How do they match: Home Appliance Repairers

  • Washing Machine Installer
  • Washing Machine Repairer
  • Automatic Washer Mechanic
  • Home Appliance Washing Machine Mechanic
  • Home Appliance Dryer and Washer Mechanic

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

  • Install appliances such as refrigerators, washing machines, and stoves.
  • Instruct customers regarding operation and care of appliances, and provide information such as emergency service numbers.
  • Level washing machines and connect hoses to water pipes, using hand tools.
  • Measure, cut, and thread pipe, and connect it to feeder lines and equipment or appliances, using rules and hand tools.
  • Observe and examine appliances during operation to detect specific malfunctions such as loose parts or leaking fluid.
  • Observe and test operation of appliances following installation, and make any initial installation adjustments that are necessary.
  • Service and repair domestic electrical or gas appliances, such as clothes washers, refrigerators, stoves, and dryers.
  • Test and examine gas pipelines and equipment to locate leaks and faulty connections, and to determine the pressure and flow of gas.
  • Trace electrical circuits, following diagrams, and conduct tests with circuit testers and other equipment to locate shorts and grounds.

  • Adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance.
  • Advise others on issues related to repairs, installation, or equipment design.
  • Clean equipment, parts, or tools to repair or maintain them in good working order.
  • Confer with coworkers to resolve equipment problems.
  • Connect hoses to equipment or piping.
  • Disassemble equipment for maintenance or repair.
  • Inspect systems to determine if they are operating properly.
  • Level machines or equipment.
  • Lubricate equipment to allow proper functioning.
  • Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.
  • Observe equipment in operation to detect potential problems.
  • Position equipment using hand tools, power tools, or heavy equipment.
  • Reassemble equipment after repair.
  • Test mechanical equipment to ensure proper functioning.