Before you call anyone, it is worth knowing whether the fault is a twenty-minute fix or a licensed job. Each guide says exactly where that line falls.

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Common appliance faults with difficulty, time, and typical DIY versus professional cost
Problem	Difficulty	Time	DIY cost	Pro cost
Refrigerator Not CoolingRefrigerator	Moderate	45–90 minutes	$0–$150	$150–$900
Refrigerator Leaking WaterRefrigerator	Moderate	30–90 minutes	$0–$80	$150–$400
Refrigerator Freezing FoodRefrigerator	Easy	30–60 minutes	$0–$90	$150–$400
Refrigerator Water Dispenser Not WorkingRefrigerator	Moderate	30–60 minutes	$25–$110	$150–$400
Refrigerator Running ConstantlyRefrigerator	Moderate	30–60 minutes	$0–$150	$150–$900
Refrigerator Making NoiseRefrigerator	Moderate	20–60 minutes	$0–$150	$150–$900
Washer Won't DrainWasher	Moderate	45–90 minutes	$0–$130	$150–$400
Washer Won't SpinWasher	Moderate	30–90 minutes	$0–$120	$150–$600
Washer Leaking WaterWasher	Moderate	30–90 minutes	$15–$150	$150–$600
Washer Smells MustyWasher	Easy	45–90 minutes plus a cleaning cycle	$10–$25	$120–$250
Washer Shaking and WalkingWasher	Moderate	30–90 minutes	$0–$120	$150–$600
Washer Won't StartWasher	Easy	15–45 minutes	$0–$110	$120–$400
Dryer Not HeatingDryer	Moderate	45–120 minutes	$5–$70	$150–$400
Dryer Takes Too LongDryer	Moderate	45–120 minutes	$0–$80	$100–$350
Dryer Squealing or ThumpingDryer	Moderate	60–150 minutes	$25–$80	$150–$350
Dryer Won't StartDryer	Moderate	30–75 minutes	$5–$60	$130–$400
Dishwasher Not CleaningDishwasher	Easy	30–60 minutes	$0–$70	$120–$400
Dishwasher Not DrainingDishwasher	Easy	20–60 minutes	$0–$80	$150–$350
Dishwasher LeakingDishwasher	Moderate	30–90 minutes	$0–$110	$150–$400
Dishwasher Not Drying DishesDishwasher	Easy	15–45 minutes	$5–$90	$150–$350
Oven Not Heating EvenlyOven & Range	Moderate	45–90 minutes plus preheat time	$0–$80	$150–$400
Oven Not Heating At AllOven & Range	Moderate	30–75 minutes	$15–$110	$180–$450
Gas Burner Won't LightOven & Range	Easy	20–45 minutes	$0–$60	$130–$350
Oven Door Locked After Self-CleanOven & Range	Moderate	30 minutes to 3 hours including cooldown	$0–$160	$150–$450
Electric Burner Not WorkingOven & Range	Moderate	20–60 minutes	$15–$110	$150–$400
Microwave Runs But Doesn't HeatMicrowave	Advanced	15–30 minutes for safe checks	$0	$150–$400
Microwave Sparking InsideMicrowave	Easy	15–30 minutes	$6–$40	$150–$350
Microwave Turntable Not TurningMicrowave	Easy	10–40 minutes	$0–$50	$120–$250
Garbage Disposal JammedGarbage Disposal	Easy	15–30 minutes	$0	$100–$350
Garbage Disposal LeakingGarbage Disposal	Moderate	30–90 minutes	$4–$35	$100–$300
Ice Maker Not Making IceIce Maker	Moderate	30–90 minutes plus a 24-hour wait	$25–$220	$150–$400
Ice Maker Slow or Making Small CubesIce Maker	Easy	20–45 minutes plus a 24-hour wait	$25–$90	$150–$350
Freezer Frost BuildupFreezer	Moderate	45–90 minutes plus a 24-hour defrost	$15–$150	$150–$450
Freezer Not FreezingFreezer	Moderate	45–90 minutes	$0–$150	$150–$900
Trash Compactor Won't CompactTrash Compactor	Moderate	45–120 minutes	$20–$100	$180–$400
Wine Cooler Not CoolingWine Cooler	Moderate	30–75 minutes	$0–$120	$150–$600
Range Hood Fan Weak or Not VentingRange Hood	Easy	45–120 minutes	$0–$70	$150–$500
Range Hood Light Not WorkingRange Hood	Easy	15–45 minutes	$5–$70	$120–$300
Refrigerator Door Seal FailingRefrigerator	Moderate	45–120 minutes	$0–$110	$150–$350
Washer Won't Fill With WaterWasher	Easy	20–60 minutes	$5–$85	$130–$350
Front-Load Washer Door Won't OpenWasher	Moderate	20–60 minutes	$0–$140	$140–$350
Dryer Drum Not TurningDryer	Moderate	60–150 minutes	$12–$80	$150–$350
Dryer Shuts Off Mid-CycleDryer	Moderate	45–120 minutes	$0–$60	$130–$350
Dishwasher Soap Dispenser Not OpeningDishwasher	Easy	20–60 minutes	$0–$100	$140–$300
Dishwasher Spray Arm Not SpinningDishwasher	Easy	20–45 minutes	$0–$60	$140–$350
Dishwasher Door Won't Latch or Stay ClosedDishwasher	Moderate	30–90 minutes	$0–$80	$140–$320
Oven Door Won't Close ProperlyOven & Range	Moderate	45–120 minutes	$0–$120	$150–$400
Oven Broiler Not WorkingOven & Range	Moderate	30–75 minutes	$20–$90	$180–$450
Microwave Door Won't Close or LatchMicrowave	Advanced	15–30 minutes for safe checks	$0–$20	$120–$350
Microwave Keypad Not RespondingMicrowave	Advanced	15–30 minutes for safe checks	$0	$130–$350
Garbage Disposal Won't Turn OnGarbage Disposal	Easy	15–45 minutes	$0–$55	$100–$300
Garbage Disposal SmellsGarbage Disposal	Easy	20–45 minutes	$0–$28	$100–$250
Garbage Disposal Draining Slowly or Backing UpGarbage Disposal	Moderate	45–90 minutes	$0–$35	$125–$350
Ice Maker Leaking or OverflowingIce Maker	Moderate	30–90 minutes plus a 24-hour watch	$10–$100	$150–$400
Ice Tastes or Smells BadIce Maker	Easy	30–60 minutes plus two discarded batches	$25–$95	$120–$300
Ice Cubes Clumping Into a Solid BlockIce Maker	Easy	30–60 minutes plus a 24-hour wait	$0–$100	$150–$350
Freezer Door or Lid Not SealingFreezer	Moderate	45–120 minutes	$0–$140	$150–$350
Freezer Making NoiseFreezer	Moderate	20–60 minutes	$0–$150	$150–$900
Chest Freezer Lid Won't OpenFreezer	Easy	15–45 minutes	$0–$140	$120–$300
Trash Compactor SmellsTrash Compactor	Easy	45–90 minutes	$10–$65	$150–$300
Trash Compactor Drawer StuckTrash Compactor	Moderate	30–90 minutes	$0–$80	$150–$350
Trash Compactor Ram Stuck DownTrash Compactor	Advanced	60–150 minutes	$20–$220	$180–$450
Wine Cooler Temperature SwingingWine Cooler	Moderate	30–75 minutes plus a 48-hour log	$0–$70	$150–$400
Wine Cooler Noisy or VibratingWine Cooler	Easy	20–60 minutes	$0–$90	$140–$400
Wine Cooler SweatingWine Cooler	Easy	30–60 minutes	$0–$110	$140–$350
Range Hood Won't Turn OnRange Hood	Moderate	30–75 minutes	$10–$95	$150–$400
Range Hood Loud or RattlingRange Hood	Moderate	45–120 minutes	$0–$80	$150–$450
Range Hood Dripping GreaseRange Hood	Moderate	60–150 minutes	$0–$100	$200–$600
Refrigerator Warm But Freezer ColdRefrigerator	Moderate	45–90 minutes	$0–$120	$180–$450
Refrigerator Smells BadRefrigerator	Easy	60–120 minutes plus airing time	$5–$100	$80–$300
Refrigerator Light Not WorkingRefrigerator	Easy	20–45 minutes	$3–$120	$100–$250
Refrigerator Sweating on the OutsideRefrigerator	Easy	30–60 minutes plus a few days of observation	$0–$150	$150–$350
Refrigerator Beeping That Won't StopRefrigerator	Easy	20–45 minutes	$0–$95	$120–$350
Dishwasher Won't StartDishwasher	Moderate	30–75 minutes	$0–$110	$130–$500
Dishwasher Not Filling With WaterDishwasher	Moderate	45–90 minutes	$5–$95	$150–$400
Dishwasher Smells BadDishwasher	Easy	45–90 minutes plus a cleaning cycle	$8–$95	$80–$300
White Film on DishesDishwasher	Easy	30 minutes plus a test cycle	$5–$40	$80–$350
Dishwasher Making NoiseDishwasher	Moderate	30–75 minutes	$0–$130	$150–$450
Dryer Smells Like BurningDryer	Moderate	60–120 minutes	$0–$120	$100–$350
Dryer Trips the BreakerDryer	Advanced	60–120 minutes	$20–$110	$150–$400
Dryer Getting Too HotDryer	Moderate	60–120 minutes	$0–$110	$120–$300
Dryer Tearing or Snagging ClothesDryer	Moderate	45–90 minutes	$10–$120	$150–$350
Gas Burner Burning YellowOven & Range	Moderate	45–90 minutes	$0–$95	$150–$400
Electric Burner Stays On HighOven & Range	Moderate	45–90 minutes	$8–$100	$150–$600
Oven Control Panel Not RespondingOven & Range	Moderate	45–90 minutes	$0–$180	$180–$600
Freezer Won't Turn OnFreezer	Moderate	30–75 minutes	$0–$140	$150–$900
Freezer Leaking WaterFreezer	Moderate	45–90 minutes	$0–$140	$120–$400
Washer Cycle Taking Far Too LongWasher	Easy	45–90 minutes plus a test cycle	$0–$95	$150–$350
Washer Won't AgitateWasher	Moderate	45–120 minutes	$8–$60	$150–$450
Washer Overfilling or Won't Stop FillingWasher	Moderate	30–90 minutes	$10–$90	$150–$400
Washer Dispenser Not EmptyingWasher	Easy	30–60 minutes	$0–$60	$130–$320
White Residue or Grey Marks on Washed ClothesWasher	Easy	45–90 minutes plus a cleaning cycle	$0–$40	$130–$300
Washer Not Filling With Hot WaterWasher	Moderate	30–75 minutes	$0–$90	$150–$350
Top-Load Washer Lid Won't UnlockWasher	Moderate	20–75 minutes	$0–$110	$150–$350
Over-the-Range Microwave Vent Fan Not WorkingMicrowave	Moderate	30–75 minutes	$0–$95	$150–$350
Microwave Light Not WorkingMicrowave	Moderate	15–45 minutes	$5–$25	$120–$280
Microwave Heating UnevenlyMicrowave	Moderate	30–60 minutes	$0–$50	$150–$400
Microwave Shuts Off Mid-CycleMicrowave	Advanced	20–45 minutes for safe checks	$0–$95	$150–$350
Microwave Making a Loud NoiseMicrowave	Moderate	20–45 minutes	$0–$50	$120–$320
Ice Maker Makes Ice But Won't Dispense ItIce Maker	Moderate	30–75 minutes	$0–$90	$150–$400
Ice Maker Won't StopIce Maker	Easy	20–60 minutes	$0–$120	$150–$380
Countertop Ice Maker Not Making IceIce Maker	Easy	30–90 minutes plus a descaling cycle	$0–$45	$90–$250
Range Hood Fan Won't Turn Off or Starts On Its OwnRange Hood	Moderate	30–75 minutes	$12–$95	$150–$400
Downdraft Vent Won't Rise or LowerRange Hood	Advanced	45–120 minutes	$0–$80	$200–$600
Garbage Disposal Loud, Rattling or ScreechingGarbage Disposal	Moderate	20–60 minutes	$0–$40	$100–$300
Trash Compactor Loud, Grinding or SquealingTrash Compactor	Advanced	45–120 minutes	$0–$80	$180–$450
Wine Cooler Freezing BottlesWine Cooler	Moderate	30–75 minutes plus a 24-hour check	$0–$70	$150–$400
Everything Is Freezer BurnedFreezer	Easy	30–60 minutes plus a 48-hour log	$0–$140	$150–$500

Figures are our own estimates for parts and labour, not computed averages. A diagnostic visit is typically $50–$100 and is usually credited toward the repair.

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Average appliance repair costs and expected lifespans in the United States
Appliance	Diagnostic	Avg. repair	Lifespan
Refrigerator	$50–120	$200–400	13–15 yr
Washer	$50–100	$150–350	10–13 yr
Dryer	$50–100	$100–350	10–13 yr
Dishwasher	$50–100	$150–300	9–10 yr
Oven / Range	$50–120	$100–500	13–15 yr
Microwave	$40–80	$50–200	7–10 yr

Repair or replace?

The usual test: if the quote is more than half the price of a new unit and the appliance is past three-quarters of its expected life, replacing is normally the better call. Below is what each type costs new, how long it should last, and how many listed pros service it.

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Typical new price, expected lifespan, and number of listed pros by appliance type
Appliance	Typical new price	Expected life	Pros listed
Refrigerator	$1,200	14 yr	676
Dryer	$750	12 yr	674
Washer	$800	11 yr	673
Oven / Range	$1,000	14 yr	672
Dishwasher	$700	10 yr	664
Freezer	$600	15 yr	402
Microwave	$250	9 yr	209
Ice Maker	$400	8 yr	147
Garbage Disposal	$200	10 yr	110
Wine Cooler	$500	10 yr	56
Range Hood	$350	14 yr	24
Trash Compactor	$800	10 yr	14

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01
Is the diagnostic fee credited toward the repair?
Most shops waive or credit the $50–$100 call-out fee if you approve the work. Ask before they roll a truck, not after.
02
Are you licensed and insured for this job?
Sealed refrigerant systems and gas lines are licensed work in most states. Ask for the license number and confirm it with your state board.
03
Do you service my brand, and do you stock the part?
Sub-Zero, Viking, Miele and other premium brands often need brand-authorised techs and special-order parts. A shop that has the part on the truck can finish today.
04
Can I get the estimate in writing before you start?
A written estimate separating parts from labour is the single best protection against a bill that grows mid-repair.
05
What warranty covers the parts and the labour?
There is no industry standard to hold anyone to, and parts and labour are often covered for different periods. Ask what each covers and for how long, and get the term in writing on the invoice.
06
What is the total, including trip charge and tax?
Ask for the out-the-door number. Trip charges, disposal fees and after-hours rates are where quotes quietly grow.

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Doing it yourself means sourcing the part. These suppliers all sell direct to homeowners and take a model number over the phone.

All 5 suppliers

PartSelect
One of the largest online appliance parts retailers. Search by model number for exact-fit parts with installation videos.
1-888-738-4871
RepairClinic
Parts and repair help for all major appliance brands. Known for excellent troubleshooting guides and symptom-based search.
1-800-269-2609
Appliance Parts Pros
OEM appliance parts with same-day shipping. Expert techs available by phone to help identify the right part for your model.
1-877-477-7278
Sears Parts Direct
Official Kenmore and Craftsman parts, plus parts for all major brands. Extensive model database with exploded parts diagrams.
1-800-252-1698

Brands serviced

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How much does appliance repair cost?

On our own estimates, most repairs run $150–$400 including parts and labor, with diagnostic fees around $50–$100 that are often waived if you proceed. Those are planning figures rather than surveyed data, and no business listed here has set or approved them. Always get a written estimate before authorizing work.

Should I repair or replace my appliance?

If the repair costs more than 50% of a new unit and it's past 75% of its lifespan, replacement is usually the better call. Fridges last 13–15 years, washers 10–13, dishwashers 9–10.

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How long should an appliance repair take?

Most single-fault repairs are done in one visit of 1–2 hours, provided the technician has the part on the truck. Sealed-system refrigerator work and control-board replacements usually need a second visit once the part is ordered.

Is the diagnostic fee charged even if I don't do the repair?

Usually yes — you are paying for the trip and the diagnosis. Most shops waive or credit it toward the bill if you approve the work, so confirm the policy on the phone before booking.

Which appliance repairs are worth doing myself?

Cleaning condenser coils, clearing a drain hose, replacing a door gasket, and resetting a garbage disposal are genuinely DIY. Anything behind a sealed refrigerant system, a gas valve, or a control board is licensed work. Our 108 repair guides state where that line falls for each job.

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