# Home Appliance Repairers > Repair, adjust, or install all types of electric or gas household appliances, such as refrigerators, washers, dryers, and ovens. - Code: 49-9031.00 (O*NET-SOC; SOC 2018 49-9031) - Family: [Installation, Maintenance & Repair](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations#family-49), one of its 52 occupations - Tasks: 29 tasks (24 core and 5 supplemental) - Page: https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/49-9031.00 - JSON: https://foundation.org.ai/data/tasks/49-9031.00.json ## What the work is made of 1. Bill customers for repair work, and collect payment. Core task · Task 13789 · Rated by 64 people who do the job, August 2018 2. Observe and examine appliances during operation to detect specific malfunctions such as loose parts or leaking fluid. Core task · Task 13799 · Rated by 63 people who do the job, August 2018 3. Talk to customers or refer to work orders to establish the nature of appliance malfunctions. Core task · Task 13793 · Rated by 62 people who do the job, August 2018 4. Refer to schematic drawings, product manuals, and troubleshooting guides to diagnose and repair problems. Core task · Task 13801 · Rated by 64 people who do the job, August 2018 5. Trace electrical circuits, following diagrams, and conduct tests with circuit testers and other equipment to locate shorts and grounds. Core task · Task 13790 · Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2018 6. Replace worn and defective parts such as switches, bearings, transmissions, belts, gears, circuit boards, or defective wiring. Core task · Task 13792 · Rated by 64 people who do the job, August 2018 7. Provide repair cost estimates, and recommend whether appliance repair or replacement is a better choice. Core task · Task 13796 · Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2018 8. Disassemble appliances so that problems can be diagnosed and repairs can be made. Core task · Task 13788 · Rated by 64 people who do the job, August 2018 9. Respond to emergency calls for problems such as gas leaks. Core task · Task 13810 · Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2018 10. Service and repair domestic electrical or gas appliances, such as clothes washers, refrigerators, stoves, and dryers. Core task · Task 13791 · Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2018 11. Reassemble units after repairs are made, making adjustments and cleaning and lubricating parts as needed. Core task · Task 13794 · Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2018 12. Record maintenance and repair work performed on appliances. Core task · Task 13795 · Rated by 64 people who do the job, August 2018 13. Test and examine gas pipelines and equipment to locate leaks and faulty connections, and to determine the pressure and flow of gas. Core task · Task 13814 · Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2018 14. Light and adjust pilot lights on gas stoves, and examine valves and burners for gas leakage and specified flame. Core task · Task 13813 · Rated by 63 people who do the job, August 2018 15. Instruct customers regarding operation and care of appliances, and provide information such as emergency service numbers. Core task · Task 13802 · Rated by 64 people who do the job, August 2018 16. Contact supervisors or offices to receive repair assignments. Core task · Task 13812 · Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2018 17. Maintain stocks of parts used in on-site installation, maintenance, and repair of appliances. Core task · Task 13797 · Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2018 18. Level refrigerators, adjust doors, and connect water lines to water pipes for ice makers and water dispensers, using hand tools. Core task · Task 13806 · Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2018 19. Observe and test operation of appliances following installation, and make any initial installation adjustments that are necessary. Core task · Task 13800 · Rated by 64 people who do the job, August 2018 20. Set appliance thermostats, and check to ensure that they are functioning properly. Core task · Task 13807 · Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2018 21. Install appliances such as refrigerators, washing machines, and stoves. Core task · Task 13811 · Rated by 63 people who do the job, August 2018 22. Level washing machines and connect hoses to water pipes, using hand tools. Core task · Task 13808 · Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2018 23. Clean and reinstall parts. Core task · Task 13798 · Rated by 64 people who do the job, August 2018 24. Clean, lubricate, and touch up minor defects on newly installed or repaired appliances. Core task · Task 13804 · Rated by 62 people who do the job, August 2018 25. Conserve, recover, and recycle refrigerants used in cooling systems. Supplemental task · Task 13805 · Rated by 63 people who do the job, August 2018 26. Install gas pipes and water lines to connect appliances to existing gas lines or plumbing. Supplemental task · Task 13809 · Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2018 27. Take measurements to determine if appliances will fit in installation locations, performing minor carpentry work when necessary to ensure proper installation. Supplemental task · Task 13816 · Rated by 64 people who do the job, August 2018 28. Measure, cut, and thread pipe, and connect it to feeder lines and equipment or appliances, using rules and hand tools. Supplemental task · Task 13815 · Rated by 63 people who do the job, August 2018 29. Assemble new or reconditioned appliances. Supplemental task · Task 13803 · Rated by 64 people who do the job, August 2018 ## More in Installation, Maintenance & Repair - [Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/49-3011.00): 38 tasks - [Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/49-2097.00): 11 tasks - [Automotive Body and Related Repairers](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/49-3021.00): 25 tasks - [Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/49-3022.00): 18 tasks - [Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/49-3023.00): 30 tasks - [Avionics Technicians](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/49-2091.00): 13 tasks - [Bicycle Repairers](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/49-3091.00): 14 tasks - [Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/49-3031.00): 26 tasks - [Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/49-9061.00): 15 tasks - 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