Appliance Repair Cost in Hawaii
$100 – $500We estimate appliance repair in Hawaii at $100 to $500 for one service call on a washer, dryer, dishwasher or refrigerator. The national estimate is $90 to $460. Hawaii handyman pay is 17% above the national median, ranking 6 of 51.
| Part of the job | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Parts and materials (our assumption) | $30 | $250 |
| Labor hours (our assumption) | 1 | 2 |
| Billed labor rate per hour | $70 | $125 |
| Estimated total | $100 | $500 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the Hawaii median wage from BLS (2025, $27.86 an hour) times 2.5 to 4.5 to cover payroll costs, overhead, travel and profit. How we estimate
What other publishers report
| Publisher | Low | High | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fixr | $70 | $500 | All appliances, low and high. Page dated January 2025. |
| Fixr | $100 | $300 | All appliances, typical range. Page dated January 2025. |
| This Old House | $50 | $500 | National average range. Page dated June 2026. |
Who can legally do this in Hawaii
Hawaii's state pages differ: the Contractors License Board FAQ says no license is needed only up to $1,000 with no permit, while other state pages say $1,500. Treat any job over $1,000, or any job needing a permit, as requiring a license, and confirm with the board.
Compared with neighboring states
| State | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $27.41 | $100 | $500 |
Other handyman jobs in Hawaii
Appliance Repair cost in every state · Hawaii home repair guide
Sources
General information, not professional advice. Conditions, codes and prices vary. Turn off power, gas or water before any work, and hire a licensed professional when in doubt. Cost figures are our estimates, not quotes.