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Wisconsin appliance repair market report

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

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

Licensed pros
230
BLS OES May 2023 - 49-9031 (Home Appliance Repairers)
Households
2,398k
US Census ACS 2022
Climate zone
Cold
DOE/NOAA climate classification
Typical washing machine repair
$300
National avg adjusted for Wisconsin cost-of-living

State overview

Wisconsin has approximately 2,398k households (US Census ACS 2022) and is in a cold climate zone (DOE/NOAA classification). The state employs roughly 230 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 Wisconsin are typically regulated by the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services. 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 Wisconsin. License lookup is typically free at the board's public website.

Top 5 cities by listed pros

  1. Kenosha — 2 listed
  2. Brookfield — 1 listed
  3. Franklin — 1 listed
  4. Green Bay — 1 listed

Seasonal demand pattern

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

Typical cost range in Wisconsin

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

Browse our Wisconsin state hub or jump to a city: Kenosha, Brookfield, Franklin.

See all Wisconsin 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: Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services. 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.