David Plotz talks to appliance repairman John Lefever about how he teaches himself to fix new appliances and why the recession was good for business.

How Does an Appliance Repairman Work? 

How Does an Appliance Repairman Work? 

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Working
What do you do all day?
Nov. 24 2014 11:30 AM

The “How Does an Appliance Repairman Work?” Edition

Slate’s podcast about work explores what it’s like to go to work in a stranger’s house five times a day. 

John Lefever
John Lefever.

Photo by David Plotz.

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On this episode of Slate’s Working, David Plotz talks to appliance repairman John Lefever about learning to fix new appliances and what it’s like to work in a stranger’s home five times a day.

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