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Best Appliance Repairs on the North Shore

We assessed 11 appliance repair services on the North Shore 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 1,389 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 on the North Shore

The top 5 appliance repair services on the North Shore are Sink Appliances, Norwest Appliance, Home Appliances Online, Dyson Parts and Repairs, and Appliance Masters, ranked by Top5 score. Scroll for our take on each, plus what to ask before you book.

  • 1

    Sink Appliances

    ★ 4.9 338 reviews +8 Top5 Score 174
    5★ 329 4★ 4 3★ 1 1★ 4

    Sink Appliances fixes and installs waste disposal units and insinkerators, often turning jobs around the next day or within 48 hours. Wayne regularly walks callers through phone-based troubleshooting first, resolving the problem without a callout charge when the fix is straightforward.

    Reviews most often describe: Waste disposal and insinkerator repairs or installs

    • ✓ Talks customers through DIY fixes over the phone at no charge
    • ✓ Same-day or next-day installation booked after first contact
    • ✓ Provides free troubleshooting guidance before deciding to visit

    location_on Albany Highway, Albany, Auckland

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  • 2

    Norwest Appliance Services

    ★ 5.0 229 reviews +17 Top5 Score 171 +1
    5★ 222 4★ 7

    Norwest Appliance gets dishwashers, washing machines, ovens, and dryers diagnosed and fixed fast, often sourcing parts and completing the repair within days of the first visit. Their technicians take time on-site to walk customers through the problem and lay out the options clearly, including when a machine is beyond economic repair.

    Reviews most often describe: Quick-turnaround repairs on dishwashers, washers, ovens, dryers

    • ✓ Technician diagnoses fault on first visit without a return trip
    • ✓ Office staff communicate clearly from first call through to booking
    • ✓ Honest about whether repair or replacement makes better financial sense

    location_on 753 Beach Road, Browns Bay, Auckland

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  • 3

    Home Appliances Online

    ★ 4.7 344 reviews +12 Top5 Score 170 +4
    5★ 308 4★ 12 3★ 3 2★ 1 1★ 20

    Home Appliances Online stocks replacement parts for dishwashers, washing machines, ovens, rangehoods, and vacuum cleaners, and can identify the right part for your appliance before you order. Their pre-order support is a standout: send your appliance details by email and they come back quickly with a direct link to the correct part, cutting out the guesswork entirely.

    Reviews most often describe: Fast parts supply when you need to DIY fix

    • ✓ Parts identified via email before ordering, with direct product links
    • ✓ Next-day delivery reported across multiple orders nationwide
    • ✓ Parts arrive well packaged and fit correctly first time

    location_on Unit 5/3 William Pickering Drive, Albany, Auckland

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  • 4

    Dyson Parts and Repairs

    ★ 4.9 192 reviews +2 Top5 Score 166 +1
    5★ 184 4★ 4 2★ 1 1★ 3

    Dyson Parts and Repairs handles Dyson vacuum repairs, filter replacements, trigger fixes, and full servicing, often turning around same-visit or next-day results. Denise and Keith stand out for proactively inspecting and fixing issues customers hadn't even flagged, and for supplying DIY parts with the tools and guidance needed to complete the job at home.

    Reviews most often describe: Dyson vacuum repairs, servicing, and DIY parts supply

    • ✓ Parts shipped same or next day, including to rural addresses
    • ✓ Repairs completed on the spot during short same-day visits
    • ✓ Proactive full inspection catches unflagged faults during every repair

    location_on 24 Coromandel Crescent, Mairangi Bay, Auckland

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  • 5

    Appliance Masters

    ★ 5.0 72 reviews +11 Top5 Score 155 +2
    5★ 72

    Appliance Masters covers washing machines, dishwashers, fridges, stoves, and cooktops, and Connor frequently fits urgent jobs in the same day or next day even when his schedule is full. When a repair turns out to be uneconomical or outside his legal scope, he provides the part numbers, referrals, and advice needed to get the job finished through the right channel.

    Reviews most often describe: Same-day or next-day repairs for urgent breakdowns

    • ✓ Contacts customers back within an hour of an enquiry
    • ✓ Arrives on time after advising customers of the visit window
    • ✓ Returns to fix the job at no second callout charge if needed
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Before you book an appliance repair service on the North Shore

Drawn from 190 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. Labour rates range from $90 to $180 per hour, with Auckland at the higher end. Parts are charged on top, and weekend or after-hours callouts attract a premium above standard rates. If a repair quote approaches more than half the cost of a new equivalent appliance, replacement is usually the sounder financial choice.

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

Appliance repair itself is an unregulated trade in New Zealand, meaning no specific licence is required to work on most whiteware or electronics. Any fixed electrical work, however, must be carried out by someone registered with the Electrical Workers Registration Board (EWRB), and you can verify a tradesperson's registration on the EWRB public register before hiring. Your core protection as a consumer sits in the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993, which requires repairs to be carried out with reasonable care and skill, and entitles you to a remedy if the work falls short. A reputable repairer will also provide a written warranty covering both labour and the replacement part, and using a manufacturer-authorised agent is important for in-warranty appliances, as unauthorised repairs can void the original warranty.

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

The standard rule of thumb is that if the repair quote exceeds roughly half the price of a new equivalent appliance, replacement usually makes more financial sense when parts, labour, and future running costs are weighed together. Age matters too: washing machines and dishwashers are expected to last 10 to 15 years, fridges up to 20, and a fault appearing well within those spans may actually entitle you to a remedy from the retailer under the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 at no cost to you. A trustworthy repairer will tell you honestly when a fix is not worth pursuing, as several reviewers noted technicians who advised against repair on old machines and only charged the callout fee.

What are the warning signs of an appliance repairer you should not use? expand_more
  • –No callout or diagnostic fee quoted upfront before they arrive at your home
  • –Vague diagnosis with no clear explanation of what failed or why, leading to parts being replaced without a firm fault confirmed
  • –Repeat visits required for the same fault, with the original problem still present after claimed completion
  • –Promised timeframes that stretch well beyond what was agreed, with no proactive communication from the business
  • –No written warranty offered on either the labour or the replacement part fitted
  • –Parts or labour costs that climb significantly above the original estimate with no prior approval sought from you
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 repair cost if you proceed
  • –Ask whether they hold parts for your specific brand and model, or how quickly they can source them, particularly for older or less common appliances
  • –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 you describe, as several reputable operators do this at no charge
  • –Ask whether they are the manufacturer's authorised service agent if your appliance is still within its warranty period, since unauthorised repairs can affect your warranty rights
  • –Ask whether any electrical work involved will be certified with a Certificate of Electrical Safety, as prescribed electrical work requires this under New Zealand law

Appliance Repairs ranked 6 to 10 on the North Shore

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

  • 6

    Electrowave Ltd

    ★ 4.8 89 reviews +4 Top5 Score 155 +3
    5★ 80 4★ 5 1★ 4

    Electrowave repairs TVs that other companies have written off, including panel replacements, motherboard swaps, and screen replacements on large OLED sets. Igor and the team are referred directly by major retailers including JB Hi-Fi, Harvey Norman, and Farmers, and routinely source parts from overseas and complete the full job within the same week.

    Reviews most often describe: TV repairs other technicians have already turned down

    • ✓ Diagnoses, parts-orders, and completes TV repairs within days
    • ✓ Referred by JB Hi-Fi, Harvey Norman, and Farmers for warranty work
    • ✓ Technicians travel across Auckland rather than asking customers to reschedule

    location_on 2/44 William Pickering Drive, Albany, Auckland

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  • 7

    Pixel Plus Appliance & Installation Ltd

    ★ 4.8 48 reviews Top5 Score 147 +1
    5★ 45 3★ 1 2★ 1 1★ 1

    Pixel Plus repairs TVs, dishwashers, and dryers, and Vijay has a track record of arriving within an hour on short notice, including long weekends. Where a repair turns out to be uneconomical, he will go to bat with the retailer to recover warranty compensation for the customer instead.

    Reviews most often describe: Same-day TV and appliance repairs with honest pricing

    • ✓ Quotes the price over the phone before arriving on site
    • ✓ Arrives within an hour or same day when called at short notice
    • ✓ Honest about repair costs rather than inflating the bill

    location_on 9 Black Teal Close, Unsworth Heights, Auckland

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  • 8

    Microvac Services

    ★ 4.7 32 reviews Top5 Score 140 +4
    5★ 27 4★ 3 1★ 2

    Microvac turns around coffee machine repairs (Breville, including warranty claims), microwave fixes, and kitchen appliance servicing, typically within a day of drop-off. Pricing comes in well below what most customers expect, and jobs are shown to the customer on collection with a clear explanation of what was replaced.

    Reviews most often describe: Coffee machine and microwave repairs done next day

    • ✓ Coffee machines and microwaves repaired and ready next day
    • ✓ Repair costs frequently surprise customers by coming in low
    • ✓ Authorised by Breville and iRobot to handle warranty and parts

    location_on 15 Kapiti Place, Sunnynook, Auckland

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  • 9

    Rankin McManus Electrical

    ★ 4.1 36 reviews Top5 Score 132
    5★ 24 4★ 4 3★ 1 1★ 7

    Rankin McManus repairs coffee machines (Breville, Lelit, Delonghi) and kitchen mixers including KitchenAid, and technicians like Hardi take time to explain in writing and in person how to get the best from a machine after it leaves the workshop. When a post-repair issue surfaces within the grace period, they bring the machine back in and fix it within a day at no charge.

    Reviews most often describe: Coffee machine and mixer repairs, including hard-to-find specialists

    • ✓ Calls customers the next day with a diagnosis and repair update
    • ✓ Post-repair grace period honoured with same-day fix at no cost
    • ✓ Technicians explain machine care and use after collection in writing

    location_on 8A Constellation Drive, Rosedale, Auckland

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  • 10

    Eddie Law Appliance Servicing

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    ★ 5.0 9 reviews +1 Top5 Score 128 +2
    5★ 9

    For washers, dishwashers, and fridges, Eddie Law Appliance Servicing turns jobs around fast, with multiple reviewers describing same-day or next-day visits and repairs completed in under 30 minutes on site. A no-cost return to fix a post-repair leak signals the kind of follow-through that makes a difference when something goes wrong after the job is done.

    Reviews most often describe: Prompt fridge, washer, and dishwasher repairs at fair cost

    • ✓ Returned at no charge to fix a leak from the first repair
    • ✓ Next-day attendance reported across multiple appliance types
    • ✓ Pricing described as reasonable across washers, fridges, dishwashers

    location_on 13 Holiday Road, Stanmore Bay, Whangaparāoa

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About this ranking

How are the top appliance repair services on the North Shore chosen? expand_more

We build this page from Google Maps results for appliance repair services on the North Shore. 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 on the North Shore. 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 9. Check where you rank or read how rankings work.