Best Appliance Repairs on the North Shore
We assessed 18 appliance repair services on the North Shore and ranked the top 5 on public rating quality, review volume and how recent the reviews are. The businesses listed below hold 1,069 Google reviews between them. No business can pay for a place in these rankings. Last updated 1 October 2026. How we rank →
Before you hire
Whether it is a washing machine, dishwasher, fridge, oven or dryer, 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 #1 Norwest Appliance Services, #2 Sink Appliances, #3 Dyson Parts and Repairs, #4 Appliance Masters, and #5 Pixel Plus, ranked by Top5 score. Scroll for our take on each, plus what to ask before you book.
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Norwest Appliance Services
↑ 1★ 4.9 265 reviews +36 Top5 Score 184 +25★ 253 4★ 10 3★ 2Norwest Appliance Services gets dishwashers, ovens, washing machines, dryers, and fridges diagnosed and repaired in a single visit where possible, with parts sourced and fitted promptly once identified. When a repair turns out to be uneconomical, technicians like Jay take time on-site to walk through the options clearly so customers can make an informed call rather than a rushed one.
location_on 753 Beach Road, Browns Bay, Auckland
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Sink Appliances
↓ 1★ 4.9 337 reviews -1 Top5 Score 179 -35★ 328 4★ 4 3★ 1 1★ 4Sink 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.
location_on Albany Highway, Albany, Auckland
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Dyson Parts and Repairs
★ 4.9 194 reviews +2 Top5 Score 1705★ 186 4★ 4 2★ 1 1★ 3Dyson 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.
location_on 24 Coromandel Crescent, Mairangi Bay, Auckland
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Appliance Masters
★ 5.0 76 reviews +4 Top5 Score 164 -15★ 76Appliance 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.
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Pixel Plus Appliance & Installation Ltd
verifiedVerified ↑ 1★ 4.8 48 reviews Top5 Score 1495★ 45 3★ 1 2★ 1 1★ 1Pixel 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.
location_on 9 Black Teal Close, Unsworth Heights, Auckland schedule Mon–Wed 9am–6pm · Thu 9am–5pm · Fri 9am–6pm · Sat 11am–5pm · Sun 11:30am–4:30pm
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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
Also recommended appliance repair services on the North Shore
Ranked 6 to 10 on the same public review record.
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Dale Wearn Sewing Machine Repairs
★ 4.8 40 reviews Top5 Score 1435★ 37 4★ 1 3★ 1 1★ 1Dale Wearn brings sewing machines, overlockers, and industrial machines back to full working order, frequently completing jobs the same day or next day well ahead of quoted timeframes. Decades-old machines, including models that authorised dealers could not fix, leave his workshop running like new at pricing reviewers repeatedly describe as very reasonable.
location_on 6 Barbados Drive, Unsworth Heights, Auckland
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Machine Ltd
★ 5.0 27 reviews Top5 Score 1425★ 27Machine Ltd specialises in espresso machine servicing, repairs, and diagnostics, with technicians like Liam, Troy, and Haydn returning machines in clean condition alongside a full breakdown report of work completed. Customers dropping off Rocket, Vibiemme, and other machines regularly get a clear conversation about what was done, what can wait, and what to plan for next service.
location_on Unit 8/101 Diana Drive, Wairau Valley, Auckland
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Microvac Services
↓ 1★ 4.7 32 reviews Top5 Score 1405★ 27 4★ 3 1★ 2Microvac 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.
location_on 15 Kapiti Place, Sunnynook, Auckland
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Rankin McManus Electrical
↓ 1★ 4.1 36 reviews Top5 Score 133 -15★ 24 4★ 4 3★ 1 1★ 7Rankin 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.
location_on 8A Constellation Drive, Rosedale, Auckland
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Sterling Appliance Solutions Limited
★ 5.0 14 reviews Top5 Score 1335★ 14Sterling Appliance Solutions covers dishwasher supply and installation, washing machine repairs, insinkerator replacements, and premium brands like Sub-Zero and Wolf. Kris is known for arriving at short notice when urgency is clear, completing work within the hour, and leaving the space spotless once the job is done.
About this ranking
What the 10 appliance repair services listed above hold, at the 1 October 2026 check.
We first assessed appliance repair services on the North Shore in July 2026 and have rechecked the ranking twice since. Two different businesses have held first place; Norwest Appliance Services has held it since October 2026. Norwest Appliance Services, Sink Appliances, Dyson Parts and Repairs and Appliance Masters have been in the top 5 at every check. Across the 11 locations we assess appliance repair services in, the 100 businesses listed have a median rating of 4.8, and one-star reviews are 4.5% of their total.
What has changed since July 2026? expand_more
- Oct 2026
Scoring method updated. New first place: Norwest Appliance Services. Pixel Plus entered the top 5, up from #6. Dale Wearn, Machine Ltd and Sterling Appliance Solutions entered the list.
- Aug 2026
Rankin McManus entered the list at #8.
- Jul 2026
First check. Sink Appliances #1.
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, and a business whose main Google category is a different trade is held back until a person has checked what it does. A business whose website no longer resolves and that has had no Google review for six months is treated as dormant and left off the page until either changes. Every category and city is rechecked on a rolling cycle, about every two to three months. A location with a subscribing business is rechecked every month, and the whole page updates with it. See how we rank for the full method.
What does a business subscription offer? expand_more
No business can pay for a place in these rankings. Claiming and verifying a listing is free. It adds a phone number to the card and a small trust bonus (+3 points) to its score, for confirming a real operator stands behind the listing. The owner also gets a dashboard showing how their score is made up. A paid subscription provides an enhanced card with more ways to reach the business, including a website link and a detailed profile page. It also refreshes this page monthly and adds ranking history and competitor analysis to the owner's dashboard. The subscription adds nothing to the score. Claim your listing or 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. Sometimes we miss a business that should be here. Check where you rank first. If you are not there and think you should be, get in touch.