Home Repair Estimates & Appliance Lifespan Guide

🏠 Major Home Systems & Appliance Repair/Replacement Costs in California (2025)

🔧 Appliance Repair & Replacement

Appliance Repair cost Replace cost

Refrigerator $125 - 500 $600 - 2300

Freezer $100 - 400 $350 - 1100

Dishwasher $100 - 300 $400 - 1200

Microwave $100 - 250 $100 - 600

Oven/Range $150 - 350 $700 - 1600

Washer $100 - 400 $700 - 1300

Dryer $100 - 300 $800 - 1200

Garbage Disposal $100 - 250 $200 - 550

Water Heater $100 - 700 $600 - 3500

Note: Repair costs can vary based on parts and labor. Replacement costs include the unit and installation.

Appliance Repair cost Replace cost

🌬️ HVAC Systems

Furnace $200 - 3000 $3500 - 7500

Central AC Unit $400 - 3500 $10,000 - 25,000

Heat Pump $500 - 2500 $5,000 - 12,000

Thermostat $100 - 300 $150 - 500

Note: HVAC costs can vary significantly based on system size and complexity.

🏚️ Structural & Exterior

Appliance Repair cost Replace cost

Roof $150 - 1,500 $8,000 - 16,500

Windows(per window) $200 - 1,000 $500 - 1,500

Doors(exterior) $250 - 1,000 $500 - 2,000

Siding (per sq. ft) $3 - 10 $5 - 15

Note: Costs can vary based on materials and labor.

🚰 Plumbing & Electrical

Appliance Repair cost Replace cost

Plumbing Leak $150 - 500 $Varies

Water Main Line $500 - 2,000 $1,500 - 5,000

Electrical Panel $500 - 1,500 $1,500 - 3,000

Rewiring(whole house) $3,500 - 8,000 $8,000 - 20,000

Note: Costs depend on the extent of work and home size.

🧱 Foundation & Structural

Appliance Repair cost Replace cost

Foundation Crack $500 - 2,500

Foundation Replacement $20,000 - 100,000

Note: Foundation work is highly variable and depends on the specific issue.

🏠 Major Household Appliances & Their Average Lifespan

Appliance Average Lifespan

Refrigerator10–20 years

Freezer (standalone)12–20 years

Dishwasher7–12 years

Microwave Oven8–10 years

Oven / Range (electric)13–15 years

Oven / Range (gas)15–17 years

Range Hood / Vent10–14 years

Garbage Disposal8–12 years

Washer (clothes)10–14 years

Dryer (electric/gas)10–13 years

Water Heater (tank)8–12 years

Water Heater (tankless)15–20 years

HVAC System (furnace)15–25 years

HVAC System (AC/heat pump)10–15 years

Central Vacuum System20+ years

Sump Pump7–10 years

Smoke/CO Detectors8–10 years