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Best Appliance Repairs in Christchurch

We assessed 13 appliance repair services in Christchurch and ranked the top 5 on their public review record: rating quality, review volume and how recent the reviews are. The 10 listed below hold 1,729 Google reviews between them. No business can pay for a place in these rankings. Last updated 21 August 2026. How we rank →

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Before you hire

Ask for the callout fee and hourly rate before booking, and check whether the callout is credited against the repair if you go ahead. A good technician will tell you when a fix is not worth it against the price of a replacement. For anything still under manufacturer warranty, use the brand's authorised agent so you do not void the cover.

Top 5 Appliance Repairs in Christchurch

The top 5 appliance repair services in Christchurch are Appliance Guy, Tim's Appliance Repairs, Appliance Services, Caffeine Fix, and IGP NZ, ranked by Top5 score. Scroll for our take on each, plus what to ask before you book.

  • 1

    Appliance Guy

    ★ 4.8 543 reviews +38 Top5 Score 178 +2
    5★ 491 4★ 33 3★ 1 1★ 18

    Appliance Guy fixes washing machines, ovens, and rangehoods, and has sourced donor machines to resurrect appliances other repairers would have written off. Technicians like Paras and Corey explain what they are doing on the job, and the office follows up after the visit to confirm the repair has held.

    Reviews most often describe: Households needing fast, on-time appliance fault repairs

    • ✓ Technicians arrive at the agreed time across multiple jobs
    • ✓ Office staff respond promptly to queries before and after the visit
    • ✓ Post-repair phone follow-up to confirm the appliance is working correctly

    location_on 4/8 Vulcan Place, Middleton, Christchurch

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  • 2

    Tim's Appliance Repairs

    ★ 4.8 462 reviews +14 Top5 Score 176 +1
    5★ 431 4★ 15 3★ 2 2★ 1 1★ 13

    Tim's Appliance Repairs covers washing machines, dryers, ovens, and rangehoods, and has handled urgent same-day callouts when timing genuinely mattered. When overseas parts are needed, Tim keeps customers updated through the wait rather than going quiet, so there are no surprises before the repair visit.

    Reviews most often describe: Appliance repairs needing close communication during parts delays

    • ✓ Keeps customers informed while waiting for parts to arrive
    • ✓ Arrives next day or same day for urgent appliance callouts
    • ✓ Diagnosed and repaired ovens and washing machines in a single visit

    location_on 22 Six Silvers Avenue, Halswell, Christchurch

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  • 3

    Appliance Services

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    ★ 4.5 238 reviews +8 Top5 Score 161 +6
    5★ 194 4★ 18 3★ 5 2★ 3 1★ 18

    Appliance Services gets fridges, ovens, washing machines, and dish drawers repaired on short notice, often with technicians arriving the next working day fully prepared to complete the job in a single visit. When a repair is uneconomical, they can supply and install a refurbished replacement on the same day and take the old appliance away.

    Reviews most often describe: Quick-turnaround fridge, oven, and dishwasher repairs

    • ✓ Technicians ring ahead on the morning to confirm arrival time
    • ✓ Arrives with parts needed to complete the job in one visit
    • ✓ Refurbished appliances delivered and installed on the same day

    location_on 163 Ferry Road, Waltham, Christchurch

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  • 4

    Caffeine Fix - Coffee Machine Repair

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    ★ 4.8 126 reviews +2 Top5 Score 159 -1
    5★ 117 4★ 4 3★ 2 2★ 1 1★ 2

    Caffeine Fix returns leaking, low-pressure, and worn espresso machines to working order, covering brands including Breville, Gaggia, Rancilio, and Rocket. Beyond the repair itself, staff will often clean and polish the exterior and share advice on keeping the machine running well afterward.

    Reviews most often describe: Espresso machine repairs and servicing for home users

    • ✓ Machines returned cleaner and better presented than when dropped off
    • ✓ Phone advice given to help diagnose faults before booking a repair
    • ✓ Fast turnaround with repairs completed and ready for collection quickly

    location_on 125 Antigua Street, Addington, Christchurch

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  • 5

    IGP NZ Ltd

    ★ 4.7 106 reviews +2 Top5 Score 155 +1
    5★ 86 4★ 16 3★ 1 2★ 1 1★ 2

    IGP NZ fixes gas stove regulators, caravan and motorhome fridges, and three-way fridge gas faults, and has taken in urgent jobs at short notice for customers passing through Christchurch with no time to wait. Pricing comes in well below what comparable gas specialists charge, with multiple reviewers noting the gap without any drop in the depth of knowledge behind the work.

    Reviews most often describe: Gas appliance repairs done without prior booking

    • ✓ Fixed gas fridges and regulators within a couple of days of drop-off
    • ✓ Took on urgent jobs without a booking at short notice
    • ✓ Charged noticeably less than comparable gas specialists for the same work

    location_on 3/81 Magdala Place, Middleton, Christchurch

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Before you book an appliance repair service in Christchurch

Drawn from 229 customer reviews collected for this page. The first answer is what it costs.

What does appliance repair typically cost in New Zealand? expand_more

Callout or diagnostic fees in New Zealand sit between $80 and $150 including GST, and this fee is sometimes credited against the repair if you go ahead. Labour rates run from $90 to $180 per hour depending on the region, with Christchurch sitting toward the middle of that range. Parts are charged on top, so a washing machine repair often lands between $150 and $400 all up, while fridge and oven repairs can reach $350 to $500 when major components are involved. Weekend or after-hours callouts attract a premium, and if a compressor or main control board has failed, the total can exceed the cost of a replacement appliance.

How is an appliance repairer held accountable for a faulty repair? expand_more

General appliance repair is not a licensed trade in New Zealand, so accountability rests primarily on the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993, which requires repair work to be carried out with reasonable care and skill. Any fixed electrical work on an appliance must be done by a registered electrician certified with the Electrical Workers Registration Board (EWRB), and you can verify a tradesperson's registration on the EWRB public register before booking. A reputable repairer should provide a written warranty covering both the labour and any replacement part, with 90 days being a common minimum and some operators offering longer cover on parts. If the same fault recurs shortly after a paid repair, as happened with at least one oven in local reviews, you can invoke the Consumer Guarantees Act to have it remedied at no extra cost.

When is it worth repairing an appliance instead of replacing it? expand_more

The practical rule is that if the repair quote exceeds roughly half the price of a comparable new appliance, replacement is the stronger financial call, and a trustworthy repairer will tell you this upfront rather than proceed anyway. Age matters too: washing machines and ovens have expected lifespans of around 10 to 15 years, so a major repair on a machine approaching that age often makes little sense, a point local reviewers encountered when technicians honestly declared older machines not worth fixing. Parts availability can also decide it, since discontinued or imported models can face long waits or no supply at all, and several Christchurch reviewers noted delays of weeks waiting on overseas parts before a job could be completed.

What are the warning signs of an appliance repairer you should not use? expand_more
  • –No callout fee quoted upfront, or a fee that is presented only after the technician arrives and inspects the appliance.
  • –Demanding a large prepayment before any work begins, with no clear timeline or refund process if the repair stalls, a pattern that left at least one local customer waiting months with no resolution.
  • –Repeated no-shows after a confirmed booking, with no proactive contact to explain or reschedule.
  • –Vague or verbal-only diagnosis with no written quote separating parts from labour before you authorise the work.
  • –No written warranty offered on either the labour or the replacement part.
  • –Arriving without diagnostic equipment for a pre-booked job on a specific appliance fault.
  • –Sending debt collectors for an unpaid callout bill rather than issuing a payment reminder first.
What should you ask before booking an appliance repair? expand_more
  • –Ask what the callout or diagnostic fee is and whether it is credited against the total if you approve the repair.
  • –Ask whether they stock or can quickly source parts for your specific brand and model, particularly if it is an imported or older appliance.
  • –Ask whether they will provide a written quote separating the diagnostic fee, labour, and parts before any work is authorised.
  • –Ask what warranty they offer on both the labour and any replacement part, and get the answer in writing.
  • –Ask whether they can give a rough repair-or-replace steer over the phone based on the model number and the fault you describe, as experienced technicians can often do this before visiting.
  • –If your appliance is still under the manufacturer's warranty, ask whether they are an authorised service agent, since using a non-authorised repairer can void that warranty.

Appliance Repairs ranked 6 to 10 in Christchurch

They scored below the top 5 on the same public review record.

  • 6

    Complete Power Solutions

    ★ 5.0 47 reviews +2 Top5 Score 149 +1
    5★ 47

    Complete Power Solutions restores DeLonghi coffee machines to working order, with reviewers noting machines running like new after service at a cost they considered reasonable. Callouts are scheduled promptly and the work is completed in a single visit, with staff leaving the site clean without needing to be asked.

    Reviews most often describe: Coffee machine servicing where cost and outcome matter

    • ✓ Coffee machine serviced to like-new condition at reasonable cost
    • ✓ Prompt appointment scheduling from first contact to job completion
    • ✓ Staff leave the work site clean after every job

    location_on 60 Montreal Street, Sydenham, Christchurch

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  • 7

    Repair Mate

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    ★ 4.4 76 reviews -1 Top5 Score 145 +8
    5★ 58 4★ 6 3★ 2 2★ 3 1★ 7

    Repair Mate turns around dryer, dishwasher, washing machine, and fridge faults quickly, with Daniel known for arriving on time, diagnosing fast, and being upfront about costs and parts timelines from the first visit. When a repair is not viable, he makes replacement recommendations and offers to check other appliances while on site to make the trip worthwhile.

    Reviews most often describe: Quick-diagnosis jobs where same-day or next-day turnaround matters

    • ✓ Diagnosed faults and delivered news on uneconomical machines clearly and promptly
    • ✓ Kept customers informed about arrival time and parts wait timelines
    • ✓ Applied a temporary fix so appliances stayed usable while parts were sourced

    location_on 22 Bassett Street, Burwood, Christchurch

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  • 8

    Appliance Pros

    ★ 4.3 78 reviews Top5 Score 143
    5★ 58 4★ 6 3★ 1 2★ 2 1★ 11

    Appliance Pros repairs washing machines, ovens, dryers, and fridges, and has stuck with complex faults across multiple visits rather than walking away when the first fix did not hold. Haylee is named repeatedly for keeping customers informed while parts are being sourced, so the wait between visits does not feel like a silence.

    Reviews most often describe: Tricky or persistent faults needing multiple visits to resolve

    • ✓ Parts sourced and status updates given while customers wait
    • ✓ Technicians explain the fault and offer maintenance tips on return
    • ✓ Callouts brought forward when the situation becomes more urgent

    location_on 11/2 William Lewis Drive, Sockburn, Christchurch

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  • 9

    Rapid Appliance Repair

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    ★ 5.0 29 reviews Top5 Score 143
    5★ 29

    Rapid Appliance Repair turns around fridge, dishwasher, washing machine, and oven faults, with Jagpreet regularly arriving the same day as the call and completing the repair on the spot where parts allow. When a component needs ordering, the job moves from diagnosis to installation within days, and pricing has come in below what customers expected without any drop in thoroughness.

    Reviews most often describe: Same-day callouts for fridges, dishwashers, and washers

    • ✓ Arrived same day the customer called, across multiple jobs
    • ✓ Sourced and installed replacement parts within a week of diagnosis
    • ✓ Charged well below what customers expected for the work done

    location_on 131 Sparks Road, Hoon Hay, Christchurch

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  • 10

    SB Appliance Servicing | Christchurch

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    ★ 4.9 24 reviews -2 Top5 Score 139 -3
    5★ 23 3★ 1

    SB Appliance Servicing repairs dryers, fridges, ovens, dishwashers, and washing machines, and when a repair proves uneconomical, will source replacement options and handle installation and removal. Pricing is transparent from the start, and technicians send a heads-up text before arriving so customers are not left waiting around.

    Reviews most often describe: People who want upfront costs and no surprises

    • ✓ Texts customers 30 minutes before the technician arrives on site
    • ✓ Sources parts for discontinued appliances and keeps customers updated throughout
    • ✓ Pursues supplier refunds when a repair cannot be completed as quoted

    location_on 10 Tankerville Road, Hoon Hay, Christchurch

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About this ranking

How are the top appliance repair services in Christchurch chosen? expand_more

We build this page from Google Maps results for appliance repair services in Christchurch. Each one is scored on its public rating and review record. Businesses outside the area, or whose reviews describe a different line of work, are left out. See how we rank for the full method.

How often are rankings updated? expand_more

Every category and city is recrawled on a rolling cycle, about once a month. This page was last checked on 21 August 2026.

Can a business pay to appear in this list? expand_more

No. Top 5 and Also Recommended positions are merit-only and cannot be purchased. Verifying a business is free. A subscription adds a website link on the card, a public profile page, and competitor and ranking history in the owner's dashboard, none of which affects ranking position. See what a subscription includes.

Why isn't my business listed? expand_more

We build this page from Google Maps results for appliance repair services in Christchurch. The usual reasons for missing out are a Google Business category that does not match, too few reviews to score near the top, or an address outside the area we cover. At the last update, the smallest review count among the 10 businesses listed here was 24. Check where you rank or read how rankings work.