How Much Does Appliance Repair Cost?
Updated for 2026 — national average costs with state-by-state breakdowns
What Does Appliance Repair Include?
Appliance repair covers fixing refrigerators, dishwashers, washing machines, dryers, ovens, and other household appliances. Most repairs involve a service call fee plus parts and labor.
The national average cost for appliance repair is $250 per repair. Most homeowners pay between $100 and $500, though costs can vary significantly based on your location, the scope of work, and other factors outlined below.
What Affects the Price?
Appliance
Dishwasher: $150-$350. Washer: $150-$400. Dryer: $100-$350. Refrigerator: $200-$500. Oven: $150-$400
Typical
Service call: $50-$100. Parts: $50-$250. Labor: $50-$200
Key Cost Factors
- ✓Appliance type
- ✓Problem diagnosis
- ✓Parts needed
- ✓Appliance age and brand
- ✓Service call fee
- ✓Warranty status
💡 Tips to Save Money
- 1.Check if the appliance is under warranty first
- 2.YouTube tutorials can help with simple fixes like replacing a dryer belt
- 3.A repair under $300 is usually worth it; over 50% of replacement cost, consider new
- 4.Service call fees ($50-$100) are usually applied toward the repair
📈 Appliance Repair Cost Trends (2020–2024)
Prices have increased +17.9% over the last 5 years
| Year | National Avg | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $212 | — |
| 2021 | $221 | +4.2% |
| 2022 | $235 | +6.3% |
| 2023 | $242 | +3.0% |
| 2024 | $250 | +3.3% |
Based on national averages adjusted for annual inflation. Actual costs vary by location and project scope.
Appliance Repair Cost by State
Costs vary significantly by state due to labor rates, cost of living, and local market conditions. Click any state for a detailed breakdown.
| State | Low | Average | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $82 | $205 | $410 |
| Alaska | $128 | $320 | $640 |
| Arizona | $95 | $238 | $475 |
| Arkansas | $80 | $200 | $400 |
| California | $135 | $338 | $675 |
| Colorado | $108 | $270 | $540 |
| Connecticut | $122 | $305 | $610 |
| Delaware | $105 | $263 | $525 |
| Florida | $98 | $245 | $490 |
| Georgia | $90 | $225 | $450 |
| Hawaii | $142 | $355 | $710 |
| Idaho | $92 | $230 | $460 |
| Illinois | $105 | $263 | $525 |
| Indiana | $88 | $220 | $440 |
| Iowa | $86 | $215 | $430 |
| Kansas | $85 | $213 | $425 |
| Kentucky | $84 | $210 | $420 |
| Louisiana | $87 | $218 | $435 |
| Maine | $102 | $255 | $510 |
| Maryland | $115 | $288 | $575 |
| Massachusetts | $130 | $325 | $650 |
| Michigan | $92 | $230 | $460 |
| Minnesota | $102 | $255 | $510 |
| Mississippi | $78 | $195 | $390 |
| Missouri | $87 | $218 | $435 |
| Montana | $95 | $238 | $475 |
| Nebraska | $88 | $220 | $440 |
| Nevada | $102 | $255 | $510 |
| New Hampshire | $112 | $280 | $560 |
| New Jersey | $125 | $313 | $625 |
| New Mexico | $90 | $225 | $450 |
| New York | $132 | $330 | $660 |
| North Carolina | $90 | $225 | $450 |
| North Dakota | $90 | $225 | $450 |
| Ohio | $90 | $225 | $450 |
| Oklahoma | $83 | $208 | $415 |
| Oregon | $110 | $275 | $550 |
| Pennsylvania | $102 | $255 | $510 |
| Rhode Island | $115 | $288 | $575 |
| South Carolina | $87 | $218 | $435 |
| South Dakota | $85 | $213 | $425 |
| Tennessee | $86 | $215 | $430 |
| Texas | $93 | $233 | $465 |
| Utah | $95 | $238 | $475 |
| Vermont | $108 | $270 | $540 |
| Virginia | $105 | $263 | $525 |
| Washington | $115 | $288 | $575 |
| West Virginia | $80 | $200 | $400 |
| Wisconsin | $94 | $235 | $470 |
| Wyoming | $92 | $230 | $460 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Repair or replace?
General rule: if the appliance is less than halfway through its expected lifespan and the repair is less than 50% of replacement cost, repair. Otherwise, consider replacing.
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