How Much Does it Cost to Repair a Refrigerator in Dayton?

$253 Cheap
$264 Great Price
$275 Costly
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Refrigerator repair in Dayton normally costs between $253 and $275. That also includes the freezer. There are certain factors that need to be considered to know whether a refrigerator needs repair. Homeowners should know that age, type, and efficiency are the three indicators that determine if a repair should be made to their refrigerator. Refrigerators aging 8 years and below can be subject to repairs. However, those that are older than 15 years should be replaced. The type also plays an important factor on the repair costs. Built-in refrigerators are less expensive to repair when they are less than 5 years old and a side-by-side type costs higher to repair when they are more than 5 years in operation. Efficiency indicates that a unit has to be repaired and checked when it causes an increase in the electricity bill.

Estimated final cost for refrigerator repair

Item Quantity Fair Price
Refrigerator Labor 2.7 Hours $133.27
Refrigerator Job Materials and Supplies 1 Refrigerator $131.30
Totals - Cost to Repair Refrigerators - 1 Refrigerator $264.57
Average Cost Per Refrigerator $264.57

Can I put a refrigerator/freezer in my garage in Dayton?

Yes. But you might want to consider the location in which you are staying. If you are located in a region where temperatures drop below 8 degrees Celsius, then you might want to rethink your plan. Sudden changes in temperature surrounding the refrigerator can cause the oil in the compressor to thicken. It may lead to early failure in the compressor or other issues. In addition, refrigerators and freezers cannot keep the food frozen in an environment temperature of less than 1.6 Celsius.

How cold should my refrigerator/freezer in Dayton be?

Normally, the refrigerator's thermostat should always be set in between 36 and 38 degrees Fahrenheit. The freezer's thermostat on the other should always remain in between 0 and 5 degrees Fahrenheit.

My refrigerator in Dayton is not really that old so why did it break down so easily?

The average life of modern appliances is 8 to 12 years, unlike before where it used to be 10 to 25 years. At some point, appliances reach their breaking point due to different circumstances. It could be because of age, frequency of usage, materials used, the type, and many more. If an appliance would breakdown, it can happen anytime. If it broke down a few days after you purchased it, you might to return it to the store that sold it to you since it is still covered by warranty. Your appliance might have been exposed to some harmful condition while it was on display.

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Other common Dayton refrigerator repairs are fixing of rattling sounds that amounts to $50, ice maker issues that cost between $250 and $330, the defroster that gets extremely loud can cost a homeowner $100 to $200, and the freezer issue that normally costs $200 to $250.

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    Hays Appliance Installations

    Rating: 89
    2526 Sherwood Hollow Lane. 
    KingwoodTX  77339
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    APP's Appliance Repair

    Rating: 90
    3114 Allison Drive. 
    HumbleTX  77338
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    HaLo Services

    Rating: 85
    23200 Fort North Drive. 
    KingwoodTX  77339
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    Appliance Pro

    Rating: 89
    55 Blue Lake Drive. 
    HuffmanTX  77336
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    JLS Plumbing & Mechanical

    Rating: 91
    177 County Road 2006. 
    LibertyTX  77575
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    Nu-Air

    Rating: 90
    3210 Falling Leaf Lane. 
    SpringTX  77373