QuoteJury › Cost guide › Washing machine repair › New York

How much does washing machine repair cost in New York?

Updated September 2026 · New York price index 1.20 for appliance repair work (national = 1.00)

In New York, an appliance repair company typically charges $120 to $540 for a typical washing machine repair, with most jobs landing near $290. That is about 20% above the national average of $100–$450, based on what appliance repair technicians earn in New York.

Low end
$120
Most jobs
$290
High end
$540
Got a quote for this in New York? Check if it's fair — free

AI-powered second opinion using these same New York figures. No account, no card. Need someone to do the work? Verified pros in New York took the Fair Price Pledge.

What a New York quote means

Quote for this jobWhat it means
Under $72Suspiciously low — ask what is excluded, and check licensing and insurance
$72 – $594Fair price — inside the typical range (up to 10% over the top is still normal)
$594 – $945Running high — get the quote itemized, and get a second one
Over $945Ripoff territory — more than 1.75× the high end of the typical range

Same rules the QuoteJury checker uses on every quote.

What you're paying for

What is usually included: Diagnosis and a common repair such as a drain pump, lid switch, inlet valve, belt or control board, including the part and about an hour of labor.

What moves the price:

Front-load and smart/HE machines cost more than top-loaders; the part (belt/valve vs. motor/drum/control board) sets most of the bill on top of the service minimum.

Washing machine repair cost across New York

Typical range by metro and rural area, from BLS wage data for appliance repair technicians in each area.

AreaTypical rangeMost jobs
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY$100 – $440$230
Binghamton, NY$115 – $520$280
Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY$90 – $410$220
Elmira, NY$115 – $510$270
Glens Falls, NY$115 – $510$270
Ithaca, NY$120 – $530$290
Kingston, NY$115 – $520$280
Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY$115 – $520$280
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ$120 – $540$290
Rochester, NY$105 – $470$250
Syracuse, NY$100 – $450$240
Utica-Rome, NY$115 – $510$270
Watertown-Fort Drum, NY$115 – $510$270
Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area$115 – $520$280
Central East New York nonmetropolitan area$115 – $510$270
Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area$115 – $510$270

Frequently asked

Is $290 a fair price for washing machine repair in New York?

Yes. $290 is right around what most homeowners in New York pay. Anything from $72 to $594 is inside the normal range for an appliance repair company; above $594 it is worth getting a second quote.

Why do quotes for the same job vary so much?

Front-load versus top-load; front-load parts and labor generally cost more. Control boards and motors versus simple switches and valves. Company overhead matters too: a large company with trucks, dispatchers and a warranty department charges more than a one-person shop, and both can be honest prices.

When should I get a second quote?

Any time a quote lands above $594, or when the contractor cannot break it into parts, labor and fees. Ask for the itemized version, ask what would change the price, and confirm licensing and insurance. You can also paste the quote into the free QuoteJury checker for an instant second opinion.

Other appliance repair jobs in New York

Washing machine repair in other states

Sources

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.