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Appliance Repair in Richmond, VA

Compare 5 local appliance repair pros. Typical service: $108–$246.

Top Appliance Repair Companies in Richmond

  1. 1.Mr. E Appliance Service

    4.5★ (312 reviews)

    4.5★ from 312 reviews

    +18043626277Website

  2. 2.Residential Appliance Specialists, L.L.C.

    4.7★ (14 reviews)

    4.7★ from 14 reviews

    +18042761914

  3. 3.Richmond Capital Appliance Repair

    5.0★ (1 reviews)

    5.0★ from 1 reviews

    +18044249793Website

  4. 4.Verified Appliance Service Co.

    +18046078230

  5. 5.Richmond Appliance Fix Petersburg

    +18042807514

Appliance Repair Cost in Richmond

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

ServiceTypical range in Richmond
Appliance repair$108–$246/job
Diagnostic service call$69–$147/visit
Refrigerator repair$147–$393/job
Washer or dryer repair$128–$344/job

Appliance Repair prices in Richmond run about 2% below 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 Richmond, rated 4.7★ on average across 327 customer reviews.

Richmond Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Richmond's weather means for scheduling appliance repair.

Last spring frost
April 3
First fall frost
November 3
Annual precipitation
43.6"
Heating degree days
3,771
Cooling degree days
1,549
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan28.3°47.4°3.04"
Feb30.5°51.3°2.76"
Mar37.1°60°4.04"
Apr46.1°70.3°3.27"
May55°77.9°3.78"
Jun64.5°86.1°3.93"
Jul68.9°89.7°4.51"
Aug67.4°87.6°4.66"
Sep60.1°81.2°4.13"
Oct48.3°71°2.98"
Nov39.4°61.4°3.24"
Dec31.4°50.7°3.26"

NOAA station data 8.48 miles from Richmond.

Permits & Regulations in VA

  • Virginia requires a DPOR contractor license for contracts of $1,000 or more; below that no state license is required
  • Class C covers individual contracts from $1,000 up to $10,000
  • Electrical, plumbing and HVAC work always needs the appropriately licensed trade, whatever the job size

License required: Virginia DPOR Class C license for contracts of $1,000 or more

Sources: www.dpor.virginia.gov

Appliance Repair FAQs for Richmond

How much does appliance repair cost in Richmond?

A typical appliance repair in Richmond runs $108-$246, including the service call and common parts.

How many appliance repair companies serve Richmond?

We track 5 appliance repair companies serving Richmond.

Is appliance repair in Richmond more expensive than average?

Appliance repair in Richmond runs about -1.7% versus the national average.

Why do refrigerators fail in Richmond summers?

With highs near 90F in Richmond, 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 Richmond or should I replace it?

At $108-$246 for a typical repair in Richmond, 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 VA need a license?

In VA, Virginia requires a DPOR contractor license for contracts of $1,000 or more; below that no state license is required. Gas appliance work in Richmond should go to a technician qualified for gas connections.

Does Richmond winter cold affect washers and dryers?

Washers in unheated spaces can freeze when Richmond lows reach 28F, cracking valves and hoses, so garage laundry setups need the supply lines protected.

What does a diagnostic visit cost in Richmond?

Most Richmond appliance technicians charge a diagnostic fee that is credited toward the repair when you proceed; typical total repair costs run $108-$246.