How Much Does Appliance Refinishing Cost in 2024?

Refreshing outdated appliances typically costs between $189 and $576 as SD Appliance Repair, depending on the appliance type and the finish you select. On average, homeowners spend around $378 on refinishing, though total expenses can range from $190 to $740 when factoring in labor and materials. Over time, appliances can lose their shine and appear outdated. Revitalizing them with a new coat of paint or porcelain enamel is an affordable way to modernize your space without the expense of replacing them entirely.

How Much Does Appliance Refinishing Cost Appliance?

The price of refinishing appliances largely hinges on how much appliance-specific spray paint is needed for the project. Additionally, items that generate heat, such as ovens or dryers, require specialized high-temperature paint, which tends to be more expensive than standard appliance paint.

Appliance	Average Cost
Refrigerator	$190–$340
Oven	$190–$340
Washer	$190–$290
Dryer	$240–$340

Refrigerator

Refinishing a refrigerator typically costs between $190 and $340, including materials and labor. Refrigerators are among the most popular and straightforward appliances to refinish. Refinishing can achieve the desired aesthetic without breaking the bank, aiming for a colorful, retro-inspired look similar to high-end designs or a creative touch like a chalkboard finish.
Expect to spend $190 to $290 on a standard top-freezer refrigerator. With a surface area of about 56 square feet, this model generally requires 8 to 10 cans of appliance spray paint, priced at $45 to $47 per can, along with labor costs ranging from $165 to $240.
With a broader design and approximately 65 square feet of surface area, side-by-side refrigerators cost slightly more—around $190 to $340. Refinishing this style will require 11 to 12 cans of spray paint and similar labor costs, typically between $165 and $240.

Oven

Refinishing an oven typically costs between $190 and $340, including both materials and labor. With an average surface area of 34 square feet, a standard oven usually needs five to six cans of high-temperature spray paint, which costs about $50 each.

Washer

Refinishing a washing machine generally costs between $190 and $290. With a surface area of approximately 31 square feet, the project typically requires four to five cans of appliance-grade spray paint, priced at $45 to $47 each.

Dryer

Refinishing a dryer typically costs between $240 and $340. Since its surface area is comparable to a washer, it requires a similar amount of paint—about four to five cans. However, because dryers need heat-resistant paint, the cost per can is higher, averaging around $50 each.

Labor

The cost of hiring SD Appliance Repair’s professional help to refinish appliances typically ranges from $80 to $110 per hour. The process usually takes a minimum of three hours, though the price may increase if extra cleaning or preparation is required before starting the refinishing work.

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