2026 UK cost guide
What might an appliance repair cost?
Use these ballpark UK figures only for budgeting; actual quotes vary by fault, model, parts, labour, location and urgency.
Market preference: current published cost ranges are UK-oriented. The site-wide UK/US selector changes context, but it does not convert UK prices into invented US prices. Add sourced US ranges separately before displaying them.
Source date: April 2026. Checkatrade reports broad UK appliance-repair ranges and call-out charges. These figures are not quotes and can change.
| Appliance | Ballpark range | Typical average cited |
|---|---|---|
| Washing machine | £70–£400 | About £125 |
| Dishwasher | £115–£300 | About £200 |
| Fridge / fridge-freezer | £60–£400 | About £150 |
| Oven | £50–£300 | About £130 |
| Tumble dryer | £50–£400 | About £150 |
| General call-out fee | £60–£150 | About £105 |
What changes the price?
- Exact fault and component cost.
- Appliance age, model and parts availability.
- Diagnostic time and accessibility.
- Location, emergency/out-of-hours work and call-out policy.
- Whether the quote includes parts, VAT, labour and return visits.
Repair or replace?
Compare the written repair quote with replacement cost, age, condition, efficiency, warranty and whether multiple major components are failing. Do not use a generic percentage rule as the only decision factor.
Cost source: Checkatrade appliance repair cost guide, updated April 2026.