Appliance installation costs
Plan your appliance installation project with a clear scope and an itemized proposal. This guide separates the published benchmarks for this topic from product-only prices.
Price basis: Benchmarks reviewed October 24, 2026. They apply to the scope and market stated below. National and other-city figures are planning references, not verified Portland Metro quotes.
Installation and project costs
Compare each alternative separately. Installation is included only where the stated scope includes it; overlapping totals should not be added.
| Project or reference | Published benchmark | Basis and scope |
|---|---|---|
| Appliance installation costs — Kitchen appliance package | $2,500 – $6,800 | refrigerator, microwave, range and dishwasher, installed |
| Appliance installation costs — Refrigerator replacement | $675 – $2,500 | appliance and installation |
Labor cost
These are professional-time or labor-only figures. Check whether materials, permits, disposal and finish repairs are included in your quote.
| Project or reference | Published benchmark | Basis and scope |
|---|---|---|
| Appliance installation costs — General appliance hookup | $100 – $350 | per appliance, labor only |
| Appliance installation costs — Dishwasher replacement | $200 – $500 | labor only, existing connections |
| Appliance installation costs — Washer/dryer hookup | $100 – $300 | per set, labor only, existing connections |
| Appliance installation costs — Washer/dryer with new hookups | $650 – $2,000 | labor-only utility-hookup scenario |
Define the scope before requesting bids
- Describe the existing condition, the desired result and the exact location of the work.
- Provide measurements, quantities and photos so bidders can price the same scope.
- Ask for separate allowances for preparation, removal, installation and finish repairs where they apply.
- Confirm products, permits, site access, disposal, schedule and exclusions in writing.
Compare the proposals
Match the units and inclusions shown in the price tables. Product-only, labor-only and complete-project figures cover different work. For a Portland Metro proposal, have a local professional confirm the property conditions and the current price.
Material cost
These are purchase-only allowances. Confirm product specifications, quantities and delivery. Do not add them to a project total that already includes materials.
| Product or reference | Published benchmark | Basis and scope |
|---|---|---|
| Appliance installation costs — Refrigerator | $600 – $2,300 | unit only |
| Appliance installation costs — Dishwasher | $400 – $1,200 | unit only |
| Appliance installation costs — Range | $600 – $1,300 | unit only |
| Appliance installation costs — Microwave | $100 – $600 | unit only |