What will it cost to repair an appliance?
Appliance repair can be a large investment, especially if it’s your major appliances that break down or require frequent maintenance. Homeowners report that the average cost for appliance repair is $191 and most spend between $138 and $338. Try to group appliance repairs together, if you can; it will save you some money. Also, try to find a local contractor; they charge less than repairmen who work through a larger company.
Cost to Repair a Refrigerator and Freezer
Refrigerators and freezers are among the most essential kitchen appliances. After all, without these, you’re without cold food and leftover meals. When you have a refrigerator/freezer combo repaired, you will generally spend between two to three hours on labor costs in addition to the cost of replacement parts, resulting in an average cost of between $200 and $300. (Note that this doesn’t include the cost to repair an ice maker, which can cost up to $250.)
Fridge Compressor Repair Costs
If your refrigerator is buzzing or humming -- or if it’s failing to keep your food cold -- you might need compressor repairs, which can cost between $100 and $200. Some common compressor issues include:
Other Common Fridge Repairs
Other repairs you might encounter over the life of your fridge include:
Cost to Repair a Washing Machine
Without a washing machine, you may quickly find yourself without clean clothes and linens, forced to make frequent -- and expensive -- trips to the local laundromat or dry-cleaner. If your washer breaks, it’s probably worthwhile to have it repaired or replaced. Depending on what you need fixed, repairs will most likely cost between $120 and $300.
Common Washer Issues
You may encounter many issues over your washer’s lifetime. If you need to have the washer repaired for any reason, most service professionals will charge between $100 and $150 per project, depending on the extent of the issue. Be aware of the following common issues and address any symptoms immediately.
Cost to Repair a Dryer
Your dryer saves you time and keeps you from having to hang clothes out on a line. Like your washer, it’s important to keep it in good working order. The average cost to repair a dryer generally runs between $100 and $300, depending on the type of repair. A number of things can go wrong with your dryer, so it’s important to stay on top of service, maintenance and repair.
Gas Dryer Repair
Gas dryers cost about $100 to $150 more than electric models, but cost less to power. In terms of repairs, gas dryers don’t include heating elements like electric dryers, but they do have ignition coils that will require replacement throughout the dryer’s lifetime. Some other issues you may encounter with gas dryers are:
Dryer Belt Replacement
When you start hearing a squeaking noise, it’s time to replace your dryer belt. Noise may also indicate a problem with your drum rollers and idler pulleys. The cost to have a dryer belt professionally replaced is about $200 per project.
Dryer Coil Replacement and Other Repairs
To fix the dryer coil, we’ll need to remove the cover from the front or back of your dryer. Disconnect the dryer from all electrical and fuel connections, then inspect the dryer coil and replace it if needed.
Some additional issues that may arise include:
Oven/Range/Cooktop
Without an oven range, you’re without hot food. Your oven range includes your oven, range hood and your cooktop -- and all of the components necessary to make them work. If you need to have any part of your range repaired, it will cost between $100 and $200 per project, depending on the extent of the damage.
Common Repairs
Here are some common issues in ovens, cooktops and ranges:
Smaller Repairs
The price to fix smaller appliances like your microwave, garbage disposal, and dishwasher will vary depending on the parts you need. The cost to repair a microwave, for example, is usually runs at an average of cost range of $120 to $250. For other kitchen appliances, such as dishwashers, you may be looking at $100 to $200 per appliance.
Appliance repair can be a large investment, especially if it’s your major appliances that break down or require frequent maintenance. Homeowners report that the average cost for appliance repair is $191 and most spend between $138 and $338. Try to group appliance repairs together, if you can; it will save you some money. Also, try to find a local contractor; they charge less than repairmen who work through a larger company.
Cost to Repair a Refrigerator and Freezer
Refrigerators and freezers are among the most essential kitchen appliances. After all, without these, you’re without cold food and leftover meals. When you have a refrigerator/freezer combo repaired, you will generally spend between two to three hours on labor costs in addition to the cost of replacement parts, resulting in an average cost of between $200 and $300. (Note that this doesn’t include the cost to repair an ice maker, which can cost up to $250.)
Fridge Compressor Repair Costs
If your refrigerator is buzzing or humming -- or if it’s failing to keep your food cold -- you might need compressor repairs, which can cost between $100 and $200. Some common compressor issues include:
- Problems with the compressor fan: The fan is essential to the compressor, as it helps to cool it down and prevent overheating. If the fan stops, the compressor will make a strange noise and your fridge will start to overheat. You will need to call a fridge repair professional to replace the fan.
- Clicking noises: If you hear clicking sounds, there’s a chance you have an issue with your start relay, or that the compressor is overloading, which could cause the compressor to break.
- Faulty compressor: If parts of the fridge are cooling less than they used to, test of the compressor is needed. If the compressor is working, something else is causing your issue.
- Other noises: Your compressor is usually silent. If it’s making noises, it’s likely that your compressor has gone bad and will need to be replaced. This will prevent high pressure and bad gas from building up inside the fridge.
Other Common Fridge Repairs
Other repairs you might encounter over the life of your fridge include:
- Icemaker issues: You might hear noises coming from the icemaker when water flows into it. It’s normal, but have it checked if it gets louder than usual. Cost: $250 - $330
- Defroster: The defroster makes a click, but as the timer gets older, the motor can start to make noise as well. If it gets extremely loud, you will need to replace it. Normal noises for the defroster include snapping, popping and crackling. Cost: $100 - $200
- Freezer: If the evaporator fan motor starts making strange noises, this usually means you will need to replace the motor. Cost: $200 - $250
Cost to Repair a Washing Machine
Without a washing machine, you may quickly find yourself without clean clothes and linens, forced to make frequent -- and expensive -- trips to the local laundromat or dry-cleaner. If your washer breaks, it’s probably worthwhile to have it repaired or replaced. Depending on what you need fixed, repairs will most likely cost between $120 and $300.
Common Washer Issues
You may encounter many issues over your washer’s lifetime. If you need to have the washer repaired for any reason, most service professionals will charge between $100 and $150 per project, depending on the extent of the issue. Be aware of the following common issues and address any symptoms immediately.
- Failing to drain: The pump moves water out of the washer and filters it through the drainpipe. Cleaning or replacing the pump might be necessary to improve its performance.
- Wobbling: If your washer wobbles, it’s because of an imbalance in your laundry or your machine. If your machine is unbalanced, check the four stands that support it; if they’re faulty, have them repaired.
- Leaking: Leaks around the washer are usually caused by a leaking hoses. You have three hoses on a washer -- two supply hoses and one drain hose.
- Underfilling: If your machine isn’t filling with water, there’s probably something wrong with the water control system or inlet valve.
- Standing water: If there’s standing water around your washer, there could be a clog in the drain.
- Mechanical failures: Common washer problems include issues with the agitator, pump and belts.
- Drive belts: Worn, broken or slipping drive belts may also create problems. If there are cracks or slack, there is something wrong. A belt that moves more than ¼ inch needs repair or replacement.
- Agitator: If your washing machine isn’t moving, or if it moves only slightly, there could be a problem with your agitator. Sometimes it’s the “dogs” inside the agitator that require repair or replacement.
Cost to Repair a Dryer
Your dryer saves you time and keeps you from having to hang clothes out on a line. Like your washer, it’s important to keep it in good working order. The average cost to repair a dryer generally runs between $100 and $300, depending on the type of repair. A number of things can go wrong with your dryer, so it’s important to stay on top of service, maintenance and repair.
Gas Dryer Repair
Gas dryers cost about $100 to $150 more than electric models, but cost less to power. In terms of repairs, gas dryers don’t include heating elements like electric dryers, but they do have ignition coils that will require replacement throughout the dryer’s lifetime. Some other issues you may encounter with gas dryers are:
- Igniters
- Flame sensors
- Gas valves
- Thermal fuses
Dryer Belt Replacement
When you start hearing a squeaking noise, it’s time to replace your dryer belt. Noise may also indicate a problem with your drum rollers and idler pulleys. The cost to have a dryer belt professionally replaced is about $200 per project.
Dryer Coil Replacement and Other Repairs
To fix the dryer coil, we’ll need to remove the cover from the front or back of your dryer. Disconnect the dryer from all electrical and fuel connections, then inspect the dryer coil and replace it if needed.
Some additional issues that may arise include:
- No heat: This may be caused by a bad thermostat; a bad timer; or bad fuses, temperature switches, or heating coils, etc. Cost: $100 - $200
- Drum issues: These are typically caused by a broken belt; otherwise, it’s probably your rollers, motor or idler pulley that needs to be replaced. Cost: $120 - $200
- Overheated dryer: This could be caused by a clogged vent, bad thermostat or faulty heating coils; it should be addressed immediately. Cost: $80 - $150
- Faulty dryer: This could be due to lack of power or a bad timer, thermostat, terminal block or start switch. Cost: $100 - $350
Oven/Range/Cooktop
Without an oven range, you’re without hot food. Your oven range includes your oven, range hood and your cooktop -- and all of the components necessary to make them work. If you need to have any part of your range repaired, it will cost between $100 and $200 per project, depending on the extent of the damage.
Common Repairs
Here are some common issues in ovens, cooktops and ranges:
- Broken burner.
- A burner that burns too hot.
- Indicator light.
- Stuck oven door.
- Oven isn’t working.
- Poor heating.
- Bad temperature.
- Faulty baking/broiling.
Smaller Repairs
The price to fix smaller appliances like your microwave, garbage disposal, and dishwasher will vary depending on the parts you need. The cost to repair a microwave, for example, is usually runs at an average of cost range of $120 to $250. For other kitchen appliances, such as dishwashers, you may be looking at $100 to $200 per appliance.
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