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Freestanding stove repairs run $110–$320 in most cases and are worth doing on units under 13 years old. A cracked cooktop surface or a failed control board on an older unit is the main exception.

Wine cooler repairs typically run $130–$350. A thermoelectric unit that's stopped cooling is often cheaper to replace outright than repair; a compressor-based unit is usually worth fixing.

Most ice maker issues are a $100–$220 fix — a clogged water inlet valve or a failed ice maker module — and rarely require replacing the whole refrigerator or freestanding unit.

A cracked cooktop glass surface almost always needs full replacement, not repair — there's no safe way to patch it. Expect $250–$550 installed depending on the model.

Standalone freezer repairs run $130–$400 and are usually worth it on units under 10 years old — a frost-clogged evaporator coil or failed defrost timer are the most common, least expensive fixes.

Countertop microwaves are rarely worth repairing past the $80–$100 mark since replacements start around there. Built-in over-the-range models are a different story — repair is usually the better call given install cost.

A gas range burner that won't light is usually a $90–$180 igniter fix, not a reason to replace. Replacement becomes the better option mainly when the gas valve or control board fails on a range past 15 years.

Most oven repairs run $130–$350 and are worth doing on units under 12 years old. A failed control board on an older double oven is usually the one case where a new unit makes more sense.

Dishwasher repairs typically run $110–$320 in New Jersey, and most are worth doing on units under 9 years old. Hard water damage to the heating element or wash pump is the main exception that can push toward replacement.