Start Relay Replacement Cost — Refrigerator, Freezer & More (Canada, 2026)
Estimated $80–$300 CAD for a start relay / ptc relay replacement in Canada, depending on the appliance and the exact fault. Built from 2 sourced repair jobs across 2 appliance types — each row keeps its own sources. Reviewed July 2026.
What a start relay / ptc relay 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 running / no power | Start relay / overload replacement | $20–$50 CAD | $80–$180 CAD | DIY possible |
| Freezer (Chest / Upright) | Not running / no power | Start relay / overload (capacitor) replacement | $40–$90 CAD | $150–$300 CAD | DIY possible |
Base: published rates from 8 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.