How Much Does Appliance Refinishing Cost in 2025?

This article was updated using automation technology and thoroughly reviewed for accuracy by HomeAdvisor Editor Ryan Noonan.

Refinishing appliances costs an average of $340, with most homeowners spending between $149 and $534, depending on factors like materials and appliance type. Over time, your appliances might start to look dull or outdated. Refinishing is a cost-effective way to refresh your kitchen without the expense of buying new appliances. Hiring a professional ensures safe, quality results that enhance your home's appeal.

Refinishing your appliances is an excellent way to give your kitchen a fresh, updated look without the high cost of new appliances. If your appliances work well but look a bit tired, refinishing can make them look brand new. It's also an effective way to reduce your kitchen remodeling costs by matching your existing appliances to your new kitchen design.

Appliance Refinishing Cost Factors

The cost of appliance refinishing varies considerably, depending on materials, labor, the type of paint required, and the kind of appliance you want to refinish.

Materials

Materials costs include cans of standard appliance epoxy paint suitable for refrigerators, freezers, tumble dryers, and washing machines, which cost $5 to $7 per can. An average-sized refrigerator requires up to 10 cans to refinish, resulting in a material cost of $50 to $70. Refinishing an oven requires high-heat paint, which is more expensive, at an average of $10 per can.

Appliance Type

The cost of refinishing your appliance depends largely on its size and the amount of paint required. Below is a breakdown of average appliance sizes and their estimated refinishing costs, considering that each 12-oz can of appliance spray paint covers up to 25 square feet per coat, and you'll need three to four coats for a durable finish. Here’s the cost of refinishing common appliance types.

Labor

Labor costs for appliance refinishing run from $40 to $70 per hour, on average. You should allow at least three hours for labor when budgeting, as your pro will apply at least three coats of paint to your appliance, plus a potential top coat. You also need to allow time for removing, cleaning, restoring, and replacing all the hardware.

If your pro needs to transport the appliance to their workshop, be sure to factor in potential shipping costs, which can vary significantly based on your location and distance. To minimize these costs, consider hiring a local appliance repair service.

DIY vs. Hiring a Pro Appliance Refinisher

While refinishing an appliance may seem straightforward, it can be time-consuming and requires careful preparation. The refinishing process involves removing any hardware you don't want to paint, thoroughly cleaning and drying the appliance, and lightly sanding the surface for better paint adhesion. You'll need to allow three to six hours of drying time between each coat, and after the final coat is dry, replace the hardware.

If you lack the time or space to tackle the project yourself, hiring a professional appliance refinisher is the most efficient way to refresh your appliances and ensure high-quality results.

How HomeAdvisor Gets Its Cost Data

No place is more important than your home, which is why HomeAdvisor connects homeowners with local pros to transform their houses into homes they love. To help homeowners prepare for their next project, HomeAdvisor provides readers with accurate cost data and follows strict editorial guidelines. After a project is complete, we survey real customers about the costs to develop the pricing data you see, so you can make the best decisions for you and your home. We pair this data with research from reputable sources, including the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, academic journals, market studies, and interviews with industry experts—all to ensure our prices reflect real-world projects.