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What home repairs cost in 2026

Updated September 2026 · 58 common repairs · every U.S. state and 530 metro and rural areas

National typical ranges for the repairs homeowners get quoted most, with a page for each job in each state. Every figure is blended from published cost guides and adjusted with government wage data for your area. Got a quote in hand? Check it free — the AI-powered checker tells you if it is fair.

Electrical

200-amp electrical panel upgrade$1,300 – $4,500Circuit breaker replacement$50 – $300Outlet installation or replacement$80 – $500GFCI outlet installation$90 – $300Light switch or dimmer installation$50 – $300Ceiling fan installation$100 – $620New 240-volt dedicated circuit$250 – $1,000Level 2 EV charger installation$540 – $3,000Manual generator transfer switch installation$400 – $2,000Whole-home standby generator installation$5,500 – $16,000Electrician service call and hourly rate$40 – $150Hardwired smoke detector replacement$70 – $230Recessed lighting installation$60 – $500Light fixture replacement$90 – $1,050

Plumbing

Gas water heater replacement (40–50 gallon tank)$500 – $3,100Electric water heater replacement (40–50 gallon tank)$500 – $3,500Gas tankless water heater installation$1,000 – $5,600Garbage disposal replacement$150 – $950Kitchen faucet replacement$150 – $600Toilet replacement$220 – $800Running or leaking toilet repair$60 – $400Clogged drain cleaning$100 – $580Sewer line camera inspection$125 – $500Sewer line hydro jetting$350 – $1,400Sump pump replacement$300 – $1,000Water pressure regulator (PRV) replacement$200 – $700Main water shutoff valve replacement$150 – $600Leaking pipe repair$150 – $550Water heater expansion tank installation$40 – $450Plumber service call and hourly rate$25 – $200

HVAC

AC capacitor replacement$80 – $400AC contactor replacement$100 – $450Condenser fan motor replacement$100 – $800Furnace or air handler blower motor replacement$250 – $2,400AC refrigerant recharge (R-410A)$100 – $900Evaporator coil replacement$400 – $2,700AC compressor replacement$800 – $2,900AC condenser (outdoor unit) replacement$1,000 – $6,100Full central AC system replacement (~3 tons)$3,500 – $10,700Gas furnace replacement$3,800 – $10,000Furnace ignitor or flame sensor replacement$95 – $380Smart thermostat installation$80 – $650Single-zone ductless mini-split installation$2,000 – $8,800HVAC service call and diagnostic fee$75 – $250

Appliance repair

Appliance repair service call and diagnostic fee$70 – $150Refrigerator repair$125 – $500Refrigerator compressor replacement$300 – $1,250Refrigerator ice maker repair or replacement$100 – $450Washing machine repair$100 – $450Washer drum bearing or transmission replacement$100 – $530Dryer heating element replacement$100 – $350Dryer repair$100 – $430Dishwasher repair$100 – $330Dishwasher drain pump or motor replacement$100 – $600Gas oven or range igniter replacement$150 – $350Electric oven heating element replacement$150 – $450Built-in or over-the-range microwave repair$50 – $500Dishwasher installation (replacing an existing one)$150 – $450

How the ranges are built

For each repair we collect the published ranges from several national cost guides, trim outliers, and take the middle of the typical figures. A local price index built from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics median wages for electricians, plumbers, HVAC technicians and appliance repair technicians in each state and metro area (55% trade wage, 25% all-occupation wage as an overhead proxy, 20% national parts) moves the national range up or down for your area. Full methodology.

About these numbers. Ranges are typical market rates for a licensed, insured contractor, blended from published U.S. cost guides and adjusted with U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data (OEWS, May 2025) for each state and metro area. They are estimates, not a bid, appraisal or inspection. Real prices move with parts, access, permits and code requirements. The quote checker is AI-powered and labeled as such.