Appliance Installation & Repair Technician
Comprehensive Sites
American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning EngineersAny person interested or associated with the field of heating, refrigeration, and air conditioning will find useful resources at this site. Publications on the industry, research, industry standards, and educational opportunities are introduced. Click on Student Zone, and you will find details on careers and internships, memberships for students, and scholarship opportunities.
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Home Appliance RepairersFrom this site of the U.S. Department of Labor, you can gather some basic information on what it’s like to be a home appliance repair technician, as well as details on the wages you can expect from the job and related occupations. You’ll learn about training, qualifications, and advancement. Read this work description to find out more and help you decide for yourself if this is the right work environment for you.
ISeek: Appliance Repairers and InstallersFind an overview of an appliance repairer and installer at this page of the State of Minnesota. Specializations in different types of appliances—both small and large—are discussed, as well as important parts of this work, and ever-changing technology. Click on the career video or the tabs at the top of the screen to learn about work activities, abilities, career preparation, and wages.
Occupational Titles
Home Appliance Repairer
Home Appliance Installer
Home Appliance Technician
Air Conditioning Installer, Window Unit
Appliance Adjuster
Appliance Fixer, Household
Appliance Installer
Appliance Man
Appliance Worker
Apprentice, Electrical Appliance Servicer
Customer Service Representative
Electric Appliance Installer
Electrical Appliance Servicer
Field Service Representative
Gas Appliance Adjuster
Gas Appliance Installer
Gas Appliance Servicer
Gas-Appliance Servicer
Household Appliance Installer
Household-Appliance Installer
Installer, Room Cooler
Mechanic, Air Conditioning, Window Unit
Mechanic, Appliance, Household
Mechanic, Automatic Washer
Mechanic, Customer, Household Appliance
Mechanic, Dryer And Washer, Home Appliance
Mechanic, Electric Stove
Mechanic, Electrical Appliance
Mechanic, Gas Appliance, Exc. Air Conditioner Or Furnace
Mechanic, Home Appliances
Mechanic, Household Appliance
Mechanic, Laundry Machine, Home Appliance
Mechanic, Range
Mechanic, Refrigeration, Household
Mechanic, Refrigerator, Household
Mechanic, Sewing Machine
Mechanic, Stove
Mechanic, Vacuum Cleaner
Mechanic, Washing Machine, Home Appliance
Range Man
Range Worker
Repairer, Appliance, Household
Repairer, Electrical Appliance
Repairer, Gas Appliance
Repairer, Vacuum Cleaner
Stove Installer
Technician, Appliance
Technician, Microwave Household Appliances
Technician, Service, Household Appliances
Washing Machine Installer
Accredited Academic Programs
Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of TechnologyLook at what this accrediting organization has to offer in terms of promoting educational quality across technical career schools. You will find a student corner that includes information for prospective students and a comprehensive directory of schools.
Salary Levels
PayScale: Home Appliance RepairerCheck out the hourly rate according to years of experience for a home appliance repairer around the U.S. You can also access information on jobs with similar titles, such as “electronic home entertainment equipment repairer” and several others.
Professional Organizations
National Appliance Service AssociationCommitted to quality service in the home appliance industry, this organization offers a membership to professionals that enable home service appliance repairers to learn from each other. Networking opportunities, a service website, and an annual educational meetings are all part of membership.
Professional Services AssociationOtherwise known as PSA World, this site is the voice for the independent repair service community and provides job listings, a skill certification link, details on a national convention, and educational and training opportunities.
United Servicers AssociationCreated as a means for improving standards of service, this trade association offers newsletters for the industry of appliance repair that you can access at this site. You will also find details on regional service meetings for members, and everything you need to know about service and retail conventions. The training links offer a list of schools and contact information, and a list of industry links is provided.
Job Opportunity Sources
Indeed.com: Appliance Repair PersonFind links to thousands of positions around the country for appliance repair technicians. You can sort results by relevance or date and narrow your search to include jobs in your area. The listings at this site are drawn from a variety of nationwide career databases and private employers.
PSA World: Job ListingsFrom the Professional Services Association, this link provides information on appliance repair person opportunities nationwide.
Licensing & Certification
International Society of Certified Electronics TechniciansThis organization certifies technicians who can service major home appliances. It is a national certification society, providing examinations to measure the knowledge and abilities that technicians need for their jobs. You will find training information and study material at this page.
ISeek: Appliance Installer and Repairers Licensing/CertificationThere are 16 certifications related to this career available from this page. Although you are not always required to be licensed, you may want to learn about the different credentials you can earn as an appliance installation person.
Online Forums & Blogs
Appliance Blog ForumsThe Appliance Blog Forums include repair talk about every major appliance you could imagine, including washers, dryers, ranges, and microwaves. You’ll find appliance how-to’s, an appliance brand talk section, repair service talk, and technical discussions.
HandyGuys PodcastRepair person blogs are collected at this page, including recent posts, podcast feeds, and archived stories for the handyperson.
Career Videos
YouTube: Home Appliance Repairers Job DescriptionListen to information on home appliance repairers and their role in getting broken appliances back up and running. Working in a service shop and work in a customer’s home are introduced, as well as the qualities and skills needed with a wide array of tools. You can find out about community colleges, trade schools, and other training opportunities, too, so that you can find out how to get skilled in all aspects of repair.
