Kitchen & laundry

Appliance repair and replacement

These are planning estimates, not bids. Labor uses BLS OEWS Home Appliance Repairers (SOC 49-9031) where that’s the right trade; disposal swaps use plumber wages. Unit and parts prices are cited retail ranges — we leave a job out rather than invent a number.

Last updated from data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · PPI construction materials 2026-09

What this estimate can’t tell you. Roof pitch, an old house or code upgrades, tough access, permits, emergency or after-hours calls, and brand tier can push a real quote outside this range.
Repair vs replace. A common rule of thumb: if the repair quote is near or above half the cost of a new unit, get a replace bid too. Age, parts delays, and whether you still like the machine matter as much as the math.
Trade disclosure: gas range installs that need new piping may involve a plumber; new circuits for ranges, wall ovens, or OTR microwaves may involve an electrician. We show those as separate notes — we don’t silently mix wage files in one labor line.
Appliances

Over-the-Range Microwave Replacement

like-for-like OTR microwave unit + typical install; excludes new electrical circuit

Hours 1.5/2.5/4.0 · unit/parts $240–$550

Appliances

Microwave Repair

typical countertop or OTR repair (magnetron, diode, door switch, control) — not full chassis replace

Hours 1.0/1.5/2.5 · unit/parts $40–$180

Appliances

Dishwasher Replacement

24-in built-in dishwasher unit + typical disconnect/reconnect install; excludes cabinet mods

Hours 2.0/3.0/5.0 · unit/parts $420–$1,300

Appliances

Dishwasher Repair

typical pump, inlet valve, or control-board repair — not a full tub replace

Hours 1.0/1.5/2.5 · unit/parts $30–$250

Appliances

Electric Range Replacement

30-in freestanding electric range unit + like-for-like hookup; excludes panel upgrade

Hours 2.0/3.5/5.0 · unit/parts $650–$1,800

Appliances

Gas Range Replacement

30-in freestanding gas range unit + like-for-like gas flex reconnect; excludes new gas line run

Hours 2.5/4.0/6.0 · unit/parts $730–$1,800

Appliances

Electric Cooktop Replacement

30-in electric radiant cooktop unit + typical cutout swap; excludes cabinet rebuild or new circuit

Hours 2.0/3.5/6.0 · unit/parts $600–$1,800

Appliances

Wall Oven Replacement

single electric wall oven unit + like-for-like cabinet swap; excludes double oven or new circuit

Hours 2.5/4.0/7.0 · unit/parts $1,000–$2,800

Appliances

Refrigerator Repair

typical sealed-system-adjacent visit for thermostat, evaporator fan, start device, or control — not a full compressor sealed-system rebuild

Hours 1.0/2.0/3.5 · unit/parts $50–$400

Plumbing

Garbage Disposal Replacement

typical 1/2–3/4 HP continuous-feed disposal unit + swap under sink

Hours 1.5/2.5/4.0 · unit/parts $120–$350

Appliances

Washing Machine Repair

typical pump, lid switch, shift actuator, or belt/motor repair — not a full tub bearing rebuild

Hours 1.0/2.0/3.0 · unit/parts $40–$280

Appliances

Clothes Dryer Repair

typical heating element, thermal fuse, belt, or drum roller repair

Hours 1.0/1.5/2.5 · unit/parts $30–$200

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