We cannot image our lives without household appliances anymore. We can’t cook if the oven or range is down. We can’t wash or dry our clothing without working washer and dryer. Especially, in Atlanta GA when the temperature reaches 100F during the summer, we can’t keep our product cool without working refrigerator. We can keep going with the list of appliances that we can’t live without anymore. But let’s discuss the appliance repair and maintenance cost-budgeting is very crucial because many repairs are not cheap.
Ovens & ranges repair cost on average is $240-$300
We have the most calls for oven and range services. Most of common issues with oven/range: wont heat all, won’t turn on, won’t reach the right temperature. These appliances typically last between 8-12 years with proper maintenance. The repair cost on average for oven/range is about $240-$300
Refrigerators repair cost on average is $275-$300
The most common issues with refrigerators in our books are not cooling, the ice maker not working, leaking or making noise, and then all other issues from lights issue, gaskets/seals are bad etc
The least reliable fridge in our books is Samsung and LG (compressor issues, icemaker is not working are leading issues) and the most reliable is Whirlpool and Kitchen Aid fridges.
Washing machines repair cost on average is $240-$320
In our books the most common issues with washers: not draining or not spinning. Then following by other issues such as leaking, issues with door(lid switch) or gasket, electronics issues(no power, error codes)
Dryers repair cost on average is $225-$290
The number one issue for dryers is not heating which usually can be the vent issue or heating element. Other issues such as making noise, not spinning, electronics issues (no power, error codes). Also since it’s usually the heating element, many customer go with the repair instead of replacing with a new one, unless the condition of the current dryer is bad and it has some other issues as well
Dishwashers repair cost on average is $220-$290
After the ovens/ranges and refrigerators, the dishwasher is next appliance that we received the most calls for. On average the lifespan for dishwashers with proper maintenance is about 7-10 years, the most reliable brands are Whirlpool/KitchenAid. The most common issues: not draining or cleaning the dishes, and follow by leaking, making noise, not powering at all
Microwaves repair cost on average is $240-$290
Most common issues with microwaves: not heating up, the turn table is not working, the issues with door, its not powering up. Nowadays, customers can replace the microwave with a brand new one for $300-$350 so many of our customer just do that. Unless the same size microwave is not available and they don’t want to pay for costly cabinets updates, or if the current microwave costs close to $700-$1000 then they want to repair it.
Garbage Disposal repair cost on average $150-$180 but for replacement cost on average is $340-$400
Most common issues with garbage disposals: making humming noise, not working at all, smelling bad.
Usually, it can be reset easily by turning the motor but if it wont help then it may be a motor and it needs to be replaced with a new garbage disposal.
We hope that this article will help you to make a right decision. Please call us at (404)903-1453 or book 24/7 via Online Appliance Repair Appointment Form
