Cost guides
Appliance repair cost guides
Typical part-and-labor costs, brand-tier lifespans, and the repair-vs-replace rule for the eight major home appliances — built from BLS, EIA, and NAHB data.
Data reviewed July 19, 2026 · BLS OEWS 49-9031 · NAHB life-expectancy tables
- RefrigeratorsCompressor, fan motor, thermostat, door seal
- Washing machinesBearings, drain pump, door boot seal
- DishwashersDrain pump, control board, door latch
- DryersHeating element, thermal fuse, motor
- RangesIgniter, gas valve, surface element
- Wall ovensBake element, control board, door gasket
- MicrowavesMagnetron, door switch, turntable motor
- Water heatersThermocouple, element, anode rod