performing minor carpentry work when necessary to ensure proper installation.
Measure, cut, and thread pipe, and connect it to feeder lines and equipment or appliances, using rules and hand tools.
Hang steel supports from beams or joists to hold hoses, vents, and gas pipes in place.
Light and adjust pilot lights on gas stoves, and examine valves and burners for gas leakage and specified flame.
Reassemble units after repairs are made, making adjustments and cleaning and lubricating parts as needed.
Refer to schematic drawings, product manuals, and troubleshooting guides to diagnose and repair problems.
Conserve, recover, and recycle refrigerants used in cooling systems.
Set appliance thermostats, and check to ensure that they are functioning properly.
Instruct customers regarding operation and care of appliances, and provide information such as emergency service numbers.
Install gas pipes and water lines to connect appliances to existing gas lines or plumbing.
Provide repair cost estimates, and recommend whether appliance repair or replacement is a better choice.
Service and repair domestic electrical or gas appliances, such as clothes washers, refrigerators, stoves, and dryers.
Observe and test operation of appliances following installation, and make any initial installation adjustments that are necessary.
Record maintenance and repair work performed on appliances.
Replace worn and defective parts such as switches, bearings, transmissions, belts, gears, circuit boards, or defective wiring.
Assemble new or reconditioned appliances.
Install appliances such as refrigerators, washing machines, and stoves.
Respond to emergency calls for problems such as gas leaks.
Trace electrical circuits, following diagrams, and conduct tests with circuit testers and other equipment to locate shorts and grounds.

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