94 GUIDES • UPDATED 2026
Appliance repair cost guides.
What repairs actually cost — national averages for parts, labor, and total, plus DIY difficulty and honest repair-vs-replace advice for every common failure. Washers, dryers, refrigerators, ovens & ranges, and dishwashers — every major appliance, each with a matching DIY guide.
🌀 WASHERS
Washer repair costs
🌀 Washer
Average washer repair cost
$150–$400 avg repair
🌀 Washer
Won’t drain / drain pump
$150–$300 avg repair
🌀 Washer
Won’t spin
$130–$350 avg repair
🌀 Washer
Loud spin / drum bearings
$250–$500 avg repair
🌀 Washer
Door seal / boot leak
$200–$350 avg repair
🌀 Washer
Not filling / inlet valve
$120–$230 avg repair
🌀 Washer
Control board
$200–$450 avg repair
🌀 Washer
Shaking / suspension
$130–$280 avg repair
🌀 Washer
Won’t start / lid lock
$100–$250 avg repair
🌀 Washer
Leaking
$80–$350 avg repair
🌀 Washer
Won’t agitate
$100–$280 avg repair
🌀 Washer
Stuck on cycle
$120–$320 avg repair
🌀 Washer
Door stuck locked
$100–$250 avg repair
🌀 Washer
Smells / mold
$0–$350 avg repair
🌀 Washer
Motor coupling
$110–$200 avg repair
🌀 Washer
Clutch
$150–$280 avg repair
🌀 Washer
Transmission / gearcase
$250–$450 avg repair
🌀 Washer
Drive belt
$100–$200 avg repair
🌀 Washer
Overfilling / water level
$120–$260 avg repair
🌀 Washer
Loud noises
$100–$450 avg repair
🌀 Washer
Drive motor
$250–$450 avg repair
🔥 DRYERS
Dryer repair costs
🔥 Dryer
Average dryer repair cost
$100–$300 avg repair
🔥 Dryer
Not heating
$100–$280 avg repair
🔥 Dryer
Heating element
$150–$280 avg repair
🔥 Dryer
Thermal fuse
$80–$180 avg repair
🔥 Dryer
Gas igniter / coils
$120–$230 avg repair
🔥 Dryer
Belt / drum won’t turn
$100–$200 avg repair
🔥 Dryer
Squeaking / rollers
$120–$250 avg repair
🔥 Dryer
Takes too long
$80–$250 avg repair
🔥 Dryer
Won’t start
$80–$200 avg repair
🔥 Dryer
Control board
$200–$450 avg repair
🔥 Dryer
Overheating / too hot
$80–$250 avg repair
🔥 Dryer
Shuts off mid-cycle
$100–$300 avg repair
🔥 Dryer
Drive motor
$250–$450 avg repair
🔥 Dryer
Drum felt seal
$120–$250 avg repair
🔥 Dryer
Vent cleaning
$100–$200 avg repair
🔥 Dryer
Thermostats
$90–$200 avg repair
🔥 Dryer
Timer
$120–$280 avg repair
🔥 Dryer
Door won’t latch
$80–$170 avg repair
🔥 Dryer
Burning smell
$0–$300 avg repair
🔥 Dryer
Blower wheel
$120–$250 avg repair
🔥 Dryer
Steam function
$120–$240 avg repair
🧊 REFRIGERATORS
Refrigerator repair costs
🧊 Refrigerator
Average fridge repair cost
$200–$500 avg repair
🧊 Refrigerator
Not cooling
$100–$450 avg repair
🧊 Refrigerator
Compressor
$500–$1,000 avg repair
🧊 Refrigerator
Refrigerant leak
$250–$1,200 avg repair
🧊 Refrigerator
Evaporator fan
$150–$300 avg repair
🧊 Refrigerator
Condenser fan
$150–$280 avg repair
🧊 Refrigerator
Defrost system
$150–$350 avg repair
🧊 Refrigerator
Ice maker
$150–$400 avg repair
🧊 Refrigerator
Water dispenser
$100–$250 avg repair
🧊 Refrigerator
Leaking water
$80–$250 avg repair
🧊 Refrigerator
Door gasket
$100–$250 avg repair
🧊 Refrigerator
Thermostat / thermistor
$100–$250 avg repair
🧊 Refrigerator
Control board
$200–$500 avg repair
🧊 Refrigerator
Start relay
$100–$200 avg repair
🧊 Refrigerator
Freezer cold, fridge warm
$150–$350 avg repair
🧊 Refrigerator
Freezing food / too cold
$100–$260 avg repair
🧊 Refrigerator
Loud noises
$0–$300 avg repair
🧊 Refrigerator
Runs constantly
$0–$250 avg repair
♨️ OVENS & RANGES
Oven & Range repair costs
♨️ Oven & Range
Average oven repair cost
$150–$400 avg repair
♨️ Oven & Range
Not heating
$150–$350 avg repair
♨️ Oven & Range
Bake element
$150–$280 avg repair
♨️ Oven & Range
Gas igniter
$150–$300 avg repair
♨️ Oven & Range
Temperature sensor
$120–$250 avg repair
♨️ Oven & Range
Control board
$250–$500 avg repair
♨️ Oven & Range
Door stuck after self-clean
$100–$250 avg repair
♨️ Oven & Range
Electric burner / switch
$120–$250 avg repair
♨️ Oven & Range
Burner won’t light
$100–$250 avg repair
♨️ Oven & Range
Door / hinges / gasket
$120–$300 avg repair
💧 DISHWASHERS
Dishwasher repair costs
💧 Dishwasher
Average dishwasher repair cost
$130–$350 avg repair
💧 Dishwasher
Not draining
$100–$300 avg repair
💧 Dishwasher
Not cleaning well
$100–$300 avg repair
💧 Dishwasher
Not filling / inlet valve
$120–$250 avg repair
💧 Dishwasher
Leaking
$100–$350 avg repair
💧 Dishwasher
Door latch
$100–$220 avg repair
💧 Dishwasher
Pump / motor
$200–$450 avg repair
💧 Dishwasher
Not drying
$120–$280 avg repair
💧 Dishwasher
Spray arms / racks
$80–$200 avg repair
💧 Dishwasher
Control panel / board
$200–$400 avg repair
🍿 MICROWAVES
Microwave repair costs
🍿 Microwave
Microwave Repair Cost
$100–$350 avg repair
🍿 Microwave
Not Heating
$100–$400 avg repair
🍿 Microwave
Magnetron Replacement
$150–$400 avg repair
🍿 Microwave
High-Voltage Diode
$100–$250 avg repair
🍿 Microwave
Door Interlock Switch
$100–$250 avg repair
🍿 Microwave
Turntable Not Turning
$90–$200 avg repair
🍿 Microwave
Sparking & Arcing
$80–$250 avg repair
🍿 Microwave
Control Panel
$150–$400 avg repair
🍿 Microwave
Vent Fan (OTR)
$120–$320 avg repair
🍿 Microwave
Door Latch & Handle
$100–$260 avg repair
🍿 Microwave
Runs Then Stops
$120–$350 avg repair
🍿 Microwave
Loud or Noisy
$100–$300 avg repair
🍿 Microwave
Light Not Working
$70–$180 avg repair
🍿 Microwave
OTR Installation
$150–$400 avg repair
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