Michigan appliance repair market report

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

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

Licensed pros

510

BLS OES May 2023 - 49-9031 (Home Appliance Repairers)

Households

4,023k

US Census ACS 2022

Climate zone

Cold

DOE/NOAA climate classification

Typical washing machine repair

$300

National avg adjusted for Michigan cost-of-living

State overview

Michigan has approximately 4,023k households (US Census ACS 2022) and is in a cold climate zone (DOE/NOAA classification). The state employs roughly 510 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 Michigan are typically regulated by the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA). 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 Michigan. License lookup is typically free at the board's public website.

Top 5 cities by listed pros

Coverage in Michigan is growing. Browse the Michigan state hub for current listings.

Seasonal demand pattern

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

Typical cost range in Michigan

Based on national HomeAdvisor and Angi 2024-2026 averages adjusted to Michigan cost-of-living, a typical washing machine repair in Michigan 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 Michigan

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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: Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA). 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.