Repair-cost benchmarks by appliance
These are the U.S. planning ranges in ApplianceWorth’s repair dataset. They are not a measured national average or a live quote. The date shown is the pricing record’s data date, not today’s market price. A model-specific written estimate is needed before approving work.
Dishwasher
| Repair | Planning range (USD) | Pricing data date |
|---|---|---|
| Door latch | $170–$320 | |
| Water inlet valve | $190–$360 | |
| Drain pump | $220–$430 | |
| Control board | $300–$620 | |
| Circulation pump | $420–$780 |
Dryer
| Repair | Planning range (USD) | Pricing data date |
|---|---|---|
| Drive belt | $180–$320 | |
| Heating element | $220–$450 | |
| Drum rollers | $220–$420 | |
| Control board | $300–$620 | |
| Motor | $380–$700 |
Range / Oven
| Repair | Planning range (USD) | Pricing data date |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature sensor | $190–$360 | |
| Bake element | $220–$430 | |
| Igniter | $230–$460 | |
| Gas valve | $280–$590 | |
| Control board | $340–$700 |
Refrigerator
| Repair | Planning range (USD) | Pricing data date |
|---|---|---|
| Evaporator fan | $240–$480 | |
| Ice maker | $260–$520 | |
| Defrost heater | $260–$500 | |
| Control board | $320–$680 | |
| Compressor replacement | $900–$1600 |
Washer
| Repair | Planning range (USD) | Pricing data date |
|---|---|---|
| Door lock | $180–$360 | |
| Drain pump | $190–$390 | |
| Suspension / shocks | $250–$520 | |
| Control board | $300–$620 | |
| Tub bearings | $650–$1200 |
What changes the total
Parts availability
Discontinued or backordered parts, and OEM-only components, raise cost and lead time.
Access & installation
Built-in units, tight cabinetry and multi-story access add labor time beyond a standard freestanding unit.
Local labor rates
Local quotes vary; the current tool uses one U.S. planning dataset and does not calculate a ZIP-code adjustment.
Where the figures come from
The current dataset contains category-level estimates maintained by ApplianceWorth. It does not provide a published invoice sample, a survey methodology or a source citation for each price. Treat these figures as a starting point for a conversation with a repair provider, not as a verified market average. We show the recorded date so you can judge how current each range is.
What to ask for in a repair quote
Ask for the confirmed fault, part number, parts and labor charges, diagnostic-fee policy, tax and warranty terms. A visit fee may be additional or credited toward repair; do not assume it is included in the range above. Compare the total with a replacement’s delivered and installed cost using our repair-or-replace tool.
Costs to check separately
- Emergency or same-day service premiums
- Permit or licensed-trade fees for gas-line or electrical-circuit work
- Drywall, cabinetry or flooring repair from water or leak damage
- Extended-warranty or manufacturer-covered repairs, which may cost the homeowner nothing
- Multiple simultaneous failures on the same appliance (each is estimated independently)
Why a range, not an exact price
A displayed error code narrows down likely causes, but confirming the exact failed part requires hands-on diagnosis. The ranges above reflect that real spread — the low end assumes an accessible, common-parts repair; the high end assumes harder access, pricier parts or an additional fault found during diagnosis. See our methodology for the scope and limits of the estimates.