Best Appliance Repairs in Wellington
We assessed 15 appliance repair services in Wellington and ranked the top 5 on public rating quality, review volume and how recent the reviews are. The businesses listed below hold 1,583 Google reviews between them. No business can pay for a place in these rankings. Last updated 5 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 in Wellington
The top 5 appliance repair services in Wellington are #1 Hanlon's Tisco, #2 Dewar Appliance Repairs, #3 Espresso Ninja, #4 Wishart Appliance Repair, and #5 Ace Appliance Repairs, ranked by Top5 score. Scroll for our take on each, plus what to ask before you book.
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Hanlon's Tisco Services In Wellington
★ 4.9 309 reviews +26 Top5 Score 185 +15★ 290 4★ 11 3★ 1 1★ 7Hanlon's Tisco collects washing machines, dishwashers, dryers, and televisions for workshop repair, then delivers and reinstalls them once the fault is fixed. Customers are kept informed with a confirmed price and return date before work proceeds, and technicians explain the parts replaced when the unit comes back.
location_on 115 Randwick Road, Moera, Lower Hutt
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Dewar Appliance Repairs
★ 4.8 414 reviews +5 Top5 Score 182 -15★ 384 4★ 14 3★ 2 2★ 3 1★ 11Dewar 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.
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Espresso Ninja
★ 4.8 294 reviews Top5 Score 1695★ 276 4★ 7 3★ 1 2★ 3 1★ 7Espresso Ninja specialises in coffee machine and grinder servicing and repair, covering domestic machines like La Pavoni, Rocket, and Ascaso as well as commercial equipment, with technicians including Toni and Connor able to come to your workplace. Staff will talk through DIY options and source unlisted spare parts rather than push a full service when that suits your situation better.
location_on 3B/33 Kaiwharawhara Road, Kaiwharawhara, Wellington
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Wishart Appliance Repair Company
★ 4.6 157 reviews +8 Top5 Score 166 +15★ 133 4★ 8 3★ 4 2★ 2 1★ 10Wishart 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.
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Ace Appliance Repairs
★ 4.7 177 reviews +1 Top5 Score 164 -15★ 162 4★ 1 3★ 1 2★ 1 1★ 12Ace 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.
location_on 16 Burnton Street, Epuni, Lower Hutt
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.
Also recommended appliance repair services in Wellington
Ranked 6 to 10 on the same public review record.
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Euro Servicing & Installation
★ 4.7 89 reviews -1 Top5 Score 154 -35★ 78 4★ 4 3★ 1 2★ 1 1★ 5Euro 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.
location_on 3 Du Pont Lane, Trentham, Upper Hutt
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Wellington Appliance Servicing LTD
↑ 1★ 5.0 52 reviews +3 Top5 Score 154 +45★ 51 4★ 1Wellington 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.
location_on 509 High Street, Hutt Central, Lower Hutt
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West Coast Appliances
↓ 1★ 4.9 44 reviews Top5 Score 149 -25★ 42 4★ 1 3★ 1West 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.
location_on 2 Wall Place, Kenepuru, Porirua
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Appliance Repair Specialist
★ 4.7 31 reviews +2 Top5 Score 142 +15★ 28 4★ 1 1★ 2Appliance 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.
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Frontline Appliances
★ 4.7 16 reviews Top5 Score 1305★ 14 4★ 1 1★ 1Frontline Appliances gets washing machines and fridges running again fast, often arriving the same day or within hours of a call, and Gary regularly carries parts on the spot to close the job in a single visit. Customers dealing with tricky faults, including stalled wash cycles and long-running older machines, have found him willing to investigate properly and explain what he found.
About this ranking
What the 10 appliance repair services listed above hold, at the 5 October 2026 check.
We first assessed appliance repair services in Wellington in July 2026 and have rechecked the ranking twice since. Two different businesses have held first place; Hanlon's Tisco has held it since August 2026. Hanlon's Tisco, Dewar Appliance Repairs, Wishart Appliance Repair and Ace Appliance Repairs 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. Espresso Ninja entered the top 5 at #3. Frontline Appliances returned to the list at #10.
- Aug 2026
New first place: Hanlon's Tisco.
- Jul 2026
First check. Dewar Appliance Repairs #1.
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, 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 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. 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.