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Appliance Specialist Cost Calculator & Price Guide — Australia 2026

Choose your job and answer a few questions. The price range changes with each answer, so you know what to expect before you talk to anyone. When you are ready, you can ask up to three local appliance specialists to quote.

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Prices include GST. They come from SureQuote's pricing for each job, updated October 2026.

Understand typical appliance specialist costs, key price drivers, and after-hours pricing before you request quotes.

Hourly rate (ex GST)
$110/hr
Call-out fee
Varies, so ask when you get quotes
After-hours
1.5x – 2.0x

Price Ranges

Common appliance specialist jobs & costs

Prices based on Australian market data. Most jobs are quoted as fixed price rather than hourly.

Appliance Repair$374 – $913
Appliance
Problem
Current problem
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Appliance Installation$165 – $633
Connection type
Appliances
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Appliance Servicing$187 – $792
Appliance
Service level
Appliances
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Removal & Disposal$176 – $352
Appliance
Waste removal
Appliances
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General & other appliance jobs$259 – $853
Appliance
Problem
Current problem
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Prices include GST. They are indicative ranges for a typical job, from SureQuote's pricing for each job, updated October 2026. Your quote can differ for your specific job. Price yours in the calculator, then matched tradies can reach out to quote.

Learn the rules for hiring appliance specialists in your state

Licences, contracts and deposits for appliance repair work differ across the country. Check yours before you sign.

RuleNSWVICQLDSAWATASNTACT
LicenceWhat the register calls itQualified supervisor certificate (disconnection and reconnection of fixed electrical equipment), or an electrical licence for other wiringRestricted Electrical Worker’s licence (REL)Electrical contractor licenceElectrical contractors licenceRestricted Electrical Worker's Licence (domestic electrical appliances)Restricted electrical work licenceElectrical contractor licenceElectrician licence
Licence needed fromJob value that triggers itDepends on the work1Depends on the work2Depends on the work3Depends on the work4Depends on the work5Depends on the work6Depends on the work7Depends on the work8
Check the registerThe official public registerBuilding Commission NSW registerEnergy Safe Victoria registerElectrical Safety Office registerConsumer and Business Services registerBuilding and Energy (WA Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety) registerConsumer Affairs Tasmania registerNT WorkSafe registerAccess Canberra — ACT Construction Occupations Registrar register
Written contractRequired aboveOver $5,000 · large job contract over $20,0009Over $10,00010Over $3,300 · Level 2 regulated contract (full written contract) from $20,000From $20,000Does not applyDoes not apply11Does not applyDoes not apply
Deposit capMost you can be asked forUp to 10%129Not listedNot listedUp to 5%13Does not applyDoes not apply11Does not applyDoes not apply
Warranty insuranceBuilder must hold it aboveOver $20,000 · minimum cover $340,0009Over $20,00010Does not applyFrom $20,000 · minimum cover $250,000Does not applyDoes not applyDoes not applyDoes not apply
Cooling-offAfter you sign5 business days · on contracts over $20,0001495 business days · on contracts over $10,000105 business days · on contracts over $3,3005 business days · on contracts over $20,000Does not applyDoes not apply11Does not applyDoes not apply
  1. 1NSW · Licence needed from: To reconnect fixed electrical appliances, the appliance specialist needs a certificate. A licensed electrician does not. Other wiring needs an electrical licence.
  2. 2VIC · Licence needed from: Only appliances wired directly to mains power need a licensed electrical worker. Plug-in appliances do not.
  3. 3QLD · Licence needed from: Repairing electrical parts needs an electrical licence. Plug-in connection, simple swaps and non-electrical parts do not.
  4. 4SA · Licence needed from: Hard-wired and gas appliances need a registered electrical worker or gas fitter.
  5. 5WA · Licence needed from: Servicing a plug-in appliance needs no licence. Fixed-wired appliances, and work beyond servicing, need one.
  6. 6TAS · Licence needed from: Hard-wired appliances such as ovens, cooktops and hot water systems need a licensed electrician. Gas appliances need a licensed gas-fitter.
  7. 7NT · Licence needed from: Plugging in an appliance needs no licence. Repairing its electrical parts needs a licensed electrician. Gas appliances need a licensed gasfitter.
  8. 8ACT · Licence needed from: Plug-in appliance repairs need no licence. Fixed wiring needs an electrician. Gas servicing needs a gas appliance worker. Gas pipes need a gasfitter.
  9. 9NSW · You get these protections for wiring, gas or plumbing work on a fixed appliance at home.
  10. 10VIC · A contract just for appliance or electrical work does not get these protections. A bigger building job that includes it does.
  11. 11TAS · Supplying and connecting an appliance does not get these protections, unless it is part of bigger building work.
  12. 12NSW · Deposit cap: Applies at any price to reconnecting hard-wired appliances. For other repairs to fixed appliances, it applies to jobs over $5,000.
  13. 13SA · Deposit cap: Applies only to wiring, gas or plumbing work on contracts of $20,000 or more.
  14. 14NSW · Cooling-off: The price includes GST.

NSW Sources: nsw.gov.au, Home Building Regulation 2014, Home Building Act 1989. Checked 16 Oct 2026.

VIC Sources: energysafe.vic.gov.au, Electricity Safety (Registration and Licensing) Regulations 2020, consumer.vic.gov.au, Domestic Building Contracts Act 1995, bpc.vic.gov.au, Building Act 1993. Checked 16 Oct 2026.

QLD Sources: Electrical Safety Act 2002, worksafe.qld.gov.au, Queensland Building and Construction Commission Act 1991, qbcc.qld.gov.au, Queensland Building and Construction Commission Regulation 2018. Checked 16 Oct 2026.

SA Sources: Plumbers, Gas Fitters and Electricians Regulations 2025, Plumbers, Gas Fitters and Electricians Act 1995, cbs.sa.gov.au, sa.gov.au, Building Work Contractors Act 1995. Checked 16 Oct 2026.

WA Sources: Electricity (Licensing) Regulations 1991, wa.gov.au, Home Building Contracts Act 1991. Checked 16 Oct 2026.

TAS Sources: Occupational Licensing (Electrical Work) Regulations 2018, consumeraffairs.tas.gov.au, Residential Building Work Contracts and Dispute Resolution Act 2016. Checked 16 Oct 2026.

NT Sources: worksafe.nt.gov.au, Electrical Safety Regulations 2024, Building Act 1993, Building Regulations 1993, Building (RBI and Fidelity Fund Schemes) Regulations 2012. Checked 17 Oct 2026.

ACT Sources: planning.act.gov.au, accesscanberra.act.gov.au. Checked 16 Oct 2026.

Common Questions

Appliance Specialist pricing FAQ

How much do appliance specialists typically charge?
Costs for appliance specialists vary widely depending on the appliance type and job complexity. Simple plug-in installs or basic diagnostics are generally less than repairs that involve electrical or refrigerant work, which often require registered technicians. Most quotes combine a call-out fee, labour time and parts, with after-hours work usually costing more. This page shows live pricing for your area to help compare estimates.
Do appliance specialists charge call-out fees?
Yes — call-out fees are common to cover attendance and the on-site diagnosis. The call-out is usually separate from hourly labour and parts costs, and providers often apply higher rates for after-hours or emergency visits. It's worth confirming whether the quoted price includes the call-out fee and any minimum charge.
When do appliance specialists need a licence?
When electrical wiring, fixed appliance connections or refrigerant handling is involved, appliance specialists usually need to be registered or hold a relevant licence in the applicable state. Refrigerant work typically requires an ARC Tick or equivalent refrigerant licence, and electrical scope should be covered by a valid state electrical/appliance licence number. Registration rules vary by state and territory, so it's sensible to check credentials and that the provider can show their licence on quotes or invoices when regulated work is required.
Is the SureQuote estimate a quote, and why can a tradie's quote be different?
No. Your estimate is a guide price for a typical job that matches your answers. A tradie prices your actual job in their quote, once they've seen things like access, condition, materials and the full scope. Read the full answer
What happens after I submit my job, and how many tradies will contact me?
We email you your estimate and a link to your job. Up to 3 local tradies can take it and contact you to quote; only they get your name, phone and email, and you choose who to hire, if anyone. Read the full answer
Is it free to get quotes, and does the tradie's fee raise my price?
Yes, getting quotes is free and you don't have to hire anyone. Tradies pay us a capped fee to take your job, and we set it before they quote, so nothing is added to your quote. Read the full answer
Can I add photos to my job?
Yes. Add up to 10 photos in the chat after you give your contact details, or later from the job in Hire, and tradies see them before they take the job. Read the full answer
Do I have to hire one of the tradies?
No. Getting quotes is free, you're never obliged to hire anyone, and you pay only the tradie you choose to hire. Read the full answer
Does SureQuote check tradies' licences and insurance?
We collect each business's ABN, licence, insurance and warranty details and keep them as up to date as we can, so you can see them in one place on its profile. We don't guarantee them, so always check the licence yourself on the relevant licence register before you hire. Read the full answer

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