How much do appliance repairs cost?
Most appliance repairs in Australia cost $200–$480 including the call-out, with major part replacements pushing towards $800.
Typical price band
$300typical
standard job $200–$480
$100 low$900 high
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Real-world examples
Simple fix$100 – $250
Standard repair with parts$200 – $480
Major component replacement$400 – $900
What affects the price
— Call-out fee. Most repairers charge $90–$160 just to attend and diagnose, credited towards the repair with some companies.
— Parts price & availability. Stocked generic parts are cheap; brand-specific boards and compressors can cost hundreds and take weeks to arrive.
— Appliance age & brand. Older and premium European appliances tend to have dearer, harder-to-source parts.
— Repair vs replace. Once a repair passes roughly half the price of a new appliance, replacement usually makes more sense.
— Urgency. Same-day or after-hours attendance attracts a premium over a booked weekday visit.
Tips before you post
— Give the repairer the exact model number upfront so they can bring the likely part on the first visit.
— Ask for a repair-versus-replace opinion before approving expensive parts — a good tech will be honest.
— Gas appliances and anything hardwired must be repaired by a licensed gasfitter or electrician.
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