White goods repairer (Witgoedreparateur)
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A white goods repairer is a mechanic who specializes in repairing white goods equipment. White goods appliances are appliances, such as refrigerators, washing machines, dryers, tumble dryers and dishwashers. The profession of white goods repairer is becoming less and less common nowadays, but has not yet become extinct. This is mainly because more and more people buy new equipment if the existing equipment breaks down. An important exception to this is the washer and dryer, as new washing machines and dryers are generally still quite expensive. This does not alter the fact that a white goods repairer can also repair other white goods machines. This depends on where exactly the white goods repairer works because there are also specialized white goods repairers. Consider, for example, a white goods repairer who will only repair dishwashers or a white goods repairer, who will only repair washing machines and dryers. In that case, the white goods repairer usually works for a particular white goods manufacturer. Most problems with white goods arise with washing machines and dryers because these are complex white goods machines, which can be susceptible to malfunction. This is mainly because washing machines and dryers contain a lot of electronics and moving parts, which can cause malfunctions or simply break. An experienced white goods repairer knows washing machines and dryers through and through and knows how to solve malfunctions quickly in most cases, so that a new washer or dryer does not have to be bought immediately. Most washers and dryers are sold with an additional warranty, so consumers don't have to worry if there is a malfunction. The profession of white goods repairer should therefore be seen as fairly general, as it can relate to different devices and machines.
As a white goods repairer you are therefore a mechanic, and you can be regarded as an electrical engineer. This is the case because a white goods repairer can also have to deal with electronics. Think, for example, of replacing printed circuit boards or measuring different systems. As described earlier, the profession of white goods repairer must be seen as fairly general because white goods can relate to different machines. As a white goods repairer, you will often have to deal with customers, who are allowed to have repairs carried out under warranty. This is often the case because, in other cases, consumers are increasingly opting for new equipment. In general, a white goods repairer will not be called in quickly to repair older white goods equipment because in many cases this can no longer be economically possible. In other words, the repair costs are often higher than the economic value. This is often the case, for example, when we speak of televisions. Whether a certain repair to white goods equipment can still be done is often a gamble because in some cases only a small and cheap part needs to be replaced.
MAINTENANCE AND USE OF A WASHING MACHINE
There are three types of washing machines for sale today, namely the front loader, top loader and the washing machine with the so-called washer-dryer combination. This last washing machine makes it possible to automatically dry the laundry after washing, which is especially useful for people, who do not have much space. Washing machines are also still renewing, and use less and less water per wash. There are even washing machines on the market, which can do the laundry with cold water, which saves a lot of power because the washing machine no longer has to heat the water. Also, new washing machines are not nearly as expensive as they used to be, and they often last a long time. Nevertheless, a washing machine can break down in many ways, such as clogged pipes and electronics that break down. Most washing machines can be made by the white goods repairer, but the replacement value is often reached quickly so that it is no longer economically profitable to have the washing machine repaired.
MAINTENANCE AND USE OF A TUMBLE DRYER
Anyone who uses a tumble dryer would be wise to clean it regularly. Due to drying, quite a few fluffs come loose from the textile, which can eventually pose a fire hazard. Especially dryers, which are located in places such as attics, are often not closely monitored because they often run at night due to the lower electricity costs. Tumble dryers are quite often the cause of a house fire. This is usually because the tumble dryers are full of dust, combined with overheating. Tumble dryers are no longer nearly as expensive as earlier ones. They are also replaced faster and faster if they break. Most tumble dryers, which break down, are only repaired if they are still in the warranty period.
MAINTENANCE AND USE OF A DISHWASHER
Dishwashers are indispensable for most people nowadays because due to the rise of the dishwasher, people no longer have to wash dishes themselves. Dishwashers also belong to the white goods group. Just like washing machines and dryers, dishwashers can be quite susceptible to interference. Think, for example, of a dishwasher no longer wants to pump, does not clean properly or a dishwasher that leaks water. These are all malfunctions, which can be quite annoying. Having dishwashers repaired is just like other white goods equipment specialist work.
REPAIRING HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES
Household appliances must be repaired by an authorized mechanic. Household appliances today are complex devices that are full of engineering and electronics. An experienced mechanic specializes in carrying out repairs. Repairs are in most cases carried out on site by the mechanic. This is mainly due to the fact that, for example, a dishwasher cannot simply be moved. This is the same case with refrigerators and washing machines. White goods repairs can be costly in some cases. Honest advice from the mechanic is therefore important.
WHAT DOES A WHITE GOODS REPAIRER DO:
TRAINING COURSES TO BECOME A WHITE GOODS REPAIRER
In order to be able to work as a white goods mechanic or repairer, it is best to first choose the MBO training First Mechanic Electrical Installations or the MBO training all-round plumber, to learn the basic technique of electronics or the installation industry. There are no specific training opportunities for the profession of white goods repairer possible through regular schools. Most well-known white goods suppliers have extensive service services where new white goods technicians can follow internal training, to become familiar with all the different techniques that are used in the white goods industry. Accounting is also important as an entrepreneur.
COMPANIES WHERE A WHITE GOODS REPAIRER CAN BE EMPLOYED
As a white goods repairer, you generally work for a white goods manufacturer or you work for an independent white goods repair company. In addition, it is conceivable that a white goods repairer can be regarded as an entrepreneur who works within his own white goods repair company. In many cases, a white goods repairer will work for white goods manufacturers, who have their own technical service. There are fewer and fewer independent white goods repair companies because consumers are replacing white goods faster and faster when there is no longer a guarantee. This does not mean that the profession of white goods repairer no longer occurs. The profession only occurs in a different way because it is often the white goods manufacturers who use white goods repairers.
COMPETENCES WHITE GOODS REPAIRER
The most important competence of a white goods repairer is that you have extensive knowledge of all the different techniques that are used, and that you are able to solve malfunctions independently. A white goods repairer must therefore have research skills. Because you will visit the customers' homes a lot, it is important that you are customer-friendly and have good communication skills. But also continuing to learn by following courses can be regarded as an important competence so that you stay up to date with the latest techniques. As an independent entrepreneur, it is also important that you are commercially minded. Generally important words are precise, sense of responsibility, performance, flexibility, craftsmanship, knowledge, planning and organizing.
LABOUR MARKET PERSPECTIVE AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AS A WHITE GOODS REPAIRER
The labour market perspective of a white goods repairer is generally quite good if you have the right training. Most white goods manufacturers use many different white goods repairers because everyone uses white goods equipment. In other words, a white goods repairer will not be out of work quickly. In addition, a white goods repairer can work for independent white goods repair companies. The career opportunities of a white goods repairer are generally limited. However, starting your own white goods repair company can be regarded as growing within your career.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT AND SALARY OF WHITE GOODS REPAIRER
A white goods repairer in paid employment will usually earn a salary between 2000 and 2600 euros gross per month, depending on age and responsibilities. An independently working white goods mechanic can usually earn more, but will then have to build up a good customer base or obtain direct orders from the suppliers in order to make sufficient turnover. Just starting as a white goods mechanic without specific market knowledge is not advisable because obtaining assignments will then be difficult.
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