How much does appliance repair cost in Des Moines?
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Most appliance repairs in Des Moines cost $90–$355 for one appliance, parts and labor included. Most homeowners here pay about $180; the service call alone is $65–$135.
How we get this data- Typical
- $180
- Low end
- $60
- High end
- $625
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Fixing one appliance in Des Moines costs $90–$355, and $180 is what most homeowners pay. A refrigerator repair runs $115–$455, a washer $90–$410 and a dryer $90–$360.
Des Moines is a smaller market. A part costs the same here as anywhere; what changes is what local repair technicians earn and how far they drive between jobs.
Every repair price here includes the visit, parts and labor. Extra labor past the first hour runs $45–$135 an hour, and a same-day or weekend visit fee is $125–$360 instead of the normal $65–$135.
Comparing cities, or after the US-wide picture? See the national guide: Appliance repair cost in the USA.
$90–$355 to repair one appliance in Des Moines, parts and labor included — typically $180. A refrigerator repair runs $115–$455, a washer $90–$410, and the service call alone $65–$135. Verified November 2026. Get free Des Moines quotes →
- One appliance repair: $90–$355 ($180 typical)
- Service call $65–$135, usually credited to the repair
- Refrigerator $115–$455; washer $90–$410; dryer $90–$360
- Fridge compressor $560–$1,300; high-end brands $275–$1,300
- Priciest area to work in: Downtown, East Village & Sherman Hill; lowest quotes: West Des Moines, Ankeny & Urbandale
Prices verified November 2026 · Cross-referenced against 51+ American pricing sources · See methodology
Repair prices include the service call, parts and labor for one standard-brand appliance on a weekday unless the row says otherwise. Des Moines metro, re-verified November 2026. Warranty rows are national prices.
| Service | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appliance repair, one appliance (service call, parts and labor)per repair | $90per repair | $180 | $355 |
| Service call or diagnostic fee (often credited to the repair)per visit | $65per visit | $90 | $135 |
| Technician labor, per hour (after the first hour)per hour | $45per hour | $65 | $135 |
| Refrigerator repair (fan, defrost, thermostat, valve)per repair | $115per repair | $270 | $455 |
| Refrigerator compressor or sealed-system repairper repair | $560per repair | $885 | $1,300 |
| Ice maker repairper repair | $90per repair | $205 | $360 |
| Freezer repair (stand-alone chest or upright)per repair | $90per repair | $225 | $410 |
| Washing machine repair (pump, belt, valve, lid switch)per repair | $90per repair | $205 | $410 |
| Dryer repair, gas or electric (belt, element, igniter)per repair | $90per repair | $160 | $360 |
| Dishwasher repair (pump, valve, latch, element)per repair | $90per repair | $180 | $315 |
| Oven or wall oven repairper repair | $115per repair | $225 | $385 |
| Stove, range or cooktop repairper repair | $90per repair | $180 | $360 |
| Oven or stove igniter replacementper repair | $135per repair | $205 | $275 |
| Electronic control board replacementper repair | $185per repair | $375 | $700 |
| Microwave repair (over-the-range or built-in)per repair | $90per repair | $160 | $270 |
| Garbage disposal repairper repair | $65per repair | $160 | $270 |
| Garbage disposal replacement (new unit, installed)installed | $235installed | $425 | $805 |
| High-end brand repair (Sub-Zero, Wolf, Viking, Thermador)per repair | $275per repair | $645 | $1,300 |
| Emergency, same-day or weekend visit feeper visit | $125per visit | $225 | $360 |
| Dryer vent cleaningper job | $70per job | $125 | $225 |
| Extended warranty, 3–5 years (one appliance)per plan | $100per plan | $200 | $400 |
| Yearly maintenance planper year | $95per year | $195 | $485 |
| Home warranty, appliance-only planper year | $400per year | $550 | $840 |
| Old appliance haul-away by the store when it delivers a new oneper appliance | $25per appliance | $70 | $140 |
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Prices cover the Des Moines metro. Outlying towns can run a little lower but may add a trip fee; condos in Downtown, East Village & Sherman Hill sit at the top of each range.
Appliance repair prices across Des Moines
Same part, four price bands. Parking and building access push Downtown, East Village & Sherman Hill to the top; West Des Moines, Ankeny & Urbandale sits at or below the city typical.
Downtown, East Village & Sherman Hill
- Repair
- $95–$390 per repair
- Service call
- $70–$150 / service call
Dense blocks with lots of built-in and compact appliances. Ask how long the part will take to arrive before you book.
North & East Des Moines
- Repair
- $90–$375 per repair
- Service call
- $65–$140 / service call
Older homes next to new builds. Most jobs are standard repairs; older laundry rooms and tight basements can slow the visit.
South Side & Southeast
- Repair
- $90–$355 per repair
- Service call
- $65–$135 / service call
Mostly houses with normal access. Quotes cluster around the city typical.
West Des Moines, Ankeny & Urbandale
- Repair
- $90–$365 per repair
- Service call
- $65–$140 / service call
Newer homes with newer appliances. Some may still be under the maker's warranty, so check before you pay for a repair.
Real-World Appliance Repair Costs in Des Moines
Here's what common appliance repair jobs cost in Des Moines in 2026, per repair, with the service call, parts and labor.
Fridge not cooling — fan, defrost part or thermostat
The technician finds the fault on the first visit and fits a common part. If the compressor has failed instead, the job jumps to $560–$1,300, and on an older fridge a new one is often the better buy.
Washer won't drain — new drain pump
A clogged or failed pump is one of the most common washer calls. Check the drain filter and hose first; the visit alone is $65–$135.
Dryer runs but won't heat — element or igniter
Electric dryers lose a heating element, gas dryers an igniter. A clogged vent often causes it, so add a vent cleaning at $70–$225.
Oven won't heat — new igniter
A weak igniter is the usual cause on gas ovens. If the control board has failed instead, budget $185–$700.
Sub-Zero or Wolf not working
High-end built-ins have pricier parts, and many need a technician trained on that brand. A new Sub-Zero can cost $8,000 or more, so a repair usually costs far less than replacing it.
How much does appliance repair cost in Des Moines?
A standard appliance repair in Des Moines costs $90 to $355. The middle of the market, about $180, buys a visit, a diagnosis, one common part and up to an hour or so of labor.
Electronic parts cost more: a control board runs $185–$700 installed. If the repair is more than half the price of a new appliance, or the appliance is over 10 years old, replacing it is often the better buy. Prices re-checked against 51 sources in November 2026.
Appliance repair prices in Des Moines (2026): by appliance
One repair costs $90–$355. A refrigerator runs $115–$455, a dishwasher $90–$315 and an oven $115–$385.
| Line on the quote | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair | $115 | $270 | $455 |
| Washing machine repair | $90 | $205 | $410 |
| Dryer repair | $90 | $160 | $360 |
| Dishwasher repair | $90 | $180 | $315 |
| Oven repair | $115 | $225 | $385 |
| Stove or cooktop repair | $90 | $180 | $360 |
| Microwave repair | $90 | $160 | $270 |
| Service call only | $65 | $90 | $135 |
Parts are the cheap part. A fridge thermostat or dryer belt costs little; most of a $180 repair bill in Des Moines is the technician's time and the trip.
What moves an appliance repair quote in Des Moines:
- The part — belts, switches and valves are cheap; a control board ($185–$700) or compressor ($560–$1,300) is not.
- The brand — Sub-Zero, Wolf and Viking repairs run $275–$1,300.
- Access — built-ins, stacked units and condo buildings take longer.
- Timing — a same-day or weekend visit fee is $125–$360, not $65–$135.
- Extra labor — past the first hour, $45–$135 an hour.
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Appliance Repair Cost in Des Moines by Appliance Age
Under 5 years: check the maker's warranty first; a repair runs $90–$355 if it isn't covered. 5–10 years: repair if it costs less than half the price of new. Over 10 years: get a price for a new one before you pay for a big repair like a $560–$1,300 compressor.
Worked example: a 6-year-old fridge in Des Moines stops cooling. A fan motor or defrost repair costs about $270. A new mid-range fridge costs $600–$2,300, so half of a typical $1,450 fridge is $725. The repair is well under that, so fix it.
Same fridge at 12 years with a dead compressor: about $885 to repair against about $1,450 for a typical new fridge. That is 61% of the price of new on an old appliance, so replacing it usually makes more sense.
Des Moines Appliance Repair Costs by Appliance
| Appliance | Cost | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | $115–$455 per repair | Fans, defrost parts, thermostats and water valves fail most. A compressor or sealed-system fix is $560–$1,300. Most fridges last 10–15 years. |
| Washing machine | $90–$410 per repair | Pumps, belts, inlet valves and drum bearings wear out. Most washers last 10–14 years. |
| Dryer (gas or electric) | $90–$360 per repair | Belts, heating elements, igniters and rollers. Clean the vent ($70–$225) to stop it overheating. Most dryers last 6–10 years. |
| Dishwasher | $90–$315 per repair | Drain pumps, inlet valves, door latches and heating elements are the usual fixes. |
| Oven or wall oven | $115–$385 per repair | Igniters ($135–$275), bake elements and control boards. Ovens often last 10–20 years, so repair usually pays. |
| Stove, range or cooktop | $90–$360 per repair | Igniters, burners, switches and glass tops. Gas models cost a little more to fix than electric. |
| Microwave | $90–$270 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) | $90–$410 per repair | Thermostats, fans and defrost parts. Freezers often last 12–20 years. |
| Ice maker | $90–$360 per repair | Water inlet valves, control boards and motors. Under 5 years old, repair is usually cheaper than a new one. |
| Garbage disposal | $65–$270 per repair | Jams, leaks and dead motors. A new disposal installed is $235–$805, so an old one is often replaced. |
| High-end built-in (Sub-Zero, Wolf, Viking) | $275–$1,300 per repair | Pricier parts and brand-trained technicians. These are worth repairing far longer than standard brands. |
Part price vs repair price — the Des Moines appliance repair bill
Most appliance parts cost far less than the repair bill. The $90–$355 you pay in Des Moines covers the trip, the diagnosis ($65–$135 on its own), the part, and the technician's time at $45–$135 an hour past the first hour.
Buying the part yourself rarely saves much, and a wrong guess wastes money. Ask first whether the company will guarantee a part you bought. Mr. Appliance, for example, guarantees its own parts and service for one year, and Puls guarantees repairs for 90 days.
What's included in a Des Moines appliance repair quote (and what costs extra)
A standard repair price covers the technician's visit, finding the fault, one common part, the labor to fit it and a test run. The headline price often leaves out:
- Extra labor — $45–$135 an hour once the job runs past the first hour
- Pricey parts — a control board ($185–$700) or compressor ($560–$1,300)
- Same-day or weekend service — a $125–$360 visit fee instead of the normal $65–$135
- Haul-away — $25–$140 if you replace the appliance instead
Ask whether the service call is credited to the repair. Most companies credit it; some charge it on top.
Which appliance
A dryer repair costs $90–$360 in Des Moines; a refrigerator $115–$455. Fridges cost more because the parts are pricier and sealed-system work on many fridges needs an EPA-certified technician.
Which part failed
Belts, switches, latches and valves are cheap fixes. A control board runs $185–$700 and a fridge compressor $560–$1,300.
The brand
Standard brands are the prices on this page. Sub-Zero, Wolf, Viking and Thermador repairs run $275–$1,300 in Des Moines.
How old it is
Past about 10 years, or when a repair costs more than half the price of a new one, replacing is usually the better buy. Newer appliances may still be under the maker's warranty.
Access and building rules
Built-in units, stacked washer-dryers and condo buildings with parking or elevator rules take longer, which adds to the $45–$135 hourly labor.
When you book
A booked weekday visit is the cheapest, at $65–$135. A same-day, evening or weekend visit fee is $125–$360 in Des Moines.
Local labor costs
Des Moines is a smaller market. The typical repair here, $180, is about 10% below the US typical of $200.
- Check the warranty first.A maker's warranty, an extended warranty or a home warranty may cover the repair. Find the paperwork before you call.
- Ask if the service call is credited.Most companies take the $65–$135 visit off the bill when you book the repair. Get that in writing.
- Do the free checks.Check the breaker, the plug, the water valve and the filters first. Many calls are a tripped breaker or a clogged filter.
- Book a weekday.A same-day or weekend visit fee is $125–$360 in Des Moines, against $65–$135 for a booked weekday visit.
- Use the half-price rule.If the repair costs more than half the price of a new appliance, or the appliance is over 10 years old, get a price for a new one before you say yes.
- Get two quotes on big repairs.For anything over $355, like a compressor at $560–$1,300, a second opinion is worth the extra service call.
Des Moines appliance repair companies often quote by phone. Before you say yes to the repair, get these in writing:
- 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, and how long it lasts
- Whether same-day, evening or weekend fees apply
- When the part will arrive and whether a second visit is needed
- For sealed-system fridge work: that the technician is EPA certified
How much does appliance repair cost in Des Moines?
$90–$355 to repair one appliance, parts and labor included, and $180 is typical. The service call alone is $65–$135, usually credited if you book the repair.
How much is a service call for appliance repair in Des Moines?
$65–$135, about $90 typical. It covers the trip and finding the fault. Most companies take it off the bill if you go ahead with the repair.
How much does refrigerator repair cost in Des Moines?
$115–$455 for common fixes like a fan, defrost part, thermostat or water valve. A compressor or sealed-system repair is $560–$1,300.
How much does washer or dryer repair cost in Des Moines?
A washer repair runs $90–$410 and a dryer repair $90–$360. Pumps, belts, heating elements and igniters are the usual parts.
How much does dishwasher repair cost in Des Moines?
$90–$315, about $180 typical. Drain pumps, inlet valves and door latches are the most common fixes.
Is it worth repairing an old appliance?
Use two checks. If the appliance is over about 10 years old, or the repair costs more than half the price of a new one, replacing it is usually the better buy.
How much is an emergency appliance repair in Des Moines?
Same-day, evening and weekend visits cost $125–$360, then the repair itself. A booked weekday visit avoids that.
How much does it cost to repair a Sub-Zero or Wolf appliance in Des Moines?
$275–$1,300 per repair. High-end parts cost more, and many need a technician trained on that brand.
Who can fix the sealed system on a refrigerator?
Unless the fridge uses isobutane (R-600a), only a technician with EPA Section 608 certification (Clean Air Act) may open the refrigerant circuit. Ask to see the certification before a compressor or refrigerant repair.
What's included in a Des Moines appliance repair quote?
The visit, the diagnosis, the part and the labor to fit it. Often extra: labor past the first hour ($45–$135 an hour), pricey parts like a control board, and same-day fees.
Prices verified November 2026 · Cross-referenced against 51+ American pricing sources · See methodology
Prices for the Des Moines metro area, November 2026. Outer suburbs may vary.
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