Trade: Home Appliance & LED Repair · Electronics

Switched On

A Practical Guide to Home Appliance and LED Lighting Repair

For technicians, electricians, homeowners and future professionals

Pre-order · releases 15 Jan 2027

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Format

Paperback · PDF ebook

Size

170 × 240 mm

Pages

182 (paperback)

Language

English

Edition

First Edition, 2026

Release date

15/01/2027

ISBN

To be announced

Test it. Fix it. Light it up.

Written for trainee technicians, repair shop helpers, electricians adding new skills, homeowners and anyone starting a career in appliance service in India, this practical guide explains how household electricity, electronic components and LED lights work, and how to install, diagnose and repair everyday appliances safely.

What you will learn

Understand household supply, wiring, protection devices and energy bills
Recognise circuits, components, motors, heaters and thermostats
Understand electronics: diodes, power supplies, boards and soldering
Use testers, multimeters, clamp meters and bench equipment safely
Plan, install and repair LED lighting, drivers and controls
Service fans, irons, water heaters, induction cooktops, washing machines and inverters
Work safely, reduce e-waste, save energy and run a service business

Includes 35 illustrated figures, 63 case studies, 23 real-life scenarios, worked calculations, self-check questions and ready-to-use forms, plus a career roadmap with jobs, pay, qualifications and business ideas.

The home appliance technician
Electricity in the home
Electrical circuits and components
Electronics made simple
Tools, meters and test equipment
Light and lighting
How LED lights work
Installing LED lighting
Troubleshooting and repairing LED lights
Fans, heating and kitchen appliances
Larger home appliances
Wiring accessories and small electrical jobs
Smart devices, chargers and small electronics
Working safely
Green practices and running a service business

Plus reference tables, glossary, self-check answers, ready-to-use templates and real-life scenarios.

Employment direction

Where this book can take you

Every guide ends with a career roadmap: jobs, typical starting pay, how careers grow, recognised qualifications, where to find work, business ideas and a 90-day action plan.

Job	Where you work	Starting pay / month: tier-1 cities*	Tier-2 cities*
Appliance service technician	Brand service centres, repair shops	₹15,000–23,000	₹12,000–17,000
AC and refrigerator technician	Service partners, dealers	₹16,000–26,000	₹13,000–19,000
LED lighting assembly and repair technician	LED makers, electrical shops	₹12,000–18,000	₹10,000–14,000
Field service engineer	Brand service partners	₹15,000–23,000plus visit incentives	₹12,000–17,000plus visit incentives
Electrician's assistant / house wiring helper	Contractors, builders	₹12,000–17,000	₹10,000–13,000

Build your base: from practice to the job

New to the field? Employers hire freshers who can already do the basic tasks safely and correctly. This book builds that foundation through practice, not just reading: here is what you will be able to do from your first day at work.

On the jobUse a multimeter and test componentsHow this book builds it

Meter practice and component testing step by step

On the jobRepair fans, mixers, irons and geysersHow this book builds it

Appliance-by-appliance fault-finding and repair guides

On the jobInstall and repair LED lightingHow this book builds it

LED driver basics, installation and repair practice

On the jobWork safely and run service callsHow this book builds it

Safety rules, service records and real-life service scenarios

Understand the whyEach chapter explains how things work before how to do them, so you can handle situations the book never mentions.
Practise hands-onFollow the step-by-step tasks, checklists and templates on real tools, real customers or real data.
Test yourselfUse the skills check: aim for 3 or 4 on every task, and work through the real-life scenarios.
Show your proofKeep your skills record, photos and projects as a portfolio for interviews and your first employer.

How your career grows

Entry: Helper, trainee technician
Skilled: Appliance technician, AC technician
Senior: Senior technician, service centre in-charge
Own business: Repair shop or service franchise

Get qualified

Appliance and electrical certification through government-recognised skill programmes (Skill India)
ITI electrician or electronics courses for a strong foundation
Brand service partner training (air conditioners, washing machines)

Start on your own

Appliance repair shop (start-up about ₹50,000–2 lakh)
AC installation and service (start-up about ₹1–2 lakh)
LED assembly and repair unit (start-up about ₹50,000–1.5 lakh)

*Typical starting pay per month for the first 0–2 years, reviewed in October 2026 against Glassdoor and Indeed India salary data. Tier-1: metro cities such as Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Pune and Kolkata. Tier-2: cities such as Jaipur, Lucknow, Chandigarh, Coimbatore, Kochi, Nagpur and Surat. For software, data, AI and security jobs, tier-1 figures are for product companies and large tech firms; many freshers in metros start at about ₹25,000–45,000. Pay varies by employer, skills and experience. Explore all careers →