North Carolina appliance repair market report

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

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

Licensed pros

580

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

Households

4,146k

US Census ACS 2022

Climate zone

Mixed-Humid

DOE/NOAA climate classification

Typical washing machine repair

$300

National avg adjusted for North Carolina cost-of-living

State overview

North Carolina has approximately 4,146k households (US Census ACS 2022) and is in a mixed-humid climate zone (DOE/NOAA classification). The state employs roughly 580 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 North Carolina are typically regulated by the North Carolina State Board of Examiners of Plumbing. 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 North Carolina. License lookup is typically free at the board's public website.

Top 5 cities by listed pros

Charlotte — 8 listed
Raleigh — 5 listed
High Point — 1 listed
Huntersville — 1 listed
Cornelius — 1 listed

Seasonal demand pattern

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

Typical cost range in North Carolina

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

Browse our North Carolina state hub or jump to a city: Charlotte, Raleigh, High Point.

See all North Carolina 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: North Carolina State Board of Examiners of Plumbing. 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.