Appliance Repair Cost in Katy, TX: Typical Ranges by Appliance

Appliance repair in Katy typically costs $100 to $400 for one failed part, fitted and tested. A few repairs sit well above that, mainly refrigerator compressors and control boards. The ranges here are typical US figures for parts and labor together, and the technician's written estimate sets the real number for your machine.

What every repair bill includes

Three things make up the total.

• Service call: $70 to $130. This covers the trip and the diagnosis, and usually the first hour of labor.
• Labor: $50 to $125 per hour after that.
• The part: anything from a small fuse to a sealed compressor.

Ask on the call whether the service call fee counts toward the repair if you go ahead. After-hours and holiday visits cost more where they are offered, often $140 to $400 for the call-out alone.

Dryer repair cost

Dryer repair runs $100 to $300 for common faults.

• Thermal fuse: $75 to $150
• Belt: $100 to $250
• Drum rollers: $100 to $300
• Thermostat: $100 to $300
• Heating element: $150 to $350
• Motor: $150 to $400
• Drum: $200 to $500
• Control board: $250 to $500

A dryer that heats but dries slowly may need no part at all. Lint in the vent is the usual cause, and two-story Katy homes with upstairs laundry rooms have long vent runs that clog sooner.

Refrigerator repair cost

Refrigerator repair runs $125 to $500 for most faults, with sealed system work far higher.

• Coil cleaning: $70 to $130
• Door seal or gasket: $100 to $300
• Water valve: $100 to $250
• Thermostat: $100 to $400
• Defrost heater: $120 to $400
• Condenser fan motor: $200 to $350
• Evaporator fan motor: $250 to $400
• Control board: $400 to $750
• Compressor: $700 to $1,250

Washing machine repair cost

Washer repair runs $100 to $400.

• Belt: $100 to $200
• Bearings: $100 to $250
• Lid switch or door lock: $100 to $300
• Water inlet valve: $100 to $300
• Drain pump: $150 to $350
• Transmission: $200 to $600
• Control board: $350 to $550

Dishwasher repair cost

Dishwasher repair runs $100 to $300 for common faults.

• Water inlet valve: $80 to $170
• Door gasket seal: $80 to $200
• Drain pump: $100 to $400
• Heating element: $200 to $350
• Control board: $200 to $600
• Wash motor: $350 to $500

Oven and stove repair cost

Oven repair runs $150 to $350, and stove repair $100 to $300.

• Temperature sensor: $100 to $250
• Door switch: $100 to $250
• Thermostat: $100 to $350
• Gas igniter: $150 to $325
• Bake or broil element: $150 to $450
• Control board: $150 to $600

Freezer, ice maker, microwave and disposal

Freezer repair runs $100 to $400. A door gasket costs $100 to $200, a thermostat $90 to $300 and a compressor $400 to $800.

Ice maker repair runs $100 to $225. Replacing the ice maker inside a refrigerator costs $250 to $600.

Microwave repair runs $100 to $250, and garbage disposal repair $100 to $250. A new disposal fitted costs $200 to $550, so an old, leaking one is usually replaced.

What moves the price in Katy

Brand comes first. Parts for common American brands are stocked widely around Houston. Parts for some imported and built-in models cost more and may need to be ordered.

Access is second. A stacked laundry pair in a closet, a built-in refrigerator or a dryer in a tight upstairs room takes longer to open up, and labor is billed by time.

Water is third. The City of Katy draws its water from wells in the Gulf Coast Aquifer. Minerals in well water leave scale in ice maker valves, dishwasher spray arms and washer inlet screens. Scale can be cleaned in some cases, which costs less than a new valve.

Power is fourth. After a long outage, such as the one that followed Hurricane Beryl in July 2024, control boards and compressor start parts fail more often. Boards are among the costlier parts on every appliance.

When repair is not worth it

Set the estimate against the price of a similar new machine. A common rule is to replace when the repair costs more than half of that price.

Age matters as well. Typical lifespans are:

• Refrigerator: 9 to 13 years
• Freezer: 10 to 20 years
• Washing machine: 5 to 15 years
• Dryer: about 13 years
• Dishwasher: about 9 years
• Electric range: 13 to 15 years
• Gas range: 15 to 17 years
• Microwave: about 9 years

A $150 part on a five year old dryer is an easy yes. A $600 board on a nine year old dishwasher is not. For a closer look at one common case, see refrigerator not cooling in Katy: repair or replace.

Before you call

Have the brand and model number ready, along with the symptom and any error code. The model tag is inside the door on most machines. With those details, the technician can check the part before the visit, and the written estimate comes sooner.