What does appliance repair cost in Australia?
Appliance Repair work typically costs between $80 and $4,000 in Australia in 2026, across 10 common kinds of job. Below: the price of each, how it changes by state, and the licence, wage and compliance rules that set the floor.
Reviewed September 2026 by the Blue Collar News Services editorial team. 6 sources are linked on this page, all government, standards or industry bodies. Indicative prices, not quotes, and not legal advice. How we research prices
Appliance Repair prices by job
Typical GST-inclusive ranges for a standard residential job. Each link opens the full guide for that job.
| Job | Typical range | Priced |
|---|---|---|
| Clothes Dryer Repair 24/7 | $120–$400 | per job |
| Cooktop & Stove Repair 24/7 | $120–$450 | per job |
| Dishwasher Repair 24/7 | $120–$400 | per job |
| Fridge & Freezer Repair 24/7 | $150–$500 | per job |
| Garage Door Installation | $1,000–$4,000 | per job |
| Garage Door Repair 24/7 | $150–$700 | per job |
| Oven Repair 24/7 | $120–$450 | per job |
| Rangehood Repair | $100–$400 | per job |
| Small Appliance Repair | $80–$300 | per job |
| Washing Machine Repair 24/7 | $120–$450 | per job |
What sets appliance repair prices in Australia
The rules and figures behind the numbers, each with its source. Checked September 2026; rules and award rates change, so confirm with the authority before relying on one.
In NSW, electrical wiring work, plumbing, gasfitting and air conditioning or refrigeration work (other than plug-in appliances) need a licence regardless of the cost of the job or whether the site is residential, commercial or industrial.
Source: nsw.gov.au
NSW issues a disconnection and reconnection of fixed electrical equipment certificate to appliance repairers holding a Certificate III trade qualification. It allows disconnecting and reconnecting hard-wired appliances, motors and water heaters at the equipment only, with no general wiring work.
Source: nsw.gov.au
Under section 18 of Queensland's Electrical Safety Act 2002, repairing an electrical appliance such as a heater is electrical work that must be done by a licensed electrician. Replacing a washing machine drive belt, or fitting but not connecting a wall oven, is not electrical work.
Source: electricalsafety.qld.gov.au
Under the Electrical, Electronic and Communications Contracting Award (MA000025), a full-time Electrical worker grade 5 (tradesperson) must be paid at least $31.13 an hour ($1,182.82 a week) including industry, tool and electrician's licence allowances, effective 1 July 2026.
Source: calculate.fairwork.gov.au
Under the Australian Consumer Law a business must give a written repair notice before accepting goods for repair if refurbished parts may be used or stored data may be lost. Minor faults must be fixed free, and what counts as a reasonable repair time depends on the product.
Source: accc.gov.au
ABS CPI: prices for furnishings, household equipment and services rose 1.6% in the 12 months to July 2026, well below the 3.5% rise in the all groups CPI (released 26 August 2026).
Source: abs.gov.au
Appliance Repair cost by state
The trade’s cheapest and dearest job, adjusted for each capital city. Regional prices can sit outside these.
| State | Indicative range |
|---|---|
| New South Wales | $90–$4,600 |
| Victoria | $90–$4,480 |
| Queensland | $85–$4,200 |
| Western Australia | $90–$4,400 |
| South Australia | $80–$3,920 |
| Tasmania | $80–$4,080 |
| Northern Territory | $90–$4,480 |
| Australian Capital Territory | $85–$4,320 |
How we work these prices out
The ranges are indicative, not quotes. They reflect the spread of prices Australian businesses typically quote for each job in capital cities, reviewed September 2026, GST-inclusive, for a standard residential job with reasonable access. The state table applies a cost index for each capital to the national range. Where a rule or rate is stated above, it comes from the source shown; we do not copy figures from other quote websites.
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FAQs
Why do appliance repair prices vary so much between jobs?
The range on this page covers 10 different kinds of appliance repair work, from small repairs to large installations, so the spread is wide. Within one job the price moves with size, access, materials and urgency. A tradie who has seen the job can quote it; a page cannot.
Do these prices include GST?
Yes. Every figure here is GST-inclusive and assumes a standard residential job with reasonable access. A written quote from a licensed business must also show whether GST is included.
Why is appliance repair dearer in some states?
Labour rates, licence requirements, insurance thresholds and the cost of getting materials to site all differ by state, and metro rates run above regional ones. The state table applies a cost index for each capital city to the national range; regional prices can sit outside it.
How do I get an exact price?
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Sources
Every rule and rate on this page comes from one of these. Checked September 2026. We link the page we read, not a homepage, so you can see the figure yourself.
- nsw.gov.au/business-and-economy/licences-and-credentials/building-and-trade-licences-and-registrations/categories-of-work
- nsw.gov.au/business-and-economy/licences-and-credentials/building-and-trade-licences-and-registrations/disconnection-and-reconnection-of-fixed-electrical-equipment
- electricalsafety.qld.gov.au/ddiy
- calculate.fairwork.gov.au/Download/AwardSummary?awardCode=ma000025&fileType=pdf
- accc.gov.au/consumers/problem-with-a-product-or-service-you-bought/repair-replace-refund-cancel
- abs.gov.au/statistics/economy/price-indexes-and-inflation/consumer-price-index-australia/latest-release