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Home Appliance Repairers

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

Tasks
29 tasks24 core, 5 supplemental
Family
Installation, Maintenance & RepairOne of its 52 occupations
Code
49-9031.00SOC 2018: 49-9031

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24 core tasks and 5 supplemental, each quoted as published, with the survey it came from.

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  1. Task 1. Bill customers for repair work, and collect payment.Core taskTask 13789Rated by 64 people who do the job, August 2018
  2. Task 2. Observe and examine appliances during operation to detect specific malfunctions such as loose parts or leaking fluid.Core taskTask 13799Rated by 63 people who do the job, August 2018
  3. Task 3. Talk to customers or refer to work orders to establish the nature of appliance malfunctions.Core taskTask 13793Rated by 62 people who do the job, August 2018
  4. Task 4. Refer to schematic drawings, product manuals, and troubleshooting guides to diagnose and repair problems.Core taskTask 13801Rated by 64 people who do the job, August 2018
  5. Task 5. Trace electrical circuits, following diagrams, and conduct tests with circuit testers and other equipment to locate shorts and grounds.Core taskTask 13790Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2018
  6. Task 6. Replace worn and defective parts such as switches, bearings, transmissions, belts, gears, circuit boards, or defective wiring.Core taskTask 13792Rated by 64 people who do the job, August 2018
  7. Task 7. Provide repair cost estimates, and recommend whether appliance repair or replacement is a better choice.Core taskTask 13796Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2018
  8. Task 8. Disassemble appliances so that problems can be diagnosed and repairs can be made.Core taskTask 13788Rated by 64 people who do the job, August 2018
  9. Task 9. Respond to emergency calls for problems such as gas leaks.Core taskTask 13810Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2018
  10. Task 10. Service and repair domestic electrical or gas appliances, such as clothes washers, refrigerators, stoves, and dryers.Core taskTask 13791Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2018
  11. Task 11. Reassemble units after repairs are made, making adjustments and cleaning and lubricating parts as needed.Core taskTask 13794Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2018
  12. Task 12. Record maintenance and repair work performed on appliances.Core taskTask 13795Rated by 64 people who do the job, August 2018
  13. Task 13. Test and examine gas pipelines and equipment to locate leaks and faulty connections, and to determine the pressure and flow of gas.Core taskTask 13814Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2018
  14. Task 14. Light and adjust pilot lights on gas stoves, and examine valves and burners for gas leakage and specified flame.Core taskTask 13813Rated by 63 people who do the job, August 2018
  15. Task 15. Instruct customers regarding operation and care of appliances, and provide information such as emergency service numbers.Core taskTask 13802Rated by 64 people who do the job, August 2018
  16. Task 16. Contact supervisors or offices to receive repair assignments.Core taskTask 13812Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2018
  17. Task 17. Maintain stocks of parts used in on-site installation, maintenance, and repair of appliances.Core taskTask 13797Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2018
  18. Task 18. Level refrigerators, adjust doors, and connect water lines to water pipes for ice makers and water dispensers, using hand tools.Core taskTask 13806Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2018
  19. Task 19. Observe and test operation of appliances following installation, and make any initial installation adjustments that are necessary.Core taskTask 13800Rated by 64 people who do the job, August 2018
  20. Task 20. Set appliance thermostats, and check to ensure that they are functioning properly.Core taskTask 13807Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2018
  21. Task 21. Install appliances such as refrigerators, washing machines, and stoves.Core taskTask 13811Rated by 63 people who do the job, August 2018
  22. Task 22. Level washing machines and connect hoses to water pipes, using hand tools.Core taskTask 13808Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2018
  23. Task 23. Clean and reinstall parts.Core taskTask 13798Rated by 64 people who do the job, August 2018
  24. Task 24. Clean, lubricate, and touch up minor defects on newly installed or repaired appliances.Core taskTask 13804Rated by 62 people who do the job, August 2018
  25. Task 25. Conserve, recover, and recycle refrigerants used in cooling systems.Supplemental taskTask 13805Rated by 63 people who do the job, August 2018
  26. Task 26. Install gas pipes and water lines to connect appliances to existing gas lines or plumbing.Supplemental taskTask 13809Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2018
  27. Task 27. Take measurements to determine if appliances will fit in installation locations, performing minor carpentry work when necessary to ensure proper installation.Supplemental taskTask 13816Rated by 64 people who do the job, August 2018
  28. Task 28. Measure, cut, and thread pipe, and connect it to feeder lines and equipment or appliances, using rules and hand tools.Supplemental taskTask 13815Rated by 63 people who do the job, August 2018
  29. Task 29. Assemble new or reconditioned appliances.Supplemental taskTask 13803Rated by 64 people who do the job, August 2018

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  2. Classification
    Standard Occupational Classification 2018, 49-9031
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