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Thread Number: 76766
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Appliance repair technician |
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| Post# 1006263 9/6/2018 at 14:29 (2,057 days old) by rll70sman (Hastings, Minnesota) | ||
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I need some help. So, I'm exploring the possibility of becoming an appliance repair technician. It's been difficult finding information on schooling or job training. Is this part of an HVAC program? Thank you in advance for any information you may have. Rob | ||
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Post# 1006280 , Reply# 1 9/6/2018 at 18:27 (2,057 days old) by whirlykenmore78  (Prior Lake MN (GMT-0500 CDT.)) |
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RE: becoming an appliance tech
Rob, you may want to reach out to my friend Mark Kramer (Affordable Marktag). He is based in Burnsville and has been in the appliance business for at least 30 years. I can call you with his contact info just let me know a good time. Otherwise you could ask John L. (Combo52)here on the site he's been at it for over 40 years.
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| Post# 1006931 , Reply# 2 9/12/2018 at 12:45 (2,051 days old) by rll70sman (Hastings, Minnesota) | ||
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RE: Becoming an appliance tech Nick, that would be great! You can call anytime. I'm unemployed at the moment, so if I don't answer, leave me a message. I also reached out to Eugene from Lorain Furniture. Even though he's in Cleveland, I figured he would be a good resource as well. Rob | ||
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Post# 1007065 , Reply# 3 9/13/2018 at 12:29 (2,050 days old) by kb0nes (Burnsville, MN) |
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Hi Rob, I'm Phil and I live in Burnsville. There are a few MN folks here!
I think that most folks learned appliance repair on their own. If you have high mechanical aptitude and good trouble shooting skills you are on your way. Then most of the training is on the job but you have to get lucky and find an employer to give you a shot. Once you get into a good shop there is likely training that would be supplied by various manufacturers through the employer. A HVAC training course like the one offered at Dakota VoTec would sure be a feather in your hat, but not directly applicable to typical appliance service. Still would look great for a potential employer. I manage a small machine shop and the first question I ask potential employees is "did you grow up with a shop in your home?". For me learning mechanical aptitude early on trumps any vocational training. | ||
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Post# 1007066 , Reply# 4 9/13/2018 at 12:31 (2,050 days old) by kb0nes (Burnsville, MN) |
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Hi Rob, I'm Phil and I live in Burnsville. There are a few MN folks here!
I think that most folks learned appliance repair on their own. If you have high mechanical aptitude and good trouble shooting skills you are on your way. Then most of the training is on the job but you have to get lucky and find an employer to give you a shot. Once you get into a good shop there is likely training that would be supplied by various manufacturers through the employer. A HVAC training course like the one offered at Dakota VoTec would sure be a feather in your hat, but not directly applicable to typical appliance service. Still would look great for a potential employer. I manage a small machine shop and the first question I ask potential employees is "did you grow up with a shop in your home?". For me learning mechanical aptitude early on trumps any vocational training. | ||
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