Why do appliance repairs (dishwasher, laundry, fridge, etc.) seemingly cost as much as the appliances themselves?

Question

Why do appliance repairs (dishwasher, laundry, fridge, etc.) seemingly cost as much as the appliances themselves?

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Answer 1

I have a plumber, currently in my home, doing $1500 dollars of work that I would have easily spent a couple weeks of frustration trying to do on my own. He’s wrapping up as we speak and I have no leaks from what was a very frustrating issue. That’s why it costs so much. I hate to write the check, but I appreciate the expertise in an area where I have none.