Appliance Repair Cost USA 2026
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Appliance repair costs in the US
What most homeowners pay for appliance repair job, per repair, with the service call, parts and labor. Pick your city for local prices.
How we get this data- Typical
- $200
- Low end
- $70
- High end
- $700
Repairing one household appliance in the US costs $100–$400 in 2026, service call, parts and labor included, and most homeowners pay about $200. Dryers and disposals sit at the low end, refrigerators and ovens at the high end, and big-city jobs in places like New York and Boston cost the most.
$100–$400 to repair one appliance in the US, parts and labor included — $200 typical. A refrigerator repair runs $125–$500, a washer $100–$450, and the service call alone $70–$150. Pick your city ↓
- One appliance repair, parts and labor: $100–$400 ($200 typical)
- Service call $70–$150, usually credited to the repair
- Refrigerator $125–$500; washer $100–$450; dryer $100–$400; dishwasher $100–$350
- Fridge compressor $600–$1,400; high-end brands $300–$1,400
- Pick a city below for local prices across 195 US metros
Prices below come from national cost guides, repair company and chain price pages, local price guides and federal wage data for appliance repairers, applied across 195 US metros and re-checked in November 2026. Each repair price covers one standard-brand appliance on a weekday unless the row says otherwise. Pick your city for local pricing.
A quick fix on a simple part can come in near $70 in a cheap market; a fridge repair with a pricey part, extra labor and a weekend visit can reach $700. Compressor work ($600–$1,400) and high-end brands ($300–$1,400) sit above that. Most of any bill is the technician's time and the trip, not the part.
Prices verified November 2026 · Cross-referenced against 51+ American pricing sources · See methodology
Appliance repair cost by city
Typical appliance repair ranges, re-verified November 2026 across 51+ sources. Largest cities first.
Among the biggest metros, New York is the priciest at $240 and San Diego the least at $190.
Half of the 195 metros we price sit between $190 and $210.
| City | Typical range |
|---|---|
| New York, NY | $120–$480 per repair |
| Los Angeles, CA | $115–$465 per repair |
| Chicago, IL | $110–$445 per repair |
| Dallas, TX | $100–$395 per repair |
| Houston, TX | $95–$385 per repair |
| Washington, DC | $115–$460 per repair |
| Atlanta, GA | $105–$415 per repair |
| Philadelphia, PA | $105–$425 per repair |
| Miami, FL | $110–$435 per repair |
| Phoenix, AZ | $95–$390 per repair |
| Boston, MA | $120–$480 per repair |
| San Francisco, CA | $115–$460 per repair |
| Riverside, CA | $105–$415 per repair |
| Detroit, MI | $105–$420 per repair |
| Seattle, WA | $115–$455 per repair |
| Minneapolis, MN | $110–$440 per repair |
| San Diego, CA | $95–$380 per repair |
| Tampa, FL | $105–$420 per repair |
| Orange County, CA | $110–$440 per repair |
| Denver, CO | $110–$430 per repair |
| Oakland, CA | $110–$450 per repair |
| Charlotte, NC | $105–$425 per repair |
| Baltimore, MD | $100–$410 per repair |
| St. Louis, MO | $100–$395 per repair |
| Orlando, FL | $105–$425 per repair |
| Brooklyn, NY | $115–$465 per repair |
| San Antonio, TX | $110–$435 per repair |
| Fort Worth, TX | $95–$385 per repair |
| Austin, TX | $100–$395 per repair |
| Portland, OR | $105–$430 per repair |
| Sacramento, CA | $110–$435 per repair |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $100–$400 per repair |
| Las Vegas, NV | $95–$385 per repair |
| Cincinnati, OH | $100–$405 per repair |
| Kansas City, MO | $95–$385 per repair |
| Columbus, OH | $95–$380 per repair |
| Newark, NJ | $115–$450 per repair |
| Nashville, TN | $105–$425 per repair |
| Indianapolis, IN | $100–$395 per repair |
| Cleveland, OH | $95–$385 per repair |
| San Jose, CA | $110–$440 per repair |
| Fort Lauderdale, FL | $105–$425 per repair |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $120–$470 per repair |
| Jacksonville, FL | $105–$420 per repair |
| Providence, RI | $105–$420 per repair |
| Milwaukee, WI | $100–$405 per repair |
| Raleigh, NC | $95–$390 per repair |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $85–$345 per repair |
| West Palm Beach, FL | $105–$415 per repair |
| New Orleans, LA | $105–$415 per repair |
| Memphis, TN | $100–$390 per repair |
| Richmond, VA | $100–$405 per repair |
| Louisville, KY | $105–$425 per repair |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $100–$395 per repair |
| Hartford, CT | $120–$470 per repair |
| Birmingham, AL | $95–$390 per repair |
| Buffalo, NY | $90–$360 per repair |
| Rochester, NY | $105–$425 per repair |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $95–$380 per repair |
| Tucson, AZ | $95–$375 per repair |
| Honolulu, HI | $105–$430 per repair |
| Tulsa, OK | $90–$360 per repair |
| Fresno, CA | $105–$415 per repair |
| Omaha, NE | $95–$375 per repair |
| St. Petersburg, FL | $100–$410 per repair |
| Worcester, MA | $105–$410 per repair |
| Bridgeport, CT | $110–$435 per repair |
| Greenville, SC | $95–$375 per repair |
| Tacoma, WA | $110–$430 per repair |
| Albuquerque, NM | $85–$340 per repair |
| Bakersfield, CA | $105–$415 per repair |
| Albany, NY | $100–$405 per repair |
| Knoxville, TN | $95–$385 per repair |
| McAllen, TX | $95–$375 per repair |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $95–$380 per repair |
| El Paso, TX | $90–$365 per repair |
| Sarasota, FL | $105–$415 per repair |
| New Haven, CT | $105–$420 per repair |
| Columbia, SC | $95–$375 per repair |
| Oxnard, CA | $100–$395 per repair |
| Charleston, SC | $95–$380 per repair |
| Dayton, OH | $95–$390 per repair |
| Boise, ID | $95–$385 per repair |
| Fort Myers, FL | $100–$405 per repair |
| Stockton, CA | $105–$410 per repair |
| Greensboro, NC | $90–$370 per repair |
| Lakeland, FL | $100–$395 per repair |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $95–$385 per repair |
| Little Rock, AR | $85–$345 per repair |
| Des Moines, IA | $90–$355 per repair |
| Wilmington, DE | $100–$410 per repair |
| Akron, OH | $85–$345 per repair |
| Daytona Beach, FL | $100–$405 per repair |
| Provo, UT | $100–$395 per repair |
| Springfield, MA | $115–$450 per repair |
| Ogden, UT | $100–$395 per repair |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $90–$370 per repair |
| Madison, WI | $95–$390 per repair |
| Syracuse, NY | $100–$405 per repair |
| Durham, NC | $95–$375 per repair |
| Wichita, KS | $85–$335 per repair |
| Toledo, OH | $100–$390 per repair |
| Augusta, GA | $95–$375 per repair |
| Palm Bay, FL | $100–$405 per repair |
| Jackson, MS | $80–$325 per repair |
| Harrisburg, PA | $95–$390 per repair |
| Spokane, WA | $100–$395 per repair |
| Chattanooga, TN | $95–$375 per repair |
| Fayetteville, AR | $90–$350 per repair |
| Scranton, PA | $95–$390 per repair |
| Portland, ME | $90–$365 per repair |
| Modesto, CA | $105–$410 per repair |
| Lansing, MI | $95–$385 per repair |
| Youngstown, OH | $90–$370 per repair |
| Fayetteville, NC | $90–$370 per repair |
| Lexington, KY | $95–$380 per repair |
| Huntsville, AL | $100–$390 per repair |
| Pensacola, FL | $100–$405 per repair |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | $95–$370 per repair |
| Mesa, AZ | $95–$380 per repair |
| Reno, NV | $95–$375 per repair |
| Springfield, MO | $95–$370 per repair |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $105–$420 per repair |
| Asheville, NC | $90–$370 per repair |
| Killeen, TX | $95–$375 per repair |
| Visalia, CA | $100–$405 per repair |
| Lafayette, LA | $95–$375 per repair |
| Long Beach, CA | $110–$440 per repair |
| Santa Barbara, CA | $105–$410 per repair |
| Salinas, CA | $105–$410 per repair |
| Mobile, AL | $95–$380 per repair |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $95–$375 per repair |
| Manchester, NH | $100–$400 per repair |
| Salem, OR | $90–$360 per repair |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $90–$355 per repair |
| Brownsville, TX | $95–$375 per repair |
| Gulfport, MS | $80–$325 per repair |
| Appleton, WI | $95–$390 per repair |
| Savannah, GA | $95–$380 per repair |
| Anchorage, AK | $110–$450 per repair |
| Beaumont, TX | $95–$375 per repair |
| Flint, MI | $95–$390 per repair |
| Peoria, IL | $95–$385 per repair |
| Canton, OH | $90–$365 per repair |
| Arlington, TX | $95–$385 per repair |
| Shreveport, LA | $95–$375 per repair |
| Tallahassee, FL | $100–$405 per repair |
| Montgomery, AL | $95–$380 per repair |
| Trenton, NJ | $110–$450 per repair |
| Eugene, OR | $95–$385 per repair |
| Davenport, IA | $90–$355 per repair |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $95–$390 per repair |
| Fort Collins, CO | $100–$400 per repair |
| Gainesville, FL | $100–$405 per repair |
| Lincoln, NE | $90–$360 per repair |
| Rockford, IL | $100–$405 per repair |
| Lubbock, TX | $95–$375 per repair |
| Columbus, GA | $95–$380 per repair |
| Boulder, CO | $95–$390 per repair |
| Green Bay, WI | $95–$390 per repair |
| Evansville, IN | $85–$340 per repair |
| South Bend, IN | $85–$350 per repair |
| Roanoke, VA | $105–$410 per repair |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $90–$365 per repair |
| Wilmington, NC | $90–$370 per repair |
| Stamford, CT | $110–$435 per repair |
| Waco, TX | $95–$375 per repair |
| Jersey City, NJ | $115–$450 per repair |
| Duluth, MN | $105–$420 per repair |
| Laredo, TX | $95–$375 per repair |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $90–$355 per repair |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $95–$380 per repair |
| Amarillo, TX | $95–$375 per repair |
| Erie, PA | $95–$390 per repair |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $100–$400 per repair |
| Fargo, ND | $95–$375 per repair |
| Charleston, WV | $80–$325 per repair |
| Norfolk, VA | $120–$470 per repair |
| Macon, GA | $95–$380 per repair |
| Champaign, IL | $95–$385 per repair |
| Burlington, VT | $105–$410 per repair |
| Topeka, KS | $85–$335 per repair |
| Rochester, MN | $105–$420 per repair |
| Athens, GA | $95–$380 per repair |
| Las Cruces, NM | $80–$330 per repair |
| Columbia, MO | $90–$365 per repair |
| St. George, UT | $95–$380 per repair |
| Hilo, HI | $105–$410 per repair |
| Billings, MT | $90–$370 per repair |
| Greenville, NC | $90–$370 per repair |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $80–$325 per repair |
| Santa Fe, NM | $80–$330 per repair |
| Missoula, MT | $90–$370 per repair |
| Cheyenne, WY | $90–$355 per repair |
| Fairbanks, AK | $110–$430 per repair |
Each city page has local rates by area, real-world appliance repair costs and a city-specific FAQ. Prices shown are the low end of the typical range, per repair.
Alabama
- Birminghamfrom $95
- Huntsvillefrom $100
- Mobilefrom $95
- Montgomeryfrom $95
- Tuscaloosafrom $95
Arkansas
- Little Rockfrom $85
- Fayettevillefrom $90
California
- Los Angelesfrom $115
- San Franciscofrom $115
- Riversidefrom $105
- San Diegofrom $95
- Orange Countyfrom $110
- Oaklandfrom $110
- Sacramentofrom $110
- San Josefrom $110
- Fresnofrom $105
- Bakersfieldfrom $105
- Oxnardfrom $100
- Stocktonfrom $105
- Modestofrom $105
- Santa Rosafrom $105
- Visaliafrom $100
- Long Beachfrom $110
- Santa Barbarafrom $105
- Salinasfrom $105
Colorado
- Denverfrom $110
- Colorado Springsfrom $95
- Fort Collinsfrom $100
- Boulderfrom $95
Connecticut
- Hartfordfrom $120
- Bridgeportfrom $110
- New Havenfrom $105
- Stamfordfrom $110
Delaware
- Wilmingtonfrom $100
District of Columbia
- Washingtonfrom $115
Florida
- Miamifrom $110
- Tampafrom $105
- Orlandofrom $105
- Fort Lauderdalefrom $105
- Jacksonvillefrom $105
- West Palm Beachfrom $105
- St. Petersburgfrom $100
- Sarasotafrom $105
- Fort Myersfrom $100
- Lakelandfrom $100
- Daytona Beachfrom $100
- Palm Bayfrom $100
- Pensacolafrom $100
- Tallahasseefrom $100
- Gainesvillefrom $100
Idaho
- Boisefrom $95
Indiana
- Indianapolisfrom $100
- Fort Waynefrom $90
- Evansvillefrom $85
- South Bendfrom $85
Iowa
- Des Moinesfrom $90
- Davenportfrom $90
- Cedar Rapidsfrom $90
Kentucky
- Louisvillefrom $105
- Lexingtonfrom $95
Louisiana
- New Orleansfrom $105
- Baton Rougefrom $95
- Lafayettefrom $95
- Shreveportfrom $95
Maine
- Portlandfrom $90
Maryland
- Baltimorefrom $100
Massachusetts
- Bostonfrom $120
- Worcesterfrom $105
- Springfieldfrom $115
Michigan
- Detroitfrom $105
- Grand Rapidsfrom $95
- Lansingfrom $95
- Flintfrom $95
- Ann Arborfrom $95
Minnesota
- Minneapolisfrom $110
- Duluthfrom $105
- Rochesterfrom $105
Mississippi
- Jacksonfrom $80
- Gulfportfrom $80
- Hattiesburgfrom $80
Missouri
- St. Louisfrom $100
- Kansas Cityfrom $95
- Springfieldfrom $95
- Columbiafrom $90
New Hampshire
- Manchesterfrom $100
New Jersey
- Newarkfrom $115
- Trentonfrom $110
- Jersey Cityfrom $115
- Atlantic Cityfrom $100
New Mexico
- Albuquerquefrom $85
- Las Crucesfrom $80
- Santa Fefrom $80
New York
North Carolina
- Charlottefrom $105
- Raleighfrom $95
- Greensborofrom $90
- Winston-Salemfrom $90
- Durhamfrom $95
- Fayettevillefrom $90
- Ashevillefrom $90
- Wilmingtonfrom $90
- Greenvillefrom $90
North Dakota
- Fargofrom $95
Ohio
- Cincinnatifrom $100
- Columbusfrom $95
- Clevelandfrom $95
- Daytonfrom $95
- Akronfrom $85
- Toledofrom $100
- Youngstownfrom $90
- Cantonfrom $90
Oklahoma
- Oklahoma Cityfrom $85
- Tulsafrom $90
Pennsylvania
- Philadelphiafrom $105
- Pittsburghfrom $100
- Harrisburgfrom $95
- Scrantonfrom $95
- Eriefrom $95
Rhode Island
- Providencefrom $105
South Carolina
- Greenvillefrom $95
- Columbiafrom $95
- Charlestonfrom $95
- Myrtle Beachfrom $95
South Dakota
- Sioux Fallsfrom $90
Tennessee
- Nashvillefrom $105
- Memphisfrom $100
- Knoxvillefrom $95
- Chattanoogafrom $95
Texas
- Dallasfrom $100
- Houstonfrom $95
- San Antoniofrom $110
- Fort Worthfrom $95
- Austinfrom $100
- McAllenfrom $95
- El Pasofrom $90
- Killeenfrom $95
- Corpus Christifrom $95
- Brownsvillefrom $95
- Beaumontfrom $95
- Arlingtonfrom $95
- Lubbockfrom $95
- Wacofrom $95
- Laredofrom $95
- Amarillofrom $95
Utah
- Salt Lake Cityfrom $100
- Provofrom $100
- Ogdenfrom $100
- St. Georgefrom $95
Vermont
- Burlingtonfrom $105
Virginia
- Virginia Beachfrom $120
- Richmondfrom $100
- Roanokefrom $105
- Norfolkfrom $120
West Virginia
- Charlestonfrom $80
Wyoming
- Cheyennefrom $90
Appliance repair prices, 2026
| Job | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appliance repair, one appliance (service call, parts and labor)per repair | $100 | $200 | $400 |
| Service call or diagnostic fee (often credited to the repair)per visit | $70 | $100 | $150 |
| Technician labor, per hour (after the first hour)per hour | $50 | $75 | $150 |
| Refrigerator repair (fan, defrost, thermostat, valve)per repair | $125 | $300 | $500 |
| Refrigerator compressor or sealed-system repairper repair | $600 | $950 | $1,400 |
| Ice maker repairper repair | $100 | $225 | $400 |
| Freezer repair (stand-alone chest or upright)per repair | $100 | $250 | $450 |
| Washing machine repair (pump, belt, valve, lid switch)per repair | $100 | $225 | $450 |
| Dryer repair, gas or electric (belt, element, igniter)per repair | $100 | $175 | $400 |
| Dishwasher repair (pump, valve, latch, element)per repair | $100 | $200 | $350 |
| Oven or wall oven repairper repair | $125 | $250 | $425 |
| Stove, range or cooktop repairper repair | $100 | $200 | $400 |
| Oven or stove igniter replacementper repair | $150 | $225 | $300 |
| Electronic control board replacementper repair | $200 | $400 | $750 |
| Microwave repair (over-the-range or built-in)per repair | $100 | $175 | $300 |
| Garbage disposal repairper repair | $70 | $175 | $300 |
| Garbage disposal replacement (new unit, installed)installed | $250 | $450 | $850 |
| High-end brand repair (Sub-Zero, Wolf, Viking, Thermador)per repair | $300 | $700 | $1,400 |
| Emergency, same-day or weekend visit feeper visit | $140 | $250 | $400 |
| Dryer vent cleaningper job | $80 | $140 | $250 |
| Extended warranty, 3–5 years (one appliance)per plan | $100 | $200 | $400 |
| Yearly maintenance planper year | $100 | $200 | $500 |
| Home warranty, appliance-only planper year | $400 | $550 | $840 |
| Old appliance haul-away by the store when it delivers a new oneper appliance | $25 | $75 | $150 |
Prices verified November 2026 · Cross-referenced against 51+ American pricing sources · See methodology
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Appliance Repair Costs by Appliance
Most repairs land at $100–$400. Refrigerators cost the most to fix and dryers the least. Lifespans help you decide whether a repair is worth it.
| Appliance | Cost | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | $125–$500 per repair | Fans, defrost parts, thermostats and water valves fail most. A compressor or sealed-system fix is $600–$1,400. Most fridges last 10–15 years. |
| Washing machine | $100–$450 per repair | Pumps, belts, inlet valves and drum bearings wear out. Most washers last 10–14 years. |
| Dryer (gas or electric) | $100–$400 per repair | Belts, heating elements, igniters and rollers. Clean the vent ($80–$250) to stop it overheating. Most dryers last 6–10 years. |
| Dishwasher | $100–$350 per repair | Drain pumps, inlet valves, door latches and heating elements are the usual fixes. |
| Oven or wall oven | $125–$425 per repair | Igniters ($150–$300), bake elements and control boards. Ovens often last 10–20 years, so repair usually pays. |
| Stove, range or cooktop | $100–$400 per repair | Igniters, burners, switches and glass tops. Gas models cost a little more to fix than electric. |
| Microwave | $100–$300 per repair | Over-the-range and built-in models are worth fixing. A cheap countertop unit usually isn't. Most last 7–10 years. |
| Freezer (chest or upright) | $100–$450 per repair | Thermostats, fans and defrost parts. Freezers often last 12–20 years. |
| Ice maker | $100–$400 per repair | Water inlet valves, control boards and motors. Under 5 years old, repair is usually cheaper than a new one. |
| Garbage disposal | $70–$300 per repair | Jams, leaks and dead motors. A new disposal installed is $250–$850, so an old one is often replaced. |
| High-end built-in (Sub-Zero, Wolf, Viking) | $300–$1,400 per repair | Pricier parts and brand-trained technicians. These are worth repairing far longer than standard brands. |
The refrigerator is the appliance where repair-or-replace matters most: a $125–$500 fix is usually worth it, while a $600–$1,400 compressor on an old fridge usually isn't. For high-end built-ins, repair usually wins.
Common Appliance Repairs and What They Cost (2026)
Most single repairs take one visit and cost $100–$400. Prices include the service call, parts and labor.
| Block or rate | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Find the fault (service call, often includes the first hour) | $70 | $100 | $150 |
| Fix a fridge that won't cool (fan, defrost part or thermostat) | $125 | $300 | $500 |
| Replace a fridge compressor (sealed-system work) | $600 | $950 | $1,400 |
| Repair an ice maker | $100 | $225 | $400 |
| Fix a washer that won't drain or spin | $100 | $225 | $450 |
| Fix a dryer that won't heat or turn | $100 | $175 | $400 |
| Fix a dishwasher leak or drain problem | $100 | $200 | $350 |
| Replace an oven or stove igniter | $150 | $225 | $300 |
| Replace an electronic control board | $200 | $400 | $750 |
| Replace a garbage disposal | $250 | $450 | $850 |
| Clean a dryer vent | $80 | $140 | $250 |
What moves these prices: which part failed, the brand, access, and whether you book ahead. A same-day or weekend visit fee is $140–$400, against $70–$150 for a booked visit.
Pay Per Repair vs Extended Warranty vs Home Warranty
Paying per repair costs $100–$400 each time something breaks. An extended warranty costs $100–$400 up front for one appliance, and a home warranty appliance plan $400–$840 a year plus a service fee per claim.
| Factor | Pay per repair | Extended warranty (one appliance) | Home warranty (appliance plan) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upfront cost | Nothing | $100–$400 once, for 3–5 years | None |
| Yearly cost | Only when something breaks | About $25–$100 a year over 4 years | $400–$840 a year |
| Each repair | $100–$400 | Often parts only; ask about labor | $65–$150 service fee per claim |
| Who picks the technician | You do | Check the plan's terms | Usually the warranty company |
| Typical year with two repairs | $400 | About $50 for one appliance, plus any labor the plan leaves out | $750 |
For most homes with a few appliances in good shape, paying per repair costs least. A home warranty pays off with many older appliances or several repairs a year. Consumer Reports advises skipping most extended warranties.
Yearly Cost to Keep Your Appliances Running
One repair a year costs $200 typical. A home warranty appliance plan costs $400–$840 a year before service fees. Low, typical and high below are the low, typical and high prices for each option.
| Per year | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pay per repair: one repair a year | $100 | $200 | $400 |
| Pay per repair: one repair every two years | $50 | $100 | $200 |
| Home warranty, appliance plan (premium only) | $400 | $550 | $840 |
| Home warranty, appliance plan plus two claims | $530 | $750 | $1,140 |
| Extended warranty, one appliance, spread over 4 years | $25 | $50 | $100 |
| Yearly maintenance plan | $100 | $200 | $500 |
| Dryer vent cleaning, once a year | $80 | $140 | $250 |
A yearly dryer vent cleaning ($80–$250) and cleaning the fridge coils yourself are the cheapest ways to avoid repairs. Home warranty totals assume two claims a year at $65–$150 each.
What affects appliance repair costs
Which appliance
Dryers ($100–$400) and disposals ($70–$300) cost the least to fix; refrigerators ($125–$500) and ovens ($125–$425) the most.
Which part failed
Belts, latches and valves are cheap. A control board runs $200–$750 and a fridge compressor $600–$1,400.
The brand
Sub-Zero, Wolf, Viking and Thermador repairs run $300–$1,400: pricier parts and technicians trained on the brand.
Age
Past about 10 years, or when the repair costs more than half the price of new, replacing usually wins.
Your city
Labor drives the gap. Boston ($240 typical) and New York ($240) sit at the top; Jackson ($165) at the bottom, against a US typical of $200.
Timing
A same-day, evening or weekend visit fee is $140–$400, against $70–$150 for a booked weekday visit.
How to save on appliance repair
- Check every warranty first.The maker's warranty, an extended plan or a home warranty may pay for the repair.
- Ask if the service call is credited.Most companies take the $70–$150 visit off the bill when you book the repair.
- Do the free checks.Breaker, plug, water valve and filters. Many calls are a tripped breaker or a clogged filter.
- Book a weekday.A same-day or weekend visit fee is $140–$400, against $70–$150 for a booked weekday visit.
- Use the half-price rule.If the repair costs more than half the price of new, or the appliance is over 10 years old, price a new one first.
- Clean vents and coils.A yearly dryer vent cleaning ($80–$250) prevents overheating and burned-out parts.
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Appliance Repair Cost by Appliance Age
Under 5 years: check the maker's warranty; a repair runs $100–$400 if it isn't covered. 5–10 years: repair if it costs less than half the price of new. Over 10 years: price a new one before a big repair like a $600–$1,400 compressor.
Worked example: a 6-year-old fridge stops cooling. A fan or defrost repair costs about $300. Half of a typical $1,450 new fridge is $725, so the repair passes the 50% rule easily.
The same fridge at 12 years with a failed compressor: about $950 to repair, 66% of a typical new fridge, on an appliance near the end of its life. Replace it. Some stores set up a new fridge for free when they deliver it; ask, and add $25–$150 for haul-away if the store doesn't include it.
What a appliance repair quote should include
A real appliance repair quote answers all of these. If it answers fewer than six, ask before you say yes.
- The service call fee, and whether it is credited to the repair
- What is wrong, in plain words
- The part, its price and whether it is a factory (OEM) part
- The labor price, flat or by the hour
- The warranty on parts and labor
- Same-day, evening or weekend fees
- When the part will arrive and whether a second visit is needed
- For sealed-system fridge work: proof of EPA Section 608 certification
- The total, with tax, before work starts
Appliance repair cost: FAQ
How much does appliance repair cost?
$100–$400 to repair one appliance, parts and labor included, with $200 typical in 2026. The service call alone is $70–$150.
How much is an appliance repair service call?
$70–$150, about $100 typical. Most companies credit it to the repair if you book it.
How much does refrigerator repair cost?
$125–$500 for common fixes; $600–$1,400 for a compressor or sealed-system repair.
How much does washer and dryer repair cost?
A washer repair runs $100–$450 and a dryer repair $100–$400.
How much does dishwasher repair cost?
$100–$350, about $200 typical.
Should I repair or replace my appliance?
Repair if it is under about 10 years old and the repair costs less than half the price of a new one. Otherwise, replacing is usually the better buy.
Is a home warranty worth it for appliances?
Only with several repairs a year. An appliance plan costs $400–$840 a year plus $65–$150 per claim; one repair costs about $200.
Who is allowed to repair a refrigerator's sealed system?
Unless the fridge or freezer uses isobutane (R-600a), only a technician with EPA Section 608 certification (Clean Air Act) may open the refrigerant circuit.
Why does appliance repair cost more in big cities?
Labor. Parts cost about the same everywhere; technicians in high-wage metros earn more, and parking and building access add time.
Have appliance repair prices gone up?
Yes, a little. Federal data show the median pay of home appliance repairers rose 3.2% from May 2024 to May 2025, and labor is most of a repair bill.
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