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New York appliance repair market report

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

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

Licensed pros
1,690
BLS OES May 2023 - 49-9031 (Home Appliance Repairers)
Households
7,466k
US Census ACS 2022
Climate zone
Cold
DOE/NOAA climate classification
Typical washing machine repair
$355
National avg adjusted for New York cost-of-living

State overview

New York has approximately 7,466k households (US Census ACS 2022) and is in a cold climate zone (DOE/NOAA classification). The state employs roughly 1,690 home appliance repairers per the BLS Occupational Employment Statistics for code 49-9031, or about 0.2 pros per 1,000 households.

Licensing

Appliance Repair pros in New York are typically regulated by the New York (local jurisdiction). 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 New York. License lookup is typically free at the board's public website.

Top 5 cities by listed pros

  1. New York — 33 listed
  2. Brooklyn — 24 listed
  3. New York City — 7 listed
  4. White Plains — 2 listed
  5. Long Island City — 1 listed

Seasonal demand pattern

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

Typical cost range in New York

Based on national HomeAdvisor and Angi 2024-2026 averages adjusted to New York cost-of-living, a typical washing machine repair in New York runs around $355. 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 New York

Browse our New York state hub or jump to a city: New York, Brooklyn, New York City.

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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: New York (local jurisdiction). 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.