Appliances · SOC 49-9031

Refrigerator Replacement cost

Appliance work splits cleanly into repair (parts + diagnostic) versus replace (unit price dominates). For Refrigerator Replacement we use mid hours of 4.0 and materials around $1,700, then apply the same 2.0× / 2.25× / 2.5× labor markup schedule as every other Fairange job.

Fridge replace — that’s the everyday name. On Fairange it’s a published hours band (2.5/4.0/6.0) plus a materials band, run through BLS OEWS May 2025 wages for Home Appliance Repairers (SOC 49-9031).

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.
Hours (low / mid / high)
2.5 / 4.0 / 6.0
Materials band
$650 – $3,200
U.S. mid (before ZIP)
$1,942

like-for-like freestanding fridge unit + typical disconnect/reconnect; excludes built-in/panel-ready cabinetry work. National OEWS mean wage used on this page: $26.94/hr (SOC 49-9031).

How the national mid is built

Before you enter a ZIP we use the U.S. OEWS mean wage for Home Appliance Repairers (SOC 49-9031): $26.94/hr (BLS OEWS May 2025). Mid estimate ≈ 4.0 hours × $26.94 × 2.25× markup + materials mid $1,700 (with a small regional materials factor). Low uses p10 wages × 2.0×; high uses p90 × 2.5×. National planning band: $737 – $1,942 – $3,782.

Full algebra: methodology. Markup schedule is Fairange’s published assumption, not a BLS figure.

Materials band (cited retail)

Published materials low / mid / high: $650 / $1,700 / $3,200 (like-for-like freestanding fridge unit + typical disconnect/reconnect; excludes built-in/panel-ready cabinetry work). Shelf checks that shaped the band (see also DATA_SOURCES):

HD stainless freestanding: Vissani bottom-freezer ~$649 · Whirlpool French-door ~$1,698–$1,898 · GE/Samsung French-door/side-by-side ~$2,399–$3,199 (HD stainless refrigerators, top-freezer, WRFF3136SZ)

What usually moves the number

What’s in the planning band

Delivery/install or diagnostic labor in the hours band, plus the unit or parts band above.

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Refrigerator Replacement FAQ

How much does refrigerator replacement cost?

National mid planning estimate is about $1,942 before you enter a ZIP — labor from BLS OEWS May 2025 Home Appliance Repairers (SOC 49-9031, national mean $26.94/hr) × published hours, plus materials. Local OEWS wages move the band once you type a ZIP.

What hours, materials, and markup do you assume?

Hours 2.5 / 4.0 / 6.0. Materials band $650 / $1,700 / $3,200 from cited Home Depot (or similar) retail listings documented in DATA_SOURCES — not lead-gen marketplace averages. Example shelf checks: HD stainless freestanding: Vissani bottom-freezer ~$649 · Whirlpool French-door ~$1,698–$1,898 · GE/Samsung French-door/side-by-side ~$2,399–$3,199 (HD stainless refrigerators, top. Labor markup 2.0× / 2.25× / 2.5× (Fairange methodology).

Is this a bid?

No. It’s an educational planning range. Collect at least three written scopes from licensed pros and compare exclusions — permits, haul-away, patching, and code upgrades.

Any rebates or tax credits?

ENERGY STAR refrigerators sometimes have utility recycling rebates when you replace — check DSIRE and your utility.

Where does this job cost the most?

See our metro ranking built on the same job assumptions: /reports/appliance-repair-vs-replace/ (OEWS local wages, same hours/materials/markup).

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