Minnesota appliance repair market report
A snapshot of the appliance repair market in Minnesota: who's licensed, where they work, climate context, and what homeowners typically pay. All data from official US public sources cited below.
State overview
Minnesota has approximately 2,253k households (US Census ACS 2022) and is in a very cold climate zone (DOE/NOAA classification). The state employs roughly 290 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 Minnesota are typically regulated by the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry. 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 Minnesota. License lookup is typically free at the board's public website.
Top 5 cities by listed pros
- Minneapolis — 6 listed
- Minnetonka — 2 listed
- Bloomington — 1 listed
- St Paul — 1 listed
- Maplewood — 1 listed
Seasonal demand pattern
Late spring and August peaks (hot months stress refrigerators, washers, dryers).
Typical cost range in Minnesota
Based on national HomeAdvisor and Angi 2024-2026 averages adjusted to Minnesota cost-of-living, a typical washing machine repair in Minnesota 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 Minnesota
Browse our Minnesota state hub or jump to a city: Minneapolis, Minnetonka, Bloomington.
See all Minnesota 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: Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry. 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.