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Washing machine repair: Cost Context in Northern Ireland
Gera Service Price Index (GSPI): 123.8 (2015=100) — costs up 23.8% since 2015. Labour context: ~£24/hr (ONS ASHE 2025, indicative). Real ONS data. Not a price quote.
How much does washing machine repair cost in Northern Ireland?
As of January 2026, the Gera Service Price Index (GSPI) for washing machine repair is 123.8 (2015=100), meaning this service category has risen 23.8% since 2015, per ONS CPIH 05.3.3 (OGL v3.0). ONS ASHE 2025 labour context for Northern Ireland: ~£24/hr (indicative, not a quote).
Washing machine repair — Northern Ireland (January 2026)
| Measure | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Gera Service Price Index (GSPI) | 123.8 (2015=100) | ONS CPIH 05.3.3, January 2026 |
| GSPI year-on-year change | +1.3% | Jan-25 to Jan-26 |
| Rise since 2015 | +23.8% | From CPIH index 100.0 (2015) to 123.8 |
| ONS CPIH category | 05.3.3 — Repair of household appliances | COICOP classification |
| Trade occupation | Electrical service and maintenance mechanics and repairers (SOC 5246) | Primary trade mapped to this service |
| National trade median (ASHE 2025) | £41,662 | Full-time median gross annual pay, UK |
| Northern Ireland trade median (ASHE 2025) | Suppressed by ONS | ONS cell suppressed (N too small); national median used |
| Indicative hourly rate context | ~£24/hr | Annual ÷ 1,760 hrs — INDICATIVE ONLY, not a quote |
What this data tells you — and what it doesn't
The GSPI shows how much inflation has affected washing machine repair costs since 2015. The labour context shows what tradespeople in this category earn, not what they charge per job. Actual job costs depend on scope, materials, call-out fees, and VAT. Use this data to understand cost trends, then get real quotes from tradespeople.
Compare Washing machine costs across UK regions
Explore GSPI values and ONS ASHE labour cost context for all 12 regions.
Labour cost context (ONS ASHE 2025) for this service type across all 12 UK regions. Sorted by indicative hourly rate context (low → high).
East of England
GSPI: 123.8 · YoY: +1.3%
~£23/hr
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South East
GSPI: 123.8 · YoY: +1.3%
~£24/hr
context only
* Regional ASHE data suppressed by ONS — national median used
South West
GSPI: 123.8 · YoY: +1.3%
~£24/hr
context only
* Regional ASHE data suppressed by ONS — national median used
West Midlands
GSPI: 123.8 · YoY: +1.3%
~£24/hr
context only
* Regional ASHE data suppressed by ONS — national median used
Yorkshire and The Humber
GSPI: 123.8 · YoY: +1.3%
~£24/hr
context only
* Regional ASHE data suppressed by ONS — national median used
North West
GSPI: 123.8 · YoY: +1.3%
~£24/hr
context only
* Regional ASHE data suppressed by ONS — national median used
North East
GSPI: 123.8 · YoY: +1.3%
~£24/hr
context only
* Regional ASHE data suppressed by ONS — national median used
Scotland
GSPI: 123.8 · YoY: +1.3%
~£24/hr
context only
* Regional ASHE data suppressed by ONS — national median used
Wales
GSPI: 123.8 · YoY: +1.3%
~£24/hr
context only
* Regional ASHE data suppressed by ONS — national median used
Northern Ireland
GSPI: 123.8 · YoY: +1.3%
~£24/hr
context only
* Regional ASHE data suppressed by ONS — national median used
East Midlands
GSPI: 123.8 · YoY: +1.3%
~£26/hr
context only
London
GSPI: 123.8 · YoY: +1.3%
~£29/hr
context only
Hourly context = ONS ASHE 2025 median annual pay for the primary trade occupation ÷ 1,760 hrs. Not a quote. Regional cells marked * use the national median (ONS-suppressed).
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the cost trend for washing machine repair in the UK?
- The ONS CPIH index for Repair of household appliances (category 05.3.3) was 123.8 in January 2026 (2015=100). This means costs in this category have risen 23.8% since 2015. The 12-month change (Jan-25 to Jan-26) was +1.3%. Source: ONS CPIH01 API, OGL v3.0.
- What do tradespeople earn for washing machine repair in Northern Ireland?
- ONS ASHE 2025 (April 2025) median gross annual pay for Electrical service and maintenance mechanics and repairers (SOC 5246) is £41,662 nationally. ONS ASHE 2025 regional data for this occupation in Northern Ireland is suppressed by ONS (too few observations). National median used: £41,662. This implies an indicative hourly rate context of ~£24/hr (annual ÷ 1,760 hours). This is NOT a callout charge or quote — actual rates include materials, travel, VAT, and margins.
- Has washing machine become more expensive since 2015?
- Yes. The ONS CPIH 05.3.3 index for "Repair of household appliances" rose from 100.0 in 2015 to 123.8 in January 2026 — a 23.8% increase. The UK overall CPIH rose ~10.6% over the same period, making washing machine notably above general inflation.
- How reliable is the GSPI for washing machine repair?
- The GSPI is a real ONS published index value, not a Gera estimate. It is the official CPIH sub-index for category 05.3.3 as published by the Office for National Statistics under OGL v3.0. The full methodology is at https://geramarket.com/methodology/gera-service-price-index. The ASHE labour context is also a real ONS dataset; suppressed cells are labelled and the national figure is used as fallback.
- How can I get real price quotes for washing machine repair in Northern Ireland?
- The GSPI provides inflation context, not actual quotes. To get real prices for Northern Ireland, join the GeraMarket waitlist and we'll match you with verified local traders for washing machine repair. Quotes reflect current market rates, not just ONS inflation data.
Washing machine repair in other UK regions
- London — GSPI 123.8 · ~£29/hr
- South East — GSPI 123.8 · ~£24/hr
- South West — GSPI 123.8 · ~£24/hr
- East of England — GSPI 123.8 · ~£23/hr
- East Midlands — GSPI 123.8 · ~£26/hr
- West Midlands — GSPI 123.8 · ~£24/hr
- Yorkshire and The Humber — GSPI 123.8 · ~£24/hr
- North West — GSPI 123.8 · ~£24/hr
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Contains public sector information published by Office for National Statistics and licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: ONS Consumer Prices Index including owner occupiers' housing costs (CPIH) (January 2026, published 17 June 2026).
Contains public sector information published by Office for National Statistics and licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) 2025 (April 2025, published 23 October 2025).