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Best Appliance Repairs in Dunedin

We assessed 6 appliance repair services in Dunedin and ranked the top 5 on their public review record: rating quality, review volume and how recent the reviews are. The 6 listed below hold 282 Google reviews between them. No business can pay for a place in these rankings. Last updated 13 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 Dunedin

The top 5 appliance repair services in Dunedin are Appliance King, Stitch Prescription, Smyths Appliances, McArthur & Symons, and Frontline Electronics, ranked by Top5 score. Scroll for our take on each, plus what to ask before you book.

  • 1

    Appliance King

    ★ 4.8 77 reviews +1 Top5 Score 152 +2
    5★ 71 4★ 2 3★ 1 1★ 3

    Appliance King fixes washing machines, dryers, ovens, dishwashers, and vacuum cleaners, and will often walk you through a repair by text before ever visiting your home. Jeremy is known for sourcing discontinued parts others cannot find, and for telling customers honestly when a repair is not worth the cost.

    Reviews most often describe: DIY-first guidance before committing to a callout fee

    • ✓ Texts step-by-step repair guidance so customers can fix it themselves
    • ✓ Sources discontinued parts other repairers quoted as unavailable
    • ✓ Advises honestly when an appliance is not worth repairing

    location_on 547 Hillside Road, South Dunedin, Dunedin

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  • 2

    Stitch Prescription Ltd

    ★ 4.9 48 reviews Top5 Score 148
    5★ 44 4★ 3 3★ 1

    Stitch Prescription services both sewing machines and overlockers, with customers reporting their machines ran noticeably better afterwards. They will track down parts for specific brands like Janome, and are willing to store machines for customers who need a flexible collection timeframe.

    Reviews most often describe: Sewing machine and overlocker servicing and repairs

    • ✓ Sourced hard-to-find parts for a specific Janome machine
    • ✓ Serviced sewing machine and overlocker in a single drop-off
    • ✓ Stored machines for over two weeks to suit customer schedules

    location_on 173 King Edward Street, South Dunedin, Dunedin

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  • 3

    Smyths Appliances/ Kitchenstore.

    ★ 4.6 66 reviews +6 Top5 Score 147 +8
    5★ 56 4★ 4 2★ 1 1★ 5

    Smyths Appliances repairs washing machines, fridges, and ovens across major brands including Bosch, Miele, Samsung, and Fisher and Paykel. Technicians like Nathan and James regularly carry spare parts in their vans, which means many jobs are completed in a single visit, and they tend to walk customers through maintenance tips for other appliances while on site.

    Reviews most often describe: Branded appliance repairs with spare parts on hand

    • ✓ Technicians carry spare parts in the van for same-visit repairs
    • ✓ Technicians test appliances before leaving to confirm the fix
    • ✓ Gives hands-on usage and maintenance tips for other appliances on site

    location_on 77 Hillside Road, South Dunedin, Dunedin

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    McArthur & Symons Electrical

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    ★ 4.6 30 reviews Top5 Score 137 +4
    5★ 26 4★ 1 2★ 1 1★ 2

    McArthur & Symons will tackle small appliance repairs that other businesses turn away, including food processors, vacuum cleaners, bike chargers, and kitchen cooktop installs. They source and deliver parts quickly, and their approach leans toward repairing rather than replacing, which has resonated with customers who wanted to keep older equipment running.

    Reviews most often describe: Repairing items others refused to touch

    • ✓ Willing to repair items other local businesses declined to touch
    • ✓ Parts sourced and delivered fast, often within a day
    • ✓ Same-day turnaround reported on small appliance repair jobs

    location_on 39 North Road, North East Valley, Dunedin

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  • 5

    Frontline Electronics

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    ★ 4.5 33 reviews Top5 Score 136 +4
    5★ 25 4★ 4 3★ 1 2★ 1 1★ 2

    Frontline Electronics gets technicians to your door promptly for TV faults, oven repairs, and electrical problem diagnosis, and takes the time to explain what went wrong and what your options are before any work proceeds. When parts need to come from overseas, they stay in contact rather than leaving you waiting in silence.

    Reviews most often describe: TV and appliance repairs with clear fault explanations

    • ✓ Technicians explain faults and walk customers through next steps on-site
    • ✓ Proactively contacts customers when parts are delayed or hard to source
    • ✓ Jobs completed on time with the site left clean and tidy afterwards

    location_on 319 King Edward Street, South Dunedin, Dunedin

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Before you book an appliance repair service in Dunedin

Drawn from 105 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 run from $80 to $150 including GST. Labour rates sit between $90 and $180 per hour depending on the region and appliance type. Parts are charged on top, and a washing machine repair might total $150 to $400, while oven repairs range from $100 to $350. Weekend or after-hours callouts attract a premium, and a failed compressor or main board can cost more than a replacement unit.

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

The Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 requires repair work to be carried out with reasonable care and skill, so if the same fault returns shortly after a repair, you are entitled to have it remedied at no extra cost. Any fixed electrical work on an appliance must be done by a registered electrician, and you can verify registration on the Electrical Workers Registration Board website before hiring anyone. A reputable repairer will provide a written warranty covering both labour and the replacement part, often 90 days on labour and the manufacturer's warranty period on parts. If your appliance is still within its original warranty, using the manufacturer's authorised service agent protects that warranty and shifts accountability back to the manufacturer if the fault is a product defect.

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

If the repair quote exceeds roughly half the cost of a comparable new appliance, replacement is the sounder financial choice when you factor in running costs and the risk of further faults. Age matters too: a washing machine or oven past the 10 to 15 year mark is more likely to develop follow-on faults even after a successful repair. Parts availability can decide the matter for older or discontinued models, though some repairers will track down obscure parts for a fraction of what a new unit costs, as reviews here show one repairer sourcing an oven element for around $80 against a quoted replacement cost of $700.

What are the warning signs of an appliance repairer you should not use? expand_more
  • –No callout fee or total cost estimate given before the visit, making it impossible to budget or compare quotes.
  • –Invoices that include unexplained charges such as vehicle use fees or certificate costs for certificates that are never provided.
  • –No written warranty offered on either the labour or the replacement part.
  • –A vague diagnosis that leads to parts being replaced without a clear explanation of why.
  • –Refusal to accept a return or issue a refund when a supplied part turns out to be incorrect or faulty.
  • –Difficulty getting a straight answer when you query charges, or an adversarial response to reasonable questions about the bill.
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 proceed with the repair.
  • –Ask whether they hold parts for your brand and model, or how quickly they can source them, as delays can run to weeks for some overseas-sourced components.
  • –Ask whether they will warranty both the labour and the replacement part, and for how long.
  • –Ask if they can give a rough repair-or-replace steer over the phone based on the model number and the fault description, since a good repairer will often save you the callout fee entirely.
  • –Ask whether they are the manufacturer's authorised service agent if the appliance is still under warranty, as using an unauthorised repairer can void the remaining warranty.

The appliance repair service ranked 6 in Dunedin

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

  • 6

    Serviceman Limited

    ★ 4.0 28 reviews Top5 Score 127 +20
    5★ 18 4★ 2 3★ 1 2★ 3 1★ 4

    Serviceman coordinates dishwasher installation, heat pump servicing, and same-day callouts, making them a practical single contact for multiple home jobs. Customers who use them regularly note good value pricing and a team that turns up on time and keeps them informed throughout.

    Reviews most often describe: Repeat customers needing a trusted long-term trade contact

    • ✓ Arrived on time for both quoting and installation appointments
    • ✓ Same-day callouts available for urgent jobs
    • ✓ John explains options clearly before any work is agreed

    location_on 40 Prince Albert Road, St Kilda, Dunedin

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About this ranking

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

We build this page from Google Maps results for appliance repair services in Dunedin. 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 13 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 Dunedin. 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 6 businesses listed here was 28. Check where you rank or read how rankings work.