Refrigerator & Freezer Compressor Replacement Cost (Canada, 2026)
Estimated $90–$1,200 CAD for a compressor replacement in Canada, depending on the appliance and the exact fault. Built from 5 sourced repair jobs across 2 appliance types — each row keeps its own sources. Reviewed July 2026.
What a compressor 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | Not cooling | Sealed-system compressor replacement | $300–$700 CAD | $600–$1,000 CAD | Pro recommended |
| Refrigerator | Noisy or loud | Compressor start components / mounting inspection | $20–$60 CAD | $90–$220 CAD | Pro recommended |
| Refrigerator | Not running / no power | Compressor replacement (sealed system) | $300–$600 CAD | $500–$1,200 CAD | Pro recommended |
| Freezer (Chest / Upright) | Not freezing / too warm | Compressor replacement (sealed system) | $200–$550 CAD | $600–$1,200 CAD | Pro recommended |
| Freezer (Chest / Upright) | Not running / no power | Compressor replacement (sealed system) | $200–$550 CAD | $600–$1,200 CAD | Pro recommended |
Base: published rates from 13 Canadian 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.