Encompass is hosting a Repair Business Management training course for service providers on April 25, 2019, from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. EST. The workshop is being led by both Alex Hallmark and Adam Butcher of Fred’s Appliance Academy. This is an interactive training session as Adam and Alex want to help business owners solve various administrative issues so come … Read More
Learn Appliance Repair to Start These 5 In-Demand Jobs
Whether starting out in the workforce or learning another trade, learning appliance repair creates excellent job opportunities for those interested. The good news is learning appliance repair can be accomplished in weeks or months and costs only a fraction of what a college degree does. Let’s discuss some of these opportunities by highlighting these 5 in-demand jobs available for those … Read More
Full Scholarship being awarded at BrandSource 2019
We are excited to announce a new scholarship opportunity for Fred’s Appliance Academy that will earn the winner a full-tuition scholarship for the three-week Basic Appliance Repair Course. Tuition includes student housing for the entire three-week course. This scholarship will be awarded to one member of the BrandSource in attendance at this March’s Summit event in Nashville. The scholarship is transferable … Read More
7 Must Have Tools for Appliance Repair
Are you a recent graduate of Fred’s Appliance Academy? If you are, then the following information will seem a bit redundant, but at the very least may provide a worthy review. If you are a novice do-it-yourselfer, please note that it is important to know what tool to use when attempting an appliance repair. It is mainly to those who are … Read More
Congrats to our graduating February 2019 class
We’re proud of our graduates from February 2019 Basic Appliance Repair course. We wish them all the best of luck as they begin a career in appliance repair!
Appliance Repair: A Recession-Proof Job
Choosing a career can be a daunting task. There are a wide variety of factors to take into consideration. It can be overwhelming to weigh all the elements like the cost of education, versus how much you can make both as a starting salary, and over time as you gain more experience in your field. Let’s face it, a college … Read More
Appliance Industry 2018 Q4 Results
Take a look at the following info from Whirlpool, Electrolux, Samsung, and LG to see how each performed in the last quarter. Whirlpool Q4 Statement Whirlpool Q4 Analysis Electrolux Q4 Statement Electrolux Q4 Analysis Samsung Q4 Statement Samsung Q4 Analysis LG Q4 Statement LG Q4 Analysis
Full Scholarship being awarded at ASTI 2019
We are excited to announce a new scholarship opportunity for Fred’s Appliance Academy that will earn the winner a full-tuition scholarship for the three-week Basic Appliance Repair Course. Tuition includes student housing for the entire three-week course. This scholarship will be awarded to one member of the United Servicers Association in attendance at this March’s ASTI event in Nashville, TN. The scholarship is transferable to … Read More
Congrats to our graduating January 2019 class
We’re proud of our graduates from January 2019 Basic Appliance Repair course. We wish them all the best of luck as they begin a career in appliance repair!
8 Appliance Repair Tips for Improving the Customer Experience
Having good customer service and customer relationship skills will prove to be essential for the success of your appliance repair business. In a way, this is just as important as being an expert at repairing appliances. In this article, we’ll discuss some useful tips on how to provide a great customer experience. Listen and Be Respectful When customers call you … Read More
