Indicative price in South Africa
Appliance Repair
for a standard 1-2 hour visit
Callout + diagnosis fee, usually credited against the repair. Parts billed separately. Fridge gas re-charge R900-R1 800; washing-machine bearings R1 200-R2 500.
Guide only — actual quotes vary based on job complexity, access, materials, and urgency. Always get 2-3 quotes from verified local pros before committing.
Typical appliance repair jobs & what they cost
Concrete examples at the national baseline. Bands reflect normal variation — the same job can sit at the low or high end depending on access, materials, and urgency.
Usually a clogged filter or failed pump. Filter is free; pump is R450-R1 100 in parts.
Worthwhile only if the cooling unit itself is sound. Old fridges (10+ years) are usually better replaced.
Symptom: loud noise on spin cycle. Big job but cheaper than a new machine if the unit is < 8 years old.
Common failure on 5+ year-old dryers. Symptom: no heat or shuts off mid-cycle.
Only economical on built-in or premium-brand units. Standalone microwaves rarely worth repairing.
A note on these numbers
Bands come from rates published in our pricing guides, mixed with what we see Handi-za providers actually quoting across the country. They're starting points — not a fixed price list. Job-specific factors (access, height, asbestos, after-hours, time pressure) all move the needle. Treat this as the first 30 seconds of research before you start collecting real quotes.