Home Appliances

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), home appliance installers typically enter the field with little formal education and instead learn their trade through on-the-job training. However, certification can be helpful when job hunting and is sometimes required.

Finding Certifications

Home appliance installation certification is usually coupled with repair certification. Some colleges and tech schools, including online schools, offer certificate programs in both aspects.

NASTeC

To receive National Appliance Service Technician Certification (NASTeC) certification, applicants must pass a basic exam and at least one of three specialty exams: Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, Cooking or Laundry and Dishwashing. The exams cover parts and troubleshooting. Training and study materials are available through the website. The multiple-choice exams are given at various sites across the country and range in cost from $35 to $185, as of 2010.

PSA Certification

The Professional Service Association (PSA) offers a Certified Appliance Professional Program that also covers both installation and repair for home appliances. The PSA grants certification when an applicant passes the Customer Relations exam, the Core Technical Knowledge exam, and at least one additional module: Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, Convenience Equipment (water heaters, disposers, compactors), Cleaning Equipment (laundry products and dishwashers), Cooking Equipment Gas or Cooking Equipment Electric. This certification costs $130, as of 2010.

EPA Certification

Refrigeration installers need Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certification. The EPA certification exam requires applicants to demonstrate understanding of safe use and disposal of refrigerants. Colleges and institutions approved by the EPA offer training and testing for this certification.

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