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What’s the Daily Routine of an Appliance Repair Technician?

Sep 3, 2021 9:19:21 AM

Appliance repair technicians are the people who come to the rescue when our dishwashers leak or our ovens won’t light.

They use their mechanical and electrical expertise to install and fix washers, dryers, stoves, fridges, dishwashers, microwaves, and other appliances. That’s the basic job description.

But if you become an appliance tech, what would you actually do on the job? What would your daily routine involve?

In this post, we explain the common tasks appliance technicians perform and what a typical workday might look like. Find out what to expect at work and see if this trade is a good choice for you.

Rising Demand for Appliance Technicians in Ontario

Aug 17, 2021 10:47:36 AM

Appliance technician students learning how to disassemble and repair microwaves at Herzing College Toronto

Updated November 2022

If you ask the average person to name some skilled trades, there’s a good chance appliance repair won’t make the list. It just doesn’t come to mind most of the time.

Which is a shame, because this is a fast-growing field with a ton of opportunities across Ontario.

Appliances like fridges, ovens, freezers, washers, dryers, and microwaves are becoming increasingly sophisticated and complex. And there aren’t enough people with the technical expertise to service and repair them.

The truth is that the demand for appliance technicians has been rising steadily for years. And it’s expected to continue growing for the foreseeable future.

Keep reading to find out what’s driving this trend—and how you can take advantage of it.

Appliance Repair Training: What Skills Will You Learn in Class?

Feb 10, 2021 2:18:00 PM

Updated November 2022

Considering becoming an appliance service technician? Looking into appliance repair training to see what your options are?

You're in the right place. In this post, we’ll walk you through the main skills taught in our Appliance Service Technician course. This is a good starting point for newcomers to the appliance trade.

Find out what to expect in training and the main skills you will learn in class.

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