Household appliances bring our lives such comfort and convenience, it's hard to imagine a world without them.
Most of the self-contained electric and gas-powered appliances that we rely on each day were invented in just the last century. They have done wonders to increase our recreation time and make our lives so much easier.
Imagine life without your fridge, microwave, oven, or washing machine. Most of us could barely last a single day without these conveniences—even though modern versions have only been around for the past 50 to 60 years.
In a relatively short amount of time, we've become totally dependent on our home appliances. But that's great news for appliance technicians, who are always in demand for installation and servicing. And it's definitely a positive trend for anyone considering appliance repair training.
Want a little preview of the kinds of issues you'll face on the job and learn about during appliance training?
Here's a roundup of the home appliances that always seem to need servicing, how they break down, and what you'll check first.
Appliance Service Technician students disassembling units and working on parts at Herzing College Toronto
Updated November 2022
Welcome to the ultimate guide to appliance service technician training and careers in Ontario.
Considering becoming an appliance service technician? Want to know how long training takes and what job opportunities are out there?
Wondering about certifications, salaries, and demand for this trade in Ontario?
These are some of the most common questions we get from prospective students. So we pulled them all together here for easy access.
Get reliable information to plan your next step, and some expert advice on what to expect from a career in the appliance trade.
Samantha Barrette had zero experience taking apart and repairing appliances when she started the Appliance Service Technician program at Herzing College.
Just eight months later, she landed her dream job as an appliance technician with Trans Global Service. Trans Global is Canada's largest appliance service and installation company, with 300 employees and operations all across the country.
And she got that job even though Trans Global had announced a hiring freeze and wasn't officially looking for new technicians.
We interviewed Samantha last week to find out how she landed such a great position and how things are going in her new job.
We also got her opinion on Herzing's Appliance Service Technician program, what it's like to be a female technician, and her daily life on the job.
Here's what we found out.
Photo: Students in the Appliance Service Technician program at Herzing College Toronto
Updated December 2022
Thinking about a trades career, but haven't seriously considered appliance repair? You’re not alone. This field is often overlooked by people entering the trades.
Plumbing, electrical, HVAC...they all get plenty of attention and interest. But somehow appliance repair flies under the radar.
The fact is this industry is really growing fast in Canada. There is a serious shortage of appliance service technicians and strong demand for people with the latest technical skills.
Updated December 2022
Are you looking for a trade that doesn't require an apprenticeship and currently has steady demand in Ontario? Appliance repair could be your ideal solution.
Gas appliance service technicians need a gas licence to work in Ontario and must complete a quality college program to learn the skills of the trade—but apprenticeship is not mandatory for this field.
What can you expect from a comprehensive gas appliance technician program? Take a look at the training available at Herzing College.
Here's everything you should know about the program and your career options after graduation.
