Working Conditions for Home appliance repairersHome appliance repairers who handle portable appliances usually work in repair shops that are generally quiet and adequately lighted and ventilated. Those who repair major appliances usually make service calls to customers� homes. They carry their tools and a number of commonly used parts with them in a truck or van for use on their service calls. Repairers may spend several hours a day driving to and from appointments and emergency calls. They may work in clean comfortable rooms such as kitchens, or in damp, dirty, or dusty areas of a home. Repairers sometimes work in cramped and uncomfortable positions when they are replacing parts in hard-to-reach areas of appliances. Repairer jobs generally are not hazardous, but workers must exercise care and follow safety precautions to avoid electrical shocks and injuries when lifting and moving large appliances. When repairing gas appliances and microwave ovens, repairers must be aware of the dangers of gas and radio frequency energy leaks. Home appliance repairers usually work with little or no direct supervision, a feature of the job that is appealing to many people. Many home appliance repairers work a standard 40-hour week but may work overtime and weekend hours in the summer months, when they are in high demand to fix air-conditioners and refrigerators. Some repairers work early morning, evening, and weekend shifts and may remain oncall in case of emergency. More information on Home appliance repairers from The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook Overview of Home appliance repairers occupation Number of Home appliance repairers in the U.S. Salary and earnings for Home appliance repairers Working conditions for Home appliance repairers Significant points for Home appliance repairers Training requirements for Home appliance repairers Labor Information Home | Occupational data by city | Search Rainforests | Madagascar | What's new |