SOC 49-9031 · Home Appliance Repairers

Appliances cost ranges

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.

Same estimating math as the calculator: hours × local (or national) OEWS wage × markup, plus materials. Open a job to run it on your ZIP.

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 · materials $240–$550

Labor uses BLS SOC 49-9031 Home Appliance Repairers. A new dedicated circuit would use electrician wages (47-2111) — not included here.

Appliances

Microwave Repair

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

Hours 1.0/1.5/2.5 · materials $40–$180

Labor: SOC 49-9031. Hours include diagnostic time; many shops roll a trip fee into the repair if you proceed.

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Dishwasher Replacement

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

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

Labor: SOC 49-9031. Hard-plumbed water/drain work sometimes billed by a plumber (47-2152) if lines need relocating — not in this baseline.

Appliances

Dishwasher Repair

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

Hours 1.0/1.5/2.5 · materials $30–$250

Labor: SOC 49-9031. Hours include diagnostic.

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Electric Range Replacement

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

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

Labor: SOC 49-9031. A new 40A+ circuit or panel work uses electrician wages (47-2111) — price separately.

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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 · materials $730–$1,800

Labor baseline: SOC 49-9031. New gas piping or shutoff relocation often requires a plumber (47-2152) — disclose and bid separately. Permits vary by city.

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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 · materials $600–$1,800

Labor: SOC 49-9031. Hardwire or new circuit work may be electrician (47-2111). Gas cooktops need plumber involvement for gas — not this electric baseline.

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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 · materials $1,000–$2,800

Labor: SOC 49-9031. New circuit / panel capacity uses electrician wages (47-2111).

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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 · materials $50–$400

Labor: SOC 49-9031. Hours include diagnostic. Compare the mid estimate to a new fridge mid retail (~$700 top-freezer to ~$2,000 French-door at Home Depot, accessed 2026-11-03) using the 50% rule of thumb.

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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 · materials $40–$280

Labor: SOC 49-9031. Bearing/tub rebuilds run longer and often tip the repair-vs-replace math.

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Clothes Dryer Repair

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

Hours 1.0/1.5/2.5 · materials $30–$200

Labor: SOC 49-9031. Gas dryer valve work still uses appliance techs in most markets; confirm licensing locally.

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