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“Home Appliance Repairers” will maybe be replaced by robots.

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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

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Tasks for “Home Appliance Repairers”

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

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