Pricing
My priority is getting your appliance back in order, whether it needs a simple repair, a full rebuild, or an honest recommendation to replace it.
Free Phone Consultation
Call me when your appliance starts acting up. If I can help you solve a simple problem over the phone, I’m happy to do so. If a service call would cost more than the appliance is worth, I’ll tell you that too.
$150 Standard Service Call
The standard service call includes:
- Diagnosing your appliance
- Selecting the required replacement parts
- Selling replacement parts to you without a markup
- Return trips needed to install the parts and complete the repair
Tim vs. The Other Guys
You’ve seen the ads: a “$29.99 service call!” Here’s what that usually turns into by the end of the visit, compared to my flat $150:
| Tim’s Appliance Repair | The Other Guys | |
|---|---|---|
| Service call | $150 | $29.99 to walk in the door |
| Diagnosis | Included | Separate fee, or “free” only if you say yes on the spot |
| Parts | What I pay at the parts store | Marked up, often double |
| Labor | Included | Hourly rate stacked on top |
| Return trips to install parts | Included | Billed as a second visit |
| What you actually pay | $150 + Part Cost | Whatever shows up on the invoice |
The cheap service call is bait to get a foot in the door. My $150 covers the diagnosis, parts at cost, and every trip needed to finish the job.
Not Worth Fixing? You Only Pay $80
If the diagnosis turns up something bad a dead compressor, a cracked tub, or some other problem that is not worth fixing, when you could just replace the machine. I’m not going to charge you the full $150 just to deliver bad news. In that case, the service call drops to $80.
You’ll get the honest verdict, why, and my recommendation on what to buy next.
Common Serviceable Parts and Ballpark Prices
These are rounded ballpark ranges for the parts I most often replace, based on typical online parts-store pricing for genuine OEM components. The exact price depends on your brand and model, and I sell parts to you without a markup.
Refrigerator Parts
- Thermostat or temperature sensor: $25–$100
- Defrost heater, defrost thermostat, or timer: $20–$120
- Evaporator or condenser fan motor: $40–$100
- Water inlet valve: $25–$60
- Ice maker assembly: $70–$125
- Door gasket (seal): $40–$150
- Water filter: $20–$70
- Compressor: $200–$400
- Main control board: $100–$300
Washing Machine Parts
- Drain pump: $40–$90
- Water inlet valve: $20–$60
- Lid switch, door lock, or latch: $15–$60
- Drive belt: $15–$40
- Motor coupling or clutch kit: $15–$60
- Agitator repair kit or cogs: $5–$25
- Suspension rods or shock absorbers: $40–$120
- Door boot gasket (front-load): $60–$150
- Drive motor: $100–$250
Dryer Parts
- Drum belt: $15–$55
- Heating element: $30–$90
- Thermal fuse or high-limit kit: $10–$30
- Cycling or high-limit thermostat: $15–$50
- Drum rollers, idler pulley, or maintenance kit: $20–$50
- Door switch: $10–$30
- Gas igniter or gas valve coils: $15–$80
- Drive motor: $60–$200
- Lint filter: $20–$40
Oven and Range Parts
- Bake or broil element (electric): $30–$100
- Surface element or burner switch: $25–$60
- Gas oven igniter: $40–$100
- Temperature sensor: $20–$50
- Door gasket or hinge: $20–$90
- Spark module (gas cooktop): $40–$120
- Control board: $100–$400
- Drip bowls: $8–$25
Dishwasher Parts
- Drain pump: $30–$90
- Circulation pump and motor: $80–$250
- Water inlet valve: $15–$50
- Heating element: $25–$70
- Spray arm: $20–$60
- Door gasket: $20–$60
- Door latch or switch kit: $10–$40
- Rack wheels or adjusters: $10–$55
- Drain hose: $10–$30
- Control board: $80–$300
Garbage Disposal Parts
- Splash guard or mounting hardware: $5–$30
- Complete replacement unit (1/3–3/4 HP): $100–$300