Appliances

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Jan 14, 2025
Jan 14, 2025
A wood stove can add warmth and ambiance to your home, but is it in your budget? Discover average wood-burning stove installation costs in this guide.
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Jan 10, 2025
Jan 10, 2025
The cost to install a wall oven depends on several factors, including the type and size of the oven. Get our full wall oven installation cost breakdown.
A woman cooking on a glass stove top
Jan 10, 2025
Jan 10, 2025
Broken glass stove tops are not only unsightly; they can also be dangerous. Use this guide to learn how much glass stove top replacements cost based on factors like size and type.
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 Woman and her dog sitting by a wood burning stove
A wood stove can add warmth and ambiance to your home, but is it in your budget? Discover average wood-burning stove installation costs in this guide.
Man removing baked food from the oven
The cost to install a wall oven depends on several factors, including the type and size of the oven. Get our full wall oven installation cost breakdown.
A woman cooking on a glass stove top
Broken glass stove tops are not only unsightly; they can also be dangerous. Use this guide to learn how much glass stove top replacements cost based on factors like size and type.
father and son baking cookies
Explore the common types of oven repairs and how much they cost based on the problem, the part, and the type of oven. This guide will tell you the average cost to repair an oven.
Woman's hand holds glass and uses refrigerator to make ice cubes
Ice maker repair costs are often less expensive than replacing an ice maker entirely. Discover which parts are easy to fix and which require a professional.
inside of fridge with food
Having issues with your fridge? Use this refrigerator repair cost guide to see what it will cost to fix the issue and keep your appliance in good working order.
A woman doing her laundry at home
The cost to relocate washer and dryer hookups varies based on location, as well as whether your moving the appliances and adding new hookups. We’ve compiled a full price breakdown here.
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One of the most common fridge problems is a blown compressor motor. Use this guide to determine the cost of replacing the compressor and to estimate the total cost of your repair.
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Microwave repair costs depend on the brand and model, repair type, and appliance complexity. Keep reading to learn more about the cost to repair your microwave.
A man installing a new oven
Updating your appliances includes more than just the cost of the appliances. This guide will help you budget for appliance installation cost, as well.
A young woman adding dishes to the dishwasher
The average cost of dishwasher installation runs between $150 and $300, plus the price of the dishwasher unit you choose to install. Explore all the cost factors that go into dishwasher installation.
Father and daughter arranging utensils in dishwasher
An appliance repair takes parts, expertise and time. Use this guide to help you budget for your appliance repair cost.