What's wrong, what it costs, and who can legally fix it
Repair guides backed by government and university sources. Cost estimates for all 50 states and DC that show every assumption. Official links to check a contractor's license.
Something broken?
- Dishwasher Not Draining? How to Fix It Yourself
- Dryer Not Heating? Safe Checks Before You Call
- Refrigerator Not Cooling? What to Check First
- Washing Machine Not Draining? How to Fix It
- Breaker Keeps Tripping? Causes and When to Call
- Ceiling Fan Not Working? Safe Checks Before You Call
- GFCI Won't Reset? Why It Happens and What to Do
- Lights Flickering in House? Causes and What to Do
- Outlet Not Working? What to Check Before You Call
- AC Freezing Up? Why It Happens and What to Do
- AC Not Cooling? What to Check Before You Call
- Furnace Won't Turn On? Safe Checks Before You Call
What will it cost?
- Water Heater Replacement$750 – $2,050
- Roof Replacement$6,650 – $20,800
- AC Replacement$3,800 – $9,050
- Furnace Replacement$2,950 – $8,350
- Garage Door Repair$80 – $620
- Drywall Repair$70 – $490
- Toilet Replacement$230 – $910
- Electrical Panel Upgrade$1,000 – $3,150
Find your state
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
General information, not professional advice. Conditions, codes and prices vary. Turn off power, gas or water before any work, and hire a licensed professional when in doubt. Cost figures are our estimates, not quotes.