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Appliance Repair in Des Moines, IA

Compare 5 local appliance repair pros. Typical service: $113–$256.

Top Appliance Repair Companies in Des Moines

  1. 1.Metro Appliance Repair

    4.7★ (613 reviews)

    4.7★ from 613 reviews

    +15152718870Website

  2. 2.Appliance Service Center

    3.6★ (28 reviews)

    3.6★ from 28 reviews

    +15152563090Website

  3. 3.Everett Appliance Repair Services

    5.0★ (5 reviews)

    5.0★ from 5 reviews

    +15154000885

  4. 4.Pioneer Appliance Repair Experts

    5.0★ (5 reviews)

    5.0★ from 5 reviews

    +15154000894

  5. 5.RapidResponse Appliance Repair Professionals

    4.2★ (5 reviews)

    4.2★ from 5 reviews

    +15154000889

Appliance Repair Cost in Des Moines

Local ranges, adjusted for area wage and cost-of-living data.

ServiceTypical range in Des Moines
Appliance repair$113–$256/job
Diagnostic service call$72–$154/visit
Refrigerator repair$154–$410/job
Washer or dryer repair$133–$358/job

Appliance Repair prices in Des Moines run about 2% above the national average, based on what this trade earns in the metro area — so neighbouring cities in the same metro see similar rates.

Quotes on this page come from 5 companies serving Des Moines, rated 4.5★ on average across 656 customer reviews.

Des Moines Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Des Moines's weather means for scheduling appliance repair.

Last spring frost
April 16
First fall frost
October 16
Annual precipitation
36.02"
Heating degree days
6,203
Cooling degree days
1,068
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan14.3°31°1"
Feb18.8°36.1°1.28"
Mar29.7°49°2.3"
Apr41.1°62.3°3.86"
May52.2°72.4°4.74"
Jun62°81.6°4.94"
Jul66.8°85.7°4.47"
Aug64.8°83.8°4.13"
Sep55.2°76.1°3.05"
Oct43°63.1°2.64"
Nov30.5°47.9°2.19"
Dec18°34°1.42"

NOAA station data 3.47 miles from Des Moines.

Permits & Regulations in IA

  • Iowa has no handyman license, but anyone earning $2,000 or more a year from construction work must register with DIAL as a contractor
  • Registration carries a $50 fee and requires an Iowa unemployment insurance account number
  • Electrical, plumbing and HVAC work always needs the appropriately licensed trade, whatever the job size

License required: Iowa contractor registration (over $2,000 a year in construction)

Sources: dial.iowa.gov, dial.iowa.gov

Appliance Repair FAQs for Des Moines

How much does appliance repair cost in Des Moines?

A typical appliance repair in Des Moines runs $113-$256, including the service call and common parts.

How many appliance repair companies serve Des Moines?

We track 5 appliance repair companies serving Des Moines.

Is appliance repair in Des Moines more expensive than average?

Appliance repair in Des Moines runs about +2.4% versus the national average.

Why do refrigerators fail in Des Moines summers?

With highs near 86F in Des Moines, a refrigerator in a garage or a warm kitchen runs its compressor almost constantly, and condenser coils clogged with dust are the most common cause of summer failures.

Is it worth repairing an appliance in Des Moines or should I replace it?

At $113-$256 for a typical repair in Des Moines, repair usually makes sense unless the appliance is past about two-thirds of its expected life or the quote exceeds half the price of a new one.

Do appliance repair technicians in IA need a license?

In IA, Iowa has no handyman license, but anyone earning $2,000 or more a year from construction work must register with DIAL as a contractor. Gas appliance work in Des Moines should go to a technician qualified for gas connections.

Does Des Moines winter cold affect washers and dryers?

Washers in unheated spaces can freeze when Des Moines lows reach 14F, cracking valves and hoses, so garage laundry setups need the supply lines protected.

What does a diagnostic visit cost in Des Moines?

Most Des Moines appliance technicians charge a diagnostic fee that is credited toward the repair when you proceed; typical total repair costs run $113-$256.