Occupation
Appliance repair technician
Appliance repair technicians diagnose and repair domestic and commercial appliances such as washers, dryers, refrigerators, dishwashers, and cooking equipment. Most of the work is in customers' homes or premises, so the job is as much about access, tidiness, and clear explanation as it is about the fault. Sealed refrigeration repairs bring additional handling requirements.
Also known as: Appliance service technician · White goods engineer · Home appliance repairer
Occupation content
Part of Skilled trades, maintenance and repair
What the work involves
- Question the customer about the symptom and reproduce the fault on the appliance.
- Test motors, heaters, pumps, valves, sensors, and control boards against the service manual.
- Replace failed components and reassemble the appliance so it is safe and level.
- Diagnose sealed-system refrigeration faults and handle refrigerant under the applicable rules.
- Advise the customer where a repair is not sensible and explain the alternatives plainly.
- Manage van stock, order parts, and complete service records and invoices.
How people commonly enter
- A college or trade-school appliance service programme covering electrical and refrigeration fundamentals.
- Employer training with a manufacturer or service company alongside supervised field visits.
- Transfer from electrical, electronics, or HVAC work into appliance service.
- Manufacturer authorisation training taken by working technicians to service specific brands under warranty.
Typical training: Certificate or college diploma
Licensing: Certification common, not usually required
Typical work context
Client sites · Public facing · Works independently · Varied work · Involves travel
Related interests
Realistic (hands-on) · Investigative (analytical)
Related aptitude preparation
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Skills to practise
- Electrical reasoning
- Mechanical comprehension
- Problem solving
- Customer-service judgment
- Technical reasoning
Practice suites
Related learning
Family-level learning links for Skilled trades, maintenance and repair.
Official sources
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- US BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook — Home appliance repairers · United States
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- Canada Job Bank — Career planning · Canada
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- UK National Careers Service — Explore careers · United Kingdom
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