Appliance Repair Service Call & Diagnostic Fee in the U.S. (2026)
Most U.S. repair companies charge a call-out / diagnostic fee of $75–$150, often credited toward the repair if you go ahead. Every figure is an Estimated or observed published fee — never a fake precise number. Reviewed July 2026.
What is the typical fee?
The national range is $75–$150. The fee usually covers travel and diagnosis; many companies credit it against the repair if you proceed — always ask before booking.
Base: 2 published national repair-cost guides · full source registry on the methodology page · National fee range · Reviewed July 2026 · Estimated
Observed published fees Observed
220 of 299 observed companies waive or credit the fee when you go ahead with the repair.
| Area | Companies | Published fee range |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus | 5 | $85–$119 |
| Charlotte | 5 | $25–$139 |
| Indianapolis | 5 | $69–$99 |
| Boise | 3 | $97–$125 |
| Spokane | 3 | $89–$120 |
| Chattanooga | 3 | $75–$115 |
| Cincinnati | 4 | $89.95–$119.99 |
| Cleveland | 5 | $60–$159 |
| Kansas City | 5 | $89–$149 |
| Nashville | 3 | $89.95–$99.99 |
| Louisville | 1 | $135.95–$165.95 |
| Memphis | 2 | $89–$114.95 |
| Oklahoma City | 9 | $89.99–$200 |
| Tulsa | 4 | $89–$200 |
| Omaha | 4 | $99–$159 |
| Richmond | 5 | $85–$127.50 |
| Raleigh | 4 | $65–$145 |
| Rochester | 2 | $79.95–$129.95 |
| Buffalo | 4 | $99–$125 |
| Albuquerque | 5 | $29.99–$119 |
| Tucson | 7 | $45–$130 |
| Colorado Springs | 5 | $79–$113 |
| Des Moines | 3 | $89.95–$149 |
| Wichita | 1 | $59.95–$59.95 |
| Knoxville | 4 | $70–$99 |
| Greenville | 5 | $85–$197 |
| Baton Rouge | 3 | $25–$99 |
| Dayton | 2 | $79–$109.95 |
| Toledo | 1 | $99–$99 |
| Akron | 2 | $90–$95 |
| Syracuse | 2 | $99.99–$100 |
| Madison | 2 | $130–$130 |
| New York | 5 | $80–$169.95 |
| Los Angeles | 4 | $80–$100 |
| Chicago | 5 | $79–$150 |
| Dallas | 5 | $69.90–$99 |
| Houston | 5 | $85–$119 |
| Atlanta | 5 | $14.95–$225 |
| Washington | 4 | $60–$125 |
| Philadelphia | 5 | $75–$89 |
| Miami | 4 | $59–$175 |
| Phoenix | 3 | $89–$139.95 |
| Boston | 3 | $95–$200 |
| Riverside | 3 | $70–$97 |
| San Francisco | 4 | $80–$120 |
| Detroit | 4 | $49.95–$89.95 |
| Seattle | 4 | $80–$219 |
| Minneapolis | 5 | $95–$229 |
| Tampa | 5 | $65–$119 |
| San Diego | 4 | $39–$198 |
| Denver | 4 | $69–$150 |
| Baltimore | 3 | $100–$259.95 |
| Orlando | 3 | $79.95–$120 |
| St. Louis | 4 | $95–$150 |
| San Antonio | 3 | $50–$89 |
| Portland | 5 | $99–$120 |
| Austin | 5 | $70–$99 |
| Sacramento | 3 | $85–$200 |
| Pittsburgh | 4 | $85–$99 |
| Las Vegas | 5 | $49–$129 |
| San Juan | 4 | $50–$85 |
| San Jose | 5 | $69–$165 |
| Virginia Beach | 4 | $79–$85 |
| Jacksonville | 5 | $65–$120 |
| Providence | 1 | $119.95–$119.95 |
| Milwaukee | 2 | $85–$94 |
| Salt Lake City | 3 | $64.98–$200 |
| Hartford | 4 | $97–$199.99 |
| New Orleans | 2 | $99.99–$114.95 |
| Fresno | 3 | $59–$197 |
| Honolulu | 3 | $89–$200 |
| Bakersfield | 4 | $75–$175 |
| New Haven | 1 | $149.99–$199.99 |
| Albany | 1 | $85–$85 |
| El Paso | 3 | $55–$125 |
| Allentown | 1 | $179.95–$179.95 |
| Worcester | 1 | $139–$139 |
| Oxnard | 5 | $59–$95 |
| North Port | 2 | $75–$99 |
| Boise City | 3 | $97–$125 |
| Lakeland | 3 | $79–$120 |
| McAllen | 2 | $70–$89.99 |
Compiled from fees repair companies post publicly on their own websites — observed figures, not estimates. We don't accept payment for inclusion, and we don't name or rank providers.
After-hours & emergency service fees Observed
Evenings, weekends, and holidays can carry a surcharge — but far from always. National cost guides put the premium at:
- After-hours calls cost about 50% more, running between $40 and $110; holiday service calls can sometimes be double, running between $50 and $150. — a national appliance-repair cost guide
- Emergency service calls (evenings, weekends, holidays) typically carry a 50-75% surcharge. — a national appliance-repair cost guide
- Expect to pay 25% to 50% more if you need a technician outside of regular business hours. — a national appliance-repair cost guide
Below are 18 published fee statements gathered 2026-07-16, rendered verbatim — never averaged into a single number. Sources are shown as a class, never by name (the full source registry lives on the methodology page). Many companies publish no after-hours premium at all.
| When | Published amount | What it covers | Where | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency | double our standard service call rate | Holiday and emergency service (designated holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas); standard rate $135 (common brands) / $155 (high-end brands) so emergency = $270 / $310 | Monterey Bay, CA (Pacific Grove) | Published rate |
| Weekend | no extra charge | "We never charge extra for weekend / evening service" - provided at standard rates | Monterey Bay, CA (Pacific Grove) | Published rate |
| Weekend | no extra charge | "No Extra Charge For Weekends or Evenings." Standard in-home visit service charge $140 ($150 for LG/Samsung/select brands) | Chicago, IL | Published rate |
| Emergency | premium rates (no dollar figure published) | "Emergency and after-hours service available at premium rates." | Chicago, IL | Published rate |
| Weekend | no premium / same fair pricing regardless of schedule | "Unlike other Dallas repair companies that charge premium rates for weekend or evening service, we maintain the same fair pricing regardless of when you schedule." Extended hours 7am-9pm, 7 days/week | Dallas, TX | Published rate |
| Emergency | no additional fee | No additional fees for emergency repairs, even at night or on weekends | Phoenix / Tucson / Northern AZ | Published rate |
| Emergency | no additional cost | Same-day emergency appliance repair service offered for no additional cost, within Denver County | Denver, CO | Published rate |
| After-hours | no extra charge | Available round-the-clock, 24/7, without extra charges for urgent requests or on holidays | Denver, CO | Published rate |
| After-hours | $40-$110 (approx. 50% more than standard) | After-hours calls, above standard service-call rate | National guide | National cost guide |
| Emergency | $50-$150, can run ~2x standard rate | Holiday service calls | National guide | National cost guide |
| Emergency | $50-$200 flat | "Many technicians offer a flat emergency rate, between $50 and $200 for any service call that occurs after hours." | National guide | National cost guide |
| Emergency | $25-$75 more | Emergency appliance repair visit, added to base service call fee | National guide | National cost guide |
| After-hours | additional $50-$100 | "If you need repairs outside standard working hours, expect to pay an additional $50-$100." | National guide | Published rate |
| After-hours | 25%-50% more | "Expect to pay 25% to 50% more if you need a technician outside of regular business hours. Weekend rates are also higher." | National guide | Published rate |
| Emergency | 50-75% surcharge; $100-$150 extra example | "Emergency service calls (evenings, weekends, holidays) typically carry a 50-75% surcharge. If your refrigerator fails on a Sunday, expect to pay $100-$150 extra for immediate service." | Los Angeles, CA | Published rate |
| After-hours | $50-100 premium | "Evening, weekend, and holiday repair services typically incur premium fees ranging from $50-100 above standard rates." | Atlanta, GA | Published rate |
| Emergency | $50-100 add-on | "Emergency repair fees also add $50-100 to standard rates. Some companies waive emergency fees for maintenance plan members." Base service call $55-100 in Atlanta | Atlanta, GA | Published rate |
| Weekend | no same-day surcharge, no trip fee (industry benchmarks cited: $50-$150 weekend, $40-$110 after-hours, $50-$150 holiday ~2x, $50-$200 flat emergency) | Company itself charges no same-day/weekend surcharge; article also cites a national guide/a national guide industry benchmark ranges | Atlanta, GA and other SE/PA metros | Published rate |
Verbatim published fee statements + national cost-guide ranges, retrieved 2026-07-16 · Company rates anonymized per site policy · Reviewed July 2026 · Observed — never localized or averaged
Full detail: emergency & after-hours appliance repair cost.
the U.S. appliance repair · Methodology
Reviewed by a Red-Seal certified appliance technician.