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Most appliance symptoms map to a small set of faults with predictable price bands. A refrigerator that isn't cooling runs $140–$1,200 depending on cause; a washer that won't drain is $150–$300; a dryer that won't heat usually means a heating element at $150–$250; a dishwasher that won't drain is $50–$400; and an oven that won't heat is typically an element or igniter at $150–$400.

Refrigerator. Running too warm or too cold: $50–$250. Leaking water: $60–$250. Not running at all: $140–$1,200 — the spread is enormous because it could be a fan or it could be the compressor. Noisy: $200–$300. Refrigerant leak: $200–$300. Not making ice: $350–$500. Never attempt refrigerant work yourself; sealed systems are professional-only, and that repair runs $800–$1,200.

Washer. Leaks $75–$200. Stuck door $90–$200. Banging noise $100–$200. Won't drain $150–$300. Unbalanced $150–$400. Shaking $150–$450. Won't spin $150–$500. Won't start $200–$400. The cheap end of that list is often a hose, a coupling or a lid switch at $85–$190.

Dryer. No heat is most often the heating element at $150–$250. Rumbling and squealing is usually a bearing at $75–$150 or a belt at $100–$200. A dryer that runs but takes forever is frequently a venting problem rather than a machine problem — and lint buildup is a fire risk, which is why regular lint trap and annual exhaust cleaning is standard advice.

Dishwasher. Won't drain $50–$400. Leaks under the door $50–$300. Residue on dishes $50–$300. Won't start $100–$600. Bad smell $50–$400. A lot of dishwasher "faults" are a clogged filter, which is a $50–$125 item and something you can often clean yourself.

Oven. Broken bake element $100–$300. Noise $100–$275. Gas oven clicking $200–$350. Gas repairs belong to a professional — published safety guidance is that natural gas should only be turned back on by a professional. If you smell gas, leave and call from outside.

How to choose

Describe the symptom precisely when booking
'Won't drain' and 'won't spin' are different jobs at different prices. A precise description helps the tech bring the part.
Check the free things first
Dishwasher filters, dryer lint traps and vents, and washer drain hoses account for a surprising share of 'faults.'
Treat a huge quote range as a demand for specifics
'Fridge not running' spans $140–$1,200. Make the technician name the failed part before you approve.
Never touch gas connections or sealed refrigerant systems
Both are licensed professional work. Gas should only be turned back on by a professional.
Take a video of intermittent faults
Machines behave for technicians. A phone video of the noise or the error code saves a wasted visit.
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All appliance repair problems

Refrigerator Not Cooling

Washer Not Draining

Dryer Not Heating

Dishwasher Not Cleaning

Oven Not Heating

Ice Maker Not Working

Appliance Leaking

Appliance Making Noise

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Appliance Repair problems — common questions

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Anywhere from $140 to $1,200. A fan or thermostat is at the low end; a compressor is $500–$1,000 and a sealed system repair is $800–$1,200. You need the specific diagnosis before deciding.
Most often a failed heating element, at about $150–$250 to repair. Restricted venting can also cause poor drying, and lint buildup is a fire risk, so vents should be cleaned annually.
It ranges $50–$400. Often it's a clogged filter, a $50–$125 item you may be able to clean yourself. At the other end it's the pump, at $150–$400.
No — leave gas appliance repair to a qualified professional. The typical fault is an igniter at $150–$350, and gas should only be turned back on by a professional.
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