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Best Appliance Repairs in Wellington

We assessed 14 appliance repair services in Wellington 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 1,435 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 Wellington

The top 5 appliance repair services in Wellington are Dewar Appliance Repairs, Hanlon's Tisco, Wellington Refrigeration, Ace Appliance Repairs, and Wishart Appliance Repair, ranked by Top5 score. Scroll for our take on each, plus what to ask before you book.

  • 1

    Dewar Appliance Repairs

    ★ 4.8 409 reviews +10 Top5 Score 174 +1
    5★ 379 4★ 14 3★ 2 2★ 3 1★ 11

    Dewar Appliance Repairs fixes dishwashers, washing machines, fridges, ovens, and waste disposals, with same-week bookings that have got appliances running again within 24 hours. Technicians like Tom and Paul take time to explain the fault before fixing it, and pricing has been noted as flexible for those watching their budget.

    Reviews most often describe: Households wanting fast turnaround on everyday appliances

    • ✓ Technicians arrive on time without prompting or follow-up calls
    • ✓ Washing machines and fridges diagnosed and running within 24 hours
    • ✓ Pricing adjusted to be affordable for customers on lower incomes
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  • 2

    Hanlon's Tisco Services In Wellington

    ★ 4.9 283 reviews +22 Top5 Score 171 +4
    5★ 265 4★ 10 3★ 1 1★ 7

    Hanlon's Tisco covers TV repairs, fridge and freezer work, and washing machine faults, with technicians collecting and returning larger items like TVs directly from your home. After completing fridge repairs, their team has run diagnostic software on-site and followed up by phone the next day to confirm everything was working.

    Reviews most often describe: TV and fridge repairs needing pickup and delivery

    • ✓ Collects and returns TVs after repair rather than drop-off only
    • ✓ Follow-up call made the day after fridge and freezer repairs
    • ✓ Technicians explain the fault and run diagnostics before leaving

    location_on 115 Randwick Road, Moera, Lower Hutt

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  • 3

    Wellington Refrigeration Ltd

    ★ 4.9 169 reviews +8 Top5 Score 165 +1
    5★ 162 4★ 6 1★ 1

    Wellington Refrigeration gets heat pump servicing, hot water heat pump repairs, and cooling unit maintenance done on time and to schedule, making them a practical fit for landlords and businesses running regular service programmes. Technicians like George explain findings clearly on the day and have been known to stay into after-hours to finish a job rather than leave a customer without hot water.

    Reviews most often describe: Scheduled heat pump servicing and ongoing maintenance programmes

    • ✓ Technicians stay past normal hours to finish urgent hot water jobs
    • ✓ Proactively services nearby units to prevent repeat faults and downtime
    • ✓ Clear plain-language explanation of findings given at end of each visit

    location_on 11 Parliament Street, Melling, Lower Hutt

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  • 4

    Ace Appliance Repairs

    ★ 4.7 176 reviews +2 Top5 Score 161 +5
    5★ 161 4★ 1 3★ 1 2★ 1 1★ 12

    Ace Appliance Repairs turns around dishwasher, washing machine, fridge, freezer, oven, and dryer faults, often arriving the same day or within the hour. Philip regularly carries replacement parts on the van, meaning most jobs on Fisher and Paykel and other common brands are finished in a single visit without a return trip.

    Reviews most often describe: Same-day callouts for urgent household appliance faults

    • ✓ Arrived same day or within the hour across multiple jobs
    • ✓ Carried correct replacement parts on the van, no return visit needed
    • ✓ Most repairs completed in under 40 minutes from arrival

    location_on 16 Burnton Street, Epuni, Lower Hutt

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  • 5

    Wishart Appliance Repair Company

    ★ 4.6 149 reviews +8 Top5 Score 157 +5
    5★ 125 4★ 8 3★ 4 2★ 2 1★ 10

    Wishart Appliance Repair covers washing machine pumps and belts, dishwasher faults, cooktop replacements, and fridge and freezer repairs across Wellington, with technicians often arriving the next day or even the same day as the call. Landlords managing multiple rental properties use them on an ongoing basis, and technicians like Brett work unsupervised at properties where the owner cannot be present.

    Reviews most often describe: Rental property owners needing dependable ongoing appliance repairs

    • ✓ Technicians arrive and complete jobs the same or next day
    • ✓ Works unsupervised at properties when owners cannot be home
    • ✓ Pricing described as fair and reasonable across multiple job types
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Before you book an appliance repair service in Wellington

Drawn from 183 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 Wellington sit between $80 and $150 including GST, and some repairers credit that fee against the repair if you proceed. Labour rates run from $90 to $180 per hour, with Wellington at the higher end of that range. Parts are charged on top, and a washing machine repair often lands between $150 and $400 all up, while fridge and oven repairs can reach $500 depending on the fault. Weekend or after-hours callouts attract a premium, and jobs involving a failed compressor or main control board can cost more than a replacement appliance.

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

The Consumer Guarantees Act 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 fixed again at no cost or to seek a refund of the repair fee. One reviewer's experience illustrates the risk: a misdiagnosis led to purchasing a part that did not fix the problem, and the repairer then refused to stand behind their original assessment without charging a second inspection fee. Any prescribed electrical work on an appliance must be done by a registered electrician who issues a Certificate of Electrical Safety, and you can verify registration on the Electrical Workers Registration Board website before booking. For appliances still under the manufacturer's warranty, using an authorised service agent protects that warranty, whereas an unauthorised repair can void it.

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

If the repair quote exceeds roughly half the cost of a new equivalent appliance, replacement is the sounder financial decision, particularly once you factor in improved energy efficiency on newer models. Age matters: a washing machine or dishwasher beyond 12 to 15 years, or a fridge beyond 18 to 20 years, is approaching the point where parts availability becomes patchy and a second fault is likely soon. Several Wellington repairers in reviews gave honest advice that an old appliance was not worth fixing and recommended replacement options instead, which is exactly the behaviour worth looking for in a repairer.

What are the warning signs of an appliance repairer you should not use? expand_more
  • –No callout fee quoted upfront, or a fee that changes once the technician is on site.
  • –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.
  • –Repeat return visits for the same fault, with each visit attracting a fresh charge.
  • –Parts priced well above what the same genuine part costs through the manufacturer's own service channel.
  • –Rude or dismissive responses when you question a diagnosis or raise a concern about the repair.
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 repair cost if you go ahead.
  • –Ask whether they hold parts for your specific brand and model, or how long sourcing typically takes.
  • –Ask what warranty they provide on both the labour and any replacement part.
  • –Ask if they can give a rough repair-or-replace steer over the phone once you tell them the make, model, and fault.
  • –Ask whether they are the manufacturer's authorised service agent if your appliance is still within its warranty period.
  • –Ask for a written quote that separates the diagnostic fee, labour, and parts before any work begins.

Appliance Repairs ranked 6 to 10 in Wellington

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

  • 6

    Euro Servicing & Installation

    ★ 4.7 90 reviews +2 Top5 Score 153 +2
    5★ 79 4★ 4 3★ 1 2★ 1 1★ 5

    Euro Servicing gets dryers, dishwashers, washing machines, and fridges back running fast, sourcing parts locally to avoid delays that would otherwise stretch into weeks. Technicians like Chris and Kevin have tracked down hard-to-find components within days and completed jobs the same afternoon parts arrived, including just before Christmas.

    Reviews most often describe: Urgent appliance repairs needing same-day parts and fix

    • ✓ Parts sourced locally so repairs finish in one or two days
    • ✓ Technicians test appliances and tidy up fully before leaving
    • ✓ Multiple appliance types fixed across separate visits by same team

    location_on 3 Du Pont Lane, Trentham, Upper Hutt

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  • 7

    Wellington Appliance Servicing LTD

    ★ 5.0 49 reviews Top5 Score 150
    5★ 48 4★ 1

    Wellington Appliance Servicing repairs coffee machines, vacuums, toasters, microwaves, and KitchenAid mixers, taking on older models and faults that other shops have declined. Andrew has sourced hard-to-find parts for discontinued appliances and fitted components on the spot while customers wait, covering both in-store and out-of-town warranty jobs.

    Reviews most often describe: Hard-to-find parts and jobs others turned down

    • ✓ Fits parts on the spot while customers wait in-store
    • ✓ Takes on older appliances other repairers have turned away
    • ✓ Repairs and parts supplied at prices reviewers called fair or reasonable

    location_on 509 High Street, Hutt Central, Lower Hutt

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  • 8

    West Coast Appliances

    ★ 4.9 44 reviews +2 Top5 Score 147 +1
    5★ 42 4★ 1 3★ 1

    West Coast Appliances repairs dryers, washing machines, fridges, ovens, and dishwashers, and technicians like John routinely share advice on avoiding future faults as part of the visit. Parts sourcing is handled in-house, with jobs completed in a single call where possible and replacements like pumps or face plates fitted once components arrive.

    Reviews most often describe: Households wanting advice alongside the repair visit

    • ✓ Technicians advise on avoiding future faults during the visit
    • ✓ First-visit fixes on ovens, dishwashers, and washing machines
    • ✓ Prices noted as lower than competing quotes for the same parts

    location_on 2 Wall Place, Kenepuru, Porirua

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  • 9

    Appliance Repair Specialist

    ★ 4.7 29 reviews +1 Top5 Score 138 +6
    5★ 26 4★ 1 1★ 2

    Appliance Repair Specialist covers washing machines, dryers, dishwashers, ovens, and rangehoods, and Joe gives straight honest advice on whether an ageing appliance is worth fixing before any money changes hands. On jobs where parts are unavailable or costs outweigh value, he has walked customers through self-repair options or recommended replacement models rather than pushing unnecessary work.

    Reviews most often describe: Older appliances where repair versus replace advice matters

    • ✓ Gives honest repair-versus-replace verdict before taking the job
    • ✓ Arrives quickly, often same day or within the week for parts
    • ✓ Cleans up after the repair and takes away old appliances
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  • 10

    L T Campbell LTD

    ★ 4.3 37 reviews Top5 Score 135
    5★ 29 4★ 1 3★ 1 2★ 2 1★ 4

    L T Campbell stocks and ships replacement parts for coffee machines, food processors, KitchenAid mixers, vacuums, and espresso makers, including components that are genuinely difficult to source elsewhere in New Zealand. Their in-store repair work covers servicing and fault diagnosis, with turnaround on jobs like mixer overhauls and coffee machine steamer repairs often completed within the week.

    Reviews most often describe: Parts sourcing and repairs for hard-to-find appliance models

    • ✓ Parts for discontinued or hard-to-find appliances ordered online and shipped fast
    • ✓ Staff confirm stock by phone before orders are placed online
    • ✓ Coffee machine repairs handled including manufacturer warranty replacement process
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About this ranking

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

We build this page from Google Maps results for appliance repair services in Wellington. 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 Wellington. 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 29. Check where you rank or read how rankings work.