Utah appliance repair market report

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

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

Licensed pros

190

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

Households

1,075k

US Census ACS 2022

Climate zone

Cold

DOE/NOAA climate classification

Typical washing machine repair

$300

National avg adjusted for Utah cost-of-living

State overview

Utah has approximately 1,075k households (US Census ACS 2022) and is in a cold climate zone (DOE/NOAA classification). The state employs roughly 190 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 Utah are typically regulated by the Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing. 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 Utah. License lookup is typically free at the board's public website.

Top 5 cities by listed pros

Salt Lake City — 1 listed
Lehi — 1 listed

Seasonal demand pattern

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

Typical cost range in Utah

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

Browse our Utah state hub or jump to a city: Salt Lake City, Lehi.

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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: Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing. 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.