Drive Motor Replacement Cost — Washer, Dryer & More (Australia, 2026)
Estimated $100–$450 AUD for a drive / drum motor replacement in Australia, depending on the appliance and the exact fault. Built from 4 sourced repair jobs across 3 appliance types — each row keeps its own sources. Reviewed July 2026.
What a drive / drum motor replacement costs, by appliance and fault Estimated
Each row is a real sourced repair job whose description matched this part. Parts and total are that job's own national range — follow the problem link to localize it to your area.
| Appliance | Problem | Repair | Parts | Total | DIY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washing Machine | Won't spin or agitate | Drive motor / motor-control module replacement | $80–$300 AUD | $200–$450 AUD | Pro recommended |
| Wall Oven | Convection fan not working | Convection (fan-forced) oven fan motor replacement | $70–$200 AUD | $100–$350 AUD | DIY possible |
| Over-the-Range Microwave | Turntable not turning | Turntable motor replacement | $26–$46 AUD | $100–$180 AUD | DIY possible |
| Over-the-Range Microwave | Vent fan not working | Vent / exhaust fan motor replacement | $45–$95 AUD | $120–$230 AUD | DIY possible |
Base: 2 published national repair-cost guides (full source registry on the methodology page), published rates from 8 Australian repair companies · National base ranges — localize any figure on its linked problem page · Reviewed July 2026 · Estimated
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Estimated national ranges aggregated from the linked problem pages — no per-page localization is applied here. See the methodology for the localization method and named sources.
Reviewed by a Red-Seal certified appliance technician.