Control Board Replacement Cost — Refrigerator, Washer & More (Canada, 2026)
Estimated $200–$650 CAD for a control board replacement in Canada, depending on the appliance and the exact fault. Built from 22 sourced repair jobs across 9 appliance types — each row keeps its own sources. Reviewed July 2026.
What a control board 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 | Water/ice dispenser not working | Dispenser control board / switch replacement | $120–$220 CAD | $200–$350 CAD | Pro recommended |
| Refrigerator | Frost or ice buildup | Defrost control board / timer replacement | $130–$320 CAD | $250–$600 CAD | Pro recommended |
| Refrigerator | Not running / no power | Main control board replacement | $130–$320 CAD | $250–$600 CAD | Pro recommended |
| Washing Machine | Won't start | Main control board replacement | $100–$220 CAD | $200–$400 CAD | Pro recommended |
| Washing Machine | Door or lid won't lock | Door-lock wiring / main control board repair | $100–$220 CAD | $200–$400 CAD | Pro recommended |
| Dryer | Won't start | Control board / electronics replacement | $60–$250 CAD | $250–$470 CAD | Pro recommended |
| Dryer | Won't shut off | Electronic control board replacement (stuck relay) | $90–$250 CAD | $300–$470 CAD | Pro recommended |
| Dishwasher | Won't start | Control board replacement | $180–$300 CAD | $365–$525 CAD | Pro recommended |
| Dishwasher | Won't dispense detergent | Timer / control board replacement | $180–$300 CAD | $365–$525 CAD | Pro recommended |
| Range / Stove / Oven | Oven won't turn on | Electronic control board replacement | $150–$350 CAD | $250–$520 CAD | Pro recommended |
| Range / Stove / Oven | Oven temperature incorrect / uneven | Control board / thermostat replacement | $150–$350 CAD | $250–$480 CAD | Pro recommended |
| Range / Stove / Oven | Oven not self-cleaning / door locked | Control board replacement | $150–$350 CAD | $250–$480 CAD | Pro recommended |
| Range / Stove / Oven | Control panel / display not working | Electronic control board replacement | $150–$350 CAD | $250–$480 CAD | Pro recommended |
| Cooktop | Burner won't turn off / stuck on high | Control board replacement (touch-control glass / induction) | $120–$200 CAD | $250–$450 CAD | Pro recommended |
| Cooktop | Induction burner not working | Induction control / power board replacement | $120–$200 CAD | $400–$650 CAD | Pro recommended |
| Cooktop | No power / won't turn on | Control board replacement (glass / induction) | $120–$200 CAD | $250–$450 CAD | Pro recommended |
| Wall Oven | Temperature incorrect / uneven | Control board / thermostat replacement | $80–$360 CAD | $250–$420 CAD | Pro recommended |
| Wall Oven | Door won't unlock / locks intermittently | Electronic control board replacement (lock-relay failure) | $80–$360 CAD | $250–$420 CAD | Pro recommended |
| Wall Oven | Control board / display not working | Electronic control board / touchpad replacement | $80–$360 CAD | $280–$560 CAD | Pro recommended |
| Over-the-Range Microwave | Keypad / touchpad not responding | Control board replacement | $80–$150 CAD | $200–$350 CAD | Pro recommended |
| Freezer (Chest / Upright) | Not running / no power | Main control board replacement | $150–$280 CAD | $300–$600 CAD | Pro recommended |
| Freezer (Chest / Upright) | Temperature fluctuating | Temperature control board replacement | $150–$280 CAD | $300–$600 CAD | Pro recommended |
Base: 2 published national repair-cost guides (full source registry on the methodology page), published rates from 37 Canadian repair companies · National base ranges — localize any figure on its linked problem page · Reviewed July 2026 · Estimated
Related appliance cost guides
The full cost guide for each appliance a control board replacement shows up in:
- Refrigerator
- Washing Machine
- Dryer
- Dishwasher
- Range / Stove / Oven
- Cooktop
- Wall Oven
- Over-the-Range Microwave
- Freezer (Chest / Upright)
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.