Control Board Replacement Cost — Refrigerator, Washer & More (U.S., 2026)
Estimated $150–$700 for a control board replacement in the U.S., 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 | Not cooling | Temperature control / main control board replacement | $80–$400 | $200–$700 | Pro recommended |
| Refrigerator | Water/ice dispenser not working | Dispenser control board replacement | $50–$200 | $170–$500 | Pro recommended |
| Refrigerator | Frost or ice buildup | Defrost control board / timer replacement | $40–$150 | $150–$400 | Pro recommended |
| Refrigerator | Not running / no power | Main control board replacement | $80–$400 | $200–$700 | Pro recommended |
| Washing Machine | Won't start | Main control board replacement | $80–$300 | $250–$400 | Pro recommended |
| Washing Machine | Door or lid won't lock | Door-lock wiring / main control board repair | $40–$250 | $150–$400 | Pro recommended |
| Dryer | Won't shut off | Electronic control board replacement (stuck motor relay) | $60–$250 | $150–$400 | Pro recommended |
| Dishwasher | Won't start | Control board replacement | $80–$300 | $200–$500 | Pro recommended |
| Dishwasher | Won't dispense detergent | Timer / control board replacement | $80–$300 | $200–$500 | Pro recommended |
| Range / Stove / Oven | Oven won't turn on | Electronic control board replacement | $60–$300 | $200–$600 | Pro recommended |
| Range / Stove / Oven | Oven temperature incorrect / uneven | Control board / thermostat replacement | $60–$300 | $200–$600 | Pro recommended |
| Range / Stove / Oven | Oven not self-cleaning / door locked | Control board replacement | $60–$300 | $200–$600 | Pro recommended |
| Range / Stove / Oven | Control panel / display not working | Electronic control board replacement | $60–$300 | $200–$600 | Pro recommended |
| Cooktop | Burner won't turn off / stuck on high | Control board replacement (touch-control glass/induction) | $80–$350 | $250–$500 | Pro recommended |
| Cooktop | Induction burner not working | Induction control / power board replacement | $80–$350 | $250–$500 | Pro recommended |
| Cooktop | No power / won't turn on | Control board replacement (glass / induction) | $80–$350 | $250–$500 | Pro recommended |
| Wall Oven | Temperature incorrect / uneven | Control board / thermostat replacement | $60–$300 | $200–$600 | Pro recommended |
| Wall Oven | Door won't unlock / locks intermittently | Control board replacement | $60–$300 | $200–$600 | Pro recommended |
| Wall Oven | Control board / display not working | Electronic control board replacement | $60–$300 | $200–$600 | Pro recommended |
| Over-the-Range Microwave | No power / not working | Control board replacement | $40–$200 | $150–$400 | Pro recommended |
| Over-the-Range Microwave | Keypad / touchpad not responding | Control board replacement | $100–$250 | $200–$450 | Pro recommended |
| Freezer (Chest / Upright) | Temperature fluctuating | Temperature control board replacement | $80–$350 | $250–$650 | Pro recommended |
Base: 12 published national repair-cost guides (full source registry on the methodology page), published rates from 7 local 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.