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Idaho appliance repair market report

Public-data snapshot · Updated 2026-06-21 · By J.D. Hartwell, editor

A snapshot of the appliance repair market in Idaho: who's licensed, where they work, climate context, and what homeowners typically pay. All data from official US public sources cited below.

Licensed pros
100
BLS OES May 2023 - 49-9031 (Home Appliance Repairers)
Households
667k
US Census ACS 2022
Climate zone
Cold
DOE/NOAA climate classification
Typical washing machine repair
$300
National avg adjusted for Idaho cost-of-living

State overview

Idaho has approximately 667k households (US Census ACS 2022) and is in a cold climate zone (DOE/NOAA classification). The state employs roughly 100 home appliance repairers per the BLS Occupational Employment Statistics for code 49-9031, or about 0.1 pros per 1,000 households.

Licensing

Appliance Repair pros in Idaho are typically regulated by the Idaho Division of Building Safety. Before hiring, verify the contractor's license number, that the license is active and in good standing, and that the licensee is bonded and insured to operate in Idaho. License lookup is typically free at the board's public website.

Top 5 cities by listed pros

  1. Meridian — 1 listed
  2. Boise — 1 listed

Seasonal demand pattern

Late spring and August peaks (hot months stress refrigerators, washers, dryers).

Typical cost range in Idaho

Based on national HomeAdvisor and Angi 2024-2026 averages adjusted to Idaho cost-of-living, a typical washing machine repair in Idaho runs around $300. See the full cost calculator suite for service-by-service ranges. Always get a written quote before committing to work.

Find a verified pro in Idaho

Browse our Idaho state hub or jump to a city: Meridian, Boise.

See all Idaho appliance repair pros →

Data sources. Employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2023 (bls.gov/oes), occupation code 49-9031 (Home Appliance Repairers). Households: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2022 1-year estimates (census.gov/acs). Climate zone: U.S. Department of Energy Building America Climate Zones (energy.gov) / NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (noaa.gov). Licensing: Idaho Division of Building Safety. Cost ranges: HomeAdvisor 2024 True Cost Reports (homeadvisor.com), Angi 2024 cost guides (angi.com). All figures are estimates; verify before relying on for any decision.