Timer Replacement Cost — Dryer, Washer & More (India, 2026)
Estimated ₹250–₹1,700 for a timer / programmer replacement in India, depending on the appliance and the exact fault. Built from 6 sourced repair jobs across 4 appliance types — each row keeps its own sources. Reviewed July 2026.
What a timer / programmer 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 | Freezer cold but refrigerator warm | Defrost timer / defrost system repair | ₹400–₹900 | ₹700–₹1,300 | Pro recommended |
| Refrigerator | Frost or ice buildup | Defrost timer / defrost system repair | ₹400–₹900 | ₹700–₹1,300 | Pro recommended |
| Washing Machine | Won't start | Timer or start switch replacement | ₹1,000–₹1,300 | ₹1,100–₹1,700 | Pro recommended |
| Dryer | Won't start | Timer / control switch repair | ₹200–₹700 | ₹250–₹900 | Pro recommended |
| Dryer | Won't shut off | Timer / control switch repair | ₹200–₹700 | ₹250–₹900 | Pro recommended |
| Freezer (Chest / Upright) | Frost or ice buildup | Defrost timer replacement | ₹400–₹800 | ₹700–₹1,300 | Pro recommended |
Base: 3 published national repair-cost guides (full source registry on the methodology page), published rates from 4 Indian repair companies · National base ranges — localize any figure on its linked problem page · Reviewed July 2026 · Estimated
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Reviewed by a Red-Seal certified appliance technician.