Commercial laundry appliance technician NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for commercial laundry appliance technician.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for commercial laundry appliance technician is 72421 (Appliance servicers and repairers), a TEER 2 occupation — it counts as skilled work for Express Entry.
NOC code
72421
TEER 2 · skilled
High-wage
Not listed
No extra CRS points
Category draws
None
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 72421 covers
Appliance servicers and repairers service and repair domestic and commercial appliances. They are employed by repair shops, appliance service companies and repair departments of retail and wholesale establishments, or they may be self-employed. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.
| Unit group | 72421 — Appliance servicers and repairers |
|---|---|
| TEER | TEER 2 — usually requires a college diploma or apprenticeship of 2+ years, or supervisory roles |
| Broad category | Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations |
Main duties to compare with yours
- Small electrical appliance servicers and repairers
- Repair small electrical appliances, such as lawn and garden equipment and power tools
- Consult customer or refer to work order to establish nature of the appliance malfunction
- Observe operation of appliance and conduct voltage, resistance and other tests using electrical test equipment
- Refer to schematic drawings or product manuals and replace or repair parts or components using hand tools and soldering equipment
- Prepare estimates and written accounts of work performed.
To use NOC 72421 on an Express Entry profile or reference letter, your duties should match the lead statement and most of the main duties. See every duty and the full Express Entry breakdown for NOC 72421 →
Other job titles under NOC 72421
- Appliance service technician
- Appliance service technician apprentice
- Appliance servicer
- Commercial foodservice appliance technician
- Dishwasher repairer
- Refrigerator repairer
- Service technician - electrical appliances
Similar titles in other NOC codes
If your duties don't match NOC 72421, one of these may fit better:
- Appliance buyer — NOC 62101 (Retail and wholesale buyers, TEER 2)
- Appliance repair shop supervisor — NOC 72020 (Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades, TEER 2)
- Commercial air conditioning mechanic — NOC 72402 (Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics, TEER 2)
- Commercial art instructor — NOC 41210 (College and other vocational instructors, TEER 1)
- Commercial artist — NOC 52120 (Graphic designers and illustrators, TEER 2)
- Commercial banking manager — NOC 10021 (Banking, credit and other investment managers, TEER 0)
- Commercial construction manager — NOC 70010 (Construction managers, TEER 0)
- Commercial diver — NOC 72999 (Other technical trades and related occupations, TEER 2)
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Sources: Statistics Canada, NOC 2021 Version 1.0 (example titles and duties); IRCC high-wage occupations and category-based selection lists. Check the official NOC site before you apply.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NOC code for commercial laundry appliance technician?+
In NOC 2021, "commercial laundry appliance technician" is an example title in unit group 72421 — Appliance servicers and repairers. It is a TEER 2 occupation in the "Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations" broad category.
Is commercial laundry appliance technician eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 72421 is TEER 2, which IRCC counts as skilled work experience for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class — provided your actual duties match the NOC description and you meet every other program requirement.
Does commercial laundry appliance technician get extra CRS points?+
NOC 72421 isn't on IRCC's high-wage list, so there are no extra high-wage or job offer points. Canadian work-length points still apply for TEER 0–3 work.
Can a commercial laundry appliance technician get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
NOC 72421 isn't on any of IRCC's current category-based selection lists. You can still be invited in general, Canadian Experience Class or Provincial Nominee Program rounds.
What if my job title says commercial laundry appliance technician but my duties are different?+
IRCC assesses your duties, not your job title. Compare what you actually do with the lead statement and main duties of NOC 72421. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.