Thermostat Replacement Cost — Oven, Refrigerator & More (Canada, 2026)
Estimated $95–$470 CAD for a thermostat replacement in Canada, depending on the appliance and the exact fault. Built from 12 sourced repair jobs across 3 appliance types — each row keeps its own sources. Reviewed July 2026.
What a thermostat 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 | Thermostat / temperature control / start relay repair | $20–$200 CAD | $150–$400 CAD | Pro recommended |
| Refrigerator | Freezer cold but refrigerator warm | Defrost system repair (heater / thermostat / bi-metal) | $30–$90 CAD | $180–$350 CAD | Pro recommended |
| Refrigerator | Freezing food (too cold) | Temperature control thermostat replacement | $50–$140 CAD | $150–$300 CAD | DIY possible |
| Refrigerator | Frost or ice buildup | Defrost thermostat / bi-metal replacement | $30–$60 CAD | $150–$310 CAD | DIY possible |
| Refrigerator | Not running / no power | Temperature control thermostat / cold control replacement | $50–$140 CAD | $150–$300 CAD | DIY possible |
| Dryer | Not heating | Thermostat / thermal cut-off replacement | $10–$90 CAD | $130–$300 CAD | DIY possible |
| Dryer | Takes too long / not drying | Moisture sensor / cycling thermostat replacement | $20–$60 CAD | $120–$260 CAD | DIY possible |
| Dryer | Stops mid-cycle / shuts off | Cycling thermostat / thermistor replacement | $15–$40 CAD | $110–$260 CAD | DIY possible |
| Dryer | Overheating / too hot | Cycling thermostat replacement | $15–$40 CAD | $110–$260 CAD | DIY possible |
| Dryer | Overheating / too hot | High-limit thermostat / thermal cut-off replacement | $15–$45 CAD | $95–$220 CAD | DIY possible |
| Freezer (Chest / Upright) | Not freezing / too warm | Defrost system repair (heater, thermostat & control) | $60–$220 CAD | $330–$470 CAD | DIY possible |
| Freezer (Chest / Upright) | Temperature fluctuating | Cold-control thermostat replacement | $50–$100 CAD | $150–$300 CAD | DIY possible |
Base: published rates from 23 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.