Appliance Install Labor Costs

[Samantha M.]

For example a standard new range or water heater costs around $500, what would it cost in general to install it? Perhaps 1$ for every 1$ the appliance costs, so an additional $500 for these examples to install.

Thanks

[J Scott]

Here's what I generally pay (remember, this is my area, my contractors, etc, so it may not be apples-to-apples in your area):

Water Heater plus Expansion Tank: $125 (done by plumber)
Gas Range: $25 (done by plumber)
Fridge Water Line: $15-25 (done by handyman)
Dishwasher: $75 (done by plumber)
Garbage Disposal: $50 (done by plumber)
Built-In Microwave: $40 (done by handyman)
Washer/Dryer, plus Venting: $25 (done by handyman)

Oftentimes, my project manager will do most of these things, so it's actually free, but if I'm paying my contractors, this is about what I expect.