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How to hire an appliance engineer in Ireland
The checks, the questions and the paperwork.

An appliance repair in Ireland costs €70–€260 per repair, typically around €120. Here is how to check that in a minute, what to ask before you book, and what you must be handed when the job is done.

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THE 60-SECOND VERSION

Hiring an appliance engineer in five steps

  1. Are you on the Construction Industry Register Ireland, and what is your number?A number you can look up yourself before you agree a price — electrical Appliance Repair — electrical appliances, including vacuum cleaners and air conditioners, often face issues related to their electrical components.
  2. Will I get a Certificate of Compliance on Completion, and when?On the day the work is finished and tested, not posted on later — small Appliance Repair — small appliances such as microwaves, toasters, and coffee makers can also benefit from professional repair services.
  3. How does condition of the appliance change the price?Problems hidden underneath are found once the work begins. — ask before the quote rather than after.
  4. How does materials required for repairs change the price?The state of the existing work sets how much prep is needed. — ask before the quote rather than after.
  5. How does complexity of the issue at hand change the price?A simple job follows a routine; a complex one does not. — ask before the quote rather than after.

BEFORE YOU BOOK

Check before you book

Construction Industry Register Ireland (CIRI)

CIRI is a VOLUNTARY register today. The Regulation of Providers of Building Works and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2022 was signed on 5 July 2022 and S.I. 429/2022 commenced parts of it on 29 August 2022; the Construction Industry Federation was appointed registration body on 16 January 2023. Registration is NOT yet mandatory: the divisions regulations had not been drafted as of a May 2025 Dáil answer, and CIRI itself projects mandatory registration from 2027. So being absent from CIRI breaks no law in 2026 — and being on it is still the only independent check of a builder that exists here.

Search the Construction Industry Register Ireland for the name or the registration number before you agree a price. ciri.ie →

a Certificate of Compliance on Completion

Issued by the assigned certifier and the builder, where the work needed a commencement notice on completion, before the building is occupied. It matters because it is lodged on the statutory register and is what a buyer's solicitor looks for; work done without one surfaces on sale.

Agree before the work starts that you will be handed a certificate of compliance on completion, and keep it with the house papers.

Insurance

Expect public liability and, for anything structural, professional indemnity from whoever designed it. From a company, ask for the insurer, the limit and the VAT number, and ask who actually attends: the team that turns up may be employed, subcontracted or both, and only one of those is supervised by the firm you are paying.

Ask to see the current certificate of insurance — the insurer's name, the limit and the date it runs to.

Trader or private seller

Under the Consumer Rights Act 2022 a trader must tell you they are a trader, and your consumer rights — work carried out with reasonable skill and care, and a cooling-off period on a contract agreed in your home or online — apply to traders and not to private sellers. On Locufy the trader status is shown on the profile.

Look for the trader badge on the Locufy profile, and ask anyone else for it in writing before you agree a price.

VAT

VAT at 13.5%, the reduced rate Revenue publishes for this service. Ask whether the price you were given includes it. A trader under the €42,500 registration threshold does not charge it; one over it must, and must show it separately.

Ask whether the figure you were given includes it, and for the VAT number if they are registered — Revenue publishes the rate for this service. revenue.ie →

“Are you on the Construction Industry Register Ireland, and what is your number?”

A good answer: A number you can look up yourself before you agree a price — electrical Appliance Repair — electrical appliances, including vacuum cleaners and air conditioners, often face issues related to their electrical components.

“Will I get a Certificate of Compliance on Completion, and when?”

A good answer: On the day the work is finished and tested, not posted on later — small Appliance Repair — small appliances such as microwaves, toasters, and coffee makers can also benefit from professional repair services.

“How does condition of the appliance change the price?”

A good answer: Problems hidden underneath are found once the work begins. — ask before the quote rather than after.

“How does materials required for repairs change the price?”

A good answer: The state of the existing work sets how much prep is needed. — ask before the quote rather than after.

“How does complexity of the issue at hand change the price?”

A good answer: A simple job follows a routine; a complex one does not. — ask before the quote rather than after.

“What is not included?”

A good answer: Laundry Appliance Repair — laundry appliances like washing machines and tumble dryers often require attention due to various malfunctions — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a appliance engineer job is priced on what was agreed and not on what was assumed.

“Who insures you, and what is the policy number?”

A good answer: Expect public liability and, for anything structural, professional indemnity from whoever designed it — kitchen Appliance Repair — this category includes the repair of essential kitchen appliances such as refrigerators, ovens, and dishwashers.

Getting the quote right

  • Condition of the appliance — problems hidden underneath are found once the work begins.
  • Materials required for repairs — the state of the existing work sets how much prep is needed.
  • Complexity of the issue at hand — a simple job follows a routine; a complex one does not.
  • Technician's experience — accreditation narrows the field and lifts the price.
  • In writing before anyone starts — a message on Locufy counts
  • What is NOT included, named
  • Who actually attends, and whether they are employed or subcontracted
  • The VAT number, and whether it checks out on the Revenue register

Walk away if

  • They are not on the Construction Industry Register Ireland, or the number does not resolve to the name on the quote
  • No a Certificate of Compliance on Completion is offered, or you are told you do not need one for work of this kind
  • They will not talk about it: condition of the appliance — problems hidden underneath are found once the work begins
  • They will not talk about it: materials required for repairs — the state of the existing work sets how much prep is needed
  • They will not talk about it: complexity of the issue at hand — a simple job follows a routine; a complex one does not
  • A price for the appliance engineer before anyone has asked the size, the access or the condition of what they are working on
LOW
€70
TYPICAL
€120
HIGH
€260

What an appliance engineer costs: €70–€260 per repair

The figures are for the job, per repair, and a quote for your own is the only number that binds anyone. Refrigerator repair and Washing machine repair each carry their own band. Appliance Repair price guide →

Guide prices compiled by the Locufy team from published Irish and UK provider price lists and 2026/27 cost guides. Updated 2026.

KNOW WHAT TO LOOK FOR? NOW FIND ONE

Appliance engineers near you, with the badges that matter shown

ID checked, trader status and one score from every review — on the card, before you message anyone. Nearest first. No account needed to look.

Or post the job free and let them come to you.

  1. Look firstCondition of the appliance — problems hidden underneath are found once the work begins — that is what the appliance engineer is judging on the first visit, and a price given without it is a guess.
  2. Agree what is being doneMaterials required for repairs — the state of the existing work sets how much prep is needed — put in writing before anyone starts, because it is the document you both read back at the end.
  3. The work itselfComplexity of the issue at hand — a simple job follows a routine; a complex one does not — and anything found on the day that was not in that is priced before it is started.
  4. Check it togetherTechnician's experience — accreditation narrows the field and lifts the price — walked against the written scope rather than against the feeling of it, while the appliance engineer is still there.
  5. What you are handedA Certificate of Compliance on Completion, the invoice and any guarantee on the workmanship and the parts, safety is paramount; always unplug appliances before repairs.

Kitchen Appliance Repair
This category includes the repair of essential kitchen appliances such as refrigerators, ovens, and dishwashers.
Laundry Appliance Repair
Laundry appliances like washing machines and tumble dryers often require attention due to various malfunctions.
Small Appliance Repair
Small appliances such as microwaves, toasters, and coffee makers can also benefit from professional repair services.
Electrical Appliance Repair
Electrical appliances, including vacuum cleaners and air conditioners, often face issues related to their electrical components.
Refrigerator Repair
Involves diagnosing cooling issues, replacing compressors, and fixing leaks to restore proper function.
Oven Repair
Focuses on fixing heating elements, thermostats, and door seals to guarantee even cooking and safety.

AFTER

When the job is done

Keep a Certificate of Compliance on CompletionA Certificate of Compliance on Completion is issued by the trader, not asked for later — electrical Appliance Repair — electrical appliances, including vacuum cleaners and air conditioners, often face issues related to their electrical components, because it is what a buyer's solicitor, an insurer or a lender asks for long after the appliance engineer has gone.
Test what was doneSmall Appliance Repair — small appliances such as microwaves, toasters, and coffee makers can also benefit from professional repair services — and something that does not work on the day is theirs to put right there and then.
Ask what the guarantee isOn the workmanship and on the parts, and for how long each one runs — they are usually different. laundry Appliance Repair — laundry appliances like washing machines and tumble dryers often require attention due to various malfunctions — under the Consumer Rights Act 2022 what was agreed is what can be relied on.
Leave the reviewOnly a booked job can be reviewed on Locufy, which is why the score on a appliance engineer's card means something — kitchen Appliance Repair — this category includes the repair of essential kitchen appliances such as refrigerators, ovens, and dishwashers.

STEP 1Say it in writing, firstSay what is wrong and what you want done. Under the Consumer Rights Act 2022 the work must be carried out with reasonable skill and care, and defective work put right.
STEP 2Use the make-it-right step on LocufyUnder four stars you are asked whether to send it to the provider first; we follow it through. Then review.
STEP 3Escalate to the body that regulates itReport it to Construction Industry Register Ireland (CIRI).
STEP 4Small claimsSmall claims covers €2,000, once you have asked in writing and given them a chance to put it right.

Hiring an appliance engineer: questions people ask

Several factors can influence the cost, including the type of appliance, the complexity of the repair, and the parts needed. Additionally, emergency or same-day services may incur higher fees.

Most appliance repairs can be completed within one to two hours, depending on the issue and the availability of parts. More complex repairs may take longer, especially if specialised technicians are required.

While many appliance repairs can be handled by general repair professionals, certain repairs, especially those involving electrical or gas appliances, must be performed by qualified specialists. Always check for necessary certifications when booking.

Many appliance repair services offer emergency or same-day repair options, but these services may come at a premium. It's advisable to inquire about availability and additional costs when scheduling your appointment.

Yes, booking several related jobs together can often lead to discounts or reduced service fees. It's best to discuss this with your repair technician during the initial consultation.

Search the name or the registration number. If the number does not resolve to the name on the quote, stop there.

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Sources — checked October 2026

  1. Regulation of Providers of Building Works and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2022
  2. S.I. 429/2022 — Commencement Order
  3. Construction Industry Register Ireland
  4. Department of Housing — Building Control
  5. Consumer Rights Act 2022
  6. Revenue — BUILDING and CONSTRUCTION SERVICES (Private dwellings and Non-residential immovable goods) — Reduced rate
  7. Revenue — current VAT rates (effective 1 January 2026)
  8. Revenue — VAT thresholds: €42,500 for a person supplying services only