$129-$329 per repair is the typical appliance repair price across the US; Cincinnati usually lands at or a little below it. What that covers: Typical appliance repair, national average $206 (Thumbtack, March 2026).
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| Job | Typical price | Data |
|---|---|---|
| Garbage disposal repair | $120-$120 per repair (average) | US average1 |
| Dryer repair | $170-$170 per repair (average) | US average1 |
| Washing machine repair | $128-$324 per repair | US average2 |
| Dishwasher repair | $135-$359 per repair | US average1 |
| Microwave repair | $220-$220 per repair (average) | US average1 |
| Oven repair | $241-$241 per repair (average) | US average1 |
| Refrigerator repair | $250-$250 per repair (average) | US average1 |
| Service call or diagnostic fee | $40-$100 per visit | US average2 |
| Technician labor | $40-$110 per hour | US average1 |
Rows marked US average or Ohio are the best published figures we found where Cincinnati-specific data wasn't available. Cincinnati's overall prices run about 5% below the US average (BEA regional price parity, 2024)3, so local quotes often land at or a little under those numbers.
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Thumbtack's March 2026 national figure is $129 to $329, with most people paying around $206. Cost varies by appliance, from about $120 for a garbage disposal to about $250 for a refrigerator.
Thumbtack says diagnosis fees typically run $40 to $100, and some pros charge more. The fee is usually applied to the repair if you go ahead with it.
Thumbtack suggests replacing if the repair is more than half the cost of a new unit, or if the appliance is past its typical life. It lists about 10 years for washers and 13 for dryers and refrigerators.
Updated October 2026. Prices are published estimates, not quotes; your price depends on your home and the pro. SearchWrench doesn't take money from the pros listed here.
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