Price My First Job

Free flat-rate calculator for appliance repair. Pick a preset or enter your own numbers.

Job type

Diagnostic / service-call fee ($)

Trade-typical range: $89–$129. This is your fee just for showing up and diagnosing.

Parts cost — what YOU pay ($)

Your wholesale cost. The calculator applies a 1.5× markup (trade-common range: 1.5–2×).

Labor time (minutes)

Wrench time on site. Be honest — drive time is separate.

Your target hourly rate ($)

What an hour of your labor must earn. Many one-truck operators target $85–$125.

Trip / travel charge ($)

Optional — extra charge for long drives or rural calls.

Your flat-rate price

Diagnostic / service-call fee$0

Parts (your cost $0 × 1.5 markup)$0

Labor (0 min @ $0/hr)$0

Charge the customer$0

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Educational estimates only. Actual pricing depends on your market, costs, and business structure. This tool covers pricing math — not repair instruction.

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