Repair bonus 2026 : the reflex that saves your tools and your wallet

A drill that won’t start, a temperamental lawnmower or a sluggish vacuum too often end up at the recycling center. However, the repair bonus can significantly reduce the repair bill, and a large national campaign launched in mid-July 2026 puts this boost back in the spotlight. For all home DIY and repair enthusiasts, it’s time to check how much your tools and small appliances can save you.

A national campaign to revive the repair reflex

Four eco-organizations — Refashion, Ecologic, Ecosystem and Ecomaison — joined forces for a joint communications campaign, rolled out from mid-July 2026. Developed with the Dagobert agency, it revolves around three short films broadcast on television, the internet and social networks. An initial wave starts in the height of summer, followed by a second enhanced rollout planned for the autumn, with a deliberately positive tone and without guilt-tripping the general public.

The stated objective is clear: to steer more consumers toward the local repairers present in towns and villages, and to raise awareness of the official platform jerepare.fr which lists the professionals and the devices concerned.

How the repair bonus works

The principle is simple and without complicated upfront costs. You must entrust your device to a repairer certified QualiRépar: the repairer directly deducts the amount of the bonus from the invoice, then is reimbursed by the competent eco-organization. You therefore have no paperwork to prepare yourself.

In 2026, the scheme covers five major categories of products: small and large household appliances, IT and communication equipment, DIY and gardening tools, electronic toys, and, more recently, certain furniture items and clothing textiles. In total, more than a hundred equipment categories are now eligible.

DIY enthusiasts: which tools are covered?

Good news for fans of DIY and repairs: portable power and garden tools are fully covered by the bonus. These notably include the electric lawnmower, the drill, the brushcutter or the hedge trimmer. As an indication, the 2026 scale provides stepped aid depending on the device and the type of fault.

• Small appliances (vacuum cleaner, coffee maker…): around €10 to €25 depending on the intervention.
• Washing machine: up to €50–70 depending on the fault (motor, pump, programmer).
• Dishwasher: around €30 to €45.
• Television: €30 to €50 depending on size and defect.

One more advantage worth knowing: when the repairer uses a part sourced from the circular economy (reuse), the bonus amount is increased by 20%. This makes the repair even more attractive compared with purchasing a new device.

A growing repair market

This boost is part of a deeper trend. The French repair market is estimated at about €10.4 billion in 2026, up by roughly 23% compared with 2021, a growth higher than average inflation. Conversely, the DIY market alone fell (around €24.2 billion in 2025, down 3.2%), a sign that households are making more trade-offs between buying new and restoring. Repairing becomes both an ecological gesture and an economic decision — and an excellent area for fans of tips and tricks.

Frequently asked questions

Do you have to pay upfront to receive the repair bonus?

No. The QualiRépar-certified repairer applies the discount directly to your invoice. You therefore pay the price reduced by the bonus, with no reimbursement procedures on your side.

Where to find a certified repairer?

The official platform jerepare.fr allows you to locate QualiRépar professionals near you and to check whether your device or tool is eligible.

Are my DIY tools really covered?

Yes, portable power and garden tools (drill, electric lawnmower, hedge trimmer, brushcutter…) are among the covered categories, on the same level as household appliances. Check the up-to-date list before entrusting your device.

Sources

• FashionNetwork — Repair Bonus: four eco-organizations join forces
• Recyclage Récupération — The eco-organizations join forces
• Ecosystem — Repair bonus amounts