Affordable Pricing for Quality Appliance Services

Factors That Drive Appliance Repair Price

1. Complexity: This plays a huge role in driving the price up or down for your appliance repair. At C2K Appliance, we aim to give you all the information, so you can make an informed decision on your appliance. Simple repairs like replacing a worn-out belt or roller on a dryer are inexpensive averaging around $125-$250. If you get into the electrical components that require more troubleshooting that’s more time and usually ends up costing more. The repair of major electrical components can cost upwards of $500 in some instances.
   
   
2. Type of Appliance: When we start to look into diagnosing the size of the appliance this plays a part in the cost as well. A refrigerator for instance is going to have more parts than an electric dryer, microwave, or dishwasher, therefore more parts fail over time.
   
   
3. Age and Condition: As the appliance starts to age manufacturers start to move onto different variations of the appliance and stop making parts for older appliances. In this instance, it becomes harder to find parts and when a part is found it is usually more expensive.
   
   
4. Availability of Parts: Once diagnosed a parts search is conducted and if the part/s are readily available it will be cheaper to repair. If the parts are rare or discontinued by the manufacturer, it may increase the cost due to the parts being sourced from specialized vendors.
   
   
5. Labor Costs: Every company is different, and they charge certain rates based on technician experience which could drive the repair cost higher but can also lower the cost due to the time it takes an experienced technician to complete the repair. At C2K Appliance, we charge a flat rate based on 3 factors:
   a. Type of appliance.
   b. Part of being replaced/repaired.
   c. Time according to the national average of that part being replaced.
   
   This allows us the opportunity to offer our customers the best possible rate based on the national average.
   
   
6. Service Fees: At C2K Appliance, we charge $95 for our service/diagnostic fees. However, if you should choose to repair or replace it with us then it is free. According to Homeguide.com last year the average cost was between $70-$130.
   
   
7. Warranty Coverage: If the appliance happens to fall within the 1-year manufacturer warranty then most if not all parts and labor are covered by the manufacturer. If the appliance falls outside the 1-year manufacturer warranty and you have not secured an extended warranty, then the entire repair would be the customer’s responsibility.
   
   At C2K Appliance, all our repairs and replacements come with a free 1-year extended warranty on the entire appliance we worked on. It is one of the ways we show our appreciation to our customers.
   
   
8. DIY vs. Professional Repair: Attempting to complete an appliance repair yourself will indeed be cheaper if done correctly. As with any repair work being completed, it could cost you more if not done correctly, causing damage to more of the appliance. Professional repairs will cost more upfront but can save you money in the long run placing all the liability on the repair company to complete the repair.