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Home Appliance Repairer

Operational-level

Also known as: Air-Conditioner Window Unit Installer (AC Window Unit Installer), Air-Conditioner Window Unit Servicer (AC Window Unit Servicer), Appliance Adjuster, Appliance Advisor

Tech & EngineeringBachelor's Degree

Job Description

Repair, adjust, or install all types of electric or gas household appliances, such as refrigerators, washers, dryers, and ovens.
Appliance RepairRefrigeration TechnologyElectronics TroubleshootingTechnical ServicesSkilled TradesEngineering TechnologyEngineeringTechnicalOil and GasEnergy

Skills employers are looking for in 2027

Software and technologies flagged by O*NET as Hot or In-Demand for this role.

Job Outlook 2025-2035

Projected growth

+1.9%

US average: +3.5%

Job openings

2,800

per year (US)

Jobs today

40,500

in 2025 → 41,300 (2035)

Typical entry education

High school diploma or equivalent

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections; O*NET Bright Outlook.

Work Environment

How this work is typically performed, based on O*NET work context data.

Email & digital communication
Moderate
Working in a team
Moderate
Contact with others
High
Freedom to make decisions
High
Time pressure
High
Time spent sitting
Moderate
Working outdoors
Moderate
Indoor, climate-controlled
High
Dealing with customers
High
Level of competition
Moderate

Source: O*NET Work Context (v31.0)

Future Perspective

Stable Job Market

This field maintains steady employment levels with consistent demand. Job opportunities remain available with moderate competition.

Career ladder

Often before this role

  • Technicien de maintenance généraliste
  • Assembleur d'électronique
  • Installateur d'appareils

Where it can lead

  • Chef technicien de service
  • Formateur technique
  • Spécialiste en réparation industrielle

Impact of AI on this Job

AI will significantly enhance the diagnostics capabilities for home appliance repairers, allowing machines to pinpoint issues more accurately and even predict failures. While this may reduce the frequency of simple service calls as some problems become remotely resolvable or self-fixable for consumers, the role will evolve towards handling more complex repairs, interpreting advanced diagnostic data, and servicing increasingly sophisticated smart appliances. This shift will require repairers to adapt their skills, becoming more adept with software and data analysis alongside their traditional mechanical expertise.