Appliance Repair Technician
Build the foundation for entry-level appliance service: safety, electrical diagnostics, refrigeration and cooling, washers and dryers, gas and electric cooking appliances, dishwashers and garbage disposals. Learn online with instructor support and hands-on practice in VR labs.
What you’ll learn
The program starts with safety and electrical basics, then works through each major household appliance, and finishes with a full service-skills review.
- Introduction to appliance repairThe trade, ethical repair, customer service and basic tools.
- Jobsite safetySafe work practices on the job, from fall and electrical hazards to personal protective equipment.
- Electrical fundamentalsShock hazards, digital meters, electron flow, components, Ohm’s law and circuits.
- Virtual reality labs VR labHands-on practice measuring, wiring and diagnosing faults.
- Clothes dryersDrying principles, gas burner systems, components, wiring, installation and troubleshooting.
- Refrigeration and cooling systemsRefrigeration basics, brazing, refrigerant recovery and recharging, ice makers and window AC.
- WashersHow washers work, motors, pumps, drive and suspension systems, diagnostics and installation.
- Gas cooking appliancesGas safety, burner combustion, ignition systems and safe adjustment and repair.
- Electric cooking appliancesRadiant and induction cooktops, ovens, self-clean, convection and troubleshooting.
- Garbage disposalsHow disposals work, key components, diagnostics and installation.
- DishwashersHow dishwashers work, key components, diagnostics and installation.
- Refrigerant handling basicsSafe refrigerant practices and the environmental rules that apply to appliance service.
- Appliance service reviewMeters and circuits, refrigeration, laundry, cooking, dishwashers, customer service and service documentation.
Practice in VR labs
VR labs let you practice core tasks step by step before you do them on a service call. Every lab runs on a standard Windows or Mac computer; a VR headset is optional.
- Measuring voltage and amperage: using a meter safely and reading the results.
- Testing component resistance: checking parts to find what has failed.
- Selecting wire gauges and wiring a circuit: the electrical basics behind every appliance.
- Diagnosing faults: working through a problem step by step to find the cause.
Who it’s for
- Adults who want to start a career in appliance service. No prior experience is needed.
- Maintenance and property workers who want stronger appliance skills.
- Employers who want to train new hires or upskill their current team.
Where it can lead
- Entry-level roles such as appliance repair technician, in-home service technician and warranty service technician.
- A foundation for related work in refrigeration and HVAC.
- Career services: resume help, interview preparation and job-search guidance.
Some appliance service work, such as handling refrigerants, requires certifications set by federal, state or local rules. This program builds knowledge and skills; it does not replace those requirements or employer training.
Ready to get started?
Talk with our team about enrollment, funding options in your area, or training for a group of employees.
Contact Admissions for current tuition, and see our Refund Policy.
Program content may be updated. Completing the program does not guarantee employment, a particular wage, or any license or certification.