$100–$400 for most single-appliance repairs in 2026, about $200 typical. A refrigerator costs $125–$500 to fix, a washer $100–$450, a dryer $100–$400, a dishwasher $100–$350 and an oven $125–$425. A failed fridge compressor is the costliest common repair at $600–$1,400.
US prices, November 2026. Low is a simple job in a low-cost area; high is a bigger job or a high-cost city.
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Does appliance repair cost by appliance change by city?
Yes. The same job costs more where labor and rent cost more. Here's how appliance repair prices in the biggest US metros compare with the US typical of $200.
Appliance repair prices in the 12 biggest US metrosEach city's typical appliance repair price against the US typical of $200.
Most fridge repairs cost $125–$500: an evaporator fan, a defrost heater, a thermostat or a water inlet valve. An ice maker repair is $100–$400. A stand-alone freezer costs $100–$450 to fix.
The big one is the sealed system. A compressor or refrigerant leak repair costs $600–$1,400, and unless the fridge uses isobutane (R-600a), only an EPA-certified technician may do it. On a fridge past about 10 years old, that money usually goes further on a new fridge ($600–$2,300).
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Washers and dryers
A washer repair costs $100–$450. Drain pumps, belts, inlet valves, lid switches and drum bearings are the usual parts. A dryer repair costs $100–$400: belts, heating elements, gas igniters and drum rollers.
Many dryer faults start with a clogged vent, which makes the dryer overheat and burn out parts. A vent cleaning costs $80–$250 and is worth doing once a year.
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Dishwashers, ovens and stoves
A dishwasher repair costs $100–$350: drain pumps, inlet valves, door latches and heating elements. An oven repair runs $125–$425 and a stove or cooktop $100–$400.
On gas ovens and stoves, a weak igniter is the most common fault, at $150–$300. Newer models with touch controls can need a control board instead, at $200–$750.
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Microwaves and disposals
A microwave repair costs $100–$300, worth it for over-the-range and built-in models. A cheap countertop microwave usually isn't worth fixing.
A garbage disposal repair costs $70–$300. A new disposal, installed, is $250–$850, so an old or leaking unit is often better replaced.
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High-end brands
Sub-Zero, Wolf, Viking and Thermador repairs cost $300–$1,400. Parts cost more, and many need a technician trained on that brand. These appliances cost far more to replace, so repair usually makes sense for many years.
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