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Appliance Repair Methodology & Sources

We publish the localization formula, every input series by name with its vintage, and a downloadable per-metro index — more transparency than anyone else in this category. The exact blend weights are proprietary to CostAndPrice; every input series is public and named below. Reviewed July 2026.

Metros indexed80
Wage occupationOEWS 49-9031
Min range width±15%
ReviewedJuly 2026

The localization formula

LocalRange(job, metro) = NationalBase(job) × index(metro)

The index blends the metro's wage relativity (BLS OEWS 49-9031) with regional service-price data (BEA Regional Price Parities), holds materials at the national baseline, and is clamped to a sane band so no metro's index runs implausibly far from the national base. The exact blend weights are proprietary to CostAndPrice; every input series is public and named below. Each range is then rounded to $5, with a minimum width of ±15%.

wage_rel
The metro's median wage for BLS OEWS occupation 49-9031 (appliance/home-appliance repairers) divided by the national median. Where a metro's wage cell is suppressed we fall back to progressively broader official series, and the basis used is named on each metro page and in the citation line.
weights (labor / materials / overhead)
The index is a weighted blend of the labor (wage) term and the regional service-price term, with materials held at the national baseline (materials ship at national prices). The exact blend weights are proprietary to CostAndPrice.
RPP_services_other
BEA Regional Price Parity, "other services" for the metro, centered on the national baseline (broader official parities are used where a metro value is unavailable).
clamp
The index is clamped to a sane band so no metro's index ever runs implausibly far below or above the national base.
rounding
Each end of every range is rounded to the nearest $5. We publish ranges only — never a single point estimate — with a minimum width of ±15%.

Labeling & honesty

Every price on this site is labeled Estimated. We do not use a "Verified" label anywhere. Prices are metro-level — pages say "based on [metro] labor costs," never fake city-level precision. National base ranges are derived (not republished) from the sources below and dated 2026-07.

Sources

Data sources & vintages
SourceRoleVintage
RepairClinic DIY — what causes a refrigerator to stop cooling (ranked causes: dirty condenser coils, condenser fan motor, evaporator fan motor, start relay/capacitor, defrost system, control board)Repair frequency & base range2026-07-02
HomeAdvisor — refrigerator/freezer repair cost 2025Repair frequency & base range2026-07-02
RepairClinic DIY — refrigerator stop cooling (coils/condenser fan ranked #1-2); Fixr fan repair $120-$200Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
HomeAdvisor — refrigerator repair (evaporator fan motor $150-$300)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
HomeAdvisor — refrigerator repair (relay switch ~$50 part)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
HomeAdvisor — refrigerator repair (defrost system $150-$400)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
HomeAdvisor — refrigerator repair (control board $80-$800)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
RepairClinic — refrigerator freezer cold but refrigerator warm (evaporator fan / defrost / damper causes)Repair frequency & base range2026-07-02
Fixr — refrigerator repair (temperature-control/fan work $120-$200 band; service fee $70-$120)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
RepairClinic — refrigerator leaking water (17 causes; defrost drain clog + water valve/line leading)Repair frequency & base range2026-07-02
Fixr — refrigerator repair cost by partRepair frequency & base range2026-07-02
Fixr — refrigerator repair (service fee $70-$120, labor $100-$250/hr)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
PartSelect — refrigerator water inlet valve (parts $20-$60; pro $100-$200; user total ~$56)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
Fixr — refrigerator repair (service fee + labor basis)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
Fixr — refrigerator repair (drip pan $50-$440)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
RepairClinic DIY — fixing a broken refrigerator ice maker (ranked: high freezer temp, water inlet valve, low pressure, clogged fill tube, door switch, ice maker motor)Repair frequency & base range2026-07-02
Fixr — refrigerator repair (ice maker $350-$500)Repair frequency & base range2026-07-02
PartSelect — refrigerator water inlet valve (parts $20-$60; pro $100-$200)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
HomeAdvisor — refrigerator repair (ice maker $60-$330)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
Fixr — refrigerator repair (ice maker $350-$500 premium)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
RepairClinic DIY — broken ice maker (fill tube / door switch causes)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
RepairClinic — refrigerator ice and water dispenser not working (13 causes; water valve, dispenser switch/actuator, control board)Repair frequency & base range2026-07-02
Fixr — refrigerator repair (water dispenser $170-$500)Repair frequency & base range2026-07-02
Fixr — refrigerator repair (water dispenser $170-$500; service fee + labor basis)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
Fixr — refrigerator repair (water dispenser $170-$500)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
RepairClinic — refrigerator freezing food (12 causes; thermistor/temp sensor, control board, damper, thermostat)Repair frequency & base range2026-07-02
HomeAdvisor — refrigerator repair (thermostat $100-$300)Repair frequency & base range2026-07-02
HomeAdvisor — refrigerator repair (thermostat/sensor $100-$300)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
HomeAdvisor — refrigerator repair (thermostat $100-$300)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
Fixr — refrigerator repair (temp-control work band; service + labor basis)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
RepairClinic — refrigerator is noisy or loud (evaporator/condenser fan blade, fan motor, compressor)Repair frequency & base range2026-07-02
Fixr — refrigerator repair (fan $120-$200)Repair frequency & base range2026-07-02
Fixr — refrigerator repair (fan $120-$200)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
Fixr — refrigerator repair (fan $120-$200; service + labor basis)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
HomeAdvisor — refrigerator repair (relay ~$50 part; diagnostic + service basis)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
RepairClinic — refrigerator runs constantly (17 causes; dirty coils, condenser fan, defrost system, door gasket, thermostat)Repair frequency & base range2026-07-02
Fixr — refrigerator repair by partRepair frequency & base range2026-07-02
Fixr — refrigerator repair (condenser coil $60-$100; service fee basis)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
Fixr — refrigerator repair (door seal/gasket $60-$100)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
RepairClinic — refrigerator has frost or ice buildup (defrost heater, defrost thermostat, defrost control/timer, door gasket)Repair frequency & base range2026-07-02
HomeAdvisor — refrigerator repair (defrost $150-$400)Repair frequency & base range2026-07-02
Fixr — refrigerator repair (service + labor basis)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
RepairClinic — refrigerator won't run / no power (thermostat, control board, start relay, compressor)Repair frequency & base range2026-07-02
Angi — refrigerator compressor cost 2026Repair frequency & base range2026-07-02
HomeAdvisor — refrigerator repair (relay ~$50 part)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
Angi — refrigerator compressor cost 2026 ($350-$1,200 installed)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
RepairClinic DIY — what causes a washing machine to not spin or drain (drain pump, drive belt, lid switch, motor)Repair frequency & base range2026-07-02
Fixr — washing machine repair by partRepair frequency & base range2026-07-02
HomeGuide — washing machine repair (pump $150-$350; part $20-$100)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
Fixr — washing machine repair (pump $300-$400)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
Fixr — washing machine repair (drain hose $95-$170)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
HomeGuide — washing machine repair (lid switch $100-$300)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
RepairClinic DIY — washing machine won't spin or drain (drive belt, motor coupler, lid switch, motor/stator, clutch)Repair frequency & base range2026-07-02
Fixr — washing machine repair (won't spin $150-$500)Repair frequency & base range2026-07-02
HomeGuide — washing machine repair (belt $100-$200; part $5-$30)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
Fixr — washing machine repair (motor $300-$500)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
Fixr — washing machine repair (clutch $225-$300; transmission $200-$350)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
RepairClinic — washer leaking water (drain pump, door boot seal, water inlet valve, hoses, tub seal)Repair frequency & base range2026-07-02
Fixr — washing machine repair (leaks $75-$200)Repair frequency & base range2026-07-02
HomeGuide — washing machine repair (door boot seal $275-$600)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
Fixr — washing machine repair (water inlet valve $95-$190)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
HomeGuide — washing machine repair (pump $150-$350)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
Fixr — washing machine repair (drum $350-$550; bearings $150-$225)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
RepairClinic — washer won't start (25 causes; lid switch/door lock, thermal fuse, timer, main control board, start switch)Repair frequency & base range2026-07-02
Fixr — washing machine repair (won't start $200-$400)Repair frequency & base range2026-07-02
Fixr — washing machine repair (timer $100-$280)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
Fixr — washing machine repair (control board $250-$400)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
RepairClinic — washer won't fill (water inlet valve, water-level pressure switch, lid switch, hoses)Repair frequency & base range2026-07-02
Fixr — washing machine repair (water inlet valve $95-$190; pressure switch $100-$225)Repair frequency & base range2026-07-02
Fixr — washing machine repair (pressure switch $100-$225)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
Fixr — washing machine repair (service fee + labor basis)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
RepairClinic — washer is noisy (drive belt, tub bearing, motor coupler, drain pump, shock absorbers)Repair frequency & base range2026-07-02
Fixr — washing machine repair (banging noise $100-$200)Repair frequency & base range2026-07-02
Fixr — washing machine repair (bearings $150-$225; drum $350-$550)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
HomeGuide — washing machine repair (belt $100-$200)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
RepairClinic — washer shakes/vibrates (shock absorbers, suspension springs, snubber, leveling)Repair frequency & base range2026-07-02
Fixr — washing machine repair (shaking $150-$450; unbalanced $150-$400)Repair frequency & base range2026-07-02
Fixr — washing machine repair (shock absorbers $150-$300)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
Fixr — washing machine repair (unbalanced $150-$400)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
RepairClinic — dryer not heating (thermal fuse, heating element, igniter/gas valve coils, thermostat)Repair frequency & base range2026-07-02
HomeGuide — dryer repair cost by partRepair frequency & base range2026-07-02
HomeGuide — dryer repair (heating element $100-$350, avg $230)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
HomeGuide — dryer repair (thermal fuse $75-$150)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
HomeGuide — dryer repair (igniter $100-$250)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
HomeGuide — dryer repair (thermostat $100-$300)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
RepairClinic — dryer takes too long / not drying (clogged vent, thermostat, heating element, moisture sensor, blower wheel)Repair frequency & base range2026-07-02
HomeGuide — dryer repair (typical repair $100-$430; blower/airflow work)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
HomeGuide — dryer repair (heating element $100-$350)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
RepairClinic — dryer won't start (start switch, thermal fuse, door switch, drive motor)Repair frequency & base range2026-07-02
HomeGuide — dryer repair costRepair frequency & base range2026-07-02
HomeGuide — dryer repair (typical repairs $100-$430; door switch level)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
HomeGuide — dryer repair (typical repairs $100-$430)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
HomeGuide — dryer repair (motor $150-$400)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
RepairClinic DIY — how to determine if a dryer drive motor has failed (drive belt, drive motor, idler pulley, drum rollers)Repair frequency & base range2026-07-02
HomeGuide — dryer repair (belt $100-$200)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
HomeGuide — dryer repair (drum roller $100-$300)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
RepairClinic — dryer vibrating/noisy (drum rollers, idler pulley, drum bearing, drive belt, blower wheel)Repair frequency & base range2026-07-02
HomeGuide — dryer repair (belt/pulley area $100-$200)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
HomeGuide — dryer repair (typical dryer repair $100-$430)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
RepairClinic — dryer stops mid cycle (thermal fuse, cycling thermostat, thermistor, moisture sensor, motor overheating)Repair frequency & base range2026-07-02
RepairClinic — dishwasher not draining (drain pump, drain impeller, check valve, drain hose, solenoid)Repair frequency & base range2026-07-02
Fixr — dishwasher repair (not draining $50-$400)Repair frequency & base range2026-07-02
Fixr — dishwasher repair (drain pump replacement $150-$400)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
Fixr — dishwasher repair (drain hose $50-$100; filter $50-$125)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
Fixr — dishwasher repair (not draining $50-$400)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
RepairClinic — dishwasher not cleaning (water inlet valve, wash pump/motor, spray arms, chopper, filter)Repair frequency & base range2026-07-02
Fixr — dishwasher repair by partRepair frequency & base range2026-07-02
Fixr — dishwasher repair (spray arm $75-$150)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
Fixr — dishwasher repair (inlet valve $75-$150)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
Fixr — dishwasher repair (motor repair $200-$500, replace $400-$600)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
RepairClinic DIY — 8 faulty parts that cause a leaking dishwasher (water inlet valve, float switch, wash arms, motor shaft seal, pump/sump gaskets, drain hose, door gasket)Repair frequency & base range2026-07-02
Fixr — dishwasher repair (leaks $50-$300)Repair frequency & base range2026-07-02
Fixr — dishwasher repair (door gasket $50-$150)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
Fixr — dishwasher repair (drain pump $150-$400)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
RepairClinic — dishwasher won't start (thermal fuse, door switch, door latch, control board, timer)Repair frequency & base range2026-07-02
Fixr — dishwasher repair (won't start $100-$600)Repair frequency & base range2026-07-02
Fixr — dishwasher repair (won't start $100-$600; latch/switch level)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
Fixr — dishwasher repair (won't start $100-$600)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
Fixr — dishwasher repair (control panel replace $200-$500)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
RepairClinic — dishwasher not filling (water inlet valve, float switch, door switch, overfill sensor)Repair frequency & base range2026-07-02
Fixr — dishwasher repair (will not fill $75-$600)Repair frequency & base range2026-07-02
Fixr — dishwasher repair (will not fill $75-$600)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
RepairClinic — dishwasher not drying (heating element, high-limit thermostat, vent/fan, rinse-aid dispenser)Repair frequency & base range2026-07-02
Fixr — dishwasher repair (heating element $150-$300)Repair frequency & base range2026-07-02
Fixr — dishwasher repair (heating element $150-$300)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
Fixr — dishwasher repair (service + labor basis)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
RepairClinic — oven not heating (igniter most common; bake element; temperature sensor; broil element)Repair frequency & base range2026-07-02
HomeGuide — oven repair cost by partRepair frequency & base range2026-07-02
HomeGuide — oven repair (gas igniter $150-$325)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
HomeGuide — oven repair (bake element $100-$250)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
HomeGuide — oven repair (temperature sensor $100-$250)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
RepairClinic — gas stove burner won't light (spark electrode, spark ignition switch, spark module, clogged burner)Repair frequency & base range2026-07-02
HomeGuide — oven repair (igniter $80-$200)Repair frequency & base range2026-07-02
HomeGuide — oven repair (basic service $150-$350; cleaning level)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
HomeGuide — oven repair (gas igniter $150-$220)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
HomeGuide — oven repair (control/module-level work $150-$400)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
RepairClinic — electric stove burner not working (surface element, receptacle/block, infinite switch, wiring)Repair frequency & base range2026-07-02
HomeGuide — oven repair (element $90-$330)Repair frequency & base range2026-07-02
HomeGuide/cooktop data — coil element $90-$175, radiant $120-$330 installedParts / labor base range2026-07-02
HomeGuide — oven repair (service + labor basis)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
HomeGuide — oven repair (switch-level work $100-$300)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
RepairClinic — oven temperature incorrect (temperature sensor, thermostat, control board, calibration)Repair frequency & base range2026-07-02
HomeGuide — oven repair (temperature sensor $100-$250)Repair frequency & base range2026-07-02
HomeGuide — oven repair (element $100-$250; igniter $150-$325)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
HomeGuide — oven repair (control board $200-$600)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
RepairClinic — oven not self-cleaning (door lock motor/switch, thermostat, control board)Repair frequency & base range2026-07-02
HomeGuide — oven repair costRepair frequency & base range2026-07-02
HomeGuide — oven repair (lock/latch-level work $130-$350)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
RepairClinic — range control panel/display not working (control board, membrane touchpad, ribbon, power)Repair frequency & base range2026-07-02
HomeGuide — oven repair (control board $200-$600)Repair frequency & base range2026-07-02
HomeGuide — oven repair (control/panel work $150-$400)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
RepairClinic DIY — troubleshooting tips for a gas cooktop burner not lighting (clogged port, spark electrode, spark module, ignition switch)Repair frequency & base range2026-07-02
RepairClinic DIY — 4 reasons your electric cooktop isn't heating up (surface element, receptacle, wiring, surface switch)Repair frequency & base range2026-07-02
HomeGuide — oven/stovetop repair (glass stove top $200-$1,000)Repair frequency & base range2026-07-02
RepairClinic — oven not heating (bake element, igniter, temperature sensor, broil element, control)Repair frequency & base range2026-07-02
RepairClinic — oven temperature incorrect (temperature sensor, thermostat, control board)Repair frequency & base range2026-07-02
RepairClinic — oven door won't unlock / locks intermittently (door lock motor & switch assembly, control board)Repair frequency & base range2026-07-02
HomeGuide — oven repair (lock/latch assembly work $150-$380)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
RepairClinic — wall oven display/control board not working (control board, touchpad, ribbon, power)Repair frequency & base range2026-07-02
HomeGuide — oven repair (panel work $150-$400)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
RepairClinic DIY — 7 probable causes of a microwave not heating (magnetron, high-voltage diode, capacitor, thermostat, door switch, transformer)Repair frequency & base range2026-07-02
HomeGuide — microwave repair cost by partRepair frequency & base range2026-07-02
HomeGuide — microwave repair (diode $80-$170)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
HomeGuide — microwave repair (magnetron $100-$350)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
HomeGuide — microwave repair (door switch $120-$180)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
RepairClinic — microwave not working / no power (line fuse, thermal fuse, door switch, control board)Repair frequency & base range2026-07-02
HomeGuide — microwave repair costRepair frequency & base range2026-07-02
HomeGuide — microwave repair (basic fixes $100-$250, fuse level $80-$200)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
HomeGuide — microwave repair (complex/built-in up to ~$400)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
RepairClinic — microwave turntable not turning (drive motor, drive coupling/bushing, control board)Repair frequency & base range2026-07-02
HomeGuide — microwave repair (turntable $75-$300)Repair frequency & base range2026-07-02
HomeGuide — microwave repair (turntable repair $75-$300)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
HomeGuide — microwave repair (turntable $75-$300)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
RepairClinic — over-the-range microwave vent/exhaust fan not working (fan motor, control board, damper, thermostat)Repair frequency & base range2026-07-02
HomeGuide — microwave repair (typical repair $100-$200; fan/motor work)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
HomeGuide — microwave repair (service + labor basis)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
PartSelect — freezer troubleshooting (start relay, compressor, evaporator/condenser fan, thermostat, door gasket)Repair frequency & base range2026-07-02
HomeGuide — freezer repair cost by partRepair frequency & base range2026-07-02
HomeGuide — freezer repair (relay-level; national avg $350, range $100-$400)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
HomeGuide — freezer repair (evaporator fan $100-$250)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
HomeGuide — freezer repair (thermostat $75-$200)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
HomeGuide — freezer repair (compressor $400-$800; part $200-$500)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
PartSelect — freezer does not stop running (door gasket, defrost heater, condenser coils, thermostat)Repair frequency & base range2026-07-02
HomeGuide — freezer repair costRepair frequency & base range2026-07-02
HomeGuide — freezer repair (door seal $90-$200)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
HomeGuide — freezer repair (national avg $350; cleaning level)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
HomeGuide — freezer repair (defrost heater $100-$250)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
PartSelect — freezer frost/defrost (defrost heater, defrost thermostat, defrost timer/control, door gasket)Repair frequency & base range2026-07-02
HomeGuide — freezer repair (defrost heater $100-$250)Repair frequency & base range2026-07-02
HomeGuide — freezer repair (defrost-system band)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
PartSelect — freezer not running (start relay, cold-control thermostat, compressor, control board)Repair frequency & base range2026-07-02
HomeGuide — freezer repair (relay-level; national avg $350)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
HomeGuide — freezer repair (compressor $400-$800)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
RepairClinic — garbage disposal hums but doesn't work (jam at impeller/flywheel; if not jammed, motor failed = replace unit)Repair frequency & base range2026-07-02
HomeAdvisor — garbage disposal repair (jam $0-$100)Repair frequency & base range2026-07-02
HomeAdvisor — garbage disposal repair (jam $0-$100)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
HomeAdvisor — garbage disposal replacement (typical $300-$450 installed)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
RepairClinic — garbage disposal won't turn on (reset/overload button, power cord, wall switch, burned-out motor)Repair frequency & base range2026-07-02
HomeAdvisor — garbage disposal repairRepair frequency & base range2026-07-02
HomeAdvisor — garbage disposal repair (avg $230; minor issues low end)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
HomeAdvisor — garbage disposal repair (electrical-level)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
HomeAdvisor — garbage disposal replacement (typical $300-$450; burnt motor $200-$400)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
RepairClinic — garbage disposal leaking (sink flange/mounting, dishwasher/drain hose connections, cracked body from wear)Repair frequency & base range2026-07-02
HomeAdvisor — garbage disposal repair (leak $100-$250)Repair frequency & base range2026-07-02
HomeAdvisor — garbage disposal repair (leak from flange/connection $100-$250)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
HomeAdvisor — garbage disposal repair (leak $100-$250)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
RepairClinic / Lowe's — garbage disposal draining slowly (clog in disposer or drain trap; food debris)Repair frequency & base range2026-07-02
HomeAdvisor — garbage disposal repair (clog $150-$200)Repair frequency & base range2026-07-02
HomeAdvisor — garbage disposal repair (clog $150-$200)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
HomeAdvisor — garbage disposal repair (labor $50-$100/hr; clog band)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
RepairClinic — washing machine not cleaning (water inlet valve, agitator/directional cogs, drive assembly, water level/temperature)Repair frequency & base range2026-07-02
Angi — washing machine repair cost 2026 (agitator $100-$250, inlet valve $80-$200)Repair frequency & base range2026-07-02
Angi — washing machine repair (inlet valve $80-$200, part $20-$100)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
Angi — washing machine repair (agitator $100-$250, part $40-$150)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
HomeGuide — washing machine repair (belt $100-$200, part $5-$30)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
HomeGuide — washing machine repair (lid switch / door lock $100-$300)Repair frequency & base range2026-07-02
HomeGuide — washing machine repair (lid switch / door lock $100-$300)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
HomeAdvisor — dryer repair cost 2026 (overheating dryer $90-$320)Repair frequency & base range2026-07-02
HomeAdvisor — dryer repair (overheating $90-$320; vent cleaning $100-$180)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
HomeAdvisor — dryer repair (overheating $90-$320)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
PartSelect / AppliancePartsPros — dryer will not shut off (timer, electronic control board motor relay, door switch, cycling thermostat)Repair frequency & base range2026-07-02
HomeGuide — dryer repair (typical $100-$430; control-board level)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
HomeGuide — dryer repair (typical repairs $100-$430; door-switch level)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
RepairClinic DIY — 5 reasons your dishwasher is making noise (circulation/wash pump bearings, drain pump, chopper/food-debris, inlet valve, spray arm)Repair frequency & base range2026-07-02
Fixr — dishwasher repair (inlet valve $75-$150, spray arm $75-$150)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
PartSelect — dishwasher will not dispense detergent (detergent dispenser assembly, bi-metal release/wax motor, timer/control)Repair frequency & base range2026-07-02
Fixr — dishwasher repair (detergent dispenser $50-$80)Repair frequency & base range2026-07-02
Fixr — dishwasher repair (detergent dispenser $50-$80)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
Fixr — dishwasher repair (dispenser $50-$80; service + labor basis)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
PartSelect / Whirlpool — range/oven will not start (power supply/thermal fuse, electronic control board, igniter on gas, bake element)Repair frequency & base range2026-07-02
HomeGuide — oven repair (basic service $150-$350; fuse/power level)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
RepairClinic — oven broiler not working properly (broil element, infinite/broil switch, temperature sensor, control)Repair frequency & base range2026-07-02
HomeGuide — oven repair (bake/broil element $100-$250)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
RepairClinic DIY / D3S — electric burner stuck on high (infinite/surface switch, then control board on touch models)Repair frequency & base range2026-07-02
RepairClinic / Sears — gas cooktop igniter keeps clicking (moisture/food debris on switch, spark ignition switch, spark module)Repair frequency & base range2026-07-02
Angi — electric stove/cooktop not working (power supply/wiring, then control board/touch panel; repair $200-$500)Repair frequency & base range2026-07-02
Angi — electric stove not working (technician $50-$150/hr; power/wiring level)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
Angi — oven repair cost 2026 (convection fan motor $100-$250; wall units add labor for access)Repair frequency & base range2026-07-02
Fixr — oven repair (fan repair $100-$275)Repair frequency & base range2026-07-02
Angi — oven repair (fan motor $100-$250; wall units add labor)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
Fixr — oven repair (fan repair $100-$275)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
RepairClinic DIY — why is my microwave sparking (metal object, burnt waveguide cover, chipped-paint rack support/cavity, failed diode)Repair frequency & base range2026-07-02
HomeGuide — microwave repair (diode $80-$170, magnetron $100-$350)Repair frequency & base range2026-07-02
HomeGuide/basic microwave fixes $100-$250 (waveguide-cover level)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
HomeGuide — microwave repair (basic fixes $100-$250)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
PartSelect — microwave touchpad does not respond (membrane touchpad, ribbon connector, control board)Repair frequency & base range2026-07-02
AppliancePartsPros — microwave buttons not working (membrane part $30-$120, control board part $100-$250)Repair frequency & base range2026-07-02
AppliancePartsPros — microwave keypad (membrane part $30-$120)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
AppliancePartsPros — microwave keypad (control board part $100-$250)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
RepairClinic / CLT — microwave door latch problems (door latch/hook assembly, interlock/door switches)Repair frequency & base range2026-07-02
Fixr — microwave repair (door switch / latch)Repair frequency & base range2026-07-02
Fixr — microwave repair (door latch/seal $50-$150)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
RepairClinic — microwave lighting / light bulb & socket parts (bulb, then light socket, then control/wiring)Repair frequency & base range2026-07-02
RepairClinic — microwave light socket parts ($10-$25)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
Sears / RepairClinic — deep freezer leaking water (clogged defrost drain, worn door gasket, defrost system, cracked line)Repair frequency & base range2026-07-02
Fixr — freezer repair (water leaking $75-$650)Repair frequency & base range2026-07-02
Fixr — freezer repair (water leaking $75-$650 starts at drain-clear level)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
Fixr — freezer repair (seal repair $100-$400)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
ConsumerAffairs / PartSelect — noisy freezer (evaporator fan, condenser fan, start relay, compressor, cabinet vibration)Repair frequency & base range2026-07-02
Fixr — freezer repair (noisy freezer $75-$650; fan $100-$300)Repair frequency & base range2026-07-02
Fixr — freezer repair (fan $100-$300)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
Fixr — freezer repair (relay $75-$300; noisy freezer $75-$650)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
Angi / RepairClinic — freezer temperature fluctuating (thermistor/temperature sensor, cold-control thermostat, control board, door gasket)Repair frequency & base range2026-07-02
Fixr — freezer repair (thermostat $75-$300; defrost sensor $75-$200; control board $300-$650)Repair frequency & base range2026-07-02
Fixr — freezer repair (defrost/temperature sensor $75-$200)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
Fixr — freezer repair (thermostat $75-$300)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
Fixr — freezer repair (control board $300-$650)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
PartSelect / RepairClinic — freezer door/lid not sealing (worn or deformed door gasket/seal; hinge/alignment)Repair frequency & base range2026-07-02
Fixr — freezer repair (seal repair $100-$400; seal replacement $150-$500)Repair frequency & base range2026-07-02
Fixr — freezer repair (seal/door-level work basis)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
PartSelect — food-waste disposer unusual noise (foreign object in chamber most common; if grinding components worn, motor/grind parts not sold separately = replace unit)Repair frequency & base range2026-07-02
HomeAdvisor — garbage disposal repair (jam $0-$100; grinding plates $15-$55 part; replacement $550 avg)Repair frequency & base range2026-07-02
HomeAdvisor — garbage disposal repair (jam/foreign object $0-$100)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
HomeAdvisor — garbage disposal repair (avg $230; minor mount work low end)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
HomeAdvisor — garbage disposal repair (labor $50-$120/hr; clog band)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
RepairClinic — garbage disposer trips breaker or reset button (clear jam, faulty overload protector, faulty safety switch; worn motor = replace unit)Repair frequency & base range2026-07-02
HomeAdvisor — garbage disposal repair (avg $230; motor $70-$130 part; replacement $550 avg)Repair frequency & base range2026-07-02
HomeAdvisor — garbage disposal repair (electrical-level work)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
RepairClinic — garbage disposer motor not replaceable (dead/leaking-body units must be replaced, not repaired)Repair frequency & base range2026-07-02
HomeAdvisor — garbage disposal replacement (typical $300-$450 installed; range $150-$950)Repair frequency & base range2026-07-02
HomeAdvisor — garbage disposal replacement (range $150-$950; average ~$550)Parts / labor base range2026-07-02
HomeGuide — appliance repair cost (service call $70-$130 for diagnostics + 1 hr labor)Service-call fee range2026-07-02
Fixr — refrigerator repair (one-time service fee $150-$200; diagnostic $60-$100 often credited)Service-call fee range2026-07-02
BLS OEWS (occupation median wages)Metro labor localizationMay 2025 (released 2026-05-15)
BEA Regional Price Parities (MARPP)Metro price localization2024 (released Feb 2026)
Published rates/data from 12 independent repair companies (full attribution in the dataset source files)Repair frequency & base range
Published rates/data from 15 independent repair companies (full attribution in the dataset source files)Parts / labor base range
Published rates/data from 16 independent repair companies (full attribution in the dataset source files)Brand parts factor

Downloadable index

The full per-metro localization index (80 metros: CBSA, metro name, index, and resolving basis) is published as a CSV.

Download the index CSV

Every other market publishes the same index as a per-region CSV — 27 markets in all. Browse and download them from the open-data page.

Refresh cadence

We re-base annually each June against the fresh BLS OEWS spring release and the BEA RPP February release, with a published changelog. "Last reviewed" dates are tied to real refreshes, never faked.

Reviewed by a Red-Seal certified appliance technician.