Although employment of home appliance and power tool repairers is expected to grow slowly, opportunities should be good for skilled repairers.
Many repairers are high school graduates who are trained on the job.
Knowledge of basic electronics is becoming increasingly important. If your washer, dryer, or refrigerator has ever broken, you know the importance of a dependable repair person. Home appliance and power tool repairers, often called service technicians, keep your home appliances working and help prevent unwanted breakdowns. Still others handle power tools or gas appliances. Repairers visually inspect appliances or power tools and check for unusual noises, excessive vibration, fluid leaks, or loose parts to determine why they fail to operate properly.