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How much does appliance repair cost in Myrtle Beach?

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Updated November 2026Independently researched10 min read
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Appliance repair costs in Myrtle Beach

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Normal range for Myrtle Beach, SC
$95–$370per repair

Most appliance repairs in Myrtle Beach cost $95–$370 for one appliance, parts and labor included. Most homeowners here pay about $185; the service call alone is $65–$140.

How we get this data
Typical
$185
Low end
$65
High end
$650
One repair
$95–$370
Service call
$65–$140
Refrigerator
$115–$470
Washer
$95–$420

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Typical appliance repair price: Myrtle Beach vs nearby citiesTypical price, per repair. The line marks the US typical.
Myrtle Beach, SCThis guide $185

The typical Myrtle Beach price is $185, 7% below the US typical of $200.

Where Myrtle Beach sits among 195 US metrosNumber of metros at each typical appliance repair price, per repair.

Myrtle Beach's price band

Myrtle Beach is cheaper than 77% of the 195 US metros we price for appliance repair work.

Expect $65–$140 just for the technician to come out and find the fault, usually credited to the repair. Most finished repairs in Myrtle Beach land at $95–$370, about $185 typical.

Myrtle Beach 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–$140 an hour, and a same-day or weekend visit fee is $130–$375 instead of the normal $65–$140.

Comparing cities, or after the US-wide picture? See the national guide: Appliance repair cost in the USA.

Quick answer

$95–$370 to repair one appliance in Myrtle Beach, parts and labor included — typically $185. A refrigerator repair runs $115–$470, a washer $95–$420, and the service call alone $65–$140. Verified November 2026. Get free Myrtle Beach quotes →

  • One appliance repair: $95–$370 ($185 typical)
  • Service call $65–$140, usually credited to the repair
  • Refrigerator $115–$470; washer $95–$420; dryer $95–$375
  • Fridge compressor $575–$1,350; high-end brands $285–$1,350
  • Priciest area to work in: Downtown Myrtle Beach & the Boardwalk; lowest quotes: Conway

Prices verified November 2026 · Cross-referenced against 51+ American pricing sources · See methodology

Detailed pricing — Appliance repair cost in Myrtle Beach 2026

Repair prices include the service call, parts and labor for one standard-brand appliance on a weekday unless the row says otherwise. Myrtle Beach metro, re-verified November 2026. Warranty rows are national prices.

ServiceLowTypicalHigh
Appliance repair, one appliance (service call, parts and labor)per repair$95per repair$185$370
Service call or diagnostic fee (often credited to the repair)per visit$65per visit$95$140
Technician labor, per hour (after the first hour)per hour$45per hour$70$140
Refrigerator repair (fan, defrost, thermostat, valve)per repair$115per repair$280$470
Refrigerator compressor or sealed-system repairper repair$575per repair$910$1,350
Ice maker repairper repair$95per repair$210$375
Freezer repair (stand-alone chest or upright)per repair$95per repair$235$420
Washing machine repair (pump, belt, valve, lid switch)per repair$95per repair$210$420
Dryer repair, gas or electric (belt, element, igniter)per repair$95per repair$165$375
Dishwasher repair (pump, valve, latch, element)per repair$95per repair$185$330
Oven or wall oven repairper repair$115per repair$235$400
Stove, range or cooktop repairper repair$95per repair$185$375
Oven or stove igniter replacementper repair$140per repair$210$280
Electronic control board replacementper repair$190per repair$380$715
Microwave repair (over-the-range or built-in)per repair$95per repair$165$280
Garbage disposal repairper repair$65per repair$165$280
Garbage disposal replacement (new unit, installed)installed$240installed$435$820
High-end brand repair (Sub-Zero, Wolf, Viking, Thermador)per repair$285per repair$665$1,350
Emergency, same-day or weekend visit feeper visit$130per visit$235$375
Dryer vent cleaningper job$75per job$130$235
Extended warranty, 3–5 years (one appliance)per plan$100per plan$200$400
Yearly maintenance planper year$100per year$195$490
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$145
appliance repair jobs in Myrtle Beach: what they costPer repair, low to high with the typical price marked. Every line is in the table above.
Refrigerator compressor or sealed-system repair $910$575–$1,350
High-end brand repair (Sub-Zero, Wolf, Viking, Thermador) $665$285–$1,350
Electronic control board replacement $380$190–$715
Refrigerator repair (fan, defrost, thermostat, valve) $280$115–$470
Freezer repair (stand-alone chest or upright) $235$95–$420
Oven or wall oven repair $235$115–$400
Ice maker repair $210$95–$375
Washing machine repair (pump, belt, valve, lid switch) $210$95–$420
Oven or stove igniter replacement $210$140–$280
Appliance repair, one appliance (service call, parts and labor) $185$95–$370
Dishwasher repair (pump, valve, latch, element) $185$95–$330
Stove, range or cooktop repair $185$95–$375
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Figures are for the Myrtle Beach metro area. Trip fees can apply on the far edges; tight buildings in Downtown Myrtle Beach & the Boardwalk cost the most to work in.

How appliance repair costs vary across Myrtle Beach

Appliance repair prices across Myrtle Beach

Same part, four price bands. Parking and building access push Downtown Myrtle Beach & the Boardwalk to the top; Conway sits at or below the city typical.

Appliance repair prices across Myrtle BeachTypical range by part of the metro, per repair. The line marks the Myrtle Beach typical.
Downtown Myrtle Beach & the Boardwalk5–10% above the city average $100–$405per repair
ConwayStandard to 5% below $90–$365per repair
North Myrtle Beach & Carolina ForestStandard pricing $95–$370per repair
Surfside, Murrells Inlet & GeorgetownStandard; bigger kitchens $95–$380per repair

Downtown Myrtle Beach & the Boardwalk

5–10% above the city average
Downtown, Boardwalk, Arts & Innovation District
Repair
$100–$405 per repair
Service call
$70–$155 / service call

Condos and apartment towers. Service elevators and building sign-in add time, and some companies add a charge for condo and high-rise visits.

Conway

Standard to 5% below
Conway, Coastal Carolina University
Repair
$90–$365 per repair
Service call
$60–$135 / service call

Rental housing and older, simpler appliances. Repairs are often quick; ask whether the landlord or you should book it.

North Myrtle Beach & Carolina Forest

Standard pricing
North Myrtle Beach, Carolina Forest, Socastee
Repair
$95–$370 per repair
Service call
$65–$140 / service call

Established neighborhoods with easy parking. Most visits are a standard repair at the city's going rate.

Surfside, Murrells Inlet & Georgetown

Standard; bigger kitchens
Surfside Beach, Murrells Inlet, Georgetown, Pawleys Island
Repair
$95–$380 per repair
Service call
$65–$145 / service call

Garages and laundry rooms make access easy. Garage fridges and freezers are common and work harder in hot weather.

What you'll actually pay — job by job

Real-World Appliance Repair Costs in Myrtle Beach

Here's what common appliance repair jobs cost in Myrtle Beach in 2026, per repair, with the service call, parts and labor.

Fridge not cooling — fan, defrost part or thermostat

$115–$470

The technician finds the fault on the first visit and fits a common part. If the compressor has failed instead, the job jumps to $575–$1,350, and on an older fridge a new one is often the better buy.

Washer won't drain — new drain pump

$95–$420

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–$140.

Dryer runs but won't heat — element or igniter

$95–$375

Electric dryers lose a heating element, gas dryers an igniter. A clogged vent often causes it, so add a vent cleaning at $75–$235.

Oven won't heat — new igniter

$140–$280

A weak igniter is the usual cause on gas ovens. If the control board has failed instead, budget $190–$715.

Sub-Zero or Wolf not working

$285–$1,350

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 Myrtle Beach?

Between $95 and $370 to fix one appliance, and $185 is what most Myrtle Beach homeowners pay. That price includes the service call ($65–$140), the part and the labor. Bills above $370 usually mean a compressor, a control board or a high-end brand.

Waiting for a weekday saves money: a same-day or weekend visit fee is $130–$375, against $65–$140 for a booked visit. Figures re-checked against 51 sources in November 2026.

Appliance repair prices in Myrtle Beach (2026): by appliance

One repair costs $95–$370. A refrigerator runs $115–$470, a dishwasher $95–$330 and an oven $115–$400.

Line on the quoteLowTypicalHigh
Refrigerator repair$115$280$470
Washing machine repair$95$210$420
Dryer repair$95$165$375
Dishwasher repair$95$185$330
Oven repair$115$235$400
Stove or cooktop repair$95$185$375
Microwave repair$95$165$280
Service call only$65$95$140

Parts are the cheap part. A fridge thermostat or dryer belt costs little; most of a $185 repair bill in Myrtle Beach is the technician's time and the trip.

What moves an appliance repair quote in Myrtle Beach:

  • The part — belts, switches and valves are cheap; a control board ($190–$715) or compressor ($575–$1,350) is not.
  • The brand — Sub-Zero, Wolf and Viking repairs run $285–$1,350.
  • Access — built-ins, stacked units and condo buildings take longer.
  • Timing — a same-day or weekend visit fee is $130–$375, not $65–$140.
  • Extra labor — past the first hour, $45–$140 an hour.

Ask every Myrtle Beach company the same five things: the service call fee and whether it is credited, the price of the part, the labor price, the warranty on parts and labor, and when the part will arrive. Compare those, not the headline price. Get a quote for your appliance repair job →

Appliance Repair Cost in Myrtle Beach by Appliance Age

Quick answer

Under 5 years: check the maker's warranty first; a repair runs $95–$370 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 $575–$1,350 compressor.

Worked example: a 6-year-old fridge in Myrtle Beach stops cooling. A fan motor or defrost repair costs about $280. 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 $910 to repair against about $1,450 for a typical new fridge. That is 63% of the price of new on an old appliance, so replacing it usually makes more sense.

Myrtle Beach Appliance Repair Costs by Appliance

ApplianceCostBest for
Refrigerator$115–$470 per repairFans, defrost parts, thermostats and water valves fail most. A compressor or sealed-system fix is $575–$1,350. Most fridges last 10–15 years.
Washing machine$95–$420 per repairPumps, belts, inlet valves and drum bearings wear out. Most washers last 10–14 years.
Dryer (gas or electric)$95–$375 per repairBelts, heating elements, igniters and rollers. Clean the vent ($75–$235) to stop it overheating. Most dryers last 6–10 years.
Dishwasher$95–$330 per repairDrain pumps, inlet valves, door latches and heating elements are the usual fixes.
Oven or wall oven$115–$400 per repairIgniters ($140–$280), bake elements and control boards. Ovens often last 10–20 years, so repair usually pays.
Stove, range or cooktop$95–$375 per repairIgniters, burners, switches and glass tops. Gas models cost a little more to fix than electric.
Microwave$95–$280 per repairOver-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)$95–$420 per repairThermostats, fans and defrost parts. Freezers often last 12–20 years.
Ice maker$95–$375 per repairWater inlet valves, control boards and motors. Under 5 years old, repair is usually cheaper than a new one.
Garbage disposal$65–$280 per repairJams, leaks and dead motors. A new disposal installed is $240–$820, so an old one is often replaced.
High-end built-in (Sub-Zero, Wolf, Viking)$285–$1,350 per repairPricier parts and brand-trained technicians. These are worth repairing far longer than standard brands.
Cost by appliance in Myrtle BeachTypical range, per repair.
Refrigerator $115–$470per repair
Washing machine $95–$420per repair
Dryer (gas or electric) $95–$375per repair
Dishwasher $95–$330per repair
Oven or wall oven $115–$400per repair
Stove, range or cooktop $95–$375per repair
Microwave $95–$280per repair
Freezer (chest or upright) $95–$420per repair
Ice maker $95–$375per repair
Garbage disposal $65–$280per repair
High-end built-in (Sub-Zero, Wolf, Viking) $285–$1,350per repair
Myrtle Beach tip: before you book, write down the brand, model number and what the appliance is doing. A technician who knows that can bring the right part and finish in one visit.

Part price vs repair price — the Myrtle Beach appliance repair bill

Most appliance parts cost far less than the repair bill. The $95–$370 you pay in Myrtle Beach covers the trip, the diagnosis ($65–$140 on its own), the part, and the technician's time at $45–$140 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 Myrtle Beach 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–$140 an hour once the job runs past the first hour
  • Pricey parts — a control board ($190–$715) or compressor ($575–$1,350)
  • Same-day or weekend service — a $130–$375 visit fee instead of the normal $65–$140
  • Haul-away — $25–$145 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.

What Affects Appliance Repair Costs in Myrtle Beach

Which appliance

A dryer repair costs $95–$375 in Myrtle Beach; a refrigerator $115–$470. 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 $190–$715 and a fridge compressor $575–$1,350.

The brand

Standard brands are the prices on this page. Sub-Zero, Wolf, Viking and Thermador repairs run $285–$1,350 in Myrtle Beach.

Age of the appliance

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–$140 hourly labor.

When you book

A booked weekday visit is the cheapest, at $65–$140. A same-day, evening or weekend visit fee is $130–$375 in Myrtle Beach.

Local labor costs

Myrtle Beach is a smaller market. The typical repair here, $185, is about 7% below the US typical of $200.

How to Save Money on Appliance Repair in Myrtle Beach
  1. 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.
  2. Ask if the service call is credited.Most companies take the $65–$140 visit off the bill when you book the repair. Get that in writing.
  3. 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.
  4. Book a weekday.A same-day or weekend visit fee is $130–$375 in Myrtle Beach, against $65–$140 for a booked weekday visit.
  5. 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.
  6. Get two quotes on big repairs.For anything over $370, like a compressor at $575–$1,350, a second opinion is worth the extra service call.
Appliance Repair Cost in Myrtle Beach: What the Quote Should Include

Myrtle Beach 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
Frequently asked questions — Appliance repair cost in Myrtle Beach
How much does appliance repair cost in Myrtle Beach?

$95–$370 to repair one appliance, parts and labor included, and $185 is typical. The service call alone is $65–$140, usually credited if you book the repair.

How much is a service call for appliance repair in Myrtle Beach?

$65–$140, about $95 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 Myrtle Beach?

$115–$470 for common fixes like a fan, defrost part, thermostat or water valve. A compressor or sealed-system repair is $575–$1,350.

How much does washer or dryer repair cost in Myrtle Beach?

A washer repair runs $95–$420 and a dryer repair $95–$375. Pumps, belts, heating elements and igniters are the usual parts.

How much does dishwasher repair cost in Myrtle Beach?

$95–$330, about $185 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 Myrtle Beach?

Same-day, evening and weekend visits cost $130–$375, then the repair itself. A booked weekday visit avoids that.

How much does it cost to repair a Sub-Zero or Wolf appliance in Myrtle Beach?

$285–$1,350 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 Myrtle Beach appliance repair quote?

The visit, the diagnosis, the part and the labor to fit it. Often extra: labor past the first hour ($45–$140 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 Myrtle Beach metro area, November 2026. Outer suburbs may vary.

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