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Home Appliance Repairers: reported tasks and exploration worksheet

Repair, adjust, or install all types of electric or gas household appliances, such as refrigerators, washers, dryers, and ovens.

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This source lists 29 tasks, including 24 marked Core and 5 marked Supplemental. Labels and dates are retained below. Employers can combine or divide these responsibilities differently; explore the task itself before assuming it belongs in every version of the role.

Task source dates: 08/2018.

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29 tasks shown

Core · Task 13789 · 08/2018 · Incumbent

Bill customers for repair work, and collect payment.

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Core · Task 13799 · 08/2018 · Incumbent

Observe and examine appliances during operation to detect specific malfunctions such as loose parts or leaking fluid.

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Core · Task 13793 · 08/2018 · Incumbent

Talk to customers or refer to work orders to establish the nature of appliance malfunctions.

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Core · Task 13801 · 08/2018 · Incumbent

Refer to schematic drawings, product manuals, and troubleshooting guides to diagnose and repair problems.

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Core · Task 13790 · 08/2018 · Incumbent

Trace electrical circuits, following diagrams, and conduct tests with circuit testers and other equipment to locate shorts and grounds.

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Core · Task 13792 · 08/2018 · Incumbent

Replace worn and defective parts such as switches, bearings, transmissions, belts, gears, circuit boards, or defective wiring.

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Core · Task 13796 · 08/2018 · Incumbent

Provide repair cost estimates, and recommend whether appliance repair or replacement is a better choice.

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Core · Task 13788 · 08/2018 · Incumbent

Disassemble appliances so that problems can be diagnosed and repairs can be made.

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Core · Task 13810 · 08/2018 · Incumbent

Respond to emergency calls for problems such as gas leaks.

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Core · Task 13791 · 08/2018 · Incumbent

Service and repair domestic electrical or gas appliances, such as clothes washers, refrigerators, stoves, and dryers.

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Core · Task 13794 · 08/2018 · Incumbent

Reassemble units after repairs are made, making adjustments and cleaning and lubricating parts as needed.

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Core · Task 13795 · 08/2018 · Incumbent

Record maintenance and repair work performed on appliances.

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Core · Task 13814 · 08/2018 · Incumbent

Test and examine gas pipelines and equipment to locate leaks and faulty connections, and to determine the pressure and flow of gas.

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Core · Task 13813 · 08/2018 · Incumbent

Light and adjust pilot lights on gas stoves, and examine valves and burners for gas leakage and specified flame.

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Core · Task 13802 · 08/2018 · Incumbent

Instruct customers regarding operation and care of appliances, and provide information such as emergency service numbers.

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Core · Task 13812 · 08/2018 · Incumbent

Contact supervisors or offices to receive repair assignments.

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Core · Task 13797 · 08/2018 · Incumbent

Maintain stocks of parts used in on-site installation, maintenance, and repair of appliances.

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Core · Task 13806 · 08/2018 · Incumbent

Level refrigerators, adjust doors, and connect water lines to water pipes for ice makers and water dispensers, using hand tools.

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Core · Task 13800 · 08/2018 · Incumbent

Observe and test operation of appliances following installation, and make any initial installation adjustments that are necessary.

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Core · Task 13807 · 08/2018 · Incumbent

Set appliance thermostats, and check to ensure that they are functioning properly.

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Core · Task 13811 · 08/2018 · Incumbent

Install appliances such as refrigerators, washing machines, and stoves.

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Core · Task 13808 · 08/2018 · Incumbent

Level washing machines and connect hoses to water pipes, using hand tools.

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Core · Task 13798 · 08/2018 · Incumbent

Clean and reinstall parts.

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Core · Task 13804 · 08/2018 · Incumbent

Clean, lubricate, and touch up minor defects on newly installed or repaired appliances.

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Supplemental · Task 13805 · 08/2018 · Incumbent

Conserve, recover, and recycle refrigerants used in cooling systems.

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Supplemental · Task 13809 · 08/2018 · Incumbent

Install gas pipes and water lines to connect appliances to existing gas lines or plumbing.

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Supplemental · Task 13816 · 08/2018 · Incumbent

Take measurements to determine if appliances will fit in installation locations, performing minor carpentry work when necessary to ensure proper installation.

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Supplemental · Task 13815 · 08/2018 · Incumbent

Measure, cut, and thread pipe, and connect it to feeder lines and equipment or appliances, using rules and hand tools.

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Supplemental · Task 13803 · 08/2018 · Incumbent

Assemble new or reconditioned appliances.

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