What home repairs cost
What a pro charges for 132 common repairs, with the source and month behind every price.
These are U.S. national averages for parts and labor, rounded. Nights, weekends and big cities cost more. Tap a repair to see whether it's one you can fix yourself.
Plumbing
Most clogs and faucet fixes cost $100–$400. The big numbers are main water lines, sewer lines and new pipes.
| Repair | Typical price | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| Unclog a toilet | $100–$275 | HomeAdvisor (June 2026) HomeGuide (June 2024) |
| Pull and reset a toilet with a new wax ring | $50–$200 | HomeAdvisor (June 2026) Fixr (January 2025) HomeGuide (June 2024) |
| Replace a toilet flapper | $60–$150 | Fixr (January 2025) Modernize (August 2026) |
| Replace a toilet fill valve | $60–$200 | Fixr (January 2025) HomeServe (December 2025) Modernize (August 2026) |
| Replace a toilet flush valve | $60–$250 | Fixr (January 2025) Modernize (August 2026) |
| New toilet tank | $100–$400 | Fixr (January 2025) HomeGuide (September 2025) HomeAdvisor (June 2026) |
| New toilet, installed | $350–$800 | Fixr (January 2025) HomeGuide (September 2025) HomeAdvisor (June 2026) |
| Clear a kitchen sink clog | $100–$275 | HomeAdvisor (June 2026) HomeGuide (December 2025) |
| Clear a bathroom sink clog | $100–$275 | HomeGuide (December 2025) HomeAdvisor (June 2026) Angi (May 2026) |
| Clear a tub or shower drain | $100–$275 | HomeGuide (December 2025) HomeAdvisor (June 2026) |
| Clear the main sewer line | $100–$800 | HomeAdvisor (June 2026) HomeGuide (December 2025) |
| Sewer camera inspection | $125–$500 | HomeGuide (December 2025) |
| Clear a blocked plumbing vent | $100–$200 | HomeGuide (December 2025) Angi (July 2026) |
| Pump a septic tank | $290–$565 | This Old House (May 2026) Angi (July 2026) |
| Fix a dripping sink faucet | $100–$400most pay $125–$350 | Angi (July 2026) ConsumerAffairs (December 2025) |
| Fix a dripping tub or shower faucet | $150–$450 | Fixr (January 2025) HomeAdvisor (June 2026) |
| New valve inside the shower wall | $200–$650 | Fixr (January 2025) |
| New faucet, installed | $160–$365 | HomeAdvisor (June 2026) |
| Replace a shutoff valve | $60–$150 | HomeGuide (June 2024) Fixr (January 2025) HomeAdvisor (June 2026) |
| Replace an outdoor spigot | $150–$450 | HomeServe (June 2025) HomeAdvisor (June 2026) Angi (July 2026) |
| New frost-free spigot, installed | $150–$500most pay $250–$400 | HomeServe (June 2025) HomeAdvisor (June 2026) |
| Thaw a frozen pipe (not burst) | about $100 | Angi (July 2026) |
| Fix one burst pipe | $250–$500 | ConsumerAffairs (June 2026) |
| Find and fix a leak inside a wall | $150–$1,000 | Fixr (January 2025) HomeAdvisor (June 2026) |
| Replace a water pressure regulator | $200–$700most pay $350–$450 | HomeAdvisor (June 2026) |
| Repair a section of the main water line | $400–$1,500 | HomeGuide (December 2025) |
| Replace the main water line | $2,000–$5,000 | HomeGuide (December 2025) |
| Repipe a whole house | $3,000–$16,000 | Modernize (August 2026) |
| Fix a leaking garbage disposal seal | $50–$125 | Bob Vila (September 2023) Fixr (August 2025) |
| New garbage disposal, installed | $200–$625 | HomeAdvisor (June 2026) |
| Water softener repair | $162–$983 | HomeAdvisor (June 2026) |
| Lab water test | $100–$500 | Angi (July 2026) HomeAdvisor (June 2026) |
| Shock-chlorinate a well | $80–$200 | Angi (July 2026) |
| Plumber's hourly rate | $45–$200 an hour | ConsumerAffairs (June 2026) |
Heating & water heaters
Most furnace and water heater parts cost a few hundred dollars installed. A heat exchanger, a heat pump compressor or a new water heater cost the most.
| Repair | Typical price | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| New tank water heater, installed | $600–$1,800 | HomeGuide (August 2025) Fixr (August 2025) |
| Water heater heating element | $200–$750 | Fixr (August 2025) ConsumerAffairs (September 2026) |
| Water heater thermostat | $100–$250 | Fixr (August 2025) ConsumerAffairs (September 2026) |
| Water heater thermocouple | $150–$325 | Fixr (August 2025) ConsumerAffairs (September 2026) |
| Water heater gas control | $150–$350 | Fixr (August 2025) ConsumerAffairs (September 2026) |
| Water heater dip tube | $100–$250 | Fixr (August 2025) ConsumerAffairs (September 2026) |
| Water heater anode rod | $50–$350 | HomeAdvisor (June 2026) HomeGuide (August 2025) |
| Flush a water heater | $100–$250 | Fixr (August 2025) |
| Water heater relief valve | $50–$300 | HomeGuide (August 2025) Fixr (August 2025) |
| Water heater drain valve | $100–$200 | Fixr (August 2025) |
| Expansion tank, installed | $300–$800 | HomeGuide (August 2025) |
| Water heater repairs in general | $228–$1,017 | HomeAdvisor (June 2026) |
| Furnace flame sensor, cleaned or replaced | $75–$300 | Carrier (October 2026) Fixr (October 2026) |
| Furnace limit switch | $100–$375 | Fixr (August 2025) HomeAdvisor (June 2026) Trane (February 2026) |
| Furnace pressure switch | $200–$400 | Fixr (October 2026) |
| Furnace exhaust fan motor | $350–$800 | Modernize (August 2026) Carrier (October 2026) |
| Furnace control board | $250–$770 | Fixr (August 2025) HomeServe (March 2026) Modernize (August 2026) |
| Furnace gas valve | $200–$800 | HomeAdvisor (June 2026) Trane (February 2026) |
| Furnace thermocouple or relight | $80–$300 | HVAC.com (November 2024) Trane (February 2026) |
| Furnace heat exchanger, replaced | $500–$3,500+ | HomeServe (March 2026) Fixr (October 2026) |
| Fix a leak in the ducts | $200–$1,000 | Fixr (August 2025) Angi (July 2026) |
| Seal the ducts in the whole house | $1,000–$4,000 | Fixr (August 2025) Angi (July 2026) |
| Heat pump capacitor or contactor | $100–$400 | Fixr (January 2026) HVAC.com (November 2024) |
| Heat pump compressor | $800–$3,500 | HVAC.com (November 2024) HomeAdvisor (June 2026) |
| Heat pump that won't defrost | $90–$650 | HomeAdvisor (June 2026) HVAC.com (November 2024) |
| Heat pump reversing valve | $350–$700 | Fixr (January 2026) HVAC.com (November 2024) |
| New thermostat, installed (basic) | $85–$200 | Fixr (February 2026) |
| New thermostat, installed (smart) | $185–$600 | Fixr (February 2026) |
| Fix thermostat wiring | $60–$200 | HomeGuide (August 2025) |
| Run a C-wire for a thermostat | $90–$135 | HomeGuide (August 2025) |
| HVAC tech's hourly rate | $50–$150 an hour | HomeGuide (August 2025) |
Cooling
A capacitor or a clogged drain line is usually a few hundred dollars. Refrigerant, coils and compressors are where AC bills reach four figures.
| Repair | Typical price | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| AC capacitor | $100–$400most pay $150–$250 | Fixr (July 2026) This Old House (April 2026) |
| AC fan motor | $450–$2,000 | HomeAdvisor (June 2026) |
| AC compressor | $800–$2,800+ | Fixr (July 2026) Angi (July 2026) |
| AC refrigerant refill | $200–$600 | This Old House (April 2026) Fixr (January 2025) |
| Find and fix a refrigerant leak | $200–$1,600 | Fixr (July 2026) HomeAdvisor (June 2026) |
| Replace the indoor coil | $600–$2,000 | HomeAdvisor (June 2026) Fixr (July 2026) |
| Clean the indoor coil | $100–$400 | Fixr (July 2026) |
| Clear an AC drain line | $75–$250 | HomeGuide (December 2025) |
| New condensate pump, installed | $100–$450 | HomeGuide (August 2025) Trane (February 2026) PickHVAC (May 2026) |
| New AC drain pan, installed | $200–$600 | HomeGuide (August 2025) HomeAdvisor (June 2026) |
| Furnace humidifier repair | $130–$404 | HomeAdvisor (June 2026) Angi (August 2026) |
Electrical
Many small electrical jobs fit in an electrician's first-hour service call. A new panel costs the most.
| Repair | Typical price | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| Electrician's service call (first hour) | $100–$200 for the first hour | HomeAdvisor (June 2026) |
| New circuit breaker | $100–$260 | Angi (July 2026) HomeGuide (September 2025) |
| New electrical panel | $518–$2,193 | Angi (July 2026) |
| Replace an outlet | $80–$150 | HomeGuide (September 2025) |
| New GFCI outlet, installed | $90–$200 | HomeGuide (September 2025) |
| Replace a light switch | $100–$203 | HomeAdvisor (June 2026) Fixr (January 2025) |
| New dimmer, installed | $80–$200 | HomeAdvisor (June 2026) Fixr (January 2025) |
| Repair a light fixture | $100–$200 plus parts | HomeAdvisor (June 2026) Bob Vila (November 2023) |
| Replace a fluorescent ballast | $75–$150 | HomeAdvisor (June 2026) Bob Vila (November 2023) |
| Hardwired smoke alarm, installed | $70–$150 | Fixr (January 2025) |
Appliances
Most appliance repairs cost $100–$400. Compressors and control boards cost the most, and that's when repair or replace becomes the real question.
| Repair | Typical price | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| Dishwasher drain pump | $150–$400 | ConsumerAffairs (September 2026) Fixr (January 2025) |
| Dishwasher wash pump | $150–$350 | HomeAdvisor (June 2026) |
| Dishwasher water inlet valve | $75–$170 | Fixr (January 2025) HomeGuide (October 2026) |
| Dishwasher heating element | $150–$350 | HomeAdvisor (June 2026) Fixr (January 2025) |
| Dishwasher control board | $200–$500 | ConsumerAffairs (September 2026) Fixr (January 2025) |
| Dishwasher door latch | $90–$160 | HomeGuide (October 2026) |
| Dishwasher drain hose | $50–$180 | Fixr (January 2025) HomeGuide (October 2026) |
| Dishwasher tub repair | $270–$650 | HomeGuide (October 2026) |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $100–$200 | Fixr (January 2025) |
| Dryer heating element | $150–$350 | Fixr (January 2025) HomeAdvisor (June 2026) |
| Dryer thermostat | $100–$260 | Fixr (January 2025) HomeAdvisor (June 2026) |
| Gas dryer igniter | $100–$250 | Fixr (January 2025) HomeAdvisor (June 2026) |
| Gas dryer valve coils | $150–$300 | Fixr (January 2025) HomeAdvisor (June 2026) |
| Dryer repairs in general | $100–$430 | HomeAdvisor (June 2026) |
| Fridge compressor | $200–$1,000 | ConsumerAffairs (October 2026) Fixr (August 2025) |
| Fridge sealed-system leak | $100–$1,200 | ConsumerAffairs (October 2026) Fixr (August 2025) |
| Fridge fan motor | $120–$400 | Fixr (August 2025) Sears Home Services (March 2025) |
| Fridge control board | $200–$1,000 | Sears Home Services (March 2025) ConsumerAffairs (October 2026) Fixr (August 2025) |
| Fridge door seal | $60–$100 | Fixr (August 2025) |
| Fridge drain pan | $50–$200 | Fixr (August 2025) |
| Fridge water dispenser repair | $170–$500 | Fixr (August 2025) |
| Fridge water inlet valve | $85–$250 | Fixr (August 2025) HomeGuide (October 2026) |
| Ice maker repair | $100–$250 | HomeGuide (October 2026) Fixr (August 2025) |
| New ice maker, installed | $250–$600 | HomeGuide (October 2026) |
| Washer drain pump | $150–$400 | HomeGuide (October 2026) Fixr (January 2025) |
| Washer belt or coupler | $85–$250 | Fixr (January 2025) HomeGuide (October 2026) |
| Washer lid switch or door lock | $85–$300 | Fixr (January 2025) HomeGuide (October 2026) |
| Washer control board | $250–$550 | Fixr (January 2025) HomeGuide (October 2026) |
| Washer motor | $300–$700 | HomeGuide (October 2026) Fixr (January 2025) |
| Washer shocks or springs (set) | $100–$350 | HomeGuide (October 2026) Fixr (January 2025) |
| Washer door seal | $230–$600 | HomeAdvisor (June 2026) Fixr (January 2025) HomeGuide (October 2026) |
| Washer water inlet valve | $95–$300 | HomeAdvisor (June 2026) Fixr (January 2025) HomeGuide (October 2026) |
| Washer tub bearings and seal | $100–$250 | HomeGuide (October 2026) Fixr (January 2025) HomeAdvisor (June 2026) |
| Clear a laundry drain | $150–$250 | HomeGuide (December 2025) |
Garage doors
Most garage door fixes cost $100–$350.
| Repair | Typical price | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| Garage door opener repair | $100–$300 | Fixr (January 2025) HomeGuide (January 2026) |
| New garage door opener, installed | $300–$940 | Fixr (January 2025) HomeGuide (January 2026) |
| Garage door safety sensors | $100–$300 | Fixr (January 2025) HomeGuide (January 2026) |
| Garage door track or rollers | $100–$350 | Fixr (January 2025) HomeGuide (January 2026) |
| Garage door opener circuit board | $150–$400 | Fixr (January 2025) |
| Garage door torsion springs (both) | $150–$350 | HomeGuide (January 2026) Fixr (January 2025) |
| Garage door extension springs (both) | $120–$200 | HomeGuide (January 2026) Fixr (January 2025) |
Cars
From our check engine light guide (code P0420). Prices vary a lot by car.
| Repair | Typical price | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| Check engine light test | $122–$179 | RepairPal (October 2026) |
| Catalytic converter, replaced | $1,000–$4,000+ | RepairPal (September 2026) ConsumerAffairs (June 2026) CarMD (April 2026) |
| Oxygen sensor, replaced | $440–$523 | RepairPal (September 2026) |
| Ignition coil (one) | $238–$320 | RepairPal (September 2026) |
| Exhaust manifold gasket | $417–$596 | RepairPal (September 2026) |
How we get these numbers
- Every price comes from a published repair-cost guide, with the month and year we read it. Where we can, we use two or more.
- When sources disagree, the range covers them, and the guide for that repair says so.
- We never make up a number. If we can't find a dated price, the repair isn't on this page.
- Each guide links to its sources at the bottom of the page.
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